HomeMy WebLinkAboutCode Compliance Records NCC2024-00158_ HCC2024-00050_ HCC2024-00045_ HCC2024-00043 to respondent 8-6-2024 From: Ken Ross
Sent: Tuesday,August 6, 2024 12:09 PM
To: JohnThompson378@gmail.com
Subject: Code Compliance Records NCC2024-00158, HCC2024-00050, HCC2024-00045,
HCC2024-00043
Attachments: Violator Letter 1 - 8-5-2024.pdf;Violator letter 1 - 7-31-2024.pdf;Violator Letter 1
7-24-2024.pdf;Violator Letter 1 - 7-23-2023.pdf
Hi John,
Thank you for responding to our code compliance notices. Per our conversation, please see the attached code
compliance notices regarding your property.
If you have any questions, please call me at 503-718-2581.
Thank you for your assistance and compliance,
Ken
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TIGARD
City of Tigard
August 05, 2024
Thompson Living Trust
By Thompson, J Ronald & Cecilia I Trs
Manchester LIc
1121 W Lindner Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
RE: Code Compliance Record Number: NCC2024-00158
Dear Thompson Living Trust:
This requests your cooperation in resolving a complaint that we have received
regarding your property at 12625 SW HALL BLVD 1, 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:
6.02.030 Trees and Bushes.
6.02.020 Noxious Vegetation.
8.06.020 Hazard Trees Prohibited.
8.04.040 Emergency Tree Permit Procedures.
Specifically, it has been reported that there is a dead or dying hazardous tree located
by the mailboxes on your property.
Please obtain a tree removal permit by contacting the City of Tigard Planner on Duty
(503-718-2421) by email at tigardplanneronduty@tigard-or.gov or in person at 13125
SW Hall Blvd, in Tigard, Oregon and remove the hazardous tree on your property.
We have not yet verified these violations nor have we assessed any penalties. If you
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard-or.gov
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.
6.02.030 Trees and Bushes.
A. No responsible party shall permit branches or roots of trees or bushes on
the property to extend into a right-of-way in a manner which interferes with its
use.
B. A responsible party shall keep the branches of all trees or bushes on the
premises that adjoin the right-of-way, including an adjoining parking strip,
trimmed to a height of not less than eight feet above a sidewalk and not less
than 13 feet above a street.
C. No responsible party shall allow to stand any hazard tree as defined in
Chapter 8.02.
(Ord. 12-02 §1; Ord. 12-11 §1)
6.02.020 Noxious Vegetation.
A. No responsible party shall allow noxious vegetation as defined in Sections
6.01.020.M.1 through 6.01.020.M.7 to be on the property or in the right-of-way
abutting the property.
B. The responsible party for a violation of subsection A of this section shall cut
down or destroy grass, shrubbery, brush, bushes, weeds or other noxious
vegetation as often as needed to prevent them from becoming unsightly or, in
the case of weeds or other noxious vegetation, from maturing or from going to
seed.
C. No responsible party shall plant or allow to be planted on their property
noxious vegetation as defined in Section 6.01.020.M.8.
D. The responsible party for a violation of subsection C of this section shall
remove or otherwise destroy the subject invasive and noxious plants.
(Ord. 12-02 §1)
"Noxious vegetation" means:
1. Weeds more than 10 inches high;
2. Grass more than 10 inches high and not within the exception stated in
paragraph 9 of this subsection;
3. Poison oak, poison ivy or similar vegetation;
4. Vegetation that is likely to cause fire;
5. Blackberry bushes that extend into a right-of-way or across a property line;
6. Vegetation that is a health hazard;
7. Vegetation that is a health hazard because it impairs the view of the
right-of-way or otherwise makes use of the right-of-way hazardous;
8. Any of the following invasive and noxious plants: Hedera helix L. (English
ivy), Heracleum mantegazzianum (giant hogweed), Lythrum salicaria L. (purple
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
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loosestrife), Polygonum cuspidatum (Japanese knotweed), Rubus discolor
(Himalayan blackberry);
9. "Noxious vegetation" does not include vegetation that constitutes an
agricultural crop, unless that vegetation is a health hazard, a fire hazard or a
traffic hazard, and it is vegetation within the meaning of this subsection.
8.06.020 Hazard Trees Prohibited.
A. Hazard trees that are verified through the Hazard Tree Evaluation and
Abatement Procedure in Section 1 of the Urban Forestry Manual are prohibited
within the City of Tigard.
B. Any hazard tree owner or responsible party identified through the Hazard
Tree Evaluation and Abatement Procedure in Section 1 of the Urban Forestry
Manual shall be required to complete hazard tree abatement.
C. Failure of a hazard tree owner or responsible party identified through the
Hazard Tree Evaluation and Abatement Procedure in Section 1 of the Urban
Forestry Manual to complete hazard tree abatement is a nuisance under
Chapter 6.02 and subject to penalties under Chapter 1.16.
(Ord. 12-11 §1)
8.04.040 Emergency Tree Permit Procedures.
If an emergency exists because a tree presents such a clear and present
danger to people, structures, infrastructure or utilities that there is insufficient
time to obtain a permit, any person may remove the subject tree without first
having obtained a permit. The person shall, within 14 calendar days after
having removed such tree, submit a retroactive application for a city manager
tree permit through the City Manager Decision Making Procedures detailed in
Section 8.04.020. Applicants are encouraged to take photographs of the
subject tree and obtain written documentation from a certified arborist prior to
the removal. If the city manager or designee determines that there was no
emergency, he/she shall pursue enforcement action through Chapter 1.16.
(Ord. 12-11 §1)
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 NCC2024-00158. 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
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.
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard-or.gov
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
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TIGARD
City of Tigard
July 31, 2024
Thompson Living Trust
By Thompson, J Ronald & Cecilia I Trs
Manchester LIc
1121 W Lindner Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
RE: Code Compliance Record Number: HCC2024-00050
Dear Thompson Living Trust:
This requests your cooperation in resolving a complaint that we have received
regarding your property at 8610 SW SCOFFINS ST 63, 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:
14.16.080 Housing Maintenance Requirements, Generally.
14.16.100 Accessory Structures.
14.16.300 Emergency Exits.
14.16.330 Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment.
14.04.030 State Codes Adopted
105.1 Required Permits
Specifically, it has been reported that the sidewalks on your property are broken and
uneven, creating a trip hazard and obstructing emergency egress and ADA access.
Please conduct appropriate maintenance and repairs to sidewalks on your property.
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard-or.gov
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.
14.16.080 Housing Maintenance Requirements, Generally.
No owner shall maintain or permit to be maintained any residential property
which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter. All residential
property shall be maintained to the building code requirements in effect at the
time of construction, alteration, or repair and shall meet the minimum
requirements described in this chapter.
(Ord. 99-02)
14.16.100 Accessory Structures.
All accessory structures on residential property shall be maintained structurally
safe and sound and in good repair. Exterior steps and walkways shall be
maintained free of unsafe obstructions or hazardous conditions.
(Ord. 99-02)
14.16.300 Emergency Exits.
D. In addition to other exit requirements, in hotels and apartment houses:
1. All fire escapes shall be kept in good order and repair.
2. Every fire escape or stairway, stair platform, corridor or passageway which
may be one of the regular means of emergency exit from the building shall be
kept free of encumbrances or obstructions of any kind.
3. Where doors to stair enclosures are required by City code to be
self-closing, the self closing device shall be maintained in good working order
and it shall be unlawful to wedge or prop the doors open.
4. Windows leading to fire escapes shall be secured against unwanted entry
with approved devices which permit opening from the inside without the use of
a key or any special knowledge, effort or tool.
5. Where necessary to indicate the direction of egress, every apartment house
and hotel shall have directional signs in place, visible throughout common
passageways, that indicate the way to exit doors and fire escapes. Emergency
exit doors and windows shall be clearly labeled for their intended use.
(Ord. 99-02)
14.16.330 Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment.
A. In addition to other requirements for the maintenance of facilities and
equipment described in this chapter:
1. All required facilities in every dwelling shall be constructed and maintained to
properly and safely perform their intended function.
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard-or.gov
2. All non-required facilities or equipment present in a dwelling shall be
maintained to prevent structural damage to the building or hazards of health,
sanitation, or fire.
(Ord. 99-02)
14.04.030 State Codes Adopted
A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the following codes, standards
and rules are adopted and shall be in force and effect as part of this municipal
code. The provisions of these codes, in addition to their individual scoping
provisions found therein, shall also apply to demolition of structures, equipment
and systems regulated by such codes:
1. Under the authority of ORS 455.150 (effective 9/5/95), the City of Tigard
administers those specialty codes and building requirements adopted by the
state which the City of Tigard is granted authority to administer, including: the
Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Residential Specialty Codes;
mobile or manufactured dwelling parks requirements; temporary parks
requirements; manufactured dwelling installation, support and tiedown
requirements and park or camp requirements (as listed in ORS 455.153);
105.1 Required Permits
Any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter,
repair, move, change the character or use of the occupancy, or change the
occupancy of a building or structure, which is regulated by this code, or to
cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the
building official and obtain the required permit. Any owner or owner's
authorized agent who intends to repair and existing fire protection system or
life safety system shall first notify the local building official and obtain any
necessary building permit, where required by the municipality. See ORS
455.020(2).
Exceptions:
1. Construction subject to minor labels and master permits when authorized by
the inspection authority under OAR Chapter 918, Division 100.
2. Temporary (180 days) structural supports, structural replacement or repairs
performed in an emergency on an existing structure. The municipality shall be
notified of this work within 72 hours and permit application for the temporary
work shall be submitted within the next five business days.
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 HCC2024-00050. You can
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard-or.gov
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
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
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TIGARD
City of Tigard
July 24, 2024
Thompson Living Trust
By Thompson, J Ronald & Cecilia I Trs
Manchester LIc
1121 W Lindner Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
RE: Code Compliance Record Number: HCC2024-00045
Dear Thompson Living Trust:
This requests your cooperation in resolving a complaint that we have received
regarding your property at 8610 SW SCOFFINS ST 43, 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:
14.16.080 Housing Maintenance Requirements, Generally.
14.16.100 Accessory Structures.
14.16.300 Emergency Exits.
14.16.330 Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment.
14.04.030 State Codes Adopted
105.1 Required Permits
Specifically, it has been reported that the sidewalks on your property are broken and
uneven, creating a trip hazard and obstructing emergency egress and ADA access.
Please conduct appropriate maintenance and repairs to sidewalks on your property.
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard-or.gov
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.
14.16.080 Housing Maintenance Requirements, Generally.
No owner shall maintain or permit to be maintained any residential property
which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter. All residential
property shall be maintained to the building code requirements in effect at the
time of construction, alteration, or repair and shall meet the minimum
requirements described in this chapter.
(Ord. 99-02)
14.16.100 Accessory Structures.
All accessory structures on residential property shall be maintained structurally
safe and sound and in good repair. Exterior steps and walkways shall be
maintained free of unsafe obstructions or hazardous conditions.
(Ord. 99-02)
14.16.300 Emergency Exits.
D. In addition to other exit requirements, in hotels and apartment houses:
1. All fire escapes shall be kept in good order and repair.
2. Every fire escape or stairway, stair platform, corridor or passageway which
may be one of the regular means of emergency exit from the building shall be
kept free of encumbrances or obstructions of any kind.
3. Where doors to stair enclosures are required by City code to be
self-closing, the self closing device shall be maintained in good working order
and it shall be unlawful to wedge or prop the doors open.
4. Windows leading to fire escapes shall be secured against unwanted entry
with approved devices which permit opening from the inside without the use of
a key or any special knowledge, effort or tool.
5. Where necessary to indicate the direction of egress, every apartment house
and hotel shall have directional signs in place, visible throughout common
passageways, that indicate the way to exit doors and fire escapes. Emergency
exit doors and windows shall be clearly labeled for their intended use.
(Ord. 99-02)
14.16.330 Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment.
A. In addition to other requirements for the maintenance of facilities and
equipment described in this chapter:
1. All required facilities in every dwelling shall be constructed and maintained to
properly and safely perform their intended function.
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard-or.gov
2. All non-required facilities or equipment present in a dwelling shall be
maintained to prevent structural damage to the building or hazards of health,
sanitation, or fire.
(Ord. 99-02)
14.04.030 State Codes Adopted
A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the following codes, standards
and rules are adopted and shall be in force and effect as part of this municipal
code. The provisions of these codes, in addition to their individual scoping
provisions found therein, shall also apply to demolition of structures, equipment
and systems regulated by such codes:
1. Under the authority of ORS 455.150 (effective 9/5/95), the City of Tigard
administers those specialty codes and building requirements adopted by the
state which the City of Tigard is granted authority to administer, including: the
Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Residential Specialty Codes;
mobile or manufactured dwelling parks requirements; temporary parks
requirements; manufactured dwelling installation, support and tiedown
requirements and park or camp requirements (as listed in ORS 455.153);
105.1 Required Permits
Any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter,
repair, move, change the character or use of the occupancy, or change the
occupancy of a building or structure, which is regulated by this code, or to
cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the
building official and obtain the required permit. Any owner or owner's
authorized agent who intends to repair and existing fire protection system or
life safety system shall first notify the local building official and obtain any
necessary building permit, where required by the municipality. See ORS
455.020(2).
Exceptions:
1. Construction subject to minor labels and master permits when authorized by
the inspection authority under OAR Chapter 918, Division 100.
2. Temporary (180 days) structural supports, structural replacement or repairs
performed in an emergency on an existing structure. The municipality shall be
notified of this work within 72 hours and permit application for the temporary
work shall be submitted within the next five business days.
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 HCC2024-00045. You can
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard-or.gov
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
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
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TIGARD
City of Tigard
July 23, 2024
Thompson Living Trust
By Thompson, J Ronald & Cecilia I Trs
Manchester LIc
1121 W Lindner Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
RE: Code Compliance Record Number: HCC2024-00043
Dear Thompson Living Trust:
This requests your cooperation in resolving a complaint that we have received
regarding your property at 8610 SW SCOFFINS ST 66, 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:
14.16.080 Housing Maintenance Requirements, Generally.
14.16.100 Accessory Structures.
14.16.140 Exterior Walls and Exposed Surfaces.
14.16.150 Stairs and Porches.
14.16.160 Handrails and Guardrails.
14.16.330 Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment.
14.16.360 Dangerous and Derelict Structures, Generally.
14.16.380 Dangerous Structures.
14.16.470 Violations.
14.04.030 State Codes Adopted
105.1 Required Permits
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard-or.gov
Specifically, it has been reported that there is a lack of maintenance and repairs
involving unsafe and failing stairways and balconies on your property.
Please conduct appropriate maintenance and repairs on your property.
Please obtain any required building permits for specialty trade construction repair
work on your property by contacting the City of Tigard Building Division by phone
(503-718-2439), by email at tigardbuildingpermits@tigard-or.gov or at 13125 SW Hall
Blvd in Tigard, Oregon.
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.
14.16.080 Housing Maintenance Requirements, Generally.
No owner shall maintain or permit to be maintained any residential property
which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter. All residential
property shall be maintained to the building code requirements in effect at the
time of construction, alteration, or repair and shall meet the minimum
requirements described in this chapter.
(Ord. 99-02)
14.16.100 Accessory Structures.
All accessory structures on residential property shall be maintained structurally
safe and sound and in good repair. Exterior steps and walkways shall be
maintained free of unsafe obstructions or hazardous conditions.
(Ord. 99-02)
14.16.140 Exterior Walls and Exposed Surfaces.
A. Every exterior wall and weather-exposed exterior surface or attachment shall
be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers and any other
conditions which might admit rain or dampness to the interior portions of the
walls or the occupied spaces of the building.
B. All exterior wood surfaces shall be made substantially impervious to the
adverse effects of weather by periodic application of an approved protective
coating of weather-resistant preservative, and be maintained in good condition.
Wood used in construction of permanent structures and located nearer than six
inches to earth shall be treated wood or wood having a natural resistance to
decay.
C. Exterior metal surfaces shall be protected from rust and corrosion.
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D. Every section of exterior brick, stone, masonry, or other veneer shall be
maintained structurally sound and be adequately supported and tied back to its
supporting structure.
(Ord. 99-02)
14.16.150 Stairs and Porches.
Every stair, porch, and attachment to stairs or porches shall be so constructed
as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the loads to which it is subjected
and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair, including replacement as
necessary of flooring, treads, risers, and stringers that evidence excessive
wear and are broken, warped, or loose.
(Ord. 99-02)
14.16.160 Handrails and Guardrails.
A. Every handrail and guardrail shall be firmly fastened, and shall be
maintained in good condition, capable of supporting the loads to which it is
subjected, and meet the following requirements:
1. Handrails and guardrails required by building codes at the time of
construction shall be maintained or, if removed, shall be replaced.
2. Where not otherwise required by original building codes, exterior stairs of
more than three risers which are designed and intended to be used as part of
the regular access to the dwelling unit shall have handrails. Interior stairs of
more than three risers that connect between floors with habitable rooms shall
have handrails. When required handrails are installed they shall have a
minimum height of 30 inches and maximum height of 38 inches, measured
vertically from the nosing of the treads. They shall be continuous the full length
of the stairs and shall be returned or shall terminate in newel posts or safety
terminals.
3. Where not otherwise required by original building codes, porches, balconies
or raised floor surfaces located more than 30 inches above the floor or grade
below shall have guardrails at least 36 inches high. Open sides of stairs with a
total rise of more than 30 inches above the floor or grade below shall have
guardrails no less than 34 inches in height measured vertically from the nosing
of the tread. When required guardrails are installed, they shall have
intermediate rails or ornamental closures which will not allow passage of an
object 4 inches or more in diameter.
(Ord. 99-02)
14.16.330 Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment.
A. In addition to other requirements for the maintenance of facilities and
equipment described in this chapter:
1. All required facilities in every dwelling shall be constructed and maintained to
properly and safely perform their intended function.
2. All non-required facilities or equipment present in a dwelling shall be
maintained to prevent structural damage to the building or hazards of health,
sanitation, or fire.
(Ord. 99-02)
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
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14.16.360 Dangerous and Derelict Structures, Generally.
No property shall contain any dangerous or derelict structure as described in
this chapter. All such buildings or structures shall be repaired or demolished.
(Ord. 99-02
14.16.380 Dangerous Structures.
A. Any structure which has any or all of the following conditions or defects to
the extent that life, health, property, or safety of the public or the structure's
occupants are endangered, shall be deemed to be a dangerous structure,
declared a nuisance, and such condition or defects shall be abated pursuant to
Section 14.16.410 and Chapter 1.16 of the City Code.
C. Weakened or unstable structural members or appendages.
1. Whenever any portion of a structure has been damaged by fire, earthquake,
wind, flood, or by any other cause, to such an extent that the structural strength
or stability is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less
than the minimum requirements of Chapter 14.04 for new buildings of similar
structure, purpose, or location; or
2. Whenever appendages including parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers,
tanks, statuaries, or other appendages or structural members which are
supported by, attached to, or part of a building, and which are in a deteriorated
condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design loads which are specified in
Chapter 14.04.
D. Buckled or leaning walls, structural members. Whenever the exterior walls or
other vertical structural members list, lean, or buckle to such an extent that a
plumb line passing through the center of gravity does not fall inside the middle
one-third of the base.
G. Risk of failure or collapse.
1. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or
to become disabled or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or
damage property; or
2. Whenever the structure, or any portion thereof, is likely to partially or
completely collapse as a result of any cause, including but not limited to:
a. Dilapidation, deterioration, or decay;
b. Faulty construction;
c. The removal, movement, or instability of any portion of the ground necessary
for the purpose of supporting such structure; or
d. The deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of its foundation.
14.16.470 Violations.
A. A violation of this chapter shall constitute a Class 1 civil infraction, which
shall be processed according to the procedures in the civil infractions
ordinance, set out at Chapter 1.16 of this Code.
B. Each violation of a separate provision of this chapter shall constitute a
separate infraction, and each day that a violation of this chapter is committed
or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate infraction.
C. A finding of a violation of this chapter shall not relieve the responsible party
of the duty to abate the violation. The penalties imposed by this section are in
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addition and not in lieu of any remedies available to the City.
D. If a provision of this chapter is violated by a firm or corporation, the officer
or officers, or person or persons responsible for the violation shall be subject to
the penalties imposed by this chapter.
(Ord. 99-02)
14.04.030 State Codes Adopted
A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the following codes, standards
and rules are adopted and shall be in force and effect as part of this municipal
code. The provisions of these codes, in addition to their individual scoping
provisions found therein, shall also apply to demolition of structures, equipment
and systems regulated by such codes:
1. Under the authority of ORS 455.150 (effective 9/5/95), the City of Tigard
administers those specialty codes and building requirements adopted by the
state which the City of Tigard is granted authority to administer, including: the
Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Residential Specialty Codes;
mobile or manufactured dwelling parks requirements; temporary parks
requirements; manufactured dwelling installation, support and tiedown
requirements and park or camp requirements (as listed in ORS 455.153);
105.1 Required Permits
Any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter,
repair, move, change the character or use of the occupancy, or change the
occupancy of a building or structure, which is regulated by this code, or to
cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the
building official and obtain the required permit. Any owner or owner's
authorized agent who intends to repair and existing fire protection system or
life safety system shall first notify the local building official and obtain any
necessary building permit, where required by the municipality. See ORS
455.020(2).
Exceptions:
1. Construction subject to minor labels and master permits when authorized by
the inspection authority under OAR Chapter 918, Division 100.
2. Temporary (180 days) structural supports, structural replacement or repairs
performed in an emergency on an existing structure. The municipality shall be
notified of this work within 72 hours and permit application for the temporary
work shall be submitted within the next five business days.
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.
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Please respond in writing and reference record number HCC2024-00043. 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
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
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