HomeMy WebLinkAboutRe_ Case #NCC2025-0245 Rodent Complaint at 10490 SW Clydesdale Place from complainant 1 - 11-17-2025 From: Elizabeth Nrwton <thebazile@comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2025 3:41 PM
To: Ken Ross
Subject: Re: Case#NCC2025-0245 Rodent Complaint at 10490 SW Clydesdale Place
Hi Ken,
Hope you had a good weekend.Thanks for your prompt response.
I want to report on the latest rodent activity on my property. My tenants reported more activity in the
backyard over the last week. In the evening (until this weekend) rodents were observed coming out from
under the deck, scampering across the yard by the deck, under the covered outdoor grill, and around the
house. Tenant also found a piece of insulation on the ground by the side of the house near a possible
entry point.
I attempted to take some pictures over the fence. There is netting attached at the top of the fence that
goes across the yard making a canopy. Leaves from trees in the yard blanket the canopy making it
impossible to see any activity. Peeking through the fence boards, I was able to take photos of large
containers in the yard, one that contained a small amount of what looks like food pellets.The photos are
below and illustrate the difficulty trying to monitor compliance of the activity from an abutting property.
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I looked at the photos you provided which show only a portion of the yard. The photo of the empty back
corner doesn't show the ducks that are usually there and the photos don't show the section of the yard
illustrated in the photos I provided.
The Killers technician came out again on Thursday to check on the "changed activity." I forwarded his
report in a separate email. He reports that the lack of bait consumption on my property is likely due to
the presence of a chicken and duck coop located behind my residence, which is attracting rodents to
that area instead. He also successfully sealed the possible rodent entry point my tenants identified - a
vent that could be pushed in when pressure is applied providing enough of a small gap for a rodent to
enter. He moved one of the bait traps closer to the newly sealed vents. He also replaced two mouse
traps in the crawl space that were found flipped over. Due to the appearance of an overall increase in
rodent activity in the backyard area, likely associated with the nearby chicken and duck coop, he
recommends that the owner of that property consider initiating a pest control service to help manage
and reduce the rodent population and prevent continuing activity in the surrounding area. My tenants
have not observed any rodent activity in the backyard since the bait box/trap was moved and the
potential access point was sealed on Thursday afternoon.
Knee Insulation came on Friday, November 14 to check the crawl space.There is evidence of significant
rodent activity within the insulation and a urine smell that indicates recent activity. It is recommended
that I replace all of the insulation (which I just upgraded in 2020). I have forwarded the $2685.00 bid
under separate email.As an aside, he also commented that based on the activity in my crawl space, it's
likely that other abutting property owners have rodent activity in their crawl spaces, even if they haven't
seen evidence.
At night, after dark, my tenants also have observed what appears to be a grow light under a small roof
extension at the far side of the house. Is breeding of livestock allowed? Is butchering allowed?We are
not sure what activity is taking place under the grow lights. Because we are responsible for
demonstrating compliance, I am investing in cameras to be mounted on my property to record activity on
the abutting property, especially at night.
I appreciate your attention to this situation. I have done everything professionals have recommended to
try to deter rodent activity on my property. It is disheartening to be told by both the pest control and
insulation professionals that unless there is rodent control on the property where there are chickens and
ducks, we will likely continue to have challenges.
I respectfully request that the property owners at 10490 SW Clydesdale be required to immediately have
a rodent evaluation on the property, conduct necessary any mitigation and undergo regular monitoring.
Respectfully,
Liz Newton
Property Owner
12300 SW 106th Drive
Tigard, Oregon 97223
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On Nov 10, 2025, at 11:54 AM, Elizabeth Nrwton <thebazile@comcast.net>wrote:
Hi Ken,
Thanks for your quick follow-up and attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing back
from you regarding compliance.
Respectfully,
Liz Newton
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On Nov 10, 2025, at 11:28 AM, Ken Ross <kenro@tigard-or.gov>wrote:
Hi Liz,
As I previously indicated, I spoke with the reported property owner today,
and he agreed to address the reported concerns and provide photos
demonstrating compliance. If the livestock facility setback violation has not
been addressed by the end of the week, please let me know so I can follow
up.
Regarding the other reported concerns, these are more difficult to enforce.
As you noted, several of the reported concerns are unconfirmed or
speculative in nature. In order to escalate enforcement, particularly if the
reported property owner provides documentation and photos demonstrating
compliance, the complainant would also need to provide documentation
and photos demonstrating non-compliance.
To establish a nexus between rodent activity and potential code violations
under Section 6.02.010.H, evidence would need to show, for example, that
food is not being stored properly or that waste is not being removed in a
timely manner, creating a breeding ground for insects or rodents. Photos of
the reported property that demonstrate non-compliance would allow me to
follow up specifically with the property owner.
If you have such photos or documentation, please provide them so I can take
the next steps.
If you have any questions, please call me at 503-718-2581. Thank you for
your continued patience and assistance.
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Best regards,
Ken
Original Message
From: Elizabeth Newton <thebazile@comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2025 11:15 AM
To: Ken Ross <kenro@tigard-or.gov>
Subject: Re: Case#NCC2025-0245 Rodent Complaint at 10490 SW
Clydesdale Place
Good morning Ken,
Thanks for your prompt response and follow-up.
I have asked my tenants to continue to monitor rat activity with specific time
and place information and they have agreed to do so.
Frankly, at this point, I am more concerned about the operation violating
Municipal Code Section 6.02.010.H - Common Nuisances -which prohibits
a person from causing a nuisance affecting the public health including
livestock maintained in such a place that they are offensive or annoying to
the residents within the immediate vicinity or maintaining the presence in
such a manner to be a breeding place for rats....
What is the new timeline for compliance? How do you evaluate compliance
with Section 6.02.010.H - Nuisances affecting public health?Our pest
control technician was not very encouraging that even if we do everything we
can on my property to deter the rats, it will be challenging to see
improvement if existing conditions remain.
Pease advise as to new timeline for compliance and how compliance with
Section 6.02.010.H will be evaluated.
Respectfully,
Liz Newton
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On Nov 10, 2025, at 10:14 AM, Ken Ross <kenro@tigard-
or.gov>wrote:
Good morning Liz,
Thank you for the follow-up and for providing such detailed
information. I spoke with the reported property owner. He
agreed to address the reported concerns, particularly the
location of the livestock facility(chicken coop) in proximity to
the fence. He also indicated that he has previously taken
measures to ensure that his tenants are in compliance
regarding the storage of food and waste and,with perhaps the
exception of the location of the livestock facility, he believes
that his tenants are in compliance with the livestock code
requirements. However, he agreed to follow up and ensure
that his tenants are in compliance with the Tigard Municipal
Code.
If you have any questions, please call me at 503-718-2581.
Thank you for your continued patience and assistance.
Best regards,
Ken
Original Message
From: Elizabeth Nrwton <thebazile@comcast.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 9, 2025 5:31 PM
To: Code Compliance <CodeCompliance@tigard-or.gov>
Subject: Case#NCC2025-0245 Rodent Complaint at 10490
SW Clydesdale Place
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Dear Mr. Ross,
I am in receipt of your letter dated October 16, 2025. By my
calculation, twenty days from the receipt of the letter by the
property owner is November 5, 2025. My tenant and I looked
over the fence from my property at the backyard at 10490 SW
Clydesdale Place on November 6th and, although the yard was
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covered in leaves, we did not notice much change on the
property.
My tenants moved in on October 14, 2023 and have noticed a
steady increase in both the number of chickens and ducks in
the yard at 10490 SW Clydesdale Place and expanse of the
operation which now covers the entire backyard. There have
been as many as 13 chickens at once. Periodically there are
roosters which are fully grown - as many as three have been
observed at once. (A violation of 6.02.630.B.)
Municipal Code Section 6.02.630 D.1.b states "animal feed
must be stored in a lidded container and managed so as not to
become a nuisance."We are not able to confirm whether or
not the feed is in a lidded container, but the residents have
been observed throwing food from the second door deck off of
the kitchen down to the livestock and their is feed scattered
across the expanse of the backyard.
Municipal Code 6.02.630.D.2.d requires "livestock kept within
a shelter during no daylight hours."We can't confirm whether
or not this is occurring.We have observed a coop right up
against the fence and, at another time, one in the middle of the
yard.At this time, there appears to be at least a partial
structure within 5 feet of the property line. None of the coops
looked large enough to house all of the livestock observed
most of the time.
Section 6.02.030.A of the Tigard Municipal Code provides
"presence of vermin" as a valid complaint regarding the
keeping of livestock. My tenants regularly see skunks and
raccoons in the backyard, especially at night.
In the last 6 months, my tenants have noticed a steady
increase of rats in their yard. Rats are regularly observed
running along the fence rail at night and under the fence into
ivy on the abutting property, 12330 SW 106th Drive. In July
2025, a rat nest was found on the lower shelf of their covered
grill on the deck.Things escalated around October 1st of this
year.
Around that date, my tenant noticed what they thought was
mice droppings next to the garbage can under the sink in the
kitchen. A couple of days later, a rat was observed running
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across the kitchen floor into the adjacent play room and
behind furniture toward the wall abutting the garage. The
regularly quarterly visit from the pest control company(The
Killers)was scheduled a few days later. My pest control plan
didn't include rodent control so I paid the additional$125 to
upgrade. Within two days, the technician was back to inspect
the house for rodent activity.
On October 9, the pest control technician checked under the
kitchen sink, the area around the pantry cupboard and the
crawl space under the house. He noted recent rat droppings
under the house, and evidence of activity under the kitchen
sink and in the pantry cupboard and playroom. He set traps
under the kitchen sink, in the playroom and in the crawl space.
He identified some small openings around pipes and vents
that needed to be sealed. He also placed four rat trap/boxes
strategically around the yard. I got permission from the
property owner at 12330 SW 106th Drive for the technician to
check out the ivy against the fence on their property. He noted
definite signs of rat burrowing and nesting. He also suggested
that a wood pile which was covered in moss be removed from
their property, due to nesting concerns.
Over the next week, my tenants did a major cleaning of the
house. Everything was moved,washed and sanitized. Because
they have small children, I paid for them to spend nights at a
nearby hotel. They found rat feces and urine in the primary
bedroom and closet, the living room, dining room, entry and
hallway along with the playroom and kitchen. They invested
approximately$400.00 in storage containers for food in the
pantry cupboard. On a return visit,the technician commented
on the thorough job they had done cleaning and "rat proofing"
the house.
The technician returned every week through November 6th to
check activity.After two weeks of no new activity, most of the
small holes were sealed up. On November 6th, the technician
checked the crawl space and the rat traps and found no new
evidence of rats inside the house. He checked the outside rat
trap/boxes and found evidence that the bait had been eaten
meaning there are rats in the yard. The technician said that we
have done everything we can to keep rats out of the house. (My
tenants even got a dog a couple of weeks ago!) He also said it
will be challenging to keep rats out of the yard as long as there
are chickens and ducks are on the other side of the back
fence.
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In the last week, after doing everything we can to deter rat
activity, more rat holes have appeared in both the front and
back yard, rats have been observed on the back fence rails and
several rats were observed going under a covered barbecue.
Upon inspection by my tenants, they don't seem to be nesting
there.
The resident at 12330 is a 97 year old widow. She is currently in
rehab after breaking her hip, so her home is empty. A week
ago, her daughter had the ivy cleared and wood pile removed.
Her home has not been inspected for rat activity.The property
owner at 12325 SW 106th Drive has observed rats on her
backyard camera, but none in her home yet.The property
owners at 10520 SW Clydesdale (in their mid-80's) have not
noticed rat activity in their house, but they asked me to add
their names to this complaint (Roger and Marilyn Lindquist)
because they are concerned about the increased activity and
whether or not there are violations.
Tigard Municipal Code Section 6.02.010 Common Nuisances
reads:
"No person shall cause or permit a nuisance affecting the
public health. The following are nuisances affecting the public
health.
H. Animals, including livestock, or buildings for the purpose of
maintaining livestock or animals maintained in such places or
such a manner that they are offensive or annoying to the
residents within the immediate vicinity, or maintaining the
presence in such a manner as to be a breeding place for
rodents, flies or other pests."
Several sources on the internet confirm that rats can carry a
variety of diseases that can be harmful to humans.
My tenants and I, along with property owner at 12330 SW 106th
Drive (residents within the immediate vicinity) have invested
time and money to do what we can to deter rat activity on our
properties. Clearly, the livestock operation is in violation of
TMC Section 6.02.010 H.And likely in violation of 6.02.630.
request that conditions be addressed at 10490 SW Clydesdale
Place and the operation be brought into compliance
immediately.
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Respectfully,
Liz Newton
Property Owner
12300 SW 106th Drive
Tigard, Oregon 97223
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