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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRE_ Code Compliance Record NCC2025-0245_ Evidence of compliance to respondent 12-2-2025 From: Ken Ross Sent: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 1:25 PM To: Viswesh Bhat Cc: efrain_rodriguez21@outlook.com Subject: RE: Code Compliance Record NCC2025-0245: Evidence of compliance Good afternoon, Thank you for the update and for your continued efforts to address the reported concerns. I did not receive the photos you referenced. Could you please resend them so I can review and follow up with the complainant accordingly? Thank you again for your cooperation and responsiveness. Best, Ken From:Viswesh Bhat<bhatx017@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, December 2, 2025 11:56 AM To: Ken Ross<kenro@tigard-or.gov> Cc: efrain_rodriguez21@outlook.com Subject: Re: Code Compliance Record NCC2025-0245: Evidence of compliance Ken, Code compliance is of utmost important to us. Efrain emailed pictures last night that attests to compliance in the areas listed in your prior email. Per your suggestion I've contracted with a pest control company.They were on site previously and are on the calendar to come back this week. As evident in the complainant's statement, "The footprint of the livestock operation next door has been reduced.I did count 11 chickens and two ducks so it doesn't look like they have cut back on the number of ducks/chickens" Tenant is in the process of rehoming his pets.This is an ongoing process and is being done humanely so they are not sent to slaughter. Tenant has been advised to reduce the size of his livestock to 4 chickens which is consistent with what the city of Portland and Beaverton allow. Tenant has been advised on a firm timeline to accomplish the reduction in the number of pets. Tenant has been made aware that their continuation of tenancy is contingent on the above goal. I am willing to speak to the property owner, but would like to restrict our conversation with regards to code compliance. 1 I have invited you to come over to the property for an inspection and and to recommend any prescriptive measures to meet city of Tigard code. Please let me know if you are interested in doing so after examining the pictures sent yesterday. Thanks, Viswesh On Mon, Dec 1, 2025, 8:17 AM Ken Ross <kenro@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Good morning Viswesh and Efrain, We received additional follow-up communication from the complainant regarding several observations and questions related to the livestock activity on the property. She is requesting clarification and would also like to know whether the property owner is still willing to meet on-site. Could you please review her comments below and respond to her questions, including your availability for a possible on-site meeting? Thank you for your continued assistance and cooperation. Best regards, Ken I went by the property this afternoon and peered through the gaps in the fence. The footprint of the livestock operation next door has been reduced. I did count 11 chickens and two ducks so it doesn't look like they have cut back on the number of ducks/chickens. I also noticed that the area under the roof extension has been enclosed in black plastic. The tenants told me that there is what appears to be a heat lamp in that enclosure on whenever they look over the fence. The tenants also showed me burrow holes along the fence line on my property which are new. When the insulation came to do the demo last Wednesday, the found a rat in one of the traps in the crawl space - the first rat we have trapped. The rodent control technician is coming by again tomorrow afternoon to make sure everything is addressed before the new insulation is installed on Friday. 2 I would like to meet the property owner on the site if he is still willing. I would like to know what is inside the black plastic enclosure and want to make sure I understand what he is requiring of his tenants and how he plans to monitor their compliance. From:Viswesh Bhat<bhatx017@Rmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, November 25, 2025 1:15 PM To: Ken Ross<kenro@tigard-or.gov>; efrain rodriguez21@outlook.com Subject: Re: Code Compliance Record NCC2025-0245: Evidence of compliance Efrain, I have previously forwarded you emails from Ken at the city of Tigard. I'm adding you to the thread so you can provide the information he's looking for. Can you please respond to Ken with the requested pictures. Thanks, Viswesh On Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 8:21 AM Ken Ross <kenro@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Good morning Viswesh, Thank you for the update. I will share your offer with the complainant; however,they may or may not feel comfortable doing so. Please note that they would need direct authorization from the property owner before entering the property, otherwise they could be considered trespassing. To avoid putting either party in a potentially confrontational situation,we typically require photos demonstrating compliance instead of in-person visits. If you have any questions, please let me know. 3 Thanks, Ken From:Viswesh Bhat<bhatx017@Rmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2025 8:19 PM To: Ken Ross<kenro@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Code Compliance Record NCC2025-0245: Evidence of compliance Please ask the complaintant to come over and see for themselves. On Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 4:44 PM Ken Ross <kenro@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Good afternoon Viswesh, The complainant has requested additional evidence of compliance and is specifically asking for photos that demonstrate adherence to the livestock provisions outlined in Tigard Municipal Code§6.02.630.To ensure we have adequate documentation on file, please provide clear photos showing compliance with the following requirements: Livestock Care and Maintenance • Evidence that animal feed is stored in lidded containers and managed so as not to become a nuisance (§6.02.630(D)(1)(b)). • Confirmation that any valid complaints related to vermin or noxious odors have been addressed (§ 6.02.630(A)). Livestock Facilities • Photos demonstrating that livestock(chickens and ducks) are kept within a livestock facility that is in good repair, safely contains the animals, and meets all size,fencing, and maintenance requirements (§ 6.02.630(D)(2)(a—h)). • Photos confirming that livestock are kept within a shelter during non-daylight hours (§ 6.02.630(D)(2)(d)). • Photos showing the location of the shelters, including that they are at least five feet away from all lot lines or public access easements(§6.02.630(D)(2)(e)). 4 Food Storage and Waste Management • Photos documenting proper storage of feed,waste removal practices, and any measures taken to prevent rodent attraction or harborage. Providing this documentation will help us demonstrate compliance and address the concerns raised by the complainant. Please respond at your earliest convenience with the requested materials. If you have any questions,feel free to contact me. 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