Violator Letter 1 - 3-27-2024 1 . 1
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TIGARD
City of Tigard
March 27, 2024
Faulkner-Wilson, Sheri
10445 Sw 67th Ave
Tigard, OR 97223
RE: Code Compliance Record Number: HCC2024-00021
Dear Faulkner-Wilson, Sheri:
This requests your cooperation in resolving a complaint that we have received
regarding your property at 10445 SW 67TH AVE, TIGARD, OR 97223 in Tigard.
Code compliance is an important aspect of neighborhood livability and community
pride. The City of Tigard values the quality of our neighborhoods and favors timely
response to code compliance requests. The city particularly appreciates having your
voluntary cooperation and compliance and we look forward to hearing from you.
The complaint indicates that your property is in violation of Tigard Municipal Code
provisions regarding:
6.02.240 Garbage and Putrescible Waste.
6.02.250 Offensive Wastes Prohibited.
6.02.260 Unauthorized Deposits Prohibited.
6.02.230 Scattering Rubbish.
6.02.010 Nuisances Affecting the Public Health
6.02.150 Insects and Rodents.
CWS DISCHARGE INTO STORMWATER SYSTEM
Specifically, it has been reported that there is a lack of maintenance on your property
associated with open storage of garbage, waste, and debris that is creating illicit
discharge and drainage of liquid waste into the stormwater system, offensive odor,
and a breeding ground for insects and rodents.
Please remove openly stored garbage, waste, and debris on your property and
conduct remediation of affected areas involving illicit discharge of liquid waste.
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We have not yet verified these violations nor have we assessed any penalties. If you
can confirm that no violation exists or if you correct it voluntarily within 20 days as
discussed below, we will not assess penalties and there will be no court record.
Each violation described above constitutes a Class One Civil Infraction under the
code and is subject to a penalty of up to $250 per day per violation and/or abatement
by the city at the property owner's expense.
Included below are the relevant regulations pertaining to property use and
maintenance, as well as a description of the city's code compliance process.
6.02.240 Garbage and Putrescible Waste.
A. All solid waste receptacles, including, but not limited to, cans, containers
and drop boxes, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition by the
customer.
B. All putrescible solid wastes shall be removed from any premises at least
once every seven days, regardless of whether or not confined in any
container, compactor, drop box or other receptacle.
(Ord. 12-02 §1)
6.02.250 Offensive Wastes Prohibited.
No person shall have waste on property that is offensive or hazardous to the
health or safety of others or which creates offensive odors or a condition of
unsightliness.
(Ord. 12-02 §1)
6.02.260 Unauthorized Deposits Prohibited.
No person shall, without authorization and compliance with the disposal site
requirements of Chapter 11.04, deposit waste on public property or the private
property of another. Streets and other public places are not authorized as
places to deposit waste except as specific provisions for containers have been
made.
(Ord. 12-02 §1)
6.02.230 Scattering Rubbish.
No person shall deposit upon public or private property any kind of rubbish,
trash, debris, refuse, or any substance that would mar the appearance, create
a stench or fire hazard, detract from the cleanliness or safety of the property
or would be likely to injure a person or animal or damage a vehicle traveling
upon a right-of-way.
(Ord. 12-02 §1)
6.02.010 Nuisances Affecting the Public Health
6.02.010 Common Nuisances.
No person shall cause or permit a nuisance affecting the public health. The
following are nuisances affecting the public health:
B. Accumulations of debris, rubbish, manure or other refuse that affect the
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health of surrounding persons.
D. Pollution of a body of water, well, spring, stream or drainage ditch by
sewage, industrial wastes or other substances placed in or near the water in a
manner that will cause harmful material to pollute the water.
E. Any animal, substance or condition on the premises that is in such a state
or condition as to cause an offensive odor detectable at a property line, or that
is in an insanitary condition.
F. Drainage of liquid wastes from private premises.
H. Animals, including livestock, or buildings for the purpose of maintaining
livestock or animals, maintained in such places or in such a manner that they
are offensive or annoying to the residents within the immediate vicinity, or
maintaining the premises in such a manner as to be a breeding place or likely
breeding place for rodents, flies and other pests.
6.02.150 Insects and Rodents.
Storage of any materials including wastes or maintaining any grounds in a
manner that may attract or aid the propagation of insects or rodents or create a
health hazard is declared to be a public nuisance in violation of this title.
(Ord. 12-02 §1)
CWS ORDINANCE NO. 27
SECTION 3 . RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE SEWERAGE
SYSTEM AND STORMWATER SYSTEM
A. Sewerage System
B. Stormwater System
No user shall contribute or discharge or cause to be contributed or discharged,
directly or indirectly, into the storm and surface water system of the Agency,
sanitary sewage, septic tank leakage or overflow, animal waste, or any other
substance, the discharge of which is prohibited or limited under Section 3A
above, except: noncontact cooling water, rainwater, groundwater, surface
drainage, roof drainage, water from yard fountains, ponds
or pools, except filter backwash from swimming pools, subject to regulation of
the quantity, quality, and timing as further provided in this Ordinance.
You have 20 calendar days from the date of this letter to respond to this compliance
request. The city requires confirmation that your property is in compliance with all
regulations cited above in one of two ways:
• If your property is not currently in compliance, please take appropriate action
to bring your property into compliance and notify the city of this action.
• If you believe you have received this letter in error or you believe your property
is not out of compliance, please contact us so we can discuss this further.
Please respond in writing and reference record number HCC2024-00021. You can
send photos or other documentation to codecompliance@tigard-or.gov, or mail it to
City of Tigard Code Compliance, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223. If you do
not contact us, we will have no way of knowing that the potential code infraction has
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been resolved or that the request was in error and we may then follow up with other
actions including on-site inspection and a possible summons and complaint.
This letter also serves as your first formal notice that the City of Tigard may use an
abatement service to correct persistent code infractions. The cost of such abatement
is at the expense of the property owner and can include a lien on the property. This
is in addition to the potential civil penalties discussed above.
Your prompt response will be appreciated. It is important to us that Tigard remain a
safe, clean, and attractive community. Thank you for your assistance in maintaining
Tigard as "A Place to Call Home."
Sincerely,
Code Compliance
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard-or.gov