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TIGARD
City of Tigard
Thursday, October 16, 2025
VISWESH BHAT
9538 SW LANCASTER RD
PORTLAND, OR 97219
Re: Code Compliance Request Record Number: NCC2025-0245
Dear VISWESH BHAT:
This requests your cooperation in resolving a complaint that we have received regarding
your property at 10490 SW CLYDESDALE PL 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:
6.02.620 General Provisions. (Livestock)
6.02.630 Keeping Livestock.
6.02.230 Scattering Rubbish.
6.02.240 Garbage and Putrescible Waste.
6.02.250 Offensive Wastes Prohibited.
Specifically, it has been reported that the livestock facility (chicken coop) on your
property is located in the setback. It has also been reported that livestock (chickens) not
being maintained properly, creating a breeding ground for insects and rodents on your
property.
Please remove the livestock facility (chicken coop) from the setback and properly
maintain the livestock on your property.
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.
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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.
6.02.620 General Provisions. (Livestock)
Livestock keepers must comply with all provisions of this title and any
administrative rules for best practices determined applicable by the city. Failure
to comply is declared to be a public nuisance in violation of this title.(Ord. 22-
09 §3)
6.02.630 Keeping Livestock.
A. Complaints. Livestock keepers must respond to and remediate valid
complaints in a timely manner. Valid complaints include, but are not limited to,
the identifiable presence of vermin or noxious odors.
B. Prohibited Animals. Roosters over three months old are prohibited.
D. Other Livestock.
1. Livestock Care and Maintenance.
a. Livestock keepers must contact a licensed veterinarian to examine any animal
believed to have a disease contagious to animals (e.g., mange, eczema) or
humans (e.g., ringworm, hepatitis, rabies). If an animal is affirmatively diagnosed,
livestock keepers must comply with all veterinary instructions for care and
confinement until the animal is declared free of disease.
b. Animal feed must be stored in a lidded container and managed so as not to
become a nuisance.
c. No person may dye or color any fowl or rabbit under three months of age.
2. Livestock Facilities. Livestock must be kept within a livestock facility as
defined in Section 6.02.010 and shown in Figure 6.02.2, and provided in Table
6.02.3.
a. Livestock facilities must be kept in good repair and maintained in a manner
that does not endanger the health or well-being of the livestock.
b. Multiple species are allowed within a single facility.
c. Runs or yards must be fenced with materials designed to safely contain the
specific livestock being kept.
d. Livestock must be kept within a shelter during non-daylight hours, as provided
in Table 6.02.3.
e. Shelters must be located a minimum of five feet away from all lot lines and
public access easements and within a fenced run or yard.
f. An individual shelter may be a maximum of 15 feet in height and 528 square
feet in size. Multiple shelters may be provided.
g. Shelters may or may not be permanently fixed to the ground.
h. Shelters that are permanently fixed to the ground may not cause the lot to
exceed the maximum lot coverage allowed in the base zone.
Figure 6.02.2: Example of an Allowed Livestock Facility
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Table 6.02.3: Where Livestock are Allowed
Location
Livestock Facility Fenced Yard
Time of Day Shelter Fenced Run (outside of fenced run)
Daylight hours Allowed Allowed Allowed
Non-daylight hours Required Prohibited Prohibited
(Ord. 22-09 §3)
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)
6.02.240 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.
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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)
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 NCC2025-0245. 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,
Ken Ross
Code Compliance
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard-or.gov