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City of Tigard
Planning Commission Agenda
MEETING DATE: October 3, 2022 - 7:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Members Remote in via Microsoft Teams
Link to virtual hearing online: www.tigard-or.gov/virtualPC
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL 7:00 p.m.
3. COMMUNICATIONS 7:02 p.m.
4. CONSIDER MINUTES 7:04 p.m.
5. TIGARD HOME BRIEFING 7:05 p.m.
Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Ease - Urban Agriculture
Staff: Associate Planner Hope Pollard
6. OTHER BUSINESS 7:50 p.m.
7. ADJOURNMENT 8:00 p.m.
City of Tigard
Memorandum
To: Tigard Planning Commission
From: Hope Pollard, Associate Planner
Re: Project Update - Urban Livestock Regulations (Phase I of Tigard HOME:
Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Ease)
Date: October 3, 2022
Current Status
Tigard HOME was first introduced to the Planning Commission and City Council at a joint briefing
on May 17, 2022. At that briefing, staff was directed to fast track the urban agricult ure component
of the project, given the significant public comment received on the subject.
With an interested parties list of 167 individuals, email and mail correspondence with about 55
individuals, phone calls, other written comments, and event attendance, the level of public
involvement in this project has been significant (Attachment 1). While at the start of this project
there appeared to be a strong demand for more intensive regulations, many community members
have since gathered to express a groundswell of support for no change to the current regulations
with enforcement through the nuisance code.
At this briefing, we will:
• Introduce key categories of draft regulations;
• Review takeaways from community outreach efforts; and
• Discuss adoption timeline.
Draft Regulations
Following direction from the Planning Commission and City Council, staff worked with livestock
experts and community members to draft urban livestock regulations. The primary categories of the
draft regulations are outlined below:
• Number of livestock allowed
o 6 chickens, 6 rabbits, and 3 goats are allowed on any lot.
o To exceed the maximum number, a community member may apply for a livestock
license and attest to being educated in best practices. With a license, the maximum
number of animals allowed is determined by the property’s ability to accommodate
the minimum structure size. Bees are allowed only with a livestock license.
o Other livestock animals, including roosters and large livestock, are prohibited.
• Minimum and maximum structure sizes and setbacks
Minimum Shelter
Size (per animal)
Min setback 5 feet
from PL
Minimum Run Size
(per animal)
Chickens and domestic fowl 4 sf 10 sf
Rabbits 4 sf 10 sf
Goats 20 sf 100 sf
• Required storage of materials: All beekeeping and livestock-related materials, including
manure and feed, must be stored in securely lidded containers.
• Educational requirements: To obtain a license, the applicant must attest to being educated in
livestock best practices including categories such as, but not limited to, animal health,
manure management, and pest control.
Public comments, including a detailed breakdown of responses to the draft regulations, are included
as attachments to this memo.
C I T Y O F T I G A R D
R e s p e c t a n d C a r e | D o t h e R i g h t T h i n g | G e t i t D o n e
October 3, 2022Presented by Hope Pollard, Associate Planner
C I T Y O F T I G A R D
HOUSING, OPPORTUNITY, MOBILITY, AND EASE
Complete Neighborhoods
C I T Y O F T I G A R D
SEPTEMBER 20 OPEN HOUSE EVENT
C I T Y O F T I G A R D
SEPTEMBER 20 OPEN HOUSE EVENT
C I T Y O F T I G A R D
SEPTEMBER 20 OPEN HOUSE EVENT
C I T Y O F T I G A R D
SEPTEMBER 20 OPEN HOUSE EVENT
C I T Y O F T I G A R D
SEPTEMBER 20 OPEN HOUSE EVENT
C I T Y O F T I G A R D
ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK
C I T Y O F T I G A R D
THREE OPTIONS
C I T Y O F T I G A R D
PROJECT SCHEDULE: WHAT’S NEXT?
October 2022: adoption
Fall/winter 2022: next phase of Tigard HOME
C I T Y O F T I G A R D
R e s p e c t a n d C a r e | D o t h e R i g h t T h i n g | G e t i t D o n e
October 3, 2022Presented by Hope Pollard, Associate Planner
Urban Agriculture and Livestock: Community Input Summary
There has been significant public participation in the process of writing urban agriculture and
livestock regulations, as indicated by the following:
• An interested parties list composed of 167 individuals.
• Two open house events:
o June 29, 2022: attended by 14 people
o September 20, 2022: attended by 22 people
• Presence at the Tigard Street Fair on September 10, 2022, where staff received 13 written
comments and provided information for community members to sign up for the September
20 open house.
• Emailed correspondence with approximately 54 individuals.
• Phone calls, site visits, and other written correspondence.
Fourteen community members attended the June 29 Open House. The event was described in detail
in the last briefing to the Planning Commission and City Council (Attachment 2 to the staff report),
but the feedback is summarized again here. Community members tended to prefer regulations that:
• Presumed small to medium lot sizes (10-20,000 square feet)
• Allowed about 2-6 chickens per lot, depending on lot size
• Allowed about 2-3 goats per lot, depending on lot size
• Allowed bees
• Prohibited roosters and larger livestock
Feedback from the June 29 event can be broken into categories of those who desired no new
regulations, significant new regulations, or reasonable regulations based on their responses to the
number of chickens they believed should be allowed, as shown below.
1 response 1 response
17 responses
Level of Regulations Desired
Based on responses to number of chickens that should be allowed
No changes to regulations No livestock Reasonable regulations (3-6 chickens or depends on lot size)
Twenty-two community members attended the September 20 Open House, which was the first time
they interacted with a draft version of proposed regulations. Attendees shared their thoughts by
placing post-its on informational boards. Of the 73 comments received:
• 39 comments expressed concern that a proposed regulation was too strict or that regulations
were not necessary, as current nuisance code properly addresses the issue
• 22 comments expressed concern that a proposed regulation was not strict enough
• 11 comments supported a proposed regulation as written
• 1 comment was miscellaneous
Finally, of the approximately 55 individuals who sent an email or mailed a letter on livestock
regulations in 2022:
• 34 advocated for no new regulations, as existing nuisance code properly addresses the issues
• 8 advocated for significant new regulations
• 7 advocated for reasonable and clear regulations
• 6 shared miscellaneous feedback, resources, and experiences
54%
30%
15%
1%
Nature of Comments at September 20 Open House
Based on all responses to individual draft regulations
Too strict or not needed Not strict enough Just right Not sure
62%14%
13%
11%
Nature of Email and Mail Correspondence Received in 2022
What did the correspondence advocate for?
No more regulations More regulations Reasonable regulations Miscellaneous
AIS-4984 7.
Workshop Meeting
Meeting Date:07/19/2022
Length (in minutes):45 Minutes
Agenda Title:Tigard HOME Phase 1: Urban Agriculture Briefing
Authored By: Hope Pollard
Presented By:
Item Type:Update, Discussion, Direct Staff
Public Hearing
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EXPLANATION OF ISSUE
Receive briefing on Phase 1 of the Tigard HOME (Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Ease) project:
Urban Agriculture.
ACTION REQUESTED
No formal action requested. Discussion and feedback only.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Dates of Previous and Potential Future Considerations
Previous Considerations:
May 17, 2022: Introduction to the Tigard HOME (Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Ease) project.
Future Considerations:
October 2022: Adoption of urban agriculture regulations (following additional community input)
Fall/Winter 2022: Briefing for beginning next phase of the HOME project
Public Involvement
City staff held an interactive community event on June 29 at 5:30 pm at the library. The event was shared
with the community through:
An email sent to an interested party list of 100 people.
Social media advertising that reached over 30,000 people.
The Cityscape emailed newsletter, sent to 23,550 people.
The City website, visited by 111 people.
An engagement website, visited by 72 people.
Twenty-two people registered for the event and fourteen people attended. Attendees shared their thoughts
by sending in written comments and interacting with stations with the following themes (Attachments 2-7):
Station 1: Compare existing regulations from throughout the region.
Station 2: Write how many of each type of animal should be allowed.
Station 3: Write what kind of urban agriculture is appropriate in Tigard.
Station 4: Share concerns about urban agriculture and regulations.
Attendees preferred ordinances that limited the number of animals based on lot size. While these numbers
tended to be in the low range (around 3-6 of each animal maximum), most commenters welcomed
discussion and provided constructive feedback for how to allow a reasonable number of livestock on a
residential property. One attendee made plans to visit the Sprague residence to learn more about the reality
of urban livestock.
Many respondents also advocated for requiring a permit, education, or other community-building
opportunities to aid urban farmers in keeping their property in good repair and the animals safe. Concerns
mainly revolved around noise, pests, enforcement procedures, and protecting chickens from predators.
Impacts
Urban agriculture regulations will allow for reasonable urban agricultural activity and maintenance of
backyard livestock while limiting potential associated nuisances and hazards with easy-to-read standards.
Codifying urban agriculture regulations will also deliver on two of the Council’s Community Promises:
Community Promise 2: Environment: We will embrace sustainability to improve our natural
resources and the livability of our community.
Community Promise 3: Engagement: We will involve all voices in our community while building
trusting relationships.
Background and Introduction
The Tigard HOME (Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Ease) project was first introduced to the
Planning Commission and City Council at a joint briefing on May 17, 2022. At that briefing, staff was
directed to fast track the urban agriculture component of the project, given the significant public comment
received on the subject. Feedback contained in these comments falls into two apparently opposing
categories:
Calls for protection against mess, pests, and endangered public health associated with some urban
farms.
1.
Calls for protection and expansion of the sense of community, education, and economic opportunity
urban farms provide.
2.
While these comments appear on the surface to demonstrate conflicting desires for local neighborhoods, a
common goal can be deduced: clean, safe neighborhoods built on a sense of community and opportunity.
Staff seeks a solution that can unite these positions to foster a thriving and healthy community for
all—mitigating potential nuisances associated with nonresidential activity in neighborhoods while also
maximizing freedom for community members to use their homes in ways that uplift the neighborhood.
In this briefing we will:
Introduce Tigard HOME: Phase 1
Review takeaways from research and community outreach efforts
Receive input on project direction from City Council
Discuss urban agriculture code adoption timeline
ALTERNATIVES & RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends continuing to build regulations with the community. Following initial research and
Staff recommends continuing to build regulations with the community. Following initial research and
outreach, staff recommends these regulations limit the number of animals based on the size of a lot; include
specific regulations for enclosures, noise, pests, and enforcement; and include a permit requirement that
allows for clear enforcement.
No alternatives to consider at this time.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Presentation
Station 1 Feedback
Station 2 Feedback
Station 3 Feedback
Station 4 Feedback
June 29 In-Person Additional Comments
Attachment 2 - Email and Mail Comments
From: Tom McGuire
Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 8:02 AM
To: Ken Ross; Hope Pollard
Subject: RE: TMC Chap. 6.02 Nuisances Affec ng Public Health, Safety and Peace
- A Ci zen’s Perspec ve.
Looping Hope in as that is/will be her project. She will be briefing the Council in
May(?).
Tom
From: Ken Ross <kenro@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 7:55 AM To: Tom McGuire <TomM@ gard-or.gov> Subject: RE: TMC Chap. 6.02 Nuisances Affec ng Public Health, Safety and Peace - A Ci zen’s
Perspec ve.
Hi Tom,
I am aware. An update on when Council plans to discuss upda ng the agriculture code might be a
sufficient response.
Thanks,
Ken
From: Tom McGuire <TomM@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 7:47 AM To: Ken Ross <kenro@ gard-or.gov> Subject: FW: TMC Chap. 6.02 Nuisances Affec ng Public Health, Safety and Peace - A Ci zen’s
Perspec ve.
Hey Ken,
I imagine you are aware of this one.
Tom
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Jason B. Snider, Mayor
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13125 SW Hall Boulevard
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My name is Roger Po hoff. I recently called into a City Council mee ng to express my concern
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which are proving a rac ve to rats. Indeed, infesta on is not an exaggera on, when viewed
through the lens of public health and safety and peace of mind. This email is in follow-up to
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503-989-3846
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From: Tom McGuire
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 1:33 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Subject: FW: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Mee ng Comment Form
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JB,
FYI
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Franki Baccellieri
Email
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Complete Address
11950 SW KATHERINE ST
Apt, suite, floor, etc.
Tigard, OR 97223
Which agenda item or topic are you commen ng on? (Comments are due by noon the day
of the mee ng)
Ann Street Neighborhood Condi ons
Comments
I have wri en a le er to the Mayor and Councilmembers. It is a ached hereto.
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Elizabeth Sprague COT March 2022.pdf
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From: Joanne Bengtson <joanne@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 12:44 PM To: Tom McGuire <TomM@ gard-or.gov> Subject: FW: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Mee ng Comment Form
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JB,
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Email
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PO BOX 230601
TIGARD, Oregon 97281-0601
Which agenda item or topic are you commen ng on? (Comments are due by noon the day
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Unse ling neighbor complaint against Mike and Elizabeth Sprague @ 11650 SW Ann St. Tigard OR.
Comments
A ached document should sum up comments I have for this situa on.
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From: Tom McGuire
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 1:32 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Cc: Lauren Sco
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Hope,
I’m going to forward you three emails from neighborhood residents in support of the
Sprague’s urban farm. The one with the chickens etc. that Mr. Potoff has been
complaining to Council about. The pendulum has swung. As predicted, it’s going to be
quite a rousing community discussion on these urban farm issues.
Tom
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I forgot to include you in this one – I think I have four more today about Ann
Street – hoping we can get a response to them today.
Also – Carol has been sending an acknowledgement to writers that we’ve received
their public testimony, shared it with council now instead of waiting for next council
meeting in April. She said a couple of people have written back to say they still want
their comments added to the April packet. I said we could do that, and in Kathy’s
report, we can mention that we have responded to these messages.
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Lindsay Freedman
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13680 Se 119th Dr
Clackamas, OR 97015
Which agenda item or topic are you commen ng on? (Comments are due by noon the day
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Elizabeth’s homestead
Comments
Elizabeth, I wrote in support of Elizabeth’s homestead farm. During the past 5 years that I have known Elizabeth I
have traded plants and seeds with her and have witness many community members benefi ng from her
generosity and wonderful homestead. My Au s c child has gained so much benefit from seeing the plants and
animals. I know many other families have had similar experiences. It is really a shame that one, (selfish?)
community member has given so much me and energy to trying to stop this important learning space. Imagine
if all of that me and energy went to being suppor ve to the homestead and the hundreds of families and
individuals who have benefi ed from this truly cherished place. Please show your support for Elizabeth’s
homestead, and by doing this you show that you care about community, children, educa on, family, and most
importantly, that you will not let pe ness stand in the way of the true community spirit of sharing posi ve
learning spaces. Signed, Lindsay Freedman
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Public Comments received by noon
for the April 12, 2022
Meeting of the
Tigard City Council
1. Elizabeth Sprague 4/11/2022 Recommendations for code amendments regarding
poultry and livestock
1
Carol Krager
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Elizabeth Sprague
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Poultry/Livestock Ordinance
Comments
My name is Elizabeth Sprague, I am a Tigard resident, and I would like to speak on the current Tigard Poultry/Livestock ordinance
and why I do not believe it should be changed.
Attachment Supporting Documents/Images
Public Comment 4-11.pdf
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Mr. Mayor and Council Members,
My name is Elizabeth Sprague, I am a Tigard resident, and I would like to speak on the current
Tigard Poultry/Livestock ordinance and why I do not believe it should be changed.
Our world has been turned upside-down these last couple years with COVID, supply chain
issues, climate change and the recent attacks on Ukraine. Many people have worried about
feeding their families after seeing store shelves emptied. They are starting “victory gardens”
and adding backyard chickens. They are getting to know their neighbors and coming together to
support the community. Our current poultry/livestock ordinance has allowed Tigard residents
to do this and it would be a shame to see that right taken away for so many by adding
restrictions. Let’s look at how some of the common restrictions could affect Tigard residents.
Poultry/Livestock housing must be 100’ away from neighboring houses. This was a previous
restriction Tigard had that also prevented people from allowing their chickens to free range.
While my family is blessed with a larger lot because we have owned this property for almost 50
years, most Tigard lots are not big enough to make this feasible. Not only would this prevent
many residents from owning chickens at all, but it would prevent the ones who could from
allowing their birds to free range.
Allowing chickens & ducks to free range works as a natural pest control, they love eating bugs!
Ducks in particular are great for slug control. Muscovy ducks are known for hunting mice and
other small rodents.
Free ranging also helps keep feed costs down, helping to reduce a family’s expenses as well as
their carbon footprint. It makes for happier and healthier chickens and more nutritious eggs.
Preventing free-ranging would also prevent the use of chicken tractors. A chicken tractor is a
moveable cage that can be used to keep chickens in a smaller area for the day to help with
things like tilling the ground, removing moss, aerating grass, fertilizing the soil, pest control
without losing garden plants and more.
Limiting the number of birds. The number of chickens a family needs to benefit them varies
greatly. For some families, three hens might be plenty. For a multi-generational family like ours
with four adults and five growing boys, keeping three hens for eggs is like keeping a chihuahua
in a purse and calling it our sled team. We can easily go through two dozen eggs a day. A hen’s
peak laying years are 1-3. If a family wants to keep their pet for life rather than culling it at
three years old, they are left with no eggs for 3-5 more years.
Requiring a permit. This is just more paperwork and hours the city has to put in.
Not allowing “livestock.” I’ll speak to my specific knowledge here, goats. Nigerian Dwarf goats
are the size of a medium dog when full grown. They are amazing for keeping grass and weeds
down as well as removing noxious weeds like blackberries and ivy. They are also milk goats,
making them an essential part of any self-sustainability goals. They can also wear pajamas and
who doesn’t need that mental health boost?!
The Tigard Nuisance codes already in place protect community members from having to deal
with things like smell, noise and rats. Offering new poultry/livestock owners some education on
how to stay within these codes would add to this protection without restricting the
community’s rights to food security.
Tigard is currently working to fight climate change and reduce carbon emissions. Growing food
and keeping chickens, ducks, goats, etc. is a huge part of a goal like this. Restricting the current
poultry/livestock ordinance would have Tigard contradicting itself.
I appreciate your time.
Kindly,
Elizabeth Sprague
From: Jason Snider
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:13 PM
To: tjsetzel@aol.com
Cc: #Councilmail; Hope Pollard; Steve Rymer
Subject: RE: Another Reason Not To Have Backyard Chickens
A achments: Jason Snider.vcf
Ms. Etzel,
Thank you for submitting this feedback to the City Council.
Within the year, Tig ard will star t a project to update our Municipal regulations
concerning keeping animals within the city. I have shared your comments with
Community Development, who will lead this project and the Council will give in
depth consideration to resident’s thoughts once the project gets underway. If you
would like more infor mation about the project you may contact Hope Pollard at
hopep@tig ard-or.gov.
The City Council will receive a project introduction to during our May 17 City
Council meeting. I hope you will watch the presentation via our website
https://www.tigard-or.g ov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1342/372 .
Respectfully,
Jason B. Snider, Mayor
City of Tigard
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Hello, Enclosed is another reason for banning backyard chickens. Not only do they a ract rats, as posted in Tigardlife, (and both the major and councilman Goodhouse actually went to check it out,) bu
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sophospsmartbannerendHello,
Enclosed is another reason for banning backyard chickens.
Not only do they a ract rats, as posted in Tigardlife, (and both the major and councilman Goodhouse
actually went to check it out,) but they also a ract coyotes.
I understand that all the building of homes is taking away their living areas, but do we need to a ract
them even more with chickens?
The following was posted on Nextdoor by a Bull Mountain neighbor.
She is more concerned about her chickens, I am more concerned with people's cats and small dogs
that are disappearing. And the rat problem too.
I understand that SW 141st and 144th are in unincorporated washington county, so not sure if this is
the correct place to send my concern.
If not, please tell me where.
Thank you for your me,
Tracey Etzel
Posted on Nextdoor on 4/27/2022.
"Coyote a acking animals. We have a coyote that is going in the backyards of 141st and 144th. Comes
up the hill towards Bull Mountain and goes back down. It a acked our chickens in their run which has
extra high wire around it. It looks like it jumped up into a tree to get in the run. Luckily the chicken has
survived (it had to drop the chicken to climb the fence to get out). This was Sunday early but this
morning at 9 it was back. Luckily we added more wire where it got in but it was searching for another
way in. I know lots of neighbors with chickens, cats and small dogs. Keep an eye out for your animals."
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From: Ken Ross
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 11:54 AM
To: Hope Pollard; Tom McGuire; Kenny Asher; Emily Tritsch
Subject: FW: Bird flu in Oregon: What to watch for and how to protect yourself,
flock
Fyi-
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Subject: Bird flu in Oregon: What to watch for and how to protect yourself, flock
Councilors, My name is Roger Po hoff. I live at 11710 SW Ann St., Tigard. I hope you are all well, and enjoying the richness of spring. I know that such enjoyment is in no small part root
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sophospsmartbannerendCouncilors,
My name is Roger Po hoff. I live at 11710 SW Ann St., Tigard.
I hope you are all well, and enjoying the richness of spring. I know that such enjoyment is in no small
part rooted in each of us taking responsibility and care for the health and safety of our community. Of
course, we, none of us individually or collec vely, can foresee and act on all of the risks and perils that
are out there. But I think we all know that so many of the perils we face, are related to human
behaviors. Whether those behaviors result in horrendous, tragic criminal acts, (you know
what I'm talking about), or behaviors that lack criminal malice but grow out of a negligent
disregard for one's individual responsibility to be well informed; to not "ignore the facts and
hope for the best," but rather to act with prudence "to embrace the facts, and DO ONE'S
BEST." To ACT to protect and maintain the health and safety of one's family, neighbors and
the community at large.
If only we could know with reasonable certainty, that no ma er how different each of us may
be in our a tudes and beliefs, in our percep ons of individual liber es and responsibili es as
ci zens, we ALL would, no ma er what, accept some level of fact-based, duly enforced
regula on of our behaviors - our lifestyle preferences that, on the facts, put our neighbors
and our community at risk. But instead, we know we cannot count on everyone in this
community to educate themselves to the facts, especially facts which do not support their
exis ng a tudes and beliefs. Nor can we count on people to modify their perilous behaviors
without regulatory mandates. For clear evidence of this fact, look no further than Ann St.
In context. let's not forget or ignore the culture war(s) that contributed to no small degree to
a Covid pandemic death toll in the USA of 1,000,000 deaths, and s ll the number climbs.
As the elected leaders of this community, please don't abdicate your authority, please don't
fail to put in place prudent regula ons to protect the health, safety and livability of this
community. The choice is not and cannot be a choice between Flawless and Lawless.
Reasonable and Prudent will do fine.
Here is an ar cle that suggests some prudent preven ve measures applicable to backyard chickens.
Regula on and enforcement is necessary, and I hasten to add that chickens are not the sole concern.
h ps://centraloregondaily.com/bird-avian-flu-oregon-linn-county/
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Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 4:00 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Urban Agriculture Interest
Urban Agriculture Interest
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Name
Jim Schiffer
Email Address
james.schiffer@gmail.com
Phone Number
5036197589
Anything you'd like to share with us before the event?
I manage ~400 sq of raised garden beds for growing vegetables at my home on 12595 SW Brookside Ave
(corner of Walnut and Brookside). I also helped Just Compassion build their 5 4x8 garden beds. As a hobby I mix
fer lizer according to soil tests - and I have buckets of amendments that I would be happy to share with
neighbors. Behind my property off of Walnut would be a prime loca on for a community garden and there are
empty lots in my neighborhood that could be rented out to grow veggies.
Thank you, City of Tigard
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Name
Trenna Landers
Email Address
11950 SW Summer Crest Drive
Phone Number
503-849-9542
Anything you'd like to share with us before the event?
I have been in contact with the city regarding this issue and look forward to moving forward with laws
limi ng the number of chickens a homeowner can have on their property.
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Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2022 8:56 AM
To: Hope Pollard
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Name
Carol Krager
Email Address
kragerfam@comcast.net
Phone Number
5034814249
Anything you'd like to share with us before the event?
I am in support of allowing community members to enjoy growing their own fruits and vegetables,
raise small flocks of chickens or ducks and keep bees. There should be regula ons on chicken housing,
space and number of birds with an emphasis on responsible and caring animal husbandry and
considera on of nearby neighbors. Roosters should not be allowed. I favor a limit on the number of
hens and think it could vary, related to property size.
From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2022 1:31 PM
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Subject: Invite to June 29: Urban Agriculture in Tigard
Hello,
If you’re receiving this email, you’re on our list of interested par es for urban agriculture and chicken
regula ons in Tigard! Thank you for your con nued interest in helping Tigard stay true to its mo o of
“a place to call home”.
The City is star ng a project to build regula ons for urban agriculture in Tigard and we’d like to invite
you to be a part of the code-wri ng process!
Step one: par cipate in a community discussion where we can share experiences, ideas, and solu ons
for integra ng urban agriculture as part of a healthy neighborhood while mi ga ng poten al
nuisances and hazards. Please join us on June 29th at 5 PM for an in-person discussion at the Tigard
Public Library!
If you would like to a end, please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect and can
make sure we’re all comfortable and mee ng covid safety protocols. You can sign up and learn more
about where we’re at on the engagement website here: h ps://www.engage. gard-or.gov/urbanag
Please note that this discussion will directly impact the standards we will eventually propose to the
City Council and adopt into our official Development Code later this year. So bring your best solu ons-
oriented thinking caps!
If you can’t make it on June 29th, your voice is s ll important to us. Please contact me to schedule a
private me to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for you! You can
also fee free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that.
Let me know if you have any ques ons. I’m here to help and I look forward to mee ng and working
with you!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
www. gard-or.gov
Email | HopeP@ gard-or.gov
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2022 7:29 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Subject: Re: Urban agriculture discussion
Great! Let's aim for June 22nd at 2pm? Any me should work for me that day so if another me is
beter just let me know. 11650 SW Ann st 97223 is my address if you need it and my cell is 503-962-
0486.
Looking forward to it!
Kindly,
Elizabeth
On Thu, Jun 9, 2022 at 5:55 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you for reaching out! I think a tour would be absolutely great. June 21-23 I’m pre y flexible
in the a ernoons. Does some me in there work for you?
Thank you and looking forward to mee ng you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 9:52 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Urban agriculture discussion
Hi Hope! I registered for the discussion at the library at the end of this month. I would also love to
have you out to our li le urban homestead and talk in more detail, preferably before the library
discussion. My schedule is pre y flexible so let me know what works for you. I'd love to walk you
through what we do here. Ken Ross said you were interested in joining my Facebook "Tigard
Chickens" group, but I didn't see a request to add you. I am happy to, let me know if you need the
link.
Kindly,
Elizabeth Sprague
503-962-0486
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2022 2:01 PM
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Subject: Invite to June 29: Urban Agriculture in Tigard
Hello,
If you’re receiving this email, you’re on our list of interested par es for urban agriculture and chicken
regula ons in Tigard! Thank you for your con nued interest in helping Tigard stay true to its mo o of
“a place to call home”.
The City is star ng a project to build regula ons for urban agriculture in Tigard and we’d like to invite
you to be a part of the code-wri ng process!
Step one: par cipate in a community discussion where we can share experiences, ideas, and solu ons
for integra ng urban agriculture as part of a healthy neighborhood while mi ga ng poten al
nuisances and hazards. Please join us on June 29th at 5 PM for an in-person discussion at the Tigard
Public Library!
If you would like to a end, please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect and can
make sure we’re all comfortable and mee ng covid safety protocols. You can sign up and learn more
about where we’re at on the engagement website here: h ps://www.engage. gard-or.gov/urbanag
Please note that this discussion will directly impact the standards we will eventually propose to the
City Council and adopt into our official Development Code later this year. So bring your best solu ons-
oriented thinking caps!
If you can’t make it on June 29th, your voice is s ll important to us. Please contact me to schedule a
private me to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for you! You can
also fee free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that.
Let me know if you have any ques ons. I’m here to help and I look forward to mee ng and working
with you!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
www. gard-or.gov
Email | HopeP@ gard-or.gov
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 10:28 AM
To: Hope Pollard
Subject: Re: Visit Hot Mess Homestead
All but Levi live in our home so consider them contacted. Levi is across the street, I don’t have an
email for him though.
On Wed, Jun 15, 2022 at 9:54 AM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
I hope you’re doing well!
I am going through our interested par es list and no ced the following names with only phone
numbers provided. I’m in the process of calling everyone who didn’t provide an email, but
wondering if these folks have any rela on to you and Hot Mess Homestead? Please let me know if I
should consider them “contacted” or if I need to do a followup phone call.
1. Michael M. Sprague
2. Pat Sprague
3. Levi Cornette
4. Mike Sprague
Thank you!!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, June 13, 2022 7:59 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Visit Hot Mess Homestead
Absolutely! Both are welcome to join. My address is 11650 SW Ann St Tigard 97223.
Looking forward to it!
Kindly,
Elizabeth
On Mon, Jun 13, 2022 at 2:05 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
Including our Assistant Community Development Director here in case he’d like to join our
walkabout, if that ’s ok with you! Also including Ken, who I think you’ve met, in case he wants to
provide more code compliance perspec ve.
Can you please confirm your address and I’ll add it to this invite?
Thank you!
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From: Ken Ross
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 9:43 AM
To: Hope Pollard; Carol Krager
Subject: RE: Urban Farming Email from Fireside Chat A endees
They could be inac ve. I went back to 2012 in our emails.
Ken
From: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 9:41 AM To: Carol Krager <carolk@ gard-or.gov> Cc: Ken Ross <kenro@ gard-or.gov> Subject: RE: Urban Farming Email from Fireside Chat A endees
Actually realizing these are from our code compliance list. Ken, did I get something wrong with the
following email addresses or do we have an alternate method of contac ng? I got a bounceback when
I tried to invite them to June 29:
Jason Freeborn Jason.Freeborn@pcg.com
Deborah Tyler-Cook DeborahT@rdplast.com
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Carol Krager <carolk@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 9:24 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: RE: Urban Farming Email from Fireside Chat A endees
Who are they? Did Joanne give you their names?
Carol
From: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 8:48 AM To: Carol Krager <carolk@ gard-or.gov> Subject: RE: Urban Farming Email from Fireside Chat A endees
Hi Carol,
I sent something to this email for Paul Snow and didn’t get rejected: PMS44Mag@comcast.net. I did
get rejected for emails to Jason Freeborn and Deborah Tyler-Cooke. Not sure what to do about this
except to make note of it.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Carol Krager <carolk@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 9:46 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Farming Email from Fireside Chat A endees
Hey, I just sent something to Bonnie Snow and the email was rejected. I need to call Mr. and Mrs.
Snow and let them know the email they wrote on the sign-in sheet didn’t work. Then when I get a
good one, I’ll share with you for your June 29 list.
Carol
Car ol Krager
City Recorder
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 718-2419
Cell (971) 724-1565
carolk@tigard-or.gov
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2022 4:17 PM
To: Ariana Wiss
Subject: RE: Invite to June 29: Urban Agriculture in Tigard
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HI Ariana,
Thank you for your email and I apologize for the delayed response!
I appreciate your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will review your sugges ons and consider
them along with the feedback we receive on Wednesday as we start to write our urban agriculture
regula ons. I’d be happy to meet with you at your home, at City Hall, or via Teams for a more in-depth
discussion as well. If this is of interest to you, please let me know a few mes that would work for you
over the next couple of weeks, your preference on mee ng loca on, and I’ll send you an invite!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Ariana Wiss <arianawiss@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2022 2:33 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to June 29: Urban Agriculture in Tigard
I have had chickens for about 3 years a er first expericeng in chickens on my sister's property in
Gaston. They are so much more interes ng than I had ever imagined and I fell in love. I love them as a
pet and not for any meat or a need for eggs. They are basically outdoor cats to me - make sure they
have clean water, food, clean up their "li er", enjoy their company, and if you are lucky - have one
that chooses to show their love for you.
Over the years I have learned many things and overcame some obstacles.
Here is what has worked for me:
I have not had more than 4 at a me. BUT they are social animals - they cannot be a lone
chicken. They need a flock. I believe that 3 is the absolute minimum but when you have age
related diseases/reproduc ve diseases/environmental diseases/accidental deaths - you have to
make sure they are friends for those s ll around. It is not as easy as ge ng 1 or 2 more and
adding - they need me to get to know each other and establish a pecking order. When I
introduced 2 new girls to my 2 exis ng a while back - it took about a month before I was able to
get them to sleep in the same coop without any unnecessary aggression. --I know the number
of chickens will be talked about with any regula on talks so this is very important to consider.
Size of coop/living area - I currently have a dog kennel set up with ne ng over the top
(predator protec on), a covered sec on (for the rainy days), a small coop that is big enough for
all of them, a play pool thing full of sand for dust baths, they're food container, calcium, grit,
and water. In my experience, having access to dirt/sand for they're dirt baths (necessary) and
grass is very important to them. With the ever many rainy days, having a covered area large
enough for them to enjoy their day is also important. I know there are equa ons of X sq per
chicken is good enough but there is also a quality of life sq per chicken. While I don't think
that specifics should be regulated, with this process I believe a good "handbook" of sugges ons
for healthy chicken living would be a great thing to compile and have along with any
regula ons. For my girls and what I think brings them the most happiness is about a 10'x15'
area with a good part of that covered and access to grass - whether that is in their enclosure or
if they have access (I supervise any access because of predators - again, my girls are family and I
want them to be safe and happy). The city of Hillsboro has the most regula on I have no ced
for the surrounding areas - they allow 3 chickens between 7,000-10,000 sq lots - when looking
for houses myself I had 4 (which I think is the perfect number for especially a lot that size) I had
to look past so many houses especially lots at 9,000 sq because I had 1 more chicken. I like
Forest Grove's approach of "A resident may keep up to four (4) adult fowls (chickens, ducks,
pheasants and quails three months of age or older) on a lot with a minimum area of 5,000
square feet. One addi onal adult fowl is allowed for each 2,000 square feet of addi onal lot
area, up to a maximum of 12 fowl in accordance with city code." As a chicken owner already,
this made the most sense of number/sq lot.
Food - I have had issues with rats... I had not no ced for a long me and by the me I did, it
was a pain in the bu to manage - but I will preface by saying I was next to Fanno Creek as well
as in a neighborhood with a lot of bird feeders. When I did everything on the chicken side
possible to manage rats - they just went to the wild bird feeders - wild birds make a mess and
drop seeds all the me. I also had a neighbor's persimmon tree drop fruit on my side of the
fence and found li le teeth marks in that fruit - chickens do not create rat problems. They are
already around for various reasons. Chickens are an easy target. They being said, without good
prac ces, rats looovvveee chicken food especially scratch food (whole grains vs pellets). The
best feeder I have found and would like you to strongly suggest with any regula ons is this--
h ps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MQW8MQK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_ tle_o09_s00?
ie=UTF8&psc=1 I also recommend 1 feeded per 2-4 chickens (only about 3 can feed at a me). I
also recommend pellet foods for A) the rat reason and B) the scratch food has dust that piles up
in that feeder. Having this feeder as well as not leaving any scraps out (veggies/fruits) at night I
believe that is the best way for success at preven ng any issues. I have not no ced any issues
with this format. This feeder does not spill anything and I have tested it out with a coffee cup
around 1lb (size of adult rat) and it does not budge but does allow my 3lb girl to be able to
open it.
Waste - storage and compos ng (though again have to make sure it is rat proof because of the
scraps and not because of chickens). Really, it doesn't s nk too much except for right away (but
name any animals without smelly poop...) and when it's wet (in my opinion, dog poop smells
way more when fresh and when wet that chickens') Cleanliness is also a necessity for the
chicken's healthy lives so as a smart and loving chicken "tender", this is a part of having them in
your life.
I strongly believe that nothing should be over regulated unless you have knowledge of the situa on.
This is why I am sharing as much detail as possible. I do not think having chickens is any cause for
concern with the right educa on. I am unsure what everyone else's opinion is (those for and against -
but I would like to know that the against have the proper educa on on the subject as well), but if
there will be actual rules/laws to follow other than they way it is set up now, I hope to see: I am not
opposed to a permit. I wish there was at least an educa on/best prac ces/handbook online and with
permit process (if permit). I believe that any of the nega ve opinions of chickens or lack of
care/maintenance of chicken proper es are a lack of educa on. If lots/number of chickens come up,
that it is a similar set up to Forest Grove.
I welcome you to my home and to see and learn for yourself. They are amazing creatures with such
personality that I want to make sure that A) I do not have to give them up because of any regula on
and B) want other people to understand how special they are.
Ariana Wiss
On Thu, Jun 9, 2022 at 1:30 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hello,
If you’re receiving this email, you’re on our list of interested par es for urban agriculture and
chicken regula ons in Tigard! Thank you for your con nued interest in helping Tigard stay true to its
mo o of “a place to call home”.
The City is star ng a project to build regula ons for urban agriculture in Tigard and we’d like to
invite you to be a part of the code-wri ng process!
Step one: par cipate in a community discussion where we can share experiences, ideas, and
solu ons for integra ng urban agriculture as part of a healthy neighborhood while mi ga ng
poten al nuisances and hazards. Please join us on June 29th at 5 PM for an in-person discussion at
the Tigard Public Library!
If you would like to a end, please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect and
can make sure we’re all comfortable and mee ng covid safety protocols. You can sign up and learn
more about where we’re at on the engagement website here: h ps://www.engage. gard-
or.gov/urbanag
Please note that this discussion will directly impact the standards we will eventually propose to the
City Council and adopt into our official Development Code later this year. So bring your best
solu ons-oriented thinking caps!
If you can’t make it on June 29th, your voice is s ll important to us. Please contact me to schedule a
private me to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for you! You
can also fee free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that.
Let me know if you have any ques ons. I’m here to help and I look forward to mee ng and working
with you!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
www. gard-or.gov
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From: Hot Mess Homestead NW
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2022 4:38 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Subject: Re: Visit Hot Mess Homestead
It was wonderful to see everyone yesterday and I hope it gave you some ideas and/or answered some
ques ons. I am happy to answer any addi onal ques ons that you may have.
In regards to our coop size and the size of our fenced animal area:
I feel our fenced off animal area (50’ x 32’ = 1,600 Sq. Ft.) gives all our animals plenty of room to
explore, spread out and not be crowded. I don't think I would add any additional animals in the current
space for more than a few months, but if we had new chicks to add (and planned on removing the same
number of adults when the babies were laying) or a goat give birth to a handful of kids that were finding
new homes when weaned, I don't feel I would need to expand the space. Let’s break it down using some
common recommendations:
How many square feet per chicken should a coop be? This depends on a few different things (coop
setup, climate, coop setup, size of the birds and if they have access to additional space during the day.) A
common range given is 2-5 square feet per chicken if they are allowed time outside the coop. We keep about
50 birds (chickens, ducks and quail) in a 10 x 16 coop (160 square feet) that has a 3.5 x 7’ “duck house”
attachment (25 Sq. Ft.) That is a total of 185 Sq. Ft. Or 3.7 Sq. Ft. Per bird. But if we include the additional
square footage like the area under the enclosed part of the coop (40 Sq. Ft.) or the area on top of the quail
cages where some of the birds sleep (10 Sq. Ft.) we get a total of 235 Sq. Ft.) which is 4.7 Sq. Ft. Per bird.
Most resources refer to the “coop” as the area with solid walls and the “run” as the fenced in area
attached to the “coop.” I am using the square footage of our coop and run combined as our “coop square
footage” because in our mild climate most of the birds rarely sleep in the enclosed part of the coop at any
time of year. The birds have access to all of it when they are locked up at night. If we think it will be too
cold we can cover the run with greenhouse plastic, but we have not had to do that yet. I mention this
specific wording because it will matter when it comes time to draft any new ordinance.
We lock our birds in the coop/run at night and let them out to free range in the morning. In my
opinion we have more than enough space for all of our birds in the coop/run, even if we had to keep them
locked up for a couple days.
For miniature goats, like our Nigerian Dwarf goats, who are kept in a dry lot (no pasture, all the
hay/feed they need is brought to them) as ours are, it is suggested to have around 200 square feet per goat.
Our five goats have about 320 square feet each in the fenced in area.
Available square footage could be a good way to limit the number of animals allowed, but you would
need to be careful with the wording. Our animals share their space during the day. The coop/run area is
within the “dry lot” area for the goats, but is left open all day so they do have access to it and occasionally
use it for shade or shelter from the rain. They also have multiple covered areas for them outside of the
chicken coop/run. It is best for poultry and livestock sleeping quarters (where they are locked up at night) to
be separate areas, but they can easily share a larger space during the day.
If I take the total square footage of our fenced in animal area, 1,600 Sq. Ft. And give each of the five
goats 200 Sq. Ft. That would leave 12 Sq. Ft. For each bird. In my opinion, 10 Sq. Ft. Per bird of where they
spend most of their day is plenty.
If we are looking at a possible ordinance requiring a specific square footage per animal (which I
would much prefer over restricting the type of animal and/or a “one size fits all" limit on how many,) I
would put birds in one category and require 10 Sq. Ft. each, miniature breed livestock in another and require
200 Sq. Ft. Each and regular/large livestock in a third
(https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nrcs142p2_024781.pdf). I would make babies
under six months old exempt from these requirements. I would base it on the square footage available to the
animal during the day and not necessarily "coop" specific. I would offer education on proper coop sizing
and fence options. I feel strongly that education for both sides of this discussion should be the main focus!
Looking forward to seeing you all Wednesday, thanks again and hope this helps!
Kindly,
Elizabeth
On Mon, Jun 13, 2022 at 2:05 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
Including our Assistant Community Development Director here in case he’d like to join our
walkabout, if that’s ok with you! Also including Ken, who I think you’ve met, in case he wants to
provide more code compliance perspec ve.
Can you please confirm your address and I’ll add it to this invite?
Thank you!
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2022 4:12 PM
To: Ken Barker
Subject: RE: Hope_Urban Agriculture in Tigard
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
Hi Ken,
Thank you so much for this though ul and construc ve feedback. I will add your ideas to the notes for
the project and synthesize with the feedback we receive on Wednesday, to be considered as we write
the urban agriculture regula ons. Please let me know if you have any ques ons or would like to
discuss anything more in depth together.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Ken Barker <ken_nwd@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, June 10, 2022 2:44 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Cc: 'Ken Barker' <ken_nwd@yahoo.com> Subject: Hope_Urban Agriculture in Tigard
Gree ngs:
I will not be able to make your in person discussion on June 29th, so I wanted to send the following
comments by email.
Pros for Urban Agriculture:
Provides food for property owner and possibly friends and neighbors
Reduces Climate Change Greenhouse Gases (GHG) by not needing to transport these foods long
distances.
Food is probably healthier since probably organic and minimal if any herbicides, pes cides, fer lizers
are used.
Be er for the local waterways since minimal water pollu on runoff compared to large farms.
Gardening can be beneficial to people by providing exercise and the mental plusses of being in nature
Community Gardens would be great in Tigard’s open spaces and maybe even lease out to people that
will sell produce at Tigard Farmers markets.
Also, many schools are adop ng neighborhood gardents.
Cons (with possible solu ons) against Urban Agriculture:
Animals can get off property and bother neighbors. (ensure property is well fenced with adequate
height and no possibility of digging underneath)
Animal and plant waste can a ract nuisance animals (rats). Owners need to ensure area is kept clean.
Urban Agriculture can be an eyesore to neighbors. Owners need to ensure area is kept clean with a
buffer between the streets and neighbors and the Urban agriculture site.
Please let me you need Clarifica on on any of these points.
Thanks
Ken Barker
Tigard Resident
Items below were copied from Tigard newsle er.
What is Urban Agriculture?
Urban agriculture can be anything from planting strawberries and
raising chickens for your family’s personal supply to beekeeping and
raising goats for commercial sale of products—all within your own
backyard.
Urban Agriculture in Tigard
The City has heard a lot of feedback about the lack of specific urban
agriculture regulations in Tigard. It's time to talk solutions!
Please join us at 5 PM on Wednesday, June 29th for an in-
person community discussion at the Tigard Public Library
(13500 SW Hall Blvd). We'll be in the Burgess Community
Room.
Bring your thinking caps and great ideas! Share your experiences
and explore potential regulations that could allow urban agriculture
as a part of a thriving neighborhood while protecting against
potential nuisances.
This discussion will directly influence regulations that will ultimately
be proposed to the City Council and adopted into the City’s official
Development Code.
Can't make it on June 29th?
Contact Hope Pollard at hopep@tigard-or.gov to set up time for a
private discussion.
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2022 4:14 PM
To: M Spencer
Subject: RE: Tigard Urban Agriculture Plan
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
Hello,
Thank you for your email and I apologize for the delayed response! Can you please provide a few
mes that would work for you over the next couple of weeks? I will coordinate with my calendar and
send you an invite. I’m happy to set up an in-person mee ng or via Teams, whichever you would
prefer.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: M Spencer <spencer.michelle@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2022 5:37 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Tigard Urban Agriculture Plan
Hi Hope:
I am not going to be able to a end your mee ng on June 29th regarding Tigard’s Urban Agriculture
plan.
However, I am interested in speaking with you regarding this issue. I live a block from the home that
has sparked this conversa on and I have some strong opinions regarding any such plan.
Please provide me with your availability, I can meet via TEAMS or ZOOM, just let me know. Please
note I am on vaca on June 15-21st as well.
Thank you,
Michelle Spencer
11810 SW Lynn Street
Tigard, OR 97223
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Subject: June 29: Urban Agriculture/Livestock Event
Hello,
Thank you for registering for the Urban Agriculture Community Discussion event on June 29th 5-6PM.
Here’s what to expect for the day:
The Burgess Community Room at the Library will be open from 5-6:30 PM. The event will func on in
an open house format, meaning you can arrive at any me between 5-6:30. We will not be having a
formal presenta on, but we will have a number of interac ve sta ons set up where you can express
your opinions and learn more about different types of urban agriculture/livestock regula ons from
around the state.
If you would like to have a more in-depth discussion one-on-one with City staff, please let me know
and we can set up a separate me to talk together. You can also email me wri en comments any me!
Some of you have already done so—thank you for your input!
Please invite along anyone you think would be interested, but please ask any invitees to register in
advance so we have an idea of how many people to expect.
We will have beverages and snacks available, along with tables and chairs and pens and paper for folks
to sit and chat or write out their thoughts.
Please let me know if you have any ques ons.
I look forward to mee ng you all!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
www. gard-or.gov
Email | HopeP@ gard-or.gov
From: Paul Snow
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 4:50 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Subject: Urban Agriculture/Livestock Event
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
As residences of Tigard and neighbors of the Ann Street "farm" we have concerns
and would like to provide input.
1) As a neighbor in the residential area of the Ann Street, the "farm" is an eye sore.
Besides the number of chickens, goats and geese, etc., the area is filled with many
extra items necessary to feed and provide care for the animals making the area very
unsightly.
2) Feeding chickens brings on rats and rats are now an issue in the surrounding
neighborhood area.
3)The unsightly area is a cause for lower home values and should not be part of a
residential neighborhood.
4) A large concern is for the problem with the animal waste and the storm drains
when it rains. Oregon is known for rain, thus a big issue! Chickens produce a great
deal of waste. If a family owns a dog they must pick up their dog's waste when they
take their dog on a walk. Why not a rule that meets the waste of "farm" animals who
are housed in a neighborhood in the city?
5) We understand that some city dwellers wish to have aa few chickens and we are
not against that provided there are rules that limit the number. Chickens bring on rats
and therefore the limited number should be small. We suggest 3 or 4 to a residence
lot and located so they are not in the view of neighbors. The owner should be
required to obtain a permit or license. It is time that the backyard guidelines for "farm"
animals be written in a clear statement and enforced for those who violate the rule.
Farm animals need space and should be located on designated land designed for
farm animals.
6) We are hopeful that a decision can finally be put in place to define the issue of
backyard chicken/animals within the city limits of Tigard and follow the lead and
guidelines of surrounding cities such as Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tualatin, Lake Oswego,
etc. The time is now to make clear the guidelines and rules of enforcement.
Thank you for addressing this issue.
Submitted by Paul and Bonnie Snow
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From: Ken Ross
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 12:36 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Subject: FW: Code Compliance Rec Nu. NCC2022-00087
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Hope,
Do you have Viswesh on our mailing list?
Ken
From: Viswesh Bhat <bhatx017@umn.edu> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2022 11:39 AM To: Code Compliance <CodeCompliance@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Code Compliance Rec Nu. NCC2022-00087
Dear Compliance Team,
This email is in response to the le er sent to me dated June 06, 2022. The le er referred to alleged
code compliance viola ons at 10490 SW Clydesdale Place, Tigard.
I am the owner of this property. I do not however reside here. It is occupied by tenants who are
keeping chickens as pets.
A er receipt of your le er I inspected the property and premises. There was a pile of brush and
branches which has since been removed.
I did not see factual evidence speaking to the rest of the complaints listed in your le er.
1. The feed for the chickens are kept inside in a rodent proof container.
2. The enclosure for the chickens is kept clean.
3. There is no offensive odor, sca ered waste pertaining to overfed chickens.
4. The enclosure and backyard are kept clean.
I am enclosing pictures for your reference(They are a ached as a zip file. Please unzip).
I believe the tenants are keeping chickens in a clean environment. I welcome you to visit the property
yourself if you choose to confirm the same in person. Please let me know and I will arrange for access.
We are happy to get any guidelines from your team.
Thanks,
Viswesh Bhat
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From: Tom McGuire
Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 4:30 PM
To: Shelby Rihala; Hope Pollard; Kenny Asher
Subject: FW: Invita on to the Tigard Ann St. Reality Tour.
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FYI,
This is what I sent to Mr. Potthoff.
Tom
From: Tom McGuire Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 4:28 PM To: 'rog.po hoff@live.com' <rog.po hoff@live.com> Subject: RE: Invita on to the Tigard Ann St. Reality Tour.
Mr. Potthoff,
My name is Tom McGuire and I’m Tigard’s Assistant Community Development
Director. We met last night at the open house event at the Tigard Library, although
we were not formally introduced. I appreciate the time and effort you’ve taken to
provide information to Hope in regards to our project for updating Tigard’s code in
relation to urban agriculture issues. I am aware that you have additional issues
related to code enforcement that go beyond the code update project and I will touch
on those later in my email.
After reviewing the information you provided at the meeting yesterday and in your
email of this morning as well as multiple other emails you have provided the City
through Code Enforcement and correspondence with City Council, I believe we have
a complete understanding of your issues and position regarding the direction of the
urban agriculture project. I don’t believe a site visit to your property is needed at this
time. We will keep you updated on the project progress and you will get ample notice
of upcoming opportunities to provide further input on the project.
Regarding your concerns about our Code Compliance program, you raised two
particular issues last night. One, that Code Compliance has not sufficiently responded
to your complaint on the residence at 11650 SW Ann St. You base this claim on your
interpretation of the use of the terms “that may attract,” found in Tigard Municipal
Code Title 6, 6.02.150. And two, you are frustrated with the pace of code
enforcement actions on other properties for which you have filed complaints.
On issue number one, I respectfully disagree with you on the interpretation of “may
attract.” A literal interpretation of this terminology would result in a ridiculous situation
where every single property in Tigard, including your own, would have some aspect
that may attract insects or rodents. Anything from having a garbage can outside your
residence to any number of common garden plants or trees may attract insects or
rodents. This is a non-starter. I have reviewed Ken Ross’s work on this compliance
case, visited the site myself, and have observed that the situation at 11650 SW Ann
St. is no longer in violation of 6.02.150 and will not be in violation as long as they
continue to maintain their grounds in a manner that does not aid the propagation of
insects or rodents. The City has legal and police power authority to enforce the code
in a reasonable manner. I have discussed this issue with our City Attorney and she is
in concurrence. I’m sorry if you disagree but this issue is settled.
On issue number two, property owners that are the subject of a code violation citation
are entitled to due process under the law. Our practice is to notify owners of a
violation and allow them time to correct the violation. In some cases it is difficult for
the owner to rapidly respond to the violation. For example, there have been multiple
instances where the property owners were senior citizens and they were physically
not able to correct the issue. In such cases, Ken Ross has enlisted the help of
volunteers, often their neighbors, to help with clean-up and repair efforts. As long as
progress is continually being made with a violation case and the property owner is not
stonewalling, it meets our standard of practice.
Likely not the answers you were hoping for but that is the reality of the situation
nonetheless.
Finally, the City is committed to maintaining respectful interactions for our staff and
the public. Your conduct towards Ken Ross at the open house was inappropriate, as
is the tone of your email. The City will not engage with you in the future unless this
conduct is corrected.
Respectfully,
Tom
From: Roger H. Po hoff <rog.po hoff@live.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2022 12:14 AM
To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov>
Cc: Marky Po hoff <mary.po hoff@live.com>
Subject: Invita on to the Tigard Ann St. Reality Tour.
Ms. Pollard,
I have taken fotos this evening (see zip link below) following our conversa on at the mee ng
and in follow-up to, and in support of providing perspec ve to your "can't we all just Hope to
get along" mantra regarding what you call the "Sprague Farm" located at 11650 SW Ann St.
(zone R-1) which is home to 40 chickens, ducks, quail, 4 goats, 3 dogs, a 60 year old sep c
system, open obivious to all storage of junk, and evidence of condi ons that "MAY BE
a rac ve to insects and rodents" (see TMC Nuisance Code Chap 6.02.15.) I wish we could all
ignore the facts regarding the above condi ons, and just Hope for the best that will magically
get be er, but this is planet Earth. (Sorry, about capitalizing the word Hope, I mean no
disrespect.)
I have hope! I have worked hard for my hope(s), as has my wife, other people in this
neighborhood, other people in my life, near and far, younger and older (a shrinking crowd -
but the COT shouldn't get their hopes up, I have no plans to leave.) There are many people
for whom I have so much affec on and respect, neighbors included. And I am sympa co with
their hopes and with all of their efforts to realize the peace and dignity that they/we deserve
in living here. We are not the ones bring blite upon this neighborhood. So, for myself and
these people, please know that I extend myself not just a li le, but a lot(!) to help assure that
what reasonable hopes they have, what assistance they need in pursuit of safety, wellness
and dignity, will not fail. Most of us living here care (me for sure) about those deep-rooted
hopes. They s ll ma er. Please note, as knew to Oregon as you may be, that in Oregon, in
Washington County, there is a thin line, just a short distance away from Tigard, that is then
Urban Growth Boundary(UGB)! As a planner you know that there are two sides to every
boundary. Hmmm? Farms and a rural lifestyle on one side, and urban-suburban R-1 and
higher density on the other. Hmmm? And on what side of the UGB is the "Sprague Farm"
located? Hmmm?
Anyway, I am one of the elders of this community, one the Atomic Blondes (formerly known
as Grey or White Haired do ering ol' folk) but that notwithstanding please don't thing that
Urban Livestock will do anything more for Tigard, than: i) camping under bridges in
Portlandia, and ii) long ago free-love, LSD and rose- nted glasses in Haight Ashbury, or iii) the
"who cares, be glad you don't live there" planning ethos of Cabrini-Green in Chicago did to
improve the status quo in those places. , (Did they cover all that in your Urban Planning case
studies, or is that why your here?) Se ng aside age bias (you and me both perhaps) and the
bi erness you (not me) must feel about student loan indebtedness, I'm almost humbly asking
you to you explore and consider what evidence I give, what photographic truths I offer, and
extend to us who have been here for decades, growing this community, this neighborhood,
the respect we deserve and not ignore the facts as you Hope for the best. If you promise to
do that I will give you a compass and map to find exactly where the UGB exists today.
Please tell me when you can accommodate my request for an on-site visit to 11710 SW Ann
St., an audit, so to speak, I've had compliance requests pending since May, 2015. In the
mean me the condi ons at 3 of the 4 proper es surrounding my home have all been cause
for concern - you'll see. I will arrange my schedule in accord with your own to explore with
you what a lack of code enforcement, convenient as it may be for some, ends up looking like.
New regula ons, is that what the COT things is a first priorty? Let's see how the COT is doing
on enforcing the exis ng regs, unenforced regula on erodes respect for the law and for the
ins tu on(s) responsible for that enforcement and regula on. So before going through that
prolonged process of adding to the regs we should demonstrate that the COT has the will and
ability to enforce exis ng regs. Please let me know when you dare to venture forth from the
cubicle of your inspira on. I'll be here. Don't forget to check out the photos via the link
below. They bear today's date and me, taken just a er I returned home from another
inspiring get together with COT staff. I am not going to apologize for the tone of this email, I
have had code compliance requests PENDING since May 2015. What were you doing 7 years
ago?
6-29-2022 Photos of Code Viola ons 11650 SW Ann.zip
Respec ully,
Roger H. Po hoff
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2022 11:30 AM
To: Agnes Lindor; Ray Pitz
Cc: Tom McGuire
Subject: RE: Backyard animals and update on car dealerships
A achments: Sta ons 1-4 Combined.pdf
Hi Ray,
It was nice to meet you last week.
-- Can you tell me based on the s cky note comments, what the overall push or consensus was?
Looked like a lot of concern was around chickens.
A endees tended to prefer ordinances that limited the number of animals based on lot size.
A endees focused primarily on chickens, since these appear to be the livestock most commonly held
by Tigard residents, but they also submi ed feedback on goats, pigs, bees, and large livestock. While
these numbers tended to be in the low range (around 3-6 of each animal maximum), most
commenters welcomed discussion and provided construc ve feedback for how to allow a reasonable
number of livestock on a residen al property. One a endee made plans to visit the Sprague residence
to learn more about the reality of urban livestock.
Many respondents also advocated for requiring a permit, educa on, or other community-
building opportuni es to aid urban farmers in keeping their property in good repair and the animals
safe. Concerns mainly revolved around noise, pests, enforcement procedures, and protec ng chickens
from predators.
A aching the final post-it boards and PDF versions of the finished boards for addi onal
context. These will be published with the staff report for the July 18/19 briefings with Planning
Commission and City Council.
-- Also, can you tell me if staff will have some general recommenda ons to the Tigard Planning
Commission on regula ons on July 18 or is it more informa onal?
Staff will introduce the above findings to the Planning Commission and City Council on July 18
and 19. We will also recommend con nuing to work with the community to build out detailed code
regula ons, but we will not be making detailed recommenda ons at this me. Something along the
following is what we’ll be including in our staff report: Staff recommends con nuing to build
regula ons with the community. Following ini al research and outreach, staff recommends these
regula ons limit the number of animals based on the size of a lot; include specific regula ons for
enclosures, noise, pests, and enforcement; and include a permit requirement that allows for clear
enforcement.
Please let me know if you have any addi onal ques ons.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Agnes Lindor <agnesl@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2022 10:48 AM To: Ray Pitz <RPitz@CommNewspapers.com> Cc: Tom McGuire <TomM@ gard-or.gov>; Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: RE: Backyard animals and update on car dealerships
Hi Ray-
Both BMW and Tesla have received land use approval and are now g oing through the public
improvements and building per mitting processes. There is no estimated time of when the
construction will start (depending how quickly they meet their conditions of approval). BMW will
demolish the existing Orchard Supply building and replace it with a new building and a car wash.
Tesla will utilize the existing building and is also proposing a new building, approximately 4,750
square feet in size. Those are the only two dealerships that have approach the City that I am
aware of. These was a code changed that occurred that allows car sales in a subarea within the
Washington Square Plan District (see map below)
18.670.020 Applicability
C. Subdistrict. In addition to the land uses allowed in Table 18.120.1 for the MUC
zone, Motor Vehicle Sales/Rental is allowed as a primary use in the subdistrict
identified on Map 18.670.A. In addition to complying with all applicable development
standards, Motor Vehicle Sales/Rental uses that are primary uses must meet the
following standards:
1. Properties located east of Highway 217 must contain all sales and rental
inventory, materials and equipment, and vehicle service areas inside a building,
except for the existing Motor Vehicle Sales/Rental development located at the
northwest corner of Highway 217 and Greenburg Road.
2. Properties located west of Highway 217 must contain all sales and rental
inventory, materials and equipment, and vehicle service areas inside a building or
behind a building such that inventory and service areas are not visible from
Cascade Avenue.
Please let me know if you have further questions. Thanks,
Agnes Lindor | Associate Planner
City of Tigard | Community Development
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
Phone: 503.718.2429
Email: AgnesL@ gard-or.gov
From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2022 10:12 AM To: Tom McGuire <TomM@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard animals and update on car dealerships
Message submi ed from the <City of Tigard> website.
Site Visitor Name: Ray Pitz Site Visitor Email: rpitz@commnewspapers.com
Hi Mr. McGuire, I saw that my first email went through to Hope but your's got bounce back so I'm
sending this again. Disregard if you already have this. Thanks.
Hey folks, nice talking with you the other night during the livestock-in-the-city open house. Just
checking back in. -- Can you tell me based on the s cky note comments, what the overall push or consensus was?
Looked like a lot of concern was around chickens. -- Also, can you tell me if staff will have some general recommenda ons to the Tigard Planning
Commission on regula ons on July 18 or is it more informa onal? Next, could you give me a li le info to update work on the old Orchard Building /Toys R Us buildings? This was the latest info I had from Lauren Sco back in March: Holman BMW dealership has plans to move into the former Orchard Supply Hardware, while electric
vehicle manufacturer Tesla wants to take over the adjacent Toys R Us store. Both stores have been
closed for about four years.
"Holman BMW will be demolishing the exis ng Orchard building, and Tesla will be retrofi ng the
exis ng Toys building and possibly adding another, smaller building to the site," Sco said. -- Can you tell me where both of these car dealerships are at in the process of remodel and
demolishing their buildings and when those processes will be complete? n Can you tell me the size of the other smaller building Tesla is planning for and what that will be used
for? -- Also, have other car dealerships expressed interest in loca ng in that general area and did that
require a rezoning by the city? Thanks much.
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 3:20 PM
To: Franki Baccellieri
Subject: RE: Poultry/Livestock in Tigard 🐶🐴🐮🐖
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out! I have added you to the interested par es list so we can invite you to
future events.
Please note that we are going to Planning Commission Monday 7/18 and City Council Tuesday 7/19
for a briefing to discuss ini al outreach and research.
Please let me know if you would like to meet separately to discuss as well.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Franki Baccellieri <frankideane@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 11, 2022 2:49 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Poultry/Livestock in Tigard 🐶🐴🐮🐖
Hello,
I just want to add my voice to the many who are thrilled to have neighbors with chickens, ducks, goats
and other animals. It's fantas c to live in a community that allows families to become self-sustaining
and shows neighbors that food doesn't all come from stores.
The current restric ons in Tigard are more than sufficient as they already protect against noise, odors
and pests.
Please do not make any changes that would restrict poultry or livestock in Tigard. Let's keep things the
way that they are now.
Thank you very much.
Franki Baccellieri
503-476-4482
Franki Baccellieri
Save - Protect - Share
www.temperateorchardconservancy.org
From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 3:17 PM
To: James Schiffer
Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture - Missed Mee ng
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out! I have added you to the interested par es list so we can invite you to
future events.
Please note that we are going to Planning Commission Monday 7/18 and City Council Tuesday 7/19
for a briefing to discuss ini al outreach and research. It might be good to tune into one of those
mee ngs to catch up on what we have learned so far.
Please let me know if you would like to meet separately to discuss as well.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: James Schiffer <james.schiffer@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 12:23 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Agriculture - Missed Mee ng
Hi Hope,
I had an ear infec on and missed the community conversa on. I live at 12595 SW Brookside Ave,
Tigard, OR 97223 and have a front yard that is a vegetable garden. Obviously more or less
regula ons concerning urban agriculture are relevant to me, and I wanted to be a part of the process.
I have to admit there is a lot that I do not know about the current regula ons. I did see that the
amazing setup that my neighbor on 116th Ave has caused some tension by watching recordings of city
council mee ngs.
Is there any way I can catch up and make sure that I am involved from this point forward?
Cheers,
Jim
From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 4:01 PM
To: Maya Hurst-Mayr
Cc: victoria@tuala nriverkeepers.org
Subject: RE: Tigard Urban Agriculture
Hi Maya,
Thanks for the response! I’m not sure about how other ci es manage or prevent urban ag waste from
ge ng into water bodies. That ’s something I can look into as I research to build out our code.
Something I’ve heard from some community members who have their own farm opera ons going, is
that they consider local farming is a good/less wasteful alterna ve to large scale agriculture that
contributes more waste to waterways. Something I need to research more, though, and would love
your feedback on.
There will likely be a community advisory group for our larger HOME project (our current work on
urban ag is considered “phase 1” of this project). The project will look at all sorts of nonresiden al
ac vity in residen al neighborhoods—including ge ng more into depth with any items we may not
get totally right with this first go at regula ons for urban ag. We will not have an official advisory
group for this Phase 1, though.
Please let me know if you have any other ques ons or if you have any resources or comments you can
share that would help us improve!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Maya Hurst-Mayr <maya@tuala nriverkeepers.org> Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2022 11:08 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Cc: victoria@tuala nriverkeepers.org Subject: Re: Tigard Urban Agriculture
Hi Hope,
Thanks for reaching out! I a ended the urban agriculture event last week and I liked the interac ve
setup to understand the community concerns. I was wondering if you know how other ci es manage
or prevent urban agricultural waste ge ng into streams and water bodies. What kind of regula ons
are there in other areas and do you think these would be realis c to implement in Tigard?
I was also wondering if there will be a community advisory group or other type of way to provide
public input in the future.
Thanks again for your help!
Maya
On Tue, Jul 5, 2022 at 9:03 AM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hello,
I hope you’re doing well!
I no ced that you registered for our June 29 urban agriculture event. I believe Maya a ended, but I
wanted to check in and see if you have any comments, ques ons, or advice! We are s ll deep in
research mode and your unique perspec ve would be very much appreciated.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
www. gard-or.gov
Email | HopeP@ gard-or.gov
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2022 3:45 PM
To: Valerie Sasaki
Subject: RE: Tigard Urban Agriculture Briefings
Thank you so much for responding, Valerie! I appreciate your input and will include it in our research
and public comment record.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Valerie Sasaki <vsasaki@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 4:18 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Tigard Urban Agriculture Briefings
Hi Hope -
I forgot to email you once I got home and I apologize for that.
My suggestion was principally that the city consider the impact of restrictions and enhanced building
codes relative to low income or minority communities that may keep animals (most likely poultry) as a
way to help them feed their families.
I had the honor of mentoring a low-income teenager whose family were recent Vietnamese immigrants.
They kept three hens in the yard in cat carriers. These helped keep the hens safe at night while not
being terribly expensive to get set up. I worry that if there are particular codes setting an ideal
standard for coop construction, it could get very expensive, very quickly. I spent over a thousand
dollars on my coop and run many years ago. I don't regret that, but I do worry that many others would
not be able to afford that amount.
I'm happy to discuss if you'd like to do so.
Best wishes -
Valerie Sasaki
On Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 03:46:16 PM PDT, Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> wrote:
Hello,
If you’re receiving this email, it’s because you’re on our interested parties list for urban agriculture in
Tigard!
Thank you to those who attended our June 29 event or called, wrote in, or emailed me to provide
constructive input. We will be presenting your ideas along with our initial research to the Planning
Commission and City Council next week.
Please see attached for the draft agenda (including link to watch virtually) for the Planning Commission
meeting – scheduled for Monday July 18.
See here for the City Council meeting—scheduled for Tuesday July 19—the agenda (including staff
report and support materials) should be available by tomorrow at this link: https://www.tigard-
or.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1561/66?toggle=next30days
Following these briefings, we will be drafting up some regulations and coming back to you all with
another event sometime in September. From there, we are aiming to bring the code to the City Council
for adoption by October.
Let me know if you have additional questions or comments in advance of these briefings. Note: due to
a spike in covid cases, these meetings will both be held virtually.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
www.tigard-or.gov
Email | HopeP@tigard-or.gov
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From: City of Tigard
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2022 11:10 AM
To: Hope Pollard
Subject: Anonymous User completed Community Conversa on Sign-Up
Anonymous User just submi ed the survey Community Conversa on Sign-Up with the responses
below.
Name
Mirra
Email Address
mirra.borchardt@outlook.com
Phone Number
9712466159
Anything you'd like to share with us before the event?
Yes to backyard agriculture in Tigard!
From: Joy Mahon, 12095 SW 118th Ave., Tigard, OR 97223
To: City of Tigard Planning Commission, City Council, City Staff Livability and Planning Depts.
Subject: Urban Agriculture – Livestock
Date: July 16, 2022
My name is Joy Mahon, 77 years ago as a three‐year‐old I lived in the old house that is located
on the corner of 121st Ave. and Walnut. My parents had eight and a half acres of farmland. My
mother and father always raised chickens for food and eggs, and calves, and pigs for meat. My
dad always planted a field of hay for the animals. In 1944 that is how many in the community of
Tigard lived. I have seen many changes over my 77 years in Tigard. We have grown into the
704th largest city in the United States. With this growth, we as a community must grow and
adapt with our city.
Firstly, I want to address that this is not a personal attack on any individual that chooses to raise
livestock and poultry in our community. I happen to know a neighbor who rescues and raises
livestock and poultry. She is a compassionate, well‐informed, and kind‐hearted person. I do not
wish to speak ill of her, or of her way of life. I do, however, want regulations that protect all.
A recent article in “Tigard Life” has highlighted the necessity of proper city ordinances to
address livestock and poultry living conditions. While mentioned before, I am a big supporter of
the farming community, as I once lived on a farm. But with anything, there must be proper
restrictions to ensure the safety and welfare of our belove community. Upon further research I
found no ordinance describing the rules and regulations for our city. However, I did discover
that the city of Tualatin has an ordinance which states a maximum of 4 hens can be kept on a
lot with proper license; the chicken facility must be located in the rear of the lot and must be a
least 10 feet from all property lines and 25 feet from all adjacent residences; also the chicken
facility and the place where the chickens are located must be maintained in good repair, in a
clean and sanitary condition, and free of vermin, and obnoxious smells and substances that
create a nuisance for adjoining properties. Tualatin is located no more than 5 minutes from
Tigard city limits, and it is half the size of our city. Why is it that Tigard, listed as the 704th
largest city in the United States has not established proper ordinances for the health and safety
of our community? We also need to be very aware of our neighbors and neighborhoods. We
must adapt to our growing community and put into place clear and concise ordinances that
reflect our desire to live in a clean and healthy environment.
Thank you for your time.
Joy Mahon
From: Doreen Laughlin
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2022 6:39 PM
To: Ahsha Miranda; Craig Schuck; George Brandt; Jamie Watson; John
Roberts; K7 Tiruvallur; Nathan Jackson; John Roberts; Yi-Kang Hu
Cc: Tom McGuire; Hope Pollard
Subject: Fw: Urban Agriculture - Livestock Regula on
A achments: Model Township Ordinan...e Raising and Keeping of Chickens.pdf
WSAVAandCDC BackyardChickens HealthRisk 2018.pdf
Is There a Correla on Between Rodents and Backyard Chickens_ _ USU.pdf
7-16-22 Joy Mahon Comnt to COT re Ag-Code.pdf
Forwarding this to you at Tom's request. Thanks, Doreen
From: Tom McGuire <TomM@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, July 18, 2022 6:36 PM To: Doreen Laughlin <doreen@ gard-or.gov> Cc: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: FW: Urban Agriculture - Livestock Regula on
Hey Doreen,
Please forward this to the Commission members. Thank you.
Tom
From: Roger H. Po hoff <rog.po hoff@live.com> Sent: Monday, July 18, 2022 5:48 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov>; Kathy Nyland <kathyn@ gard-or.gov>; Tom McGuire
<TomM@ gard-or.gov>; #Councilmail <councilmail@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Agriculture - Livestock Regula on
Gree ngs!
In advance of tonight's mee ng of the Planning Commission and tomorrow's mee ng of the
City Council I am submi ng documents rela ng to the task of cra ing reasonable regula ons
non-commercial backyard urban agriculture, specifically the raising and keeping of livestock,
what types, what quan es and under what condi ons. The documents a ached include a
Model Township Zoning Ordinance for Keeping and Raising of Chickens, and scholarly ar cles
on the risks backyard chicken/fowl pose both directly and indirectly (through rodents and
insects) to public health and safety.
I have also a ached a copy of Ms. Joy Mahon's statement on this topic. Ms. Mahon delivered
her statement to Ms. Hope Pollard and the June 29 Community Discussion. That statement
did not include Ms. Mahon's address, and on the a ached copy that has been corrected. Ms.
Mahon has approved of this correc on and accepted my offer to resubmit her statement.
I look forward to a construc ve dialogue leading to a reasonable regulatory construct with
which compliance will be a "want to," not a "have to."
Roger Po hoff
11710 SW Ann St.
Tigard, OR 97223
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From: James Schiffer
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 4:04 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Cc: Carol Krager
Subject: Re: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Mee ng Comment Form
Thank you so much! I meant to comment sooner, but am glad to see it will be included in some form.
Cheers,
Jim
On Tue, Jul 19, 2022 at 2:52 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Thank you for sending my way, Carol, and thank you for your feedback, James!
I will include this in my project file and in my descrip on of comments received a er the agenda
was published.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Carol Krager <carolk@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 2:49 PM To: james.schiffer@gmail.com Cc: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: RE: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Mee ng Comment Form
From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 12:43 PM To: Carol Krager <carolk@ gard-or.gov>; Jesse Raymundo <jesse.raymundo@ gard-or.gov>;
Webteam <webteam@ gard-or.gov> Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Mee ng Comment Form
Hi James,
I wanted to let you know that comments were due by noon today for the Council mee ng tonight.
While your comment did not arrive in me to be included in the Council summary, I have added
Associate Planner Pollard to this email response. She will be presen ng tonight, giving a briefing on
Urban Agriculture in Tigard and the feedback received.
Car ol Krager
City Recorder
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 718-2419
Cell (971) 724-1565
carolk@tigard-or.gov
Public Mee ng Comment Form
Submission #:1826611
IP Address:8.33.138.40
Submission Date:07/19/2022 12:43
Survey Time:9 minutes, 40 seconds
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Name
James Schiffer
Email
james.schiffer@gmail.com
Complete Address
12595 SW Brookside Ave
Tigard, OR 97223
Which agenda item or topic are you commen ng on? (Comments are due by noon the
day of the mee ng)
Urban Agriculture
Comments
A clear benefit of our low density is for residents to be able to grow vegetables to eat for themselves and to
share with neighbors. Nutri on is an issue in America, as the nutrient density of vegetables in the USA has
seen significant decline over the last 70 years due to poor soil and unsustainable agricultural prac ces. I think
we should enable residents to experiment with growing their own vegetables and animal husbandry to
certain limits. We should avoid regula ons that can be weaponized by neighbors who have outdated views on
urban agriculture. Except for roosters. Don't allow any roosters.
A achment Suppor ng Documents/Images
Thank you, City of Tigard
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 8:56 AM
To: Colleen St. Mary
Subject: RE: No new livestock codes
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind your as
we start to write our dra urban agriculture regula ons. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible
while having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another
community event around September, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think
of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get an email invite as
the event approaches (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss
more with you via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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From: Colleen St. Mary <colleenstmary@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 2:58 PM
To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov>
Subject: No new livestock codes
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Hello, Hope.
I am wri ng to you regarding a very important subject. Self sustainability is an important life skill and
way to support a family. Especially with gas prices and food prices skyrocke ng. Ci zens need to be
able to have urban agriculture. It reduces waste. It reduces the carbon footprint. It reduces the use of
chemical fer lizers. It feeds families and neighbors and friends. It raises responsible members of
society. It is a vital necessity for a lot of families.
There are even mental health benefits from our friends and neighbors urban flocks. Who doesn’t love
the gi s of fresh eggs? These ny joys brighten up our lives in these dark mes.
Please do not pass laws limi ng food and accessibility for people because a ny handful of people
loudly disagree. People need accessibility to food.
Thank you for your me and energy on the subject of Homesteading.
~ Colleen St. Mary
From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 1:29 PM
To: #Councilmail; Carol Krager; Joanne Bengtson
Cc: Tom McGuire; Ken Ross
Subject: FW: No Phone in Public Comment at last Council Mee ng
A achments: RE: For the love of chickens
RE: Urban Agriculture is Impera ve for Food
RE: People need accessibility to food
RE: No new livestock codes
RE: Tigard Urban Agriculture Briefings
RE: Backyard Chickens Belong in Tigard
Hello Council,
Just wanted to follow up regarding Elizabeth’s email. I responded with the email below, and wanted to
share with you right away the wri en correspondence I received following the workshop. I believe the
a ached comments are likely from those who tried to call in.
We have been in consistent communica on with Elizabeth throughout the planning process and will
con nue to work with her going forward.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 1:23 PM To: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Cc: Ken Ross <kenro@ gard-or.gov>; Tom McGuire <TomM@ gard-or.gov>; Carol Krager
<carolk@ gard-or.gov>; Joanne Bengtson <joanne@ gard-or.gov> Subject: RE: No Phone in Public Comment at last Council Mee ng
HI Elizabeth,
I apologize for the miscommunica on. The July 19th mee ng was set up to be a Workshop, where
Council receives updates and briefings from staff and no public hearings. In the past we had no public
comment at Workshops but at council’s sugges on, we are now accep ng wri en comments through
the Public Comment Portal un l noon the day of the mee ng. There is no phone-in opportunity at
Workshops.
The phone number wording should not have been on the cover page for the agenda and will be
removed from future Workshop agendas. When the mee ng became a hybrid Workshop/Business
mee ng some of the wording carried over.
I also misunderstood direc on regarding public comment--I was under the impression call-ins were
allowed at the top of the mee ng, just not for my specific item.
That said, I did receive the a ached six wri en comments sent immediately a er the workshop. I will
forward these to Council right away, assuming they are wri en by the folks who tried to call in.
We are s ll deep in research mode and no vote has been made yet—any wri en comment received
before the eventual adop on hearing in October will be shared with Council as part of the staff
report. We will also be hos ng another community event in September and then there will be a call-in
opportunity at the actual hearing.
Please let me know if you have any ques ons.
Again, so sorry about the miscommunica on but please rest assured that the wri en comments are
s ll very relevant and there is s ll plenty of me prior to Council making a final decision.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 10:30 AM To: #Councilmail <councilmail@ gard-or.gov> Cc: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov>; Ken Ross <kenro@ gard-or.gov>; Tom McGuire
<TomM@ gard-or.gov> Subject: No Phone in Public Comment at last Council Mee ng
I was extremely disappointed that there was not an op on to phone in comments to the last City
Council Mee ng on Tuesday, July 19th. The website page showing the informa on for that mee ng
said nothing about them not being allowed. It gave instruc ons on how to call in and a reminder to
keep tes mony to 3 minutes or less. Had it said calls would not be allowed I would have submi ed
wri en tes mony and had my supporters do the same. I had tes mony prepared and many
supporters lined up to call in regarding the poultry/livestock code discussions. I, and many others,
tried several mes and the recorded message said there was no mee ng accep ng public comment at
that me.
Pu ng together research and tes mony, gathering others to do the same and have them call in to a
mee ng took an incredible amount of me. As Hope and Tom said regarding the in-person events,
there can be a lot of interest, but ge ng people to all show up on a certain day at a certain me is
difficult. I am curious to know why no calls were taken.
Thank you.
Kindly,
Elizabeth Sprague
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 2:04 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Cc: Ken Ross; Tom McGuire; Carol Krager; Joanne Bengtson
Subject: Re: No Phone in Public Comment at last Council Mee ng
Thank you for that explana on Hope, I appreciate your response. I don't know if the wording was on
the actual agenda, just the webpage for that specific mee ng (like this one for the next mee ng that is
cancelled h ps://www. gard-or.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1569/372)
Kindly,
Elizabeth Sprague
On Thu, Jul 21, 2022 at 1:23 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
HI Elizabeth,
I apologize for the miscommunica on. The July 19th mee ng was set up to be a Workshop, where
Council receives updates and briefings from staff and no public hearings. In the past we had no
public comment at Workshops but at council’s sugges on, we are now accep ng wri en comments
through the Public Comment Portal un l noon the day of the mee ng. There is no phone-in
opportunity at Workshops.
The phone number wording should not have been on the cover page for the agenda and will be
removed from future Workshop agendas. When the mee ng became a hybrid Workshop/Business
mee ng some of the wording carried over.
I also misunderstood direc on regarding public comment--I was under the impression call-ins were
allowed at the top of the mee ng, just not for my specific item.
That said, I did receive the a ached six wri en comments sent immediately a er the workshop. I
will forward these to Council right away, assuming they are wri en by the folks who tried to call in.
We are s ll deep in research mode and no vote has been made yet—any wri en comment received
before the eventual adop on hearing in October will be shared with Council as part of the staff
report. We will also be hos ng another community event in September and then there will be a
call-in opportunity at the actual hearing.
Please let me know if you have any ques ons.
Again, so sorry about the miscommunica on but please rest assured that the wri en comments
are s ll very relevant and there is s ll plenty of me prior to Council making a final decision.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 10:30 AM To: #Councilmail <councilmail@ gard-or.gov> Cc: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov>; Ken Ross <kenro@ gard-or.gov>; Tom McGuire
<TomM@ gard-or.gov> Subject: No Phone in Public Comment at last Council Mee ng
I was extremely disappointed that there was not an op on to phone in comments to the last City
Council Mee ng on Tuesday, July 19th. The website page showing the informa on for that mee ng
said nothing about them not being allowed. It gave instruc ons on how to call in and a reminder to
keep tes mony to 3 minutes or less. Had it said calls would not be allowed I would have submi ed
wri en tes mony and had my supporters do the same. I had tes mony prepared and many
supporters lined up to call in regarding the poultry/livestock code discussions. I, and many others,
tried several mes and the recorded message said there was no mee ng accep ng public comment
at that me.
Pu ng together research and tes mony, gathering others to do the same and have them call in to
a mee ng took an incredible amount of me. As Hope and Tom said regarding the in-person
events, there can be a lot of interest, but ge ng people to all show up on a certain day at a certain
me is difficult. I am curious to know why no calls were taken.
Thank you.
Kindly,
Elizabeth Sprague
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 8:57 AM
To: jewell lawler
Subject: RE: For the love of chickens
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind your as
we start to write our dra urban agriculture regula ons. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible
while having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another
community event around September, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think
of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get an email invite as
the event approaches (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss
more with you via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: jewell lawler <jewell.lawler@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 10:27 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: For the love of chickens
Self sustainability is an important life skill and way to support a family. Especially with gas prices and
food prices. People need to be able to have urban agriculture. It reduces waste. It reduces the carbon
footprint. It reduces the use of chemical fer lizers. It feeds families and neighbors and friends. It raises
responsible members of society. It is a vital necessity for a lot of families.
My family ’s and My own mental health benefit from our ny urban flock. My extended family,
neighbors and friends love our gi s of fresh eggs. These ny joys brighten up our lives in these dark
mes.
Please do not pass laws limi ng food and accessibility for people because a ny handful of people
loudly disagree. People need accessibility to food.
Thank you for your me and energy on the subject of Homesteading.
Jewell
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 8:57 AM
To: Kacy Rose Cur s Markowitz
Subject: RE: Backyard Chickens Belong in Tigard
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind your as
we start to write our dra urban agriculture regula ons. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible
while having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another
community event around September, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think
of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get an email invite as
the event approaches (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss
more with you via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Kacy Rose Cur s Markowitz <kacyrcm@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 11:02 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard Chickens Belong in Tigard
Hello Hope,
I support backyard chickens and urban agriculture to combat climate change and create more
sustainable and equitable communi es. Please do not take the word of a few out of touch residents
who complain about them. It is good for kids, families and neighbors to have the opportunity to raise
chickens and grow their own food.
Please do not write code restric ng this.
Regards,
Kacy Cur s Markowitz
503-679-7123
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 8:57 AM
To: Rachel Brown
Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture is Impera ve for Food
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind your as
we start to write our dra urban agriculture regula ons. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible
while having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another
community event around September, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think
of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get an email invite as
the event approaches (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss
more with you via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Rachel Brown <gentlespiritdoula@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 10:20 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Agriculture is Impera ve for Food
Self sustainability is an important life skill and way to support a family. Especially with gas prices and
food prices. People need to be able to have urban agriculture. It reduces waste. It reduces the carbon
footprint. It reduces the use of chemical fer lizers. It feeds families and neighbors and friends. It raises
responsible members of society. It is a vital necessity for a lot of families. People need accessibility to
food.
Thank you,
Rachel
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 8:57 AM
To: Rachel Brown
Subject: RE: People need accessibility to food
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind your as
we start to write our dra urban agriculture regula ons. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible
while having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another
community event around September, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think
of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get an email invite as
the event approaches (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss
more with you via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Rachel Brown <crcoast@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 10:18 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: People need accessibility to food
Self sustainability is an important life skill and way to support a family. Especially with gas prices and
food prices. People need to be able to have urban agriculture. It reduces waste. It reduces the carbon
footprint. It reduces the use of chemical fer lizers. It feeds families and neighbors and friends. It raises
responsible members of society. It is a vital necessity for a lot of families.
Please do not pass laws limi ng food and accessibility for people because a ny handful of people
loudly disagree. People need accessibility to food.
Thank you,
Chris
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 8:57 AM
To: Sarah DeNezza
Subject: RE: Tigard Urban Agriculture Briefings
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind your as
we start to write our dra urban agriculture regula ons. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible
while having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another
community event around September, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think
of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get an email invite as
the event approaches (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss
more with you via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Sarah DeNezza <sarahdenezza@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 7:21 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Tigard Urban Agriculture Briefings
Hi Hope,
Thank you for the update. Here is where I stand on the Urban Agriculture issue:
Self sustainability is an important life skill and way to support a family. Especially with gas prices and
food prices. People need to be able to have urban agriculture. It reduces waste. It reduces the carbon
footprint. It reduces the use of chemical fer lizers. It feeds families and neighbors and friends. It raises
responsible members of society. It is a vital necessity for a lot of families.
Please do not pass laws limi ng food and accessibility for people because a ny handful of people
loudly disagree. People need accessibility to food.
Thank you!
Sarah DeNezza
On Jul 19, 2022, at 11:13 AM, Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hello everyone,
One more update as we approach the City Council briefing tonight.
I wanted to make sure it was clear that any public commentary this evening will be
limited to the general public comment por on of the session—meaning if you are
planning to call in you will need to do so at the beginning of the Council mee ng.
Because Urban Agriculture is a workshop item (not a hearing with a formal vote), there
will not be the opportunity to call in at the me of the actual item.
If you are planning to call in, please be aware that your tes mony will be limited to three
minutes maximum.
Addi onal wri en comments can also be provided before noon today at www.tigard-
or.g ov/Comments
Please let me know if you have any ques ons.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 3:46 PM Subject: Tigard Urban Agriculture Briefings
Hello,
If you’re receiving this email, it ’s because you’re on our interested par es list for urban
agriculture in Tigard!
Thank you to those who a ended our June 29 event or called, wrote in, or emailed me
to provide construc ve input. We will be presen ng your ideas along with our ini al
research to the Planning Commission and City Council next week.
Please see a ached for the dra agenda (including link to watch virtually) for the
Planning Commission mee ng – scheduled for Monday July 18.
See here for the City Council mee ng—scheduled for Tuesday July 19—the agenda
(including staff report and support materials) should be available by tomorrow at this
link: h ps://www. gard-or.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1561/66?
toggle=next30days
Following these briefings, we will be dra ing up some regula ons and coming back to
you all with another event some me in September. From there, we are aiming to bring
the code to the City Council for adop on by October.
Let me know if you have addi onal ques ons or comments in advance of these briefings.
Note: due to a spike in covid cases, these mee ngs will both be held virtually.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
www. gard-or.gov
Email | HopeP@ gard-or.gov
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 10:30 AM
To: Carol Krager; Joanne Bengtson
Subject: RE: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Mee ng Comment Form
Awesome, thank you, Carol! I’m not sure that I need to respond to this one since she men oned she
contacted me separately + the email I responded to had very similar info. Let me know what you
think.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Carol Krager <carolk@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 9:49 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov>; Joanne Bengtson <joanne@ gard-or.gov> Subject: FW: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Mee ng Comment Form
Here is the email.
From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 11:51 AM To: Carol Krager <carolk@ gard-or.gov>; Jesse Raymundo <jesse.raymundo@ gard-or.gov>; Webteam
<webteam@ gard-or.gov> Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Mee ng Comment Form
Public Mee ng Comment Form
Submission #:1826339
IP Address:73.180.11.97
Submission Date:07/19/2022 11:50
Survey Time:34 minutes, 48 seconds
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Name
Ariana Wiss
Email
arianawiss@gmail.com
Complete Address
,
Which agenda item or topic are you commen ng on? (Comments are due by noon the day
of the mee ng)
Urban Agriculture
Comments
I have emailed a full summa on of my comments to Hope Pollard, which is on record. While reading others'
responses, I see that some of those against chickens are not fully educated on the subject. This is why I stressed
educa on in my response. RE: rats, chickens don't bring rats, they are not created out of thin air. Rats find food -
whether that is from your neighbors chickens or your own wild bird feeders, Fanno Creek, etc. Educa on needs
to be there for the livestock owners, if they are aiding the issue, but also for the public to not go straight to
assuming chickens = the root of all issues. I also see that people liked the idea of 2 or less - chickens are social
animals so 2 is not really realis c, especially when one dies (age, disease, cancer etc). Then you have to integrate
more. The number of cats and dogs on a property is not regulated (as far as I can tell) as well as what is done
with their waste on property but there are calls for bird poop? Nothing seems to be done about wild bird poop?
If anything domes c bird poop is safer because diseases can be treated or contained vs spread through feeders
etc. Before making any regula on on an animal, lots of research must be made on the animal and not go by
what some people want because that soothes them - that may not be feasible for the animal. That is all I ask.
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 9:20 AM
To: Kris e Sadewasser
Subject: RE: Right to food security and self sustainability
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind your as
we start to write our dra urban agriculture regula ons. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible
while having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another
community event around September, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think
of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get an email invite as
the event approaches (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss
more with you via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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From: Kris e Sadewasser <ksade333@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2022 7:07 AM
To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov>
Subject: Right to food security and self sustainability
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Good morning Hope,
Self sustainability is an important life skill and way to support a family. Especially with gas prices and
food prices. People need to be able to have urban agriculture. It reduces waste. It reduces the carbon
footprint. It reduces the use of chemical fer lizers. It feeds families, neighbors and friends. It raises
responsible members of society. It is a vital necessity for a lot of families. It also teaches kids valuable
life lessons.
Please do not pass laws limi ng food and accessibility for people because a ny handful of people
loudly disagree. People need accessibility to food.
Thank you,
Kris e Sadewasser
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 9:25 AM
To: 'mbrewin72@wesleyan.edu'
Cc: Joanne Bengtson
Subject: RE: Please Forward: My Report (and Tes mony) to the Tigard City Council
and the Planning Commission: Regarding Poultry and Livestock
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind as we
start to write our dra urban agriculture regula ons. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while
having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community
event around September, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think of what we
come up with. I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Michael Brewin <mbrewin72@wesleyan.edu> Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2022 4:25 PM To: Tom McGuire <TomM@ gard-or.gov>; #Councilmail <councilmail@ gard-or.gov>; Carol Krager
<carolk@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Please Forward: My Report (and Tes mony) to the Tigard City Council and the Planning
Commission: Regarding Poultry and Livestock
Public Tes mony:
“A PLAGUE TO CALL HOME”
POULTRY and LIVESTOCK: Public Health Hazards and Nuisances in Urban
Communi es
1. Introduc on 2. Other Local Ci es’ Regula ons 3. Scien fic Reports, Ar cles, Public Health Data, and History 4. Tigard examples
To anyone familiar with "farm animals," poultry and livestock should always be kept in a fenced run or
covered shelter, with a specified buffer to the property boundary, and at a safe distance away from
any adjacent neighbors, residences, or close dense, urban human popula ons. [Also, proper es with
slopes: Dangerous Livestock Manure runoff poses very high risk probability on sloped proper es; rain
washes manure, e coli bacteria, etc. downhill -- onto adjacent proper es, and into streams, public
ways.
Historically, due to advances in science, medicine, and urban planning 100 years ago and the
knowledge gained thereby, in the early 20th century, zoning was first implemented in New York,
Chicago, Washington DC, and other US ci es, to protect the public from 1) farm animal diseases and
nuisances, 2) industrial pollu on and nuisances, and 3) to protect the livability, appearance, and
property values of residen al neighborhoods. Decades ago, such residen al zoning and distance
buffers were specifically created by informed city planners -- to protect the public from rampant
dangerous "farm animal" diseases (and the insects, parasites, rodents which farm animals a ract),
numerous animal nuisances, animal cruelty and unlicensed slaughter/butchering, serious and
substan al harm to adjacent property values (including equity and real estate market value),
environmental harm, and general terrible unsightliness in residen al zones. There is clear and
abundant evidence of ongoing lawbreaking and public nuisances by selfish poultry and livestock
owners in Tigard; further weakening the very nuisance code (as was done in 2018) – designed to
protect the public – only made the public hazards and nuisances more pervasive and worse. That was
gross negligence and a breach of the public trust, on the part of our city staff and officials.
Instead, Tigard should strictly regulate chickens (3 Hens allowed only) and, like Beaverton, prohibit
other livestock (i.e. NO Roosters, Pigs, Goats, Ca le, Horses, Sheep, Peacocks, Turkeys, etc.) and
“exo c animals.” Compared to other local municipali es, Tigard is way behind the mes in
strengthening animal standards, codifying them, requiring paid permits, specifically banning Roosters
(a blatant Noise Nuisance), banning all livestock, and protec ng and enforcing the public health,
safety, and welfare of the 99% of Tigard ci zens who do NOT keep "farm animals." From my own
experience and research, I would es mate that less than 1% of Tigard's popula on is raising "farm
animals" (poultry or livestock), whether legally or unlawfully. Of the instances I have myself
witnessed, I have not seen a single owner of such animals in full compliance with our exis ng laws,
and in every single instance, I have seen either mul ple code viola ons, ORS Class B criminal
misdemeanors (animal neglect, cruelty, and/or prohibited cruel slaughter), public health hazards,
pollu on of the environment, or other unlawful nuisances and dangers -- and the persons most
affected and at risk are the adjacent neighbors. A physical buffer with a specified distance is very
important to the public health. Whether enforced or not (and Shame on the city for NOT enforcing
our Residen al Zoning!), at least we used to have that protec ve buffer (50 feet [chickens] to 100 feet
[livestock] from any adjacent neighbor ’s house).
Totally elimina ng the nuisance code sec on (in 2018) requiring 'fenced runs' and a '100 foot'
distance to a neighbor's house (a longstanding pre-exis ng nuisance code sec on which is completely
consistent with recently revised Chapter 18 development code), with NOTHING in place to govern
such placement or prohibi on, and the claim by community development that some me later, the
city might then try to regulate such ac vi es -- was an abdica on and absolute irresponsible
derelic on of public duty, gross incompetence and negligence in public policy making, and a clear and
present pandemic DANGER to the ci zens of Tigard. Extensive science and medical evidence, and a
documented history of poultry and livestock transmi ed deadly flu viruses and plagues, support
prohibi ng livestock in ci es and strictly regula ng any poultry -- by keeping it away from dense urban
human popula ons. With each foot that a poultry or livestock facility is located closer to human
neighbors, the risk of disease transmission and rodents/pests to such adjacent neighbors increases
exponen ally; that's why a specified buffer for any coop or fenced run (e.g. 20 feet) away from the
property boundary is crucial, as well as a required safe buffer (e.g. 50 feet for chickens, 100-200 feet
for livestock or livestock Prohibited) away from any adjacent property residences. And clearly any
chicken/animal coops and runs and grazing should be prohibited in front and side yards, and
condi onally only allowed by a Regulated City paid for Annual PERMIT, and only in backyards of
proper es with sizable lots, which is the policy in other locali es. This is a most serious public health
and safety ma er, and should be regarded with paramount priority and extreme cau on in public
policy.
In 2015, 35 million chickens had to be killed in the USA to prevent a deadly avian flu outbreak from
infec ng (and killing) millions of Americans. In 1918, more than 1 million Americans died from animal
flu transmi ed by backyard chickens and pigs. The incurable flu (with an ineffec ve vaccine)
circula ng in 2018 was a variant of such deadly animal flus crossing species, for which we humans
have NO immunity -- and people are dying from this animal flu. Annually, tens of thousands of
Americans are infected by salmonella contracted from chickens and livestock feces. In the 19th
century, according to the New York Times, 20,000-22,000 people died each year in New York City
alone, from the bacteria in livestock manure transmi ed to humans. Animal manure was on the
streets, in urban backyards, and in the air par cles breathed by New Yorkers, sickening hundreds of
thousands and killing 20,000+ people yearly. Such an alarming dreadful and deadly situa on (caused
by ignorantly keeping poultry and livestock around an urban human popula on) was the impetus for
the public health movement and beginning of urban zoning. The historic Great Plague of medieval
Europe was, in fact, an Asian livestock disease transmi ed on ships by rodents to Europe, and then
transmi ed by rodents and insects in Europe to human popula ons, killing 1/3 of the en re European
popula on, thereby destroying en re ci es and countries -- human civiliza on.
The public health and safety is paramount, and must be the absolute top priority of any governance
and public policy. The welfare of 99% of our city's popula on far outweighs the patently selfish
desires of the less than 1% of our popula on who are already willfully viola ng our [pathe c and
weakened] animal regula ons, endangering their neighbors, commi ng persistent public nuisances
(or those who would wish to do so in the future). The City of Tigard should NOT be encouraging such
selfishness, the city should NOT be was ng any public monies or any staff me in support of or
promo ng such ignorance or the selfish few, who care not a whit about the public health, sanita on,
pests, unsightliness, noise, odor, other nuisances, or their neighbors -- except to bribe them with eggs
in return for silence (or an official's public support), of course. I support plant-based urban
agriculture; it is not harmful to people or the environment, and it does not create nuisances. The
keeping of "farm animals" in a dense urban human residen al environment is inherently problema c,
an increased public health hazard, a public nuisance, and is medically/scien fically, environmentally,
and fundamentally logically insupportable.
I have prepared the following suppor ng charts, research, data, ar cles, and Tigard examples to
provide vital informa on for you.
Michael Brewin, Tigard
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Ci es Comparisons
Chickens [livestock/poultry]
Beaverton: up to 4 hens, minimum 5,000 sf lot, No roosters, Not permi ed to slaughter chicken,
All other livestock Prohibited. + No keeping of wild, exo c or dangerous animal. Revised: 2010
Tuala n: up to 4 hens, No roosters, No slaughtering, $50 permit required, no ce to all adjacent
property owners, must be in rear yard, at least 10 feet from property lines, at least 25 from all
adjacent residences, coop must be enclosed on sides facing neighbors, vermin proof food container,
single family zoning. Revised: 2013
Sherwood: condi onal permit (variance) required for chickens or livestock, minimum 7,000 sq
lot., permit cost = $4,111.00, required USPS no ce to all neighbors within 300 . radius of property,
proof of "farm animal" insurance coverage for damage, liability. Reviewed: 2010, 2015 with
extensive public input and hearings. Proposed code changes (reducing lot size for chickens)
recommended Denial by Planning Commission. Proposed code changes Denied by City
Council. (NOTE: The people most opposed to the proposed code changes were generally owners of
small lots in subdivisions or in the historic city core.)
Gresham: up to 3 hens, No roosters, $50 permit (2 year) required, chickens must be kept in a
covered, enclosed coop from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. At all other mes, the chickens must be kept in the
coop or run. Coop must be at least 25 feet from residences on different lot and 10 feet from any
property line. The run must be at least 10 feet from the property line. The coop and run may only
be located in the rear yard. single family dwelling.
Wilsonville: 1 acre minimum lot size, chicken pen/run no closer than 100 feet to residence.
Roseburg: permit required for chickens, coop must be enclosed from neighbors, coop and run not
less than 200 feet from any human residence.
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My Recommenda on to the Tigard City Council and the Planning Commission
regarding the Municipal Code:
Develop a new stronger code regarding chickens, but prohibi ng all other
livestock (as Beaverton did in 2010).
My recommenda on regarding substan ve features of the new code: up to 3 Hens permi ed; all
other Livestock/poultry Prohibited within Tigard city limits. Chickens: up to 3 hens, required city
permit ($50 annual), No roosters, No slaughtering/butchering, 7,000 sq minimum lot size; Coop
and run must be in rear yard, at least 20 feet from all property lines, at least 50 feet from any
residence on an adjoining lot; single family dwellings only. Coop must be enclosed on all sides.
Chickens must be kept in a covered, enclosed coop from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. At all other mes, the
chickens must be kept in the coop or run. Vermin proof food container. Coop and run to be kept
clean, no odor, no unsightliness. No manure buildup/residue. No Noise Nuisances. Required USPS
No ce to all adjoining property owners. Proof of "farm animal" damage/liability coverage on
homeowner's insurance. [Chicken Permit revoked for any viola on. (5 years wait before same
property owners/renter can reapply a er a revoked chicken license. If 2nd license revoked:
life me ban in Tigard from keeping chickens.)]
(+ Keeping of Certain Animals Prohibited: No person shall keep a wild, exo c or dangerous animal.)
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Fact: Poultry and Livestock, their Feces, and their food a ract RODENTS and INSECTS, raccoons,
skunks, possums, coyotes, bobcats, cougars, and other predators.
Grazing or Penned animals outside: pose a high risk of Odor Nuisance to adjacent neighbors.
Increased Risk of diseases transmi ed to humans.
Chicken coops: pose a high risk of Odor Nuisance to adjacent neighbors, and especially in summer.
Increased Risk of diseases transmi ed to humans.
Grazing or Penned animals outside: pose a high risk of Noise Nuisance to adjacent neighbors.
Grazing animals outside near any stream or creek: pose a high risk of Water Pollu on from Manure.
(e.g. Derry Dell Creek, Fanno Creek)
Chicken coops and Livestock within city limits harm neighboring residen al proper es: public Health
Hazards, Nuisances, harm to residen al market value, harm to property value, harm to equity.
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US Centers for Disease Control, Medical, Scien fic ar cles:
Poultry HEALTH HAZARDS and DISEASES
Avian Influenza
Salmonella
Leptospirosis
Hepa s E
e coli
parasites
cs, lice, mites
rodents
sources: Tu s University, states of Michigan, Indiana, Idaho.
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Livestock HEALTH HAZARDS and DISEASES
Rabies (deadly)
Anthrax (deadly)
Pandemics (deadly)
Lyme disease (deadly)
Thelazia gulosa, an eye worm
e coli
parasites
cs, lice, mites
rodents
swine flu
swine are dangerous: they can transmit many diseases to humans, and they can kill and will eat
humans
rabbits: leprosy
rodents: plague
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Many Wild and Exo c animals are Health Hazards and Dangerous
monkeys: ebola, HIV/AIDs, Zika
snakes/rep les: deadly poisons, bites, asphyxia on
ferrets, weasels: a ferret killed a baby in Beaverton
wild big cats (lion, ger, cougar, cheetah, jaguar, bobcat)
Fact: Raising livestock is wasteful and harmful to the environment.
Raising livestock for slaughter is genocidal cruelty. Unlicensed slaughtering and butchering of animals
is illegal. Under ORS statutes, it is a criminal Class B Misdemeanor to slaughter any animal
inhumanely (with pain).
Health: Meat-ea ng is unnecessary and hazardous to your health; it is a major factor associated with
the onset of many human diseases. Similarly, eggs are high in bad cholesterol. Furthermore,
backyard eggs pose higher health risks for diseases than inspected and regulated store-bought eggs.
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INFECTIOUS DISEASE
October 20th, 2017
Backyard chicken coop trend linked to spike in salmonella cases
More than 1,100 people have contracted salmonella poisoning from chickens and ducks so far this
year, with health officials poin ng to an increase in backyard coops as the cause. At least one of the
cases has resulted in death, with nearly 250 others requiring hospital care.
The cases span across 48 states, and the Centers for Disease Control and Preven on (CDC) es mates
the number to be far higher than what’s been reported.
“For one salmonella case we know of in an outbreak, there are up to 30 others that we don’t know
about,” CDC veterinarian Megin Nichols said.
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Listeria in Backyard Chickens
Thankfully listeria outbreaks are much less common than salmonella since about twenty percent of
humans that get the severe form go on to die from it. The reason it is included here is because the
number of reported cases are on the rise.
Listeria is less a disease of poultry – more of ca le, goats and sheep, but they can become infected by
pecking at soil, decaying vegeta on or water that has been contaminated.
Campylobacter
An ar cle in the Guardian, stated that campylobacter in poultry accounted for a whopping eighty
percent of all campylobacter illness in humans!
In the US, campylobacter is responsible for greater than fi y percent of all cases of enteri s
inves gated.
In humans’ profound diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomi ng and fever are all part of the
disease. Vic ms o en need rehydra on and hospitaliza on, especially the young and elderly.
E. coli in Chickens
E. coli is shed in the poop, so infec on of other birds can easily occur.
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13 Animal-to-Human Diseases Kill 2.2 Million People Each Year
By Jeanna Bryner, Live Science Managing Editor | July 6, 2012 09:45am ET
Diseases that can be transmi ed between animals and humans, such as bird flu and tuberculosis, can
wreak havoc on the health of both organisms. Now researchers have found 13 so-called zoonoses are
responsible for 2.2 million human deaths every year.
The study, detailed this week in the report "Mapping of Poverty and Likely Zoonoses Hotspots," shows
the vast majority of these illnesses and deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. For
instance, Africa's Ethiopia, Nigeria and Tanzania, along with India, had the highest rates of associated
illness and death.
"From cyst-causing tapeworms to avian flu, zoonoses present a major threat to human and animal
health," lead study author Delia Grace, a veterinary epidemiologist and food safety expert with the
Interna onal Livestock Research Ins tute (ILRI) in Kenya, said in a statement. "Targe ng the diseases
in the hardest-hit countries is crucial to protec ng global health as well as to reducing severe levels of
poverty and illness among the world's 1 billion poor livestock keepers."
The new global zoonosis map, an update of one published in the journal Nature in 2008, also revealed
the northeastern United States, Western Europe (par cularly the United Kingdom), Brazil and parts of
Southeast Asia may be hotspots of "emerging zoonoses." An emerging zoonosis is a disease that is
newly infec ng humans, has just become virulent, or has just become drug-resistant. [10 Deadly
Diseases That Hopped Across Species]
Animal-human disease
About 60 percent of all human diseases and 75 percent of all emerging infec ous diseases are
zoono c, according to the researchers. Most human infec ons with zoonoses come from livestock,
including pigs, chickens, ca le, goats, sheep and camels.
Out of 56 zoonoses studied, the researchers found 13 that were most important in terms of their
impact on human deaths, the livestock sector and the severity of disease in people, along with their
amenability to agriculture-based control.
These were, in descending order: zoono c gastrointes nal disease; leptospirosis; cys cercosis;
zoono c tuberculosis (TB); rabies; leishmaniasis (caused by a bite from certain sandflies); brucellosis
(a bacterial disease that mainly infects livestock); echinococcosis; toxoplasmosis; Q fever; zoono c
trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), hepa s E; and anthrax.
They found many livestock were infected with these zoonoses in poor countries, where:
• 27 percent of livestock showed signs of current or past infec on with bacterial food-borne disease
that causes food contamina on (a type of zoono c gastrointes nal disease)
• 12 percent of animals have recent or current infec ons with brucellosis
• 10 percent of livestock in Africa are infected with trypanosomiasis
• 7 percent of livestock are currently infected with TB
• 17 percent of smallholder pigs show signs of current infec on with cys cercosis
• 26 percent of livestock show signs of current or past infec on with leptospirosis
• 25 percent of livestock show signs of current or past infec on with Q fever
Dependence on livestock
Nearly three-quarters of rural poor people and about one-third of the urban poor depend on livestock
for food, income, manure and other services, the researchers say.
As such, the loss of one milking animal can devastate these households, though even worse, the
researchers point out, is the loss of a loved one to a zoono c disease.
The new map of hotspots will give researchers and officials places on which to focus their efforts. The
highest zoonosis burden, they found, occurs in just a few countries, par cularly Ethiopia, Nigeria and
India. These three countries also have the highest number of poor livestock keepers and the highest
number of malnourished people.
"These findings allow us to focus on the hotspots of zoonoses and poverty, within which we should be
able to make a difference," Grace said in a statement.
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Chickens cause serious infec ons in humans
March 5, 2012 - 06:23
Intes nal bacteria from poultry can infect humans and cause urinary tract infec ons. A new study
looks into disease transmission from animals to humans in a world of increasing an bio c resistance.
Keywords: Biology, Diseases, Health, Medicine, The Body
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Chickens can infect humans with bacteria that cause urinary tract infec ons and in some cases heart
valve infec ons. There is a growing concern in the interna onal science community for poten ally
resistant bacteria that are transmi ed from animals to humans. (Photo: Colourbox)
The intes nal bacterium Enterococcus faecalis can transmit from chickens to humans, causing urinary
tract infec ons.
This discovery is yet another example of how emerging infec ous diseases in humans o en stem from
animals.
As part of her PhD thesis, Louise Ladefoged Poulsen, of the University of Copenhagen, has studied
disease transmission between poultry and humans in Vietnam.
Along with scien sts across the world, Poulsen warns about the careless use of an bio cs in both
animals and humans:
“My research shows that we should prac ce extreme cau on when using an bio cs on animals,” she
says.
If an bio c resistance develops in animals, it can be transmi ed to humans and cause serious
treatment problems. Potent an bio cs that are currently reserved for humans should not be used on
animals. The bacteria could become resistant to an bio cs that would otherwise be used as a last
resort for humans.”
Louise Ladefoged Poulsen
“If an bio c resistance develops in animals, it can be transmi ed to humans and cause serious
treatment problems. Potent an bio cs that are currently reserved for humans should not be used on
animals. The bacteria could become resistant to an bio cs that would otherwise be used as a last
resort for humans.”
Researcher collected faeces and urine
Poulsen collected faeces and urine from poultry and humans in a suburb of Vietnam’s capital Hanoi to
study the transmission of infec ous bacteria between animals and humans.
She then examined whether having chickens in the home could be regarded as a source of infec on
for humans with urinary tract infec ons.
The examina ons were performed by growing the bacteria and subjec ng them to gene c analysis.
Poulsen followed up with a comparison of the gene c structure of the bacteria to find out whether
the bacteria in chickens and in humans were iden cal.
Facts
When a cell is divided, two iden cal bacteria emerge. These are known as clones.
When two bacteria are clones, they are so closely related that they must originate from the same
parent bacterium.
Researchers can trace their way to the origin of the bacteria by checking whether bacteria from
humans are clones of bacteria from chickens.
The results revealed that more than half of the women who had urinary tract infec ons had chickens
in their home. In many cases, the bacterium causing the infec on was a clone of bacteria found in
chickens.
Infec on presumably through food or dirt
“Since we have shown with a variety of methods that the bacteria are iden cal, we can conclude that
there is some transmission between animals and humans,” says the researcher, adding that they don’t
know for sure whether it ’s the chickens that have infected the humans or vice versa.
“But since the chickens run around defeca ng all over the place, and humans o en come into contact
with their faeces, it ’s fairly safe to assume that the infec on route for the bacterium goes from the
animal to the human intes nes.”
She says the most likely scenario is that humans are ini ally infected by contaminated food or poor
hygiene.
“The bacterium then makes its way into the bladder from the intes nes via the urethra.”
Facts
Infec ons between animals and humans are known as zoonosis.
Scien sts have pointed out several diseases that they believe stem from animals, including smallpox,
tuberculosis, rabies and measles.
In 30 percent of the cases where infec ons occurred, the bacterium was highly resistant to
gentamicine, which is an important an bio c for the treatment of heart valve infec ons.
Heart valve infec ons can occur as a result of untreated urinary tract infec ons with Enterococcus
faecalis. If this bacterium is resistant to gentamicine, it could prove fatal for the infected.
Also relevant to the West
Although it ’s uncommon in the Western world to keep chickens in the home, we should beware of
infec ons with resistant bacteria from animals.
An bio c resistance and infec on between animals and humans have been given top priority under
the Danish EU presidency in 2012.
On 14-15 March, a major conference will be held at Copenhagen’s Bella Center, where 300 of the
world’s leading researchers and government representa ves in the field will meet to do discuss the
problem and its possible solu ons.
Ar cles rela ng to Louise Ladefoged Poulsen’s research are currently being peer-reviewed for
publica on in interna onal science journals.
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Diseases from goats and livestock to humans
• Brucellosis Brucellosis is a bacterial infec on that can affect goats and other livestock such as
sheep and cows and wild ruminants such as deer, elk and bison. Brucellosis causes abor on or
s llbirth in animals. Brucellosis is rare in livestock in the U.S. but common in many other countries.
People most o en get infected from direct contact with the placenta and other discharges from
animals that are giving birth. Infected animals can shed the Brucella bacteria in milk and in vaginal
fluids a er abor on or birth. People can also get infected from consuming unpasteurized milk and
other dairy products from infected animals. Symptoms in people vary, but serious disease can occur.
Dogs can also get brucellosis but the dog type rarely spreads to people.
◦ Brucellosis, CDC
◦ Brucella canis, NASPHV
◦ Brucellosis, CFSPH, Iowa State University
• Campylobacteriosis Campylobacteriosis is an infec on of the intes nes caused by a bacteria
called Campylobacter. The bacteria is commonly found in the feces of infected animals and in food
products contaminated with the bacteria during processing or prepara on. Raw or undercooked
chicken is one of the most common sources of human infec on.
• Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli) infec on Escherichia coli (E. coli) include a large group of bacteria
that live in the guts of animals and people. Most are harmless but some can cause disease. One
par cular strain called E. coli O157:H7 can cause serious disease in people. The E. coli O157:H7 are
shed in the stool of infected animals and people. People can get infected when they eat food or drink
water or milk contaminated by the bacteria. Infec on with E. coli O157:H7 can cause diarrhea and in
some cases a severe complica on called hemoly c uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS damages the kidneys
and blood vessels and is more common in young children and the elderly.
• Listeriosis Listeriosis is a rare but serious disease of humans caused by the germ Listeria
monocytogenes; it is usually acquired by ea ng or drinking foods contaminated with the germ.
Unpasteurized milk and cold cuts are the foods most likely to transmit listeriosis. Infected ca le and
goats can also spread the infec on to humans when the infec on causes them to abort and the
placental remains are heavily contaminated. Listeria is especially hazardous to pregnant women.
• Orf (sore mouth infec on, contagious ecthyma) Orf is a common disease worldwide in goats and
sheep. It is also called "sore mouth" or "scabby mouth." It is caused by a virus (parapoxvirus) that
causes blisters to form on the lips, muzzle, and in the mouth. Later the blisters become crusty scabs. It
is especially common in young animals and may cause them to have difficulty nursing or feeding. Most
animals recover completely within a month, but may get reinfected. Orf lesions may resemble foot-
and-mouth disease, which is a very serious animal disease that has not occurred in the U.S. since
1929. Due to concern about foot and mouth disease, the WA State Department of Agriculture
inves gates possible cases of orf in goats and sheep to be sure that the animal does not have foot-
and-mouth disease (see link below). People can get infected via direct contact with an infected
animal or by touching contaminated equipment such as halters, buckets or fences in the animal's
environment. The virus penetrates through small lesions in the skin. People most o en get infec ons
on their fingers where blisters form in 3-7 days. The sores may be painful and can last for two months.
A lab test to diagnose the infec on is available at the Centers for Disease Control and Preven on. A
healthcare provider would need to contact the local health department for informa on about tes ng.
There is no specific treatment and people do not infect other people. Ac vi es that may put people at
risk of infec on include bo le feeding or shearing sheep or goats, pe ng infected animals, handling
contaminated equipment, and being bi en by an infected animal.
◦ Frequently Asked Ques ons About Sore Mouth Infec on (Orf Virus), CDC
◦ Foot-and-mouth disease: A Foreign threat to Washington livestock, WA State Dept. of Agriculture
• Q Fever Q fever is a disease caused by a type of bacterium named Coxiella burne i. It is primarily a
disease of ca le, sheep, and goats although other livestock and pets can also get Q Fever. The disease
in people ranges from asymptoma c to severe. Most animals have no symptoms but infec on may
cause abor on in sheep and goats. Infec on in people occurs by inhaling dust contaminated with
dried placental material, birth fluids, as well as urine and feces from infected animals. The risk of
infec on is greatest close to the source of bacteria, but there have been cases of infec on even
several miles away. Accidentally inhaling contaminated milk is a less common way ge ng the
infec on.
• Salmonellosis - Goats and Livestock Salmonellosis is a bacterial infec on of the intes nes caused
by a group of bacteria called Salmonella. The bacteria are shed in the stool of infected animals and
humans. Infec on can happen when a person eats food or drinks water or milk that has been
contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Infec on with Salmonella can cause serious disease especially
in children younger than 5 years of age, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.
• Last Updated October 27, 2017
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United Na ons FAO.org
Surge in diseases of animal origin necessitates new approach to health - report
Focus on root causes and preven on needed
16 December 2013, Rome - Popula on growth, agricultural expansion, and the rise of globe-spanning
food supply chains have drama cally altered how diseases emerge, jump species boundaries, and
spread, according to an FAO report released today. A new, more holis c approach to managing
disease threats at the animal-human-environment interface is needed, it argues.
Seventy percent of the new diseases that have emerged in humans over recent decades are of animal
origin and, in part, directly related to the human quest for more animal-sourced food, according to
the report, World Livestock 2013: Changing Disease Landscapes.
The ongoing expansion of agricultural lands into wild areas, coupled with a worldwide boom in
livestock produc on, means that "livestock and wildlife are more in contact with each other, and we
ourselves are more in contact with animals than ever before," said Ren Wang, FAO Assistant Director-
General for Agriculture and Consumer Protec on.
"What this means is that we cannot deal with human health, animal health, and ecosystem health in
isola on from each other - we have to look at them together, and address the drivers of disease
emergence, persistence and spread, rather than simply figh ng back against diseases a er they
emerge," he added.
Mul ple impacts of disease
FAO's new report provides a number of compelling reasons for taking a new tack on disease
emergence.
Developing countries face a staggering burden of human, zoono c and livestock diseases, it says,
crea ng a major impediment to development and food safety. Recurrent epidemics in livestock affect
food security, livelihoods, and na onal and local economies in poor and rich countries alike.
Meanwhile, food safety hazards and an bio c resistance are on the increase worldwide.
Globaliza on and climate change are redistribu ng pathogens, vectors, and hosts, and pandemic risks
to humans caused by pathogens of animal origin present a major concern.
An increasingly complex disease landscape
Changes wrought by human ac vity have created a vastly more complicated global disease landscape,
states World Livestock 2013.
Ongoing popula on growth and poverty - coupled with inadequate health systems and sanita on
infrastructure - remain major drivers in disease dynamics.
But in the push to produce more food, humans have carved out vast swaths of agricultural land in
previously wild areas - pu ng themselves and their animals into contact with wildlife-borne diseases.
Indeed, a majority of the infec ous diseases that have emerged in humans since the 1940s can be
traced back to wildlife, notes FAO's report. For instance, it is likely that the SARS virus emerging in
humans was first transmi ed by bats to masked palm civets and eventually spilled over to humans via
animal markets. In other cases, the opposite occurs - livestock introduce pathogens into natural
areas, affec ng wildlife health.
Meanwhile, greater numbers of human beings are on the move than ever before, and the volume of
goods and products being traded interna onally is at unprecedented levels - giving disease-causing
organisms the ability to travel the globe with ease.
And climate fluctua on is having direct impacts on the environmental survival rate of disease agents,
especially in warm and humid areas, while climate change influences the habitats of hosts, migra on
pa erns and disease transmission dynamics.
The role of livestock
FAO's new study focuses in par cular on how changes in the way humans raise and trade animals
have affected how disease emerge and spread.
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October 19, 2017 12:29 PM
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Luke Gabriele was a healthy 14-year-old football player in Pennsylvania when
he began to feel soreness in his chest that grew increasingly painful. When his breathing became
difficult, doctors detected a mass that appeared to be a tumor.
For a week, Dan and DeAnna Gabriele thought their son was dying un l tests iden fied the cause: not
cancer, but chickens - the ones he cared for at home. They had apparently infected him with
salmonella that produced a severe abscess.
The popular trend of raising backyard chickens in U.S. ci es and suburbs is bringing with it a soaring
number of illnesses from poultry-related diseases, some of them fatal.
Since January, nearly 1,000 people have contracted salmonella poisoning from chickens and ducks in
48 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control. More than 200 were hospitalized and one
person died. The toll was four mes higher than in 2015.
The CDC es mates the actual number of cases from contact with chickens and ducks is likely much
higher.
"For one salmonella case we know of in an outbreak, there are up to 30 others that we don't know
about," CDC veterinarian Megin Nichols said.
A "large contribu ng factor" to the surge, Nichols said, comes from natural food fanciers who have
taken up the backyard chicken hobby but don't understand the poten al dangers. Some treat their
birds like pets, kissing or snuggling them and le ng them walk around the house.
Poultry can carry salmonella bacteria in their intes nes that can be shed in their feces. The bacteria
can a ach to feathers and dust and brush off on shoes or clothing.
But illnesses can be prevented with proper handling. The CDC recommends that people raising
chickens wash their hands thoroughly a er handling the birds, eggs or nes ng materials, and leave
any shoes worn in a chicken coop outside.
Salmonella is much more common as a food-borne illness. More than 1 million people fall ill each year
from salmonella contamina on in food, resul ng in more than 300 deaths, according to the CDC.
There are no firm figures on how many households in the U.S. have backyard chickens, but a
Department of Agriculture report in 2013 found a growing number of residents in Denver, Los
Angeles, Miami and New York City expressed interest in ge ng them. Coops are now seen in even the
smallest yards and densest urban neighborhoods.
For Tanya Keith, the nine hens and a rooster that she keeps behind her home in Des Moines provide
fresh eggs and lessons for her three children about where food comes from.
But even as her kids collect eggs and help keep the six nes ng boxes dy, she warns them not get too
affec onate.
"We don't transfer chicken germs to our face," Keith tells them.
Stopping the germs at home is important because safeguards against salmonella are limited at the
commercial sources that sell most of the birds.
A large share of baby chicks and ducks sold to consumers come from about 20 feed and farm supply
retailers across the U.S. They get their chicks from a half dozen large hatcheries that supply tens of
millions of baby chicks and ducklings each year.
While the Agriculture Department encourages hatcheries to be tested regularly for salmonella
contamina on, the program is voluntary. Unsanitary condi ons or rodent infesta ons can help
salmonella spread in hatcheries.
Dr. Stacene Maroushek, a pediatric infec ous disease physician in Minneapolis, sees both sides of the
popular trend. She manages her own flock of about 50 birds.
"I love to see people ge ng back to nature, having their home gardens and having self-sustainability,"
Maroushek said.
But in her clinic she's seen young children suffering from salmonella poisoning. The bacteria o en
cause flu-like symptoms, including diarrhea, and can produce more serious infec ons in children, the
elderly and people with weak immune systems.
"It gets into their blood and it can get into organs," she said. "It can be much more significant in
people with underlying health problems."
Even those who have had chickens for years can fall vic m, as Luke Gabriele did in 2013 in his
hometown of Felton in southeast Pennsylvania.
DeAnna Gabriele said her son was responsible for feeding and watering the chickens, but he didn't
really like the birds and certainly didn't treat them as pets.
"They really never figured out specifically how Luke got the salmonella," she said. "They theorized that
maybe he inhaled something because it can live in the environment and you can breathe it in in the
dust."
He recovered a er nine days in the hospital with the help of an bio cs.
She and her husband said that anyone buying chickens for the first me should try to find out whether
the hatchery they came from tests for salmonella.
Nichols said the best way chicken raisers can protect themselves is to assume all birds carry
salmonella and treat them carefully.
"We view this as a preventable public health problem and are really hoping we start to see some
change," she said.
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Consumer Reports’ Study Reveals Dangers In Chickens
By Susan KoeppenDecember 19, 2013 at 5:45 pm
Filed Under:Bacteria, Chicken, Consumer Reports, E. coli, Enterococcus,
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you eat chicken, a concerning report came out today poten al health risks.
Consumer Reports’ tests of more than 300 raw chicken breasts revealed 97 percent harbored bacteria
that can poten ally make you sick.
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FAO.org – United Na ons:
Pigs and Public Health Risks
A number of risks to human health arising from the pig produc on chain must be considered. Close
contact between people and their animals, inevitable in all produc on systems, provides
opportuni es for pathogens to cross from pigs to humans and vice versa. Special a en on must be
given to viruses with pandemic poten al such as Influenza A, which have been shown to exploit the
pig as a mixing vessel from which new recombinants can emerge.
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What are some diseases goats can transmit to humans?
GoatsAugust 27, 2010
Goats can transmit several diseases to humans, including: Leptospirosis — This disease is widely
distributed in domes c and wild animals. Transmission of the organism to humans can occur through
skin abrasions and mucous membranes by contact with urine or ssues of animals infected with
leptospirosis. Inhala on or inges on of organisms can also transmit the disease. The disease can vary
from an asymptoma c infec on to severe disease with symptoms ranging from flu-like ailments to
liver and kidney failure, encephali s, and pulmonary involvement. Cryptosporidia — Some species of
this disease have a worldwide distribu on that can be found in many animal species, including
ruminants. Cryptosporidiosis is caused by a protozoan parasite that lives in the intes nes of mammals.
Usually the diarrhea is self-limi ng, but in immunocompromised individuals, the disease can have a
prolonged course. Q fever — This disease is caused by Coxiella burne i, which is a ricke sial disease
of goats and ca le. Humans can be infected by inhala on of infec ous par cles. The organism is shed
in urine, feces, milk, and birth products of domes c sheep, goats, and ca le. Symptoms in humans are
usually flu-like. In some cases, more serious symptoms can occur, especially in elderly pa ents or in
immunosuppressed people. Psi acosis (ornithosis, chlamydiosis) — This disease is caused by the
bacterium Chlamydia psi aci. C. psi aci is common in wild birds but can also cause enzoo c abor on
in sheep, goats, and ca le. Exposure to birth fluids and membranes of infected sheep and goats has
been reported to cause gesta onal psi acosis in pregnant women. Contagious echthyma (orf) — This
disease is caused by a pox virus and is endemic in sheep and goat herds in the United States. Orf
produces pustular lesions on the lips, nostrils, and mucous membranes of the oral cavity in infected
animals. Humans are infected by direct contact with exudates from the lesions or from fomites. The
disease in humans is characterized by similar lesions on the hand, arm, or face. Rabies — This disease
is very rare in the laboratory environment, but any random source animal or wild animal showing
central nervous system signs must be considered a poten ally rabid animal. The rabies virus is most
commonly transmi ed to other animals or humans by the bite of a rabid animal or by introduc on of
saliva containing the virus into skin wounds or intact mucous membranes. Rabies produces a fatal
acute viral encephalomyeli s. Escherichia coli 0157:H7 — E. coli 0157:H7 is a bacterial organism that
can be found in the intes nes of healthy cows. Meat can become contaminated during slaughter, and
milk can be contaminated from bacteria on the cow's udder or on milking equipment. Other sources
of infec on include ea ng sprouts, le uce, salami, unpasteurized milk and juice and swimming in or
drinking sewage-contaminated water. Infected persons o en have bloody diarrhea and abdominal
cramps. In children under 5 years of age and the elderly, an E. coli 0157:H7 infec on may cause
hemoly c uremia and resul ng kidney failure. Persons with diarrhea can transmit this organism to
other people if personal hygiene is inadequate. Salmonellosis — Along with a variety of other species,
Salmonella and other enteric bacteria are capable of causing disease in humans. Salmonellae are
transmi ed by the fecal-oral route. Infec on produces an acute enterocoli s and fever with possible
secondary complica ons such as sep cemia. Ringworm — Dermatophytes, which are fungi, cause
ringworm in humans and animals. Infec on in animals may not be apparent and is transmi ed to
humans by direct contact with infected animals or by indirect contact with contaminated equipment
or materials. Dermatophytes produce flat, circular lesions that are clear in the center and crusted and
red on the periphery.
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Dangers of Urban Farming
By Ian Elwood | January 17, 2012
As the urban-farming movement grows in popularity, the importance of animal husbandry as a piece
of the puzzle becomes a must-act issue.
In the past few years, independent bookstores in ci es such as San Francisco, Oakland, and Portland
have sprouted new urban-farming sec ons. Sandwiched between celebrity gourmands and
sustainable gardeners are newly minted books covering a range of topics rela ng to hobby-scale
urban agriculture. Covered with colorful pastoral graphics overlaid on a gri y urban backdrop a reader
can find an artsy watercolor pain ng of happy farm animals or images of a rooster atop a graffi ed
brick wall, a metropolitan rendi on of American Gothic.
Urban farming is a growing trend and has captured the imagina ons of many people. City planning
scholars, food writers, environmentalists, ac vists—basically anyone with a poli cal interest in food is
now likely interested in urban farming. Because of its newfound popularity in such a wide variety of
intellectual disciplines, urban farming is o en wri en about glowingly and with uncri cal praise. It is
o en portrayed in sweeping terms as a panacea for the problems of the inner-city poor, with urban
farms held in the same esteem as community centers, city parks, or public libraries.
So what’s the problem? Providing access to healthful fruits and vegetables for people in low-income
communi es is crucial to address the inequi es in the distribu on of nutri ous food. But in the haste
to create laws to encourage farming in ci es, many city governments are making one fatal mistake:
deregula ng animal farming.
Animal Farm Of all the community gardens and farms in ci es across the country, generally less than
10 percent include animals. Some ci es such as Boston, Detroit, and Washington, DC prohibit keeping
animals within city limits, and others including Denver, Chicago, and Long Beach, CA prohibit the
slaughtering of animals, which precludes raising animals for meat. In the past five years, the majority
of ci es that have deregulated animal husbandry in some way have done so because people want to
have backyard chickens as “pets with benefits”—specifically, using the chickens for (urban) farm-fresh
eggs. The prac ce of breeding, keeping, and killing other animals is an a erthought in many loca ons,
without any real scru ny of the larger impacts on animal welfare, human health, the environment, or
city livability.
If the problem we are trying to solve is food injus ce, breeding animals for slaughter misses the mark.
Even keeping hens for eggs is of ques onable benefit. Given the costs, risks, and dangers involved in
animal farming, ci es should focus on crea ng exclusively hor culture-based urban farming systems.
Out Back What, exactly, are the risks of raising animals within city limits? The vast majority of urban
farming ’s shor alls result in unnecessary suffering on the part of backyard poultry and other food
animals. In his recent book, editor in chief of Make magazine Mark Frauenfelder recounts how his
backyard chickens Rosie and Daisy were eaten by coyotes because the coop they were kept in was not
predator proof, and later posted a recording of the neighborhood coyotes to his blog. Botched
slaughter is all too common, but even slaughter that is performed “correctly ” is s ll no treat to
witness or hear happening next door. Free-roaming animals are o en a racted to “livestock”
enclosures, which cause conflict with human neighbors. The list of problems goes on. With so much
that can go awry in backyard husbandry, communi es need to evaluate what, if any, problem the
prac ce actually solves.
Sprouted Solu on Urban farming can be a posi ve step for people in ci es who are trying to feed
themselves, but if changes to city policies are not cra ed with great cau on they could have a large
nega ve impact on animals. So what is the solu on we should be advoca ng for as people who care
greatly for all animals and for all people?
Food Empowerment Project is doing great work to help create food systems that are just, humane,
and sustainable—goals which are most effec vely realized by crea ng food policy that is based
exclusively on hor culture, leaving the controversial business of animal husbandry and slaughter
aside. A 2010 study on the inequi es of food distribu on in California's Santa Clara County called
“Shining a Light on the Valley of Heart ’s Delight ” details some of the major problems that people in
the inner city face with regards to accessing food that is healthful and sustainable.
No one disputes the health benefits of a diet that includes copious amounts of fruits and vegetables,
which can be grown on urban farms with some educa on and a li le hard work. If our ci es want to
solve the very real problems of food jus ce and food insecurity—and not create a host of addi onal
problems—urban hor culture should be vigorously promoted and incen vized, while animal farming
and slaughter in ci es should be specifically prohibited.
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Fat, Cholesterol and Protein
The American Diete c Associa on supports a dairy-free, vegan diet:
It is the posi on of the American Diete c Associa on that appropriately planned vegetarian diets,
including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutri onally adequate, and may provide health
benefits in the preven on and treatment of certain diseases.
Besides containing saturated fats, cholesterol, hormones and too much protein, milk is also linked to
tes cular cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer.
Hormones, and Cancer
In 2006, a researcher from the Harvard School of Public Health found a strong link between dairy
consump on and hormone-dependent cancers – testes, breast, and prostate. Scien st/physician
Ganmaa Davaasambuu believes that the naturally occurring hormones in a pregnant cow ’s milk
increase the risks for these types of cancer.
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SCATOLOGY
Species (adult) Pounds Daily Week
(manure/feces)
Cow 65-80 lbs 455-560 lbs
Horse 37 lbs 259 lbs
Pig 10-15 lbs 70-105 lbs
Goat/Sheep 10 lbs 70 lbs
Turkey .35 2.45 lbs
Hen .21-.28 1.4-1.96
Rabbit .13-.26 .91-1.82
Dog .75-1 lb 5.25-7
Cat .3 lb 2.1
Human adult avg. .28-.66 lbs 4.62
Sources:
US Dept. of Agriculture
Organic Lifestyle Magazine
Purdue University, Swine Manure Management
Pennsylvania State University, Horse Stable Management
"The Characteriza on of Feces and Urine," Cri cal Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology
The Merck Veterinary Manual
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Stall Waste Produc on and Management
Animal Manure Management September 29, 2015
How Much Manure Will a Horse Produce?
A 1,000 pound horse will defecate approximately four to thirteen mes each day and produce
approximately nine tons of manure per year. The 1,000 pound horse will produce, on the average, 37
pounds of feces and 2.4 gallons of urine daily, which totals about 50 pounds of raw waste per day in
feces and urine combined. A horse kept in a stall may require fi een to twenty pounds of bedding per
day. Bedding products include: wood by-product (shavings, chips, or pellets), straw, hay, or paper.
Bedding must be provided in stalls with cement floors, kept reasonably clean, and changed
periodically. Manure plus bedding will have a volume of between two and three cubic feet per day.
Soiled bedding can equal almost twice the volume of the manure, but will vary based on management
prac ces. A stalled horse will require the removal of 60 to 70 pounds of waste per day. This results in
between 12 and 13 tons of waste per stall per year with 9 tons being manure, 3.5 tons urine, and the
remainder bedding. The density of horse manure is about 63 lb/cubic foot. Annual stall waste from
one horse will fill a 12 foot x 12 foot stall about 6 feet deep. This leads to a steady stream of manure
to handle.
Daily manure and waste produc on from a typical 1,000 lb. horse
Manure Daily
37 lbs feces
2.4 gallons urine
51 lbs manure
Stall Waste Daily
15-20 lbs bedding (1.6 cubic )
51 lbs manure (0.8 cubic )
60-70 lbs stall waste/day (2.4 cubic )
(Table adapted from Pennsylvania State University, 2000, Horse Stable Manure Management)
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Waste Management from Socially Responsible Agricultural Project
Where there are animals, there is animal waste, and as the growth of industrial farming concentrates
thousands of animals on increasingly fewer farms, it produces massive amounts of animal waste on
rela vely small plots of land. When too much waste is produced in one place, there’s no safe, cost-
effec ve way to either use it produc vely or dispose of it. While government regula on and be er
waste management prac ces can make a difference and should be encouraged for exis ng farms, the
problem of livestock waste will never end so long as we rely on concentrated industrial farms to
produce our food.
Mountains of Manure
The USDA es mates that more than 335 million tons of “dry ma er ” waste (the por on of waste
remaining a er water is removed) is produced annually on farms in the United States, represen ng
almost a third of the total municipal and industrial waste produced every year. FWhat’s more, animal
feeding opera ons annually produce about 100 mes more manure than the amount of human
sewage sludge processed in US municipal wastewater plants. FOne dairy farm with 2,500 cows
produces as much waste as a city with around 411,000 residents. FUnlike human waste, however, in
most cases the law does not require that livestock waste be treated.
At farms where animals are allowed to graze on pasture, much - if not all - of their manure is excreted
directly onto the land, serving as a fer lizer and recycling nutrients back into the soil. On industrial
livestock farms, however, animals drop their manure in the houses where they live. From there, the
manure must be cleaned out, transported, and stored, each step of which can nega vely affect the
environment. Simply cleaning out livestock houses can waste vast amounts of water—a dairy
opera on that u lizes an automa c “flushing ” system can use up to 150 gallons of water per cow per
day. F
Manure is usually stored for many months, o en in giant outdoor pits known as lagoons. FAs it
decomposes, the manure emits harmful gases such as ammonia and hydrogen sulfide. FMeanwhile,
these lagoons can leak or rupture, pollu ng the surrounding soil and water systems. One study
conducted by North Carolina State University in 1995 es mated that as many as 55% of the manure
lagoons on hog farms in that state were leaking. FEven without leaks, manure lagoons are so fragile
that major storms o en result in overflows. Perhaps most famously, in 1999, the majority of North
Carolina’s manure lagoons spilled over into waterways during Hurricane Floyd, leading to widespread
water contamina on. What made ma ers even worse was that North Carolina, like most states,
requires no treatment of animal waste. F
Since manure is produced on factory farms in excess of what can safely be absorbed by the farm’s soil,
it is o en shipped to neighboring farms for use as fer lizer. Unfortunately, manure is quite heavy, so
transpor ng it both consumes large amounts of fuel (needed to power the trucks that haul it) while at
the same me contribu ng to air pollu on (due to emissions from the trucks that haul it). F
Once the manure arrives at its des na on, it is sprayed onto farm fields as fer lizer. Under the current
system of animal produc on, however, there is always more manure available than can possibly be
absorbed by the soil as fer lizer. In fact, studies show that between 1982 and 1997, as industrial
agriculture grew, the US experienced a 64 percent increase in the amount of manure that could not be
absorbed by our soils. FThis prac ce is not only harmful to the soil, but can also result in
contamina on of human drinking water and lead to serious public health problems.
Animal Waste, the Environment, and Human Health
People o en believe that animal manure is harmless, but in truth it can be quite hazardous. Factory
livestock facili es pollute the air and release over 400 separate gasses, mostly due to the large
amounts of manure they produce. FThe principal gases released are hydrogen sulfide, methane,
ammonia, and carbon dioxide. FGasses can be dangerous air pollutants that threaten both the
environment and human health. Nitric oxides are also released in large quan es from farms through
manure applica on, and are among the leading causes of acid rain. F The risks of lagoon leakage,
overflows, and illegal discharge of waste also pose a direct threat to the quality of soil and water
systems. A report for the U.S. Geological Survey documented over one thousand spills and dumps of
animal waste in the ten Midwestern states it surveyed over the course of three years. FManure from
leaky lagoons or saturated farm fields has also been known to enter public water sources and infect
humans. FFor example, a study of waterborne disease outbreaks from 1986 to 1998 conducted by the
Centers for Disease Control demonstrated that in every case where the pathogen could be iden fied,
it most likely originated in livestock. F
Among the many nutrients usually present in high concentra ons in animal waste are phosphorous
and nitrogen, which are beneficial to the soils when the manure is added in small concentra ons.
However, the volume of manure usually found in lagoons and storage systems, and subsequent very
high concentra ons of nutrients, can cause a range of ecological problems like fish kills or a loss in
biodiversity Fwhen released into the environment and can affect human health when leached into
drinking water. Nitrogen in manure is ed up in its organic state un l, through decomposi on, it is
converted to a soluble form (ammonium nitrate). When ammonium nitrate is mixed with water,
nitrates can leach into groundwater systems and threaten the water quality. F According to the
Environmental Protec on Agency (EPA), drinking water with nitrate concentra ons above ten parts
per million (ppm), Fcan cause developmental deficiencies in infants and death in severe cases due to
oxygen depriva on. Nitrates introduced into the body through affected water significantly reduce the
blood’s oxygen carrying capacity, Fand deprive the body of oxygen. High nitrate concentra ons are
also believed to have caused spontaneous abor ons and possibly cancer. F
The storage of animal waste under industrial livestock facili es and in manure tanks also poses a
direct health risk to both animals and humans. Since animal waste is o en stored directly beneath the
barns in which the livestock live, livestock commonly die from poor ven la on that allows for the
buildup of toxic gases inside confinement facili es. FWhat’s more, manure pits have been known to
claim the lives of farm workers, and between 1992 and 1997 at least twelve workers died due to
asphyxia on by manure gases and drowning while trapped in manure lagoons. FThe gases in livestock
facili es can also pose other risks to workers; for example, methane is highly flammable, and if not
vented properly from manure tanks it can cause explosions. F
Regula on and Technology in Managing Waste
Un l recently, there has been very li le regula on of animal waste. Federal law changed in 2002 to
require virtually all confined animal feeding opera ons (CAFOs G) to apply for Na onal Pollutant
Discharge Elimina on System (NPDES) permits for their waste discharge. In 2005, the rule was revised
requiring only CAFOs that discharge waste (i.e. into streams, rivers, or lakes) to apply for a NPDES
permit. FHowever, these new regula ons make it clear that Federal law prohibits any CAFO from
discharging waste, even accidentally, without a permit and will face fines if this is violated.
Addi onally, CAFOs applying for this permit are now required to submit a nutrient management plan
(NMP) with the permit applica on that is open for public review. FThis new regula on makes nutrient
management a Federal regula on (no longer leaving it up to the states to enforce) and requires a plan
of ac on for the management of waste to ensure that no waste is discharged from the CAFO site. The
Environmental Protec on Agency has the right to prosecute those who discharge animal waste
illegally under the Clean Water Act, Falthough these cases are brought infrequently.
Apart from regula on, there are some other innova ons that may help control the poten al problems
associated with animal waste. Researchers have discovered that adding sodium carbonate—a mineral
commonly found in laundry detergents—to manure can drama cally decrease the amount of the
harmful bacterium E. Coli O157:H7 present. FThere are also feed addi ves for ca le—including one
derived from a type of seaweed which is already widely used in human foods and cosme cs—that can
significantly reduce the amount of this dangerous strain of E. Coli in ca le manure. F
Another proven and simple way to reduce the presence of E. Coli in ca le manure is the method of
sending them out to graze on pasture, and taking them off of industrial feed made of corn and other
grains.
While feed addi ves are a crea ve way to address some problems, ul mately they do nothing to
address the fact that too much waste is being produced in areas that are too concentrated.
Elimina ng E. Coli bacteria does nothing to address the problems of harmful gases or the detriment
high concentra ons of manure (and therefore nitrogen and phosphorous) have on the environment
and human health. While methane digesters can par ally reduce the discharge of harmful gasses,
they can’t eliminate the solid waste which s ll must be stored and discharged, nor do they protect
against leaks or overflows that can contaminate water supplies.
Comparing Animal and Human Waste Produc on
In order to compare the impact of different types of animals, livestock sta s cs are o en cited in
terms of “animal units.” One animal unit equals 1,000 lbs. of the live weight of an animal, (for
example, four 1,250-pound cows equal 5 “animal units” of ca le, while 125 eight-pound chickens
make up 1 “animal unit” of chicken).
By this measure, one animal unit of broiler (meat) chickens produces an average of 14.97 tons of
manure each year, fa ened ca le 10.59 tons per year and dairy cows 15.24 tons per year. FIn
comparison, one “animal unit ” of humans produces a mere 5.48 tons of waste per year. F
Did You Know?
• Dairy cows in confined feeding opera ons throughout the US produce more than two billion pounds
of manure nitrogen per year. F
• The most recent available Census of Agriculture data shows that there were almost 95.5 million
cows and calves in the United States in 2002. FThere were also about 60.4 million hogs and pigs, each
producing waste every day. F
What You Can Do
It ’s clear that the best way to deal with industrial agriculture’s mountains of manure is to de-
concentrate the animals and likewise de-concentrate their waste. Sustainable, pasture-based systems
allow for the animals to distribute their waste in amounts that the soil can absorb, without using large
quan es of water for washing or fuel to power trucks for transporta on and spraying. By shopping at
small, local sustainable farms and suppor ng pasture-based methods of waste management, we can
all encourage change and promote healthier and more environmentally-friendly farming.
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NOISE NUISANCES: Tigard Municipal Code = Day: above the legal noise limit >50 decibels is a noise
nuisance; Night: above >40 db. is illegal. [Note: as decibels are measured, 60 db is 2x the volume
of 50 db, 70 db is 2x the volume of 60 db, etc.]
Peacock: 100-115 decibels
Rooster: 100-113 decibels
Pig: 100-115 db
Turkey: 80-100 db
Goat/sheep: 60-80 db
1 Hen: 60-70 db (for each addi onal hen, add 3 decibels)
dog: loud barking: 75-90 db (Very loud bark: 100 db)
pain threshold: >=80 db regular exposure to noise > 80 db can cause hearing damage/loss
inside car: 70 db
normal conversa on: 60 db (55-60)
normal/quiet street: 50 db
quiet home: 40 db
rustling leaves: 20 db
threshold of human hearing: 0 db
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Tigard examples:
Loca on #1: 12515 SW Pathfinder Ct./at Walnut St.
un l recently this was a Nuisance Property; it was foreclosed and sold mid-2017
Yard slopes, backs on and drains into Derry Dell Creek.
Awful Noise Nuisances: Peacocks, Turkeys, Roosters
30 hens grazing in yard and o en loose on public streets (traffic hazards)
feed thrown onto ground; a racted rodents, pests
manure was never removed from yard
small children played barefoot in the yard
Mul ple Roosters bred for criminal cockfigh ng
Animals illegally and cruelly slaughtered
Residents commmi ed numerous other ORS statute and code viola ons.
Coop not located according to city code.
Manure runoff into Derry Dell Creek violated Federal Environmental Standards: EPA, Clean Water Act
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Loca on #2: 11230 SW Fonner
Very large chicken coop at rear of lot. Hazard: Chickens graze to property line with City of Tigard
stormwater facility on SW 113th Pl. Federal: EPA, Clean Water Act. Poten al Environmental Hazard.
Hazard: Odors of chicken manure. Manure not removed; straw spread instead. Too many chickens.
Noise nuisance recently, too, at 5 a.m. (too many hens, or young rooster? = illegal to keep a loud bird
i.e. any rooster (noise nuisance in excess of 50 db)). Also, breeding rabbits. Appears to be ORS Class B
misdemeaner: animal neglect, animal cruelty: Rabbit exposured to excessive cold weather, no shelter,
no walls on wire cage housed outside.
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Loca on #3: 11215 SW Fairhaven St.
2 goats kept outside on steep slope year-round. manure never removed. goats without sufficient
shelter. goats graze to 3 property lines, < 25 feet from neighbors' house[s], within inches of public
sidewalk and Derry Dell Creek public trail, goats too close to children on sidewalk or trail, goats have
destroyed habitat on the sloped property. Goat Manure drains downhill onto public trail, and into
Derry Dell Creek. 8+ years in viola on. Appears to be ORS Class B misdemeanor: animal neglect.
Federal: EPA, Clean Water Act viola ons.
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Loca on #4: 13240 SW 121st Ave.
Corral in front yard (20+ years). In decent weather, 2+ Horses graze in front residen al zone yard.
Horses kept < 100 feet from neighbors' house.
Every summer: terrible manure odor along SW 121st Ave. Big piles of horse manure, not removed =
hundreds of pounds of horse manure.
Bad Public Health Hazard from the manure, which a racts rodents and countless insects (visible).
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Loca on #5: SW 121st Ave @ Fonner
the small accessory structure by back fence of lot was used for several years as an illegal chicken coop,
right up to the property line, and 10 feet from the neighbor's house. Thankfully, the chickens have
been gone for some years.
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Tigard Times: some Tigard Police log examples:
Thursday, February 8, 2018: A neighbor's gray and brown-colored horse was reported running loose
on Watkins Avenue and Cook Lane. Police corralled the animal. Code Viola on. {was owner duly
issued a $500 cita on??}
1/14/18 4:40 p.m. A man told police that his neighbor's dog a acked and killed his daughter's chicken
and he wants to press charges. He'd also like the dead chicken returned if officers find it. [chicken
running loose/not confined; code violator wants to press charges] {was loose chicken owner duly
issued a $500 cita on??}
12/17/17 7:30 a.m.: A resident of Glacier Lily Street was not happy about the rooster that had been
crowing since 6:45 a.m. PUBLIC NOISE NUISANCE {was owner duly 1) issued a $500 noise nuisance
cita on and 2) told to get rid of the rooster (NO keeping of animals or birds making noises louder than
50 db [decibels]??} Rooster = 100+ db
Jul 7, 2017: Tigard police received two reports Friday morning of a cougar wandering in the
community. Public danger: cougar a racted by scent of livestock, poultry and their feces and urine
outside.
[A Cougar [mountain lion] was prowling on my cul de sac!]
June 10, 2017: A large snake reportedly climbed into the engine compartment of a vehicle at Macy's
Furniture Gallery, 9009 S.W. Hall Blvd.
Friday, May 12, 2017: A goat escaped from its confines in the 9300 block of Tangela Street. This is not
the first me the goat has go en loose. Code Viola on. {was owner duly issued a $500 cita on??}
Saturday, May 6, 2017 9:28 AM PDT: Fox 12 News: Tigard Police Officer escorts goat home. Code
Viola on. {was owner duly issued a $500 cita on??}
Wednesday, April 12, 2017: Goats got loose in the 13300 block of Chelsea Loop. Code Viola on. {was
owner duly issued a $500 cita on??}
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 Two goats were seen running in the road in the 8400 block of Bonita Road.
The animals were returned to their owner. Code Viola on. {was owner duly issued a $500 cita on??}
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2016: Four loose chickens were spo ed in a man’s yard in the 8900 block of Waverly
Drive. The fowl were escaped residents from a neighbor ’s chicken coop. Code Viola on. {was owner
duly issued a $500 cita on??}
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016: Five chickens escaped from their pen in the 8900 block of Waverly Drive and
ended up in a neighbor ’s yard. Code Viola on. {was owner duly issued a $500 cita on??}
Monday, Jan. 18, 2016: A woman in the 14800 block of 76th Avenue said that a baby cow in a nearby
field was making loud noises. Code Viola on. {was owner duly issued a $500 cita on??}
Dec. 11, 2014: a lone chicken was found running around a parking lot on Oak Street. Code Viola on.
{was owner duly issued a $500 cita on??}
Thursday, Aug10, 2014: Loose goats reportedly got stuck between the shrubbery and fence line of a
property in the 9300 block of Tangela Street. Code Viola on. {was owner duly issued a $500
cita on??}
September 04, 2013: Oregonian: Tigard police this morning nabbed a pot-bellied pig from a yard, and
officials are seeking the animal's owner. The pig wandered into a yard of a residence in the 9100
block of Elrose Court about 10:50 a.m. today, said Jim Wolf, a Tigard police spokesman. Police could
not find the pig's owner. NOTE: Code Viola on. And Washington County Animal Control didn't know
what to do with it, too. If it had been a pregnant sow, we could have had a feral pig infesta on in
Tigard. NOTE: Millions of abandoned, loose feral pigs have ravaged the South of the US. In 2012, an
Oregon farmer had a heart a ack, fell down in his pen, and was eaten by his pigs. All that was le of
him was his dentures.
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Tigard Municipal Code: 2017
6.02.070 Livestock/Poultry
No poultry or livestock, other than normal household pets, may be kept unless housed or retained
within a fenced run at least 100 feet from any nearby residence except a dwelling on the same lot.
(Ord. 12-02 §1)
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Links:
Govt:
h ps://www.codepublishing.com/OR/Beaverton/#!/Beaverton05/Beaverton0509.html
h p://www.sherwoodoregon.gov/planning /page/backyard-chickens
h ps://www.tuala noregon.gov/planning /chickens
h ps://www.ci.wilsonville.or.us/DocumentCenter/View/11725
h ps://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/ar cle/12/1/pdfs/05-0979.pdf
h ps://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/IllnessandDisease/AnimalTransmi edDiseases
h p://www.fao.org /news/story/en/item/210621/icode/
Ar cles:
h p://sciencenordic.com/chickens-cause-serious-infec ons-humans
h p://www.poultryworld.net/Health/Ar cles/2018/2/Scien sts-to-look-into-how-rapidly-bird-flu-can-
adapt-to-infect-humans-243947E/
h ps://www.livescience.com/21426-global-zoonoses-diseases-hotspots.html
13 Animal-to-Human Diseases Kill 2.2 Million People Each Year
h p://pi sburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/12/19/consumer-reports-study-reveals-dangers-in-chicken/
h p://www.sustainabletable.org/906/waste-management Animal Waste, the Environment, and
Human Health
h p://ar cles.extension.org/pages/18868/stall-waste-produc on-and-management
h p://vegnews.com/ar cles/page.do?pageId=4103&catId=1 Dangers of Urban Farming
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 9:30 AM
To: Roger H. Po hoff
Cc: Joanne Bengtson
Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture - Livestock Regula on
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind your as
we start to write our dra urban agriculture regula ons
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Roger H. Po hoff <rog.po hoff@live.com> Sent: Monday, July 18, 2022 5:48 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov>; Kathy Nyland <kathyn@ gard-or.gov>; Tom McGuire
<TomM@ gard-or.gov>; #Councilmail <councilmail@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Agriculture - Livestock Regula on
Gree ngs!
In advance of tonight's mee ng of the Planning Commission and tomorrow's mee ng of the
City Council I am submi ng documents rela ng to the task of cra ing reasonable regula ons
non-commercial backyard urban agriculture, specifically the raising and keeping of livestock,
what types, what quan es and under what condi ons. The documents a ached include a
Model Township Zoning Ordinance for Keeping and Raising of Chickens, and scholarly ar cles
on the risks backyard chicken/fowl pose both directly and indirectly (through rodents and
insects) to public health and safety.
I have also a ached a copy of Ms. Joy Mahon's statement on this topic. Ms. Mahon delivered
her statement to Ms. Hope Pollard and the June 29 Community Discussion. That statement
did not include Ms. Mahon's address, and on the a ached copy that has been corrected. Ms.
Mahon has approved of this correc on and accepted my offer to resubmit her statement.
I look forward to a construc ve dialogue leading to a reasonable regulatory construct with
which compliance will be a "want to," not a "have to."
Roger Po hoff
11710 SW Ann St.
Tigard, OR 97223
From: Penny Dixon
Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 5:57 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Subject: RE: June 29th community mee ng
Sounds Good! TY
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On Wed, Aug 3, 2022 at 12:18 PM, Hope Pollard
<hopep@tigard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Penny,
Thank you for providing your availability! Let ’s do Thursday at 10. I’ll give you a call at that me.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Penny Dixon <pennyrd79@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 7:18 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: RE: June 29th community mee ng
Good morning Hope. Thursday at 10 or 1:00?
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<hopep@tigard-or.gov> wrote:
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Hi Penny,
Sorry for the delay—I need to set me aside in advance for a talk so I can make sure I’m fully
focused, if that ’s okay with you 😊 How does Thursday work for you? Let me know if there are
a few mes that would work best.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Penny Dixon <pennyrd79@aol.com> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 10:51 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: RE: June 29th community mee ng
Hi again.
Any me is good. I'm actually home now if you would like to call me.
Thanks.
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On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 9:08 AM, Hope Pollard
<hopep@tigard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Penny,
Thank you for reaching out. Yes, let’s set up a me to discuss! Are there a few mes that
might work for you over the next couple of weeks? I can compare with my schedule and set
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up a me for us. Would you like to discuss via Teams or phone?
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Penny Dixon <pennyrd79@aol.com> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 8:55 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: June 29th community mee ng
Hi Hope,
My name is Penny and I was unable to a end the recent agriculture mee ng. I was hoping
to discuss the issue of chickens and number allowed. Is it possible to set up a me to
discuss? My number is 503 860-5194.
Thank you!
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From: Antje Spethmann
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2022 9:11 AM
To: Hope Pollard
Cc: Jason Snider; Tom McGuire; Kenny Asher; #Councilmail
Subject: Re: Backyard chickens
Thank you. This is very kind.
I will look forward to the dra .
Thanks.
AS
On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 5:42 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Antje,
I apologize for the delayed response as I was out of office for a few days.
I’d like to echo the Mayor ’s sen ments and invite you to stay involved as we write our regula ons.
I’m s ll deep in research mode—mee ng with experts and community members to iden fy how
we can write the best regula ons that protect urban ag /livestock as an important part of our
community while also protec ng against poten al nuisances and hazards that some mes come
along with this ac vity.
Please let me know if you’d like to schedule some me for a Teams mee ng or a phone call so we
can discuss more in depth. Addi onally, we have a few milestones coming up:
1. September 13: we will email our dra regula ons to our interested par es list (I will add
your email to this list) for review
2. September 20: we will have an open house event at the Tigard Public Library where folks can
share feedback on our dra regula ons before we bring it to the Planning Commission and
City Council for adop on.
3. Mid-late October: we will bring the code to Commission and City Council for adop on.
I’ll add you to our interested par es list so that you get regular updates as these events approach.
Please let me know if you have any ques ons or want to set up some me to chat!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Jason Snider <Jason@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:28 PM To: Antje Spethmann <antje.spethmann@gmail.com> Cc: #Councilmail <councilmail@ gard-or.gov>; Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: RE: Backyard chickens
Antje,
Thank you for sharing your experiences keeping chickens. As you might know, we’ve
heard a lot of feedback, both g ood and bad regarding urban agriculture and livestock in
Tigard.
The city recognizes urban agriculture and livestock as one important component of a
healthy and sustainable community. At our last outreach event, we heard a lot of positive
things about keeping chickens—from the eg gs they provide to the sense of community
they foster. We’ve also heard a lot of feedback about how our current code is too murky
to enforce or understand.
Our intention with building urban agriculture regulations is not to prohibit chickens.
Our aim instead is to build regulations that are clear and easy to understand, simple to
enforce, and encourage keeping chickens and other livestock in a manner that is clean,
pest-resistant, and founded on education.
Tigard staff is cur rently doing research with experts from organizations like the Oregon
Department of Agriculture, Tualatin Water and Soil Conser vation District, and Portland
Community College to ensure that any regulations we build are founded on animal
health and safety. It is our understanding that many of the perceived negative impacts of
keeping livestock in a suburban setting can be mitigated or avoided completely with
proper education—that’s why we’re looking at requiring an educational component for
folks keeping larger numbers of livestock on their lots.
That said, none of our regulations are final yet.
I see you copied Associate Planner Hope Pollard; I encourage you to have conversations
with her and stay tuned for future events she’s planning where you can get involved and
play a part in writing the regulations. I know she’s actively seeking community input to
make sure we get this code right and that it reflects the tr ue desires of our community.
Thanks again for reaching out, I appreciate the time to you took to weigh in on this
issue.
Respectfully,
Jason B. Snider, Mayor
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From: Antje Spethmann <antje.spethmann@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 8:10 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov>; #Councilmail <councilmail@ gard-or.gov>; Jason Snider
<Jason@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard chickens
hi...
I'm wri ng to voice my concern about the current debate regarding backyard chickens. We've had
our girls on our property for seven years and they have never received a complaint. They eat bugs
and larva and keep the pests in our area under control.
And we have rat resistant feeding and watering solu ons to keep from a rac ng other pests.
Meanwhile, coyotes are allowed to ravage the neighborhoods and eat pets and the city tells me
over and over that the county has to deal with that. The county doesn't call back and the only
exterminator licensed to deal with coyotes is also unresponsive.
There are neighbors with mul ple broken vehicles and completely overgrown lots and nothing is
done... There are armed robbers hi ng local businesses and traffic is abysmal and...
Please tell me that this chicken kerfuffle is going to go away soon. Well kept chickens in private back
yards who aren't crea ng noise or causing health issues are one of the things that are GREAT about
this town.... and are certainly not a problem.
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From: Penny Dixon
Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2022 9:05 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Subject: RE: June 29th community mee ng
Hi Hope,
A ached are pictures of our 2 Mason Bee condos. You can see next year's bees already hiberna ng
for next spring. Crown Bees, has a lot of informa on online for expert advice.
Thanks,
Penny
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On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 3:56 PM, Hope Pollard
<hopep@tigard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Penny,
It was so good to talk to you the other week. Thank you for se ng aside the me to talk with me
—I learned a lot!
We are currently looking for visuals of what backyard hives look like. I remember you men oning
that you raised mason bees for a me. Do you happen to have any pictures of hives that you
wouldn’t mind us using as a reference?
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Penny Dixon <pennyrd79@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 5:57 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: RE: June 29th community mee ng
Sounds Good! TY
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On Wed, Aug 3, 2022 at 12:18 PM, Hope Pollard
<hopep@tigard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Penny,
Thank you for providing your availability! Let’s do Thursday at 10. I’ll give you a call at that
me.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Penny Dixon <pennyrd79@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 7:18 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: RE: June 29th community mee ng
Good morning Hope. Thursday at 10 or 1:00?
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On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 6:39 PM, Hope Pollard
<hopep@tigard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Penny,
Sorry for the delay—I need to set me aside in advance for a talk so I can make sure I’m
fully focused, if that ’s okay with you 😊 How does Thursday work for you? Let me know if
there are a few mes that would work best.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
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City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Penny Dixon <pennyrd79@aol.com> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 10:51 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: RE: June 29th community mee ng
Hi again.
Any me is good. I'm actually home now if you would like to call me.
Thanks.
Sent from the all new AOL app for Android
On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 9:08 AM, Hope Pollard
<hopep@tigard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Penny,
Thank you for reaching out. Yes, let ’s set up a me to discuss! Are there a few mes
that might work for you over the next couple of weeks? I can compare with my
schedule and set up a me for us. Would you like to discuss via Teams or phone?
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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From: Penny Dixon <pennyrd79@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 8:55 AM
To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov>
Subject: June 29th community mee ng
Hi Hope,
My name is Penny and I was unable to a end the recent agriculture mee ng. I was
hoping to discuss the issue of chickens and number allowed. Is it possible to set up a
me to discuss? My number is 503 860-5194.
Thank you!
Sent from the all new AOL app for Android
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 1:54 PM
To: Joanne Bengtson
Cc: Emily Tritsch; Kenny Asher
Subject: RE: 8/9/2022 Call-in tes mony
Thank you, Joanne!!!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Joanne Bengtson <joanne@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2022 9:46 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Cc: Emily Tritsch <emily.tritsch@ gard-or.gov>; Kenny Asher <KennyA@ gard-or.gov> Subject: FW: 8/9/2022 Call-in tes mony
Good morning Hope,
I just wanted you to know I called each of the folks who called into the August 9
City Council meeting (listed below). I invited each to the Sept. 20 open house at the
library and shared your name as the contact for questions. Elizabeth Sprague
mentioned that she’d been in contact with you and commended your
responsiveness. Mr. Schiffer said he’s g oing to tr y to make it to the open house.
Thanks for your hard work on this project. You’re doing a great job!
Joanne
From: Kathy Nyland <kathyn@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 7:55 PM
To: Joanne Bengtson <joanne@ gard-or.gov>
Subject: FW: 8/9/2022 Call-in tes mony
fyi
From: Mike Nolop <miken@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 7:37 PM To: Carol Krager <carolk@ gard-or.gov>; Jesse Raymundo <jesse.raymundo@ gard-or.gov> Cc: Kathy Nyland <kathyn@ gard-or.gov> Subject: 8/9/2022 Call-in tes mony
Caller #1 - Elizabeth Sprague - 503-962-0486
Caller #2 - Mike Sprague - 971-772-4055
Caller #3 – James Shaffer 503-619-7589
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Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2022 5:06 PM
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kentgenter@aol.com; crcoast@gmail.com; sarahdenezza@gmail.com;
lindsayafreedman@gmail.com; ali.m.hart@gmail.com;
amysue74@gmail.com; rog.po hoff@gmail.com; mary.po hoff@live.com;
richm@tri-starelectric.com; jl.lannan@gmail.com; kris wal@outlook.com;
trennae@comcast.net; alissabrandtdesign@gmail.com;
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DelgadoM@SherwoodOregon.gov; arianawiss@gmail.com;
lizjohnson318@gmail.com; mar willis72@gmail.com;
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Subject: Invite to Sept 20 Open House
Hello,
If you’re receiving this email, you’re on our list of interested par es for urban agriculture and chicken
regula ons in Tigard! Thank you for your con nued interest in helping Tigard stay true to its mo o of
“a place to call home”.
On June 29th, we had our first in-person community discussion and we heard a lot of great feedback.
We've been hard at work incorpora ng this feedback into dra code regula ons and it's almost me
for another event to go over these regula ons together.
Please join us on Tuesday, September 20 for an open house at the Tigard Public Library. We'll be there
from 4:30-5:30 PM, ready to share our dra urban agriculture regula ons and get your input. This is
your last chance to share your thoughts before these changes become official!
If you would like to a end, please register in advance. We’ll send registrants a dra copy of our code
about a week ahead of the event so you have me to review on your own before we get together.
You can sign up and learn more about where we’re at on the engagement website here:
h ps://www.engage. gard-or.gov/urbanag
Please note that this open house will directly impact the standards we will eventually propose to the
City Council and adopt into our official Development Code later this year. So bring your best solu ons-
oriented thinking caps!
If you can’t make it on September 20th, your voice is s ll important to us. Please contact me to
schedule a private me to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for
you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that.
Let me know if you have any ques ons. I’m here to help and I look forward to mee ng and working
with you!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
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To: Hope Pollard
Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Urban Agriculture Interest
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Urban Agriculture Interest
Submission #:1949080
IP Address:67.169.206.128
Submission Date:09/06/2022 8:58
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Phone Number
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Anything you'd like to share with us before the event?
I would request the city council to not change the current city ordinance on backyard chickens. I do so in support
of those who need this in these dire financial mes.
Thank you, City of Tigard
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:00 AM
To: Art Ashby
Subject: RE: City ordinance for backyard chickens
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges on in mind and add
your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while
having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community
event on September 20, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think of what we
come up with! I added you to our interested par es list so you should have just received another
email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to
discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Art Ashby <nbuck1953@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 8:46 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: City ordinance for backyard chickens
Please do not make any changes to city ordinances regarding backyard chickens. Urban farming is
essen al to con nue. A very few complaints over past years from nuisances and complainers making
unfounded complaints should not destroy the ability of small flocks to be raised in Tigard. We do not
need government interference to prevent law abiding chicken owners from enjoying the fruits of their
labors.
Thank you.
Art Ashby
503-319-5991
From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:54 AM
To: Chris Kashmir-Green
Subject: RE: Backyard Chickens in Tigard
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind and add your
statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear
standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event on September 20,
which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our
interested par es list so you'll get another email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to
be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
-----Original Message----- From: Chris Kashmir-Green <chris@syscom-or.com> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2022 12:59 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard Chickens in Tigard
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I am wri ng to express my support for backyard chickens in Tigard. Egg laying hens should con nue to be
allowed. They are far quieter than many dogs! I agree that roosters are noisy and can be an annoyance, but s ll
quieter than dogs. Perhaps roosters should be limited.
Thank you for your considera on.
Sent from my iPad Chris Kashmir-Green
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:34 AM
To: chrisd334@fron er.com
Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20
Hi Chris,
Thank you for this feedback! I will make a note to consider run height requirements and include your
feedback in our public record.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: chrisd334@fron er.com <chrisd334@fron er.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:49 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20
Hi Hope
Thank you for the dra . It looks complete. The only comment is the height of the fence in the run
for chickens. I had a neighbor with a 4 fence around her property with the backyard for their run
and the chickens regularly got over it. The chickens used the neighbors yards and cul de sac for their
free range. A full fenced/roofed run would be be er I think. The new owners of the property kept
the chickens and I have not seen them since. This document looks like it would have solved much of
the problem and at least provided recourse for the neighbors.
Thank you
Chris Dart
From: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 8:59 AM Subject: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20
Hello everyone,
If you’re receiving this email it’s because you’re on our interested par es list for urban agriculture and
livestock in Tigard. Thank you for your interest in keeping Tigard a place to call home!
As you know, we’ve been hard at work dra ing regula ons based on the feedback we’ve received
from you all so far and we have our final community event coming up next Tuesday, September 20.
Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library for an open house.
Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect!
In order to make the open house as produc ve as possible, I’m sharing a copy of our DRAFT
regula ons with you all here. Please feel free to review in advance, mark up, and ask ques ons via
email in advance. At the event, we’ll have some sta ons to help you break down and visualize the
regula ons and share your thoughts on the dra code we’ve built so far. None of this is final yet—this
is very much s ll a dra and in need of your comments and ques ons.
Note: this is the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the
Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adop on. You will also have a
chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a reminder as those dates
approach.
If you can’t make it on September 20th, your voice is s ll important to us. Please contact me to
schedule a private me to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for
you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that.
Let me know if you have any ques ons. I’m here to help and I look forward to mee ng and working
with you!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
www. gard-or.gov
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:54 AM
To: emily.terriquez@gmail.com
Subject: RE: Backyard chickens
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind and add your
statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear
standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event on September 20,
which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our
interested par es list so you'll get another email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to
be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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I support the city council making no changes to the current ordinances about chickens. I love having them as
part of our community. Thanks! -Emily Terriquez
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:56 AM
To: Joel V.
Subject: RE: Backyard Chickens are a GREAT addi on to our community
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind and add
your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while
having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. I will add you to our interested par es
list so you'll get another email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this
list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Joel V. <vermillion.joel@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 9:24 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard Chickens are a GREAT addi on to our community
Hi Hope,
My name is Joel Vermillion, and my wife and I own the home at the junc on of the Fanno Creek Trail
& Tigard st. (10525 SW Tigard st.)
It is possible that we are the most visible chicken owners in Tigard with so many people passing by our
yard each day — many of whom stop to enjoy our chickens. We have heard nothing but posi ve
feedback from the community and so many people have shared how our yard is a des na on for their
walks and bike rides because they and their families enjoy seeing the birds. The chickens have given
us chance to engage in conversa on with dozens (if not hundreds) of people over the years, and
though we have had back yard chickens for about 8-9 years now, we are not aware of a single
complaint against us or our birds. On the contrary, we have received hundreds of compliments.
Of course we are concerned that the city council is considering limi ng backyard chickens and we
want to express our opinion as responsible chicken owners in Tigard. We have a large lot (over half an
acre) and have sized our coop and our flock to the amount of space the chickens have to run around.
We care for them well with quality food, water, and care during the lives of the birds. If you have ever
been to a commercial chicken farm, you will recognize immediately what a be er quality of life
backyard chickens enjoy compared with commercialized, factory birds. We have never kept a rooster
(out of respect for the noise ordinance and our neighbors in the Windmill apartments) and have freely
shared eggs with neighbors when we have been asked. We have never charged for an egg, but have
been happy to share with people in Tigard knowing that we are helping families share with their kids
about ‘where food comes from’ and how much be er a fresh egg is compared with a factory egg. We
have even had people share that they started their own flock because they enjoyed ours so much.
We realize that despite the many upsides of chickens there can be poten al issues such as noise from
a rooster or unwanted predators including rats. We have had issues a couple of mes, and believe me
when I say, we have been the most mo vated to take care of any of these issues because we want to
have healthy birds and a safe property for our family. There are many things that a ract rats, so I
would also add that chickens are not the only cause, or even the main cause. Tigard will s ll have
plenty of rats even if there were no chickens.
We believe the current city ordinance as it stands is appropriate and fair and that the specific
disturbances and complaints should be dealt with on a case by case basis. To add unnecessary
regula on that impacts all chicken owners because of a few issues specific issues that have arisen
would be analogous to restric ng dog ownership because there are a few dogs that bark too much or
are too aggressive. Those code viola ons are dealt with when they arise, and it we believe it should
be the same with chickens.
Unfortunately I am traveling for work on September 20th and am unable to attend the
meeting, but we have strong opinions on this issue, and ask the city to make a good decision
by keeping the city ordinances as they are and figuring out appropriate solutions with specific
issues on a case by case basis when they arise.
I would welcome a conversation and can be reached at (971) 998-3451 or at this email
address.
Best Regards,
Joel Vermillion
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From: Joel V.
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:35 AM
To: Hope Pollard
Cc: Tom McGuire
Subject: Re: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20
Hi Hope,
Thank you for your prompt response. I don’t have Teams and am not sure what that is, so a phone
call might be be er. You can reach me at 971-998-3451, or kindly send your number and I can call you
around 3pm.
Kind Regards,
Joel Vermillion
On Sep 13, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Hope Pollard wrote:
Hi Joel,
Thank you for your feedback. This is a dra for folks to react to at this point and public
input will likely influence what gets adopted, so I appreciate your detailed and
though ul response.
I’d be happy to set up a call this a ernoon. I’m free at 3PM. Do you want to do a phone
call or Teams? I can send you an invite.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Joel V. <vermillion.joel@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:24 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20
Hi Hope,
I would like to schedule a phone call about this issue. I leave on an interna onal work
trip on Thursday, and won’t be back un l the 21st. For me it would need to be
tomorrow or early a ernoon today (3pm or so). Please let me know what might work
for you.
Best Regards,
Joel Vermillion
On Sep 13, 2022, at 8:59 AM, Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hello everyone,
If you’re receiving this email it’s because you’re on our interested par es
list for urban agriculture and livestock in Tigard. Thank you for your interest
in keeping Tigard a place to call home!
As you know, we’ve been hard at work dra ing regula ons based on the
feedback we’ve received from you all so far and we have our final
community event coming up next Tuesday, September 20. Please sign up
here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library for an
open house. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to
expect!
In order to make the open house as produc ve as possible, I’m sharing a
copy of our DRAFT regula ons with you all here. Please feel free to review
in advance, mark up, and ask ques ons via email in advance. At the event,
we’ll have some sta ons to help you break down and visualize the
regula ons and share your thoughts on the dra code we’ve built so far.
None of this is final yet—this is very much s ll a dra and in need of your
comments and ques ons.
Note: this is the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the
proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and
City Council (November 1) for adop on. You will also have a chance to
share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a reminder as
those dates approach.
If you can’t make it on September 20th, your voice is s ll important to us.
Please contact me to schedule a private me to talk separately via Teams,
phone, or in-person—whatever works best for you! You can also feel free
to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that.
Let me know if you have any ques ons. I’m here to help and I look forward
to mee ng and working with you!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
www. gard-or.gov
Email | HopeP@ gard-or.gov
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:55 AM
To: Josh Moore
Subject: RE: Chicken ordinance
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind and add your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards.
We will be having another community event on September 20, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get another email later today with more info (let me know if
you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Josh Moore <josh@cowlitzcomputerservice.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 7:32 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Chicken ordinance
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Please make no changes to the chicken ordinance. We live by c f Tigard and ride our bikes by Dirksen park. Our children love to watch the chickens.
Thank you
Josh moore
360 430 1573
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:54 AM
To: Josiah Makinster
Subject: RE: Keep Backyard Chickens
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind and add
your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while
having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community
event on September 20, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think of what we
come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get another email later today with
more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you
via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Josiah Makinster <MAKINSTER2768@msn.com> Sent: Friday, September 9, 2022 11:37 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Keep Backyard Chickens
Hi Hope,
My name is Josiah and I live along the Fanno Creek trail. We have some wonderful neighbors on Tigard
St with chickens and my 3-year old loves to stop and look at them. This is a family tradi on now, and
we do this many mes a week. Our neighbors have been great and the chickens are never a nuisance.
I see no reason for the backyard chicken laws in Tigard change.
Best,
Josiah Makinster
Makinster2768@msn.com
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:55 AM
To: Mandi Modrall
Subject: RE: Backyard Chickens
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind and add
your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while
having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community
event on September 20, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think of what we
come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get another email later today with
more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you
via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Mandi Modrall <mandimo414@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 8:04 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard Chickens
Hi, Hope!
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to reach out to you about the poten al new ordinance
outlawing backyard chickens in the city of Tigard. I personally do not have chickens anymore, but I had
them for many years here, in the city of Tigard and had no issues. We never had complaints from the
neighbors, or any issues caused by our flock.
I think this decision should not be taken lightly. Our girls were a big part of our family, no different
than a cat or dog and asking people to simply "give them away" which, I will also tell you, is not an
easy task, is just not fair. There are not many op ons and unfortunately, in most cases, the chickens
will be killed. How would you feel if you were asked to have your pet killed?
Hens, for the most part, are quiet animals other than the few minutes they are laying eggs. This is no
different than the occasional bark of a dog, and they should be treated equally. I can, however,
understand he ier restric ons being made for Roosters, as they are much louder and more
aggressive.
Please take some serious thought into this decision. I get to see a lovely flock on my daily walks and
they bring me so much joy, as do others who see them on their walks.
Thank you for your me and considera on.
Best,
Mandi
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 8:00 AM
To: Mark Brooks
Subject: RE: Chicken ordinance
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges on in mind and add
your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while
having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community
event on September 20, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think of what we
come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get another email later today with
more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you
via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Mark Brooks <kendallcub@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:59 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Chicken ordinance
Please don't change the current ordinance regarding chickens in backyards. It's unnecessary to change
the rules because of 2 complainers in 6 years.
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:53 AM
To: Mia Steben
Subject: RE: Support for Backyard Chickens in Tigard🐣🐔
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind and add
your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while
having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community
event on September 20, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think of what we
come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get another email later today with
more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you
via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Mia Steben <miasteben1996@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 1:59 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Support for Backyard Chickens in Tigard🐣🐔
Hi Hope,
I wanted to write an email in support of having backyard chickens in Tigard and would like to
recommend the city council make no changes to current city ordinances concerning backyard
chickens.
Thank you & have a great day!
Best, Mia
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:53 AM
To: Michael McMurray
Subject: RE: Support for Chickens in Tigard
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind and add
your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while
having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community
event on September 20, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think of what we
come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get another email later today with
more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you
via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Michael McMurray <michael@mcmurray.tech> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 6:09 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Support for Chickens in Tigard
Hi Hope,
I'm writing to you to show support for having backyard chickens in Tigard. I plead that the
city council does not infringe on the current rights of those in Tigard to own backyard
chickens.
Hope you have a great week!
Best,
Michael
From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:55 AM
To: Naia Smith
Subject: RE: Backyard chickens
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind and add
your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while
having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community
event on September 20, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think of what we
come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get another email later today with
more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you
via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 12:05 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard chickens
Message submi ed from the <City of Tigard> website.
Site Visitor Name: Naia Smith Site Visitor Email: naianevada@gmail.com
I love backyard chickens they bring so much light and happiness to so many people! Urban Agriculture
makes us feel more connected to the earth and the outdoors around us. Please do not change any
current city ordinances involving backyard chickens. It would be so sad for so many of us, thank you!
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:54 AM
To: Paul Colligan
Subject: RE: Chickens In Tigard
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind and add
your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while
having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. I will add you to our interested par es
list so you'll get another email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this
list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Paul Colligan <paulcolliganpersonal@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, September 9, 2022 9:40 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Chickens In Tigard
Thanks for all you do for the City of Tigard. No place I'd rather live right now.
I'm going to try to a end the mee ng on the 20th (thanks for having it), but just in case I can't.
In regards to the chicken ques on. Thanks for hearing from the community and trying to make a
decision that's best for all of us.
I have to believe this is a ques on of case to case basis, backyard size and not that of limi ng the
number of chickens. I have a ny backyard, and two chickens might be too many but I have other
friends here in Tigard that could handle a nice li le batch without crea ng any havoc at all.
I wonder if this can/should be handled like we do with nuisance dogs - case by case.
I run my own business out of my home here in Tigard and have a great feeling every me I don't add a
car to the road in the morning. It's good for all of us - and I'm able to do it.
I think chickens are maybe the same way: No carbon footprint in grabbing eggs from your own
backyard, and they certainly taste be er. Yes, the second the process becomes a nuisance for
someone else, we should probably respond, but as long as our neighbors are doing the right things for
the right reason, we should encourage that, right?
Telling someone with a backyard that can sustain chickens that they are limited feels a li le like telling
me I have to find an office to work - just because others haven't found out how to make a good living
working at home.
Would love to hear your thoughts.
Paul Colligan
From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:55 AM
To: Robert Nelson
Subject: RE: ronelson@easystreet.net
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind and add
your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while
having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community
event on September 20, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think of what we
come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get another email later today with
more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you
via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2022 3:08 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: ronelson@easystreet.net
Message submi ed from the <City of Tigard> website.
Site Visitor Name: Robert Nelson Site Visitor Email: ronelson@easystreet.net
Dear Hope, I would like to weigh in on the proposal of the chicken changes, I think the chickens I see in the city
are well cared for and are not in anyway, shape or form presen ng a nuisance to anyone around
them. They are located on Tigard Street and are fun to walk by them. I think if you create another law
about them, you will have to enforce it and that may be a nuisance to those who have to enforce it.
The issues about chickens should be handled on a case by case basis and would quickly be resolved in
that manner. Thanks for lis ning. Robert
From: City of Tigard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 12:48 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Subject: Anonymous User completed Sept 20 Open House Sign-Up
Anonymous User just submi ed the survey Sept 20 Open House Sign-Up with the responses below.
Name
ROGER POTTHOFF
Email
rog.po hoff@live.com
Phone Number
503-989-3846
Anything else you'd like us to know before the event?
In light of the upcoming elec on in November when Tigard voters will be elec ng 3 new people to the
City Council AND a new mayor, all of whom taking office in January. Effec vely this wholesale change-
out f elected officials will come less than 3 months a er a Council vote on this important ma er
regarding changes to the Tigard Muni Code(TMC). Changes that, in my personal experience for be er
or worse will impact public health, livability and the peace and safety of Tigard neighborhoods. So,
given the current "lameduck" status of 4 of the 5 elected posi ons in Tigard city government, and the
ming of a Council/Mayor vote on this important set of changes to the TMC before January - the
aspiring soon-to-be elected office holders need to be involved and speak to this issue. My preference
is that not only do these candidates partcipate in the public info process, but the vote on the
proposed changes is postponed un l a er the new elected city officials are seated in January. The fact
is that It's been 4 years since the City Council and Mayor in 2018 voted to eliminate more-or-less all
TMC regula ons rela ng to the livestock, including chickens, etc in/on residen al zoned proper es. A
move Mayor Snider, and at least 2 council members have, on the record, lamented. So what's the rush
in again entrus ng this important ma er to this now "lameduck" government? as The countdown
now qiuckens to the November elec on and the January transi on to a renewed choice in the
governing of Tigard by the voters of Tigard.
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:53 AM
To: Susan Rosenthal
Cc: Elizabeth Sprague
Subject: RE: Chickens and livestock in Tigard
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind and add
your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while
having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community
event on September 20, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think of what we
come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get another email later today with
more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you
via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Susan Rosenthal <susanfrosenthal@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2022 4:53 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Cc: Elizabeth Sprague <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Subject: Chickens and livestock in Tigard
Dear Ms. Pollard,
I am wri ng regarding the proposal to regulate chickens and livestock in Tigard.
I am a resident of northern Washington County, but I work in Tigard.
I am wri ng to express my concern about regula ons that will severely limit chickens in Tigard.
I ride my bike on the Fanno Creek Trail every day when I commute to and from work. I pass the
chickens that live along the trail near Tigard street. These hens have a huge, grassy enclosure that is
full of plants, grass, and trees. It is the nicest chicken enclosure I have ever seen. I some mes stop and
observe the chickens. I like to see how the flock has changed over the years. I live in a community
that has six chickens. I like to compare our birds with the Fanno Creek Trail flock. I frequently no ce
other people stopping to observe the birds. They bring pleasure and enjoyment to the people who
use the trail.
I recently visited the Sprague family on SW Ann St. This family has three adorable goats and thirty
poultry. Most of the animals have been rescued from other proper es. One of their neighbors is
claiming that this property is crea ng a significant rodent problem. I know that birds and livestocks
can a ract rodents. They drop grain on the ground and spread it through their feces. The Spragues
told me about the efforts they are making to reduce the rodent problem, which include se ng rat
traps.
The Sprague flock provides benefits for the local neighborhood, as the family shares eggs with their
neighbors. People also enjoy visi ng the animals. When I visited it became apparent to me that the
Spragues care deeply about their animals, and they are cared for very well.
I understand that the city of Tigard is considering a proposal that would limit people to owning four to
six hens. This is not reasonable. It would cause undue hardship to families such as the Spragues. If the
city is going to place a limit on the number of chickens, the limit should be a bigger number, such as
fi een birds. People who already have more than the alloted quota should be allowed to reduce their
flocks through death and a ri on. They should not be forced to get rid of their birds.
Thank you for considering my views.
--
Susan Rosenthal
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:56 AM
To: 'Thomas Poff'
Subject: RE: Poultry and Goat Restric ons
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul and construc ve feedback. I will keep your sugges ons in mind and add
your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while
having clear standards that limit poten al nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community
event on September 20, which I encourage you to a end so we can hear what you think of what we
come up with! I will add you to our interested par es list so you'll get another email later today with
more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you
via phone/Teams or email.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Thomas Poff <thomasbeavertonfm@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, August 6, 2022 8:56 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Poultry and Goat Restric ons
Hello!
I am a Tigard resident, and have been for majority of my life! I think there shouldn't be any more restric ons on
homesteading in Tigard, including Goats and Poultry. They are very harmless creatures and bring great benefits to the
owners. They help make the owners more self sufficient in their home. Elizabeth Sprague from Tigard is my mother!
And growing up with all of these plants and animals made life interes ng and gave me things to focus on. I definitely
wouldn't change a thing, these animals taught me a lot growing up!
Homesteading is harmless!
-Thomas Poff-Turner
From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 8:59 AM
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Subject: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20
A achments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf
Hello everyone,
If you’re receiving this email it’s because you’re on our interested par es list for urban agriculture and
livestock in Tigard. Thank you for your interest in keeping Tigard a place to call home!
As you know, we’ve been hard at work dra ing regula ons based on the feedback we’ve received
from you all so far and we have our final community event coming up next Tuesday, September 20.
Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library for an open house.
Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect!
In order to make the open house as produc ve as possible, I’m sharing a copy of our DRAFT
regula ons with you all here. Please feel free to review in advance, mark up, and ask ques ons via
email in advance. At the event, we’ll have some sta ons to help you break down and visualize the
regula ons and share your thoughts on the dra code we’ve built so far. None of this is final yet—this
is very much s ll a dra and in need of your comments and ques ons.
Note: this is the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the
Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adop on. You will also have a
chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a reminder as those dates
approach.
If you can’t make it on September 20th, your voice is s ll important to us. Please contact me to
schedule a private me to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for
you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that.
Let me know if you have any ques ons. I’m here to help and I look forward to mee ng and working
with you!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
www. gard-or.gov
Email | HopeP@ gard-or.gov
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 8:23 AM
To: Ariana Wiss
Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20
Hello,
Thank you for your though ul feedback. I will make note of your sugges ons as we revise the code
and move it into its final form before adop on. I’ll also save your comments as part of the wri en
record.
Please let me know if you have any ques ons or want to discuss more. Hope to see you on Sept 20!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Ariana Wiss <arianawiss@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 5:41 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20
Hello,
I, as chicken tender, like the agreements that have been made but do have some points that need to
be addressed a li le bit more.
1)Chicken minimum shelter size - I think 2sq as an absolute minimum is sufficient - depending on
breed size for sure. Having 6 chickens would mean a 4 x6 coop which is fairly large since it is just
sleeping as well as having room for nes ng boxes. . They snuggle up at night and if you had small
breed chickens, at least half of that coop space is unnecessary. Roost length is more important at
about 8-10inches/ avg size bird. So 6 chickens would be a minimum 4 in roost length. For bantams
(small breed it is recommended 6in/bird and 2sq /bird.
h ps://fisherbarns.com/blog /what-size-chicken-coop-do-i-need/
This site shows that small (lighter) breeds need 2sq , avg need 3sq , large need 4sq .
When purchasing coops, o en it says "good for 3-5 chickens" but they never say how big of chickens
they are accoun ng for. This is when roost size is more important and know when size breeds you
have. That might be 5 small or 3 avg or only 2 large breeds.
When I had 4 chickens in one coop - it was about a 3 x4 = 12sq (3sq / avg size bird) and that was a
good size for them given they had a large run and only sleep/nest (1 or 2 at a me) in coop. If food
and water are stored in the coop ,then it would have to be large enough to store all of that in one
sec on that would not get pooped on at night, s ll have nes ng boxes, and a light source during the
day so with all that, a larger size coop would be needed. But if we are talking about absolute
minimums, especially when needing the license for more than 6 and needing to meet the absolute
minimums for that, 4sq is too high in my opinion. There are a lot of case by case situa ons regarding
this so it is hard to create a one size fits all. I think having the infographics on the Tigard site where
people that are looking into star ng this journey would be nice. So that if someone see the 2sq a
chicken and get the smallest coop for that but does not see that the roost is not long enough, they
want to keep the food and water in the coop but there is not enough room,y etc, they would know
what exactly to look for for their set up.
2)"Runs must be covered with a replaceable ground cover appropriate to the
type of animal being contained, to reduce smells, flies, and weeds"
This needs more clarifica on - is this like using sand? Acts like cat li er to easily scoop feces? If so,
that is only realis c in some por ons - I like to have grass available in the run if possible for them to
graze so that would be prevented (I imagine that is a good source for a goat's diet as well) . If it applies
to plants such as grass as ground cover, that is hard to maintain 24/7 for 100% of the run as it requires
me to grow if ripped up etc.
Ariana Wiss
On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 8:59 AM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hello everyone,
If you’re receiving this email it’s because you’re on our interested par es list for urban agriculture
and livestock in Tigard. Thank you for your interest in keeping Tigard a place to call home!
As you know, we’ve been hard at work dra ing regula ons based on the feedback we’ve received
from you all so far and we have our final community event coming up next Tuesday, September 20.
Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library for an open house.
Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect!
In order to make the open house as produc ve as possible, I’m sharing a copy of our DRAFT
regula ons with you all here. Please feel free to review in advance, mark up, and ask ques ons via
email in advance. At the event, we’ll have some sta ons to help you break down and visualize the
regula ons and share your thoughts on the dra code we’ve built so far. None of this is final yet—
this is very much s ll a dra and in need of your comments and ques ons.
Note: this is the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to
the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adop on. You will also
have a chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a reminder as those dates
approach.
If you can’t make it on September 20th, your voice is s ll important to us. Please contact me to
schedule a private me to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for
you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that.
Let me know if you have any ques ons. I’m here to help and I look forward to mee ng and working
with you!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
www. gard-or.gov
Email | HopeP@ gard-or.gov
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From: Hot Mess Homestead NW
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 6:41 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House
Sounds good, not sure if your number gets to you in remote days so if you could call me at 9 that
would be great. 503-962-0486
Kindly,
Elizabeth
On Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 4:46 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
I’m free un l noon tomorrow. How about 9 or 10?
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 10:05 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House
I can’t do today (I had Mike move his mee ngs to today so I could do tomorrow) but a phone call
tomorrow works for me. I’m available any me a er 8am.
On Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 8:06 AM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Sorry, scratch the Monday morning availability—I forgot I’ll be out of office that morning. But
today in person or tomorrow morning via phone works.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hope Pollard Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 8:01 AM To: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Subject: RE: Invite to Sept 20 Open House
Hi Elizabeth,
I could actually make today work for an in-person mee ng the easiest, since I’m working at City
Hall today (working remote from Portland tomorrow). I have a window from 1230-130, does that
work?
If not, we can do a phone call tomorrow morning or in-person Monday morning. This is definitely
a dra and we are ac vely seeking feedback—Joel had some great ideas that I’ve already started
sharing with the team.
Let me know what you think.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:02 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House
I completely understand, no worries. I won't bring anything to the mee ng (except hopefully my
notes on suggested changes to the dra are ok to bring?)
I can make Thursday work. What would be easiest for you; my property, coffee or? Any me that
day should be fine. It is obvious you put a lot of work into these dra codes. Discussing certain
parts in person will just be easier for my brain and I won't feel like I am taking up all your me at
the mee ng on the 20th. I heard you spoke with Joel today (with the chickens on the Fanno
Creek trail) and he had some very posi ve things to say about your willingness to listen and be
open to changes to the dra . I have to tell you, a er I first received it, I had to laugh and almost
emailed you asking if it was just a dra . I'm sure even though you made it very clear you
probably s ll got many calls/emails from people that didn't read that. I don't envy your posi on
in all of this right now and I truly appreciate your me and kindness.
Let me know the best me and place Thursday and I'll be there. If you want Tom or anyone else
to a end that is also totally fine.
Kindly,
Elizabeth Sprague
503-962-0486
On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 4:36 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
I meant to check in with Tom about this today but he went home sick.
Per our legal rep, for liability reasons, we won’t allow anything edible to be brought in by
outside par es/not purchased by the City.
For the flowers or other nonedible items, we may allow it—but we might lean the direc on of
not allowing anything to be brought in for this mee ng (i.e. binders with photos in them). So it
will probably be an all or nothing situa on where we allow anyone to bring in nonedible
items, or no one. But I will update you this week when I check in again with Tom!
But also, yes I’m available to talk before the 20th. I can talk most mes Thursday. Does
Thursday work for you?
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 3:06 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House
No worries, that’s why I wanted to ask first!
I’d love to chat with you in person about the dra codes before the 20th if you have any me
to do so?
Kindly,
Elizabeth
On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 7:50 AM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
Sorry for the delayed response. I wanted to check with my manager and our legal rep about
whether this would be allowable. I’ll update you by end of today.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2022 2:44 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House
Hi Hope! I wanted to check with you and see if it is ok for me to bring some show and tell
(show and share?) items to the mee ng. Things like eggs, flowers and/or produce from the
garden for city staff as well as a endees to take home with them if they'd like.
Kindly,
Elizabeth
On Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 5:06 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hello,
If you’re receiving this email, you’re on our list of interested par es for urban agriculture
and chicken regula ons in Tigard! Thank you for your con nued interest in helping Tigard
stay true to its mo o of “a place to call home”.
On June 29th, we had our first in-person community discussion and we heard a lot of
great feedback. We've been hard at work incorpora ng this feedback into dra code
regula ons and it's almost me for another event to go over these regula ons together.
Please join us on Tuesday, September 20 for an open house at the Tigard Public Library.
We'll be there from 4:30-5:30 PM, ready to share our dra urban agriculture regula ons
and get your input. This is your last chance to share your thoughts before these
changes become official!
If you would like to a end, please register in advance. We’ll send registrants a dra
copy of our code about a week ahead of the event so you have me to review on your
own before we get together.
You can sign up and learn more about where we’re at on the engagement website
here: h ps://www.engage. gard-or.gov/urbanag
Please note that this open house will directly impact the standards we will eventually
propose to the City Council and adopt into our official Development Code later this year.
So bring your best solu ons-oriented thinking caps!
If you can’t make it on September 20th, your voice is s ll important to us. Please contact
me to schedule a private me to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—
whatever works best for you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts
and ideas, if you prefer that.
Let me know if you have any ques ons. I’m here to help and I look forward to mee ng
and working with you!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
www. gard-or.gov
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From: DeAnn Vermillion <vermillion.deann@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2022 12:02 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Subject: Re: Urban Agriculture
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
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Thank you, Hope.
Yes, I have seen the dra code. Unfortunately, I will be traveling and unable to a end on September
20th.
DeAnn
Sent from my iPhone
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>
> Hi Deann,
>
> Thank you for your though ul comments. I will add them to the public record for the case and
consider them as we work on developing the code. It sounds like you have read the dra code already,
but please let me know if you would like me to send you a copy. I will add you to the interested par es
list so you get updated as other deadlines approach. Have you signed up for the Sept 20 event?
>
> Thank you!
>
> Hope Pollard
> Associate Planner
> City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DeAnn Vermillion <vermillion.deann@gmail.com>
> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2022 7:21 AM
> To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov>
> Subject: Urban Agriculture
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> Dear City of Tigard-
> I just wanted to express my concern over the proposed changes to the urban agricultural rules. As a
chicken owner, the proposed changes would require unnecessary work and expense to people who
already spend a lot of me, money, and energy on our urban agricultural endeavors.
> I believe that most people who take on the extra work of having chickens, bees, or goats are doing
so with a great deal of thought and inten onality. There is, of course, a learning curve to doing
anything new, so offering people some sort of free/low-cost one me educa onal opportunity might
be a great idea. I disagree, however, with over-regula ng urban agriculture by requiring yearly
licensing, se ng arbitrary limits, and wri ng pages and pages of codes.
>
> Almost every me I am outside, several people comment about how much they love our chickens.
Mothers have told me they bring their children by every a ernoon to look at the chickens. We love
our chickens, and we are glad that they bring joy to the neighborhood, as well.
> I ask you to please trust your urban farmers to make the best decisions, and if a problem arises, take
it on a case by case basis, but do not make life more difficult for everyone.
> Thank you,
> DeAnn Vermillion
>
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2022 6:44 AM
To: Hot Mess Homestead NW
Subject: RE: Invite to Sept 20 Open House
Perfect, I’ll call you at 9!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 6:41 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House
Sounds good, not sure if your number gets to you in remote days so if you could call me at 9 that
would be great. 503-962-0486
Kindly,
Elizabeth
On Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 4:46 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
I’m free un l noon tomorrow. How about 9 or 10?
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 10:05 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House
I can’t do today (I had Mike move his mee ngs to today so I could do tomorrow) but a phone call
tomorrow works for me. I’m available any me a er 8am.
On Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 8:06 AM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Sorry, scratch the Monday morning availability—I forgot I’ll be out of office that morning. But
today in person or tomorrow morning via phone works.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hope Pollard Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 8:01 AM To: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Subject: RE: Invite to Sept 20 Open House
Hi Elizabeth,
I could actually make today work for an in-person mee ng the easiest, since I’m working at City
Hall today (working remote from Portland tomorrow). I have a window from 1230-130, does that
work?
If not, we can do a phone call tomorrow morning or in-person Monday morning. This is definitely
a dra and we are ac vely seeking feedback—Joel had some great ideas that I’ve already started
sharing with the team.
Let me know what you think.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:02 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House
I completely understand, no worries. I won't bring anything to the mee ng (except hopefully my
notes on suggested changes to the dra are ok to bring?)
I can make Thursday work. What would be easiest for you; my property, coffee or? Any me that
day should be fine. It is obvious you put a lot of work into these dra codes. Discussing certain
parts in person will just be easier for my brain and I won't feel like I am taking up all your me at
the mee ng on the 20th. I heard you spoke with Joel today (with the chickens on the Fanno
Creek trail) and he had some very posi ve things to say about your willingness to listen and be
open to changes to the dra . I have to tell you, a er I first received it, I had to laugh and almost
emailed you asking if it was just a dra . I'm sure even though you made it very clear you
probably s ll got many calls/emails from people that didn't read that. I don't envy your posi on
in all of this right now and I truly appreciate your me and kindness.
Let me know the best me and place Thursday and I'll be there. If you want Tom or anyone else
to a end that is also totally fine.
Kindly,
Elizabeth Sprague
503-962-0486
On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 4:36 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
I meant to check in with Tom about this today but he went home sick.
Per our legal rep, for liability reasons, we won’t allow anything edible to be brought in by
outside par es/not purchased by the City.
For the flowers or other nonedible items, we may allow it—but we might lean the direc on of
not allowing anything to be brought in for this mee ng (i.e. binders with photos in them). So it
will probably be an all or nothing situa on where we allow anyone to bring in nonedible
items, or no one. But I will update you this week when I check in again with Tom!
But also, yes I’m available to talk before the 20th. I can talk most mes Thursday. Does
Thursday work for you?
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 3:06 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House
No worries, that’s why I wanted to ask first!
I’d love to chat with you in person about the dra codes before the 20th if you have any me
to do so?
Kindly,
Elizabeth
On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 7:50 AM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
Sorry for the delayed response. I wanted to check with my manager and our legal rep about
whether this would be allowable. I’ll update you by end of today.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2022 2:44 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House
Hi Hope! I wanted to check with you and see if it is ok for me to bring some show and tell
(show and share?) items to the mee ng. Things like eggs, flowers and/or produce from the
garden for city staff as well as a endees to take home with them if they'd like.
Kindly,
Elizabeth
On Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 5:06 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hello,
If you’re receiving this email, you’re on our list of interested par es for urban agriculture
and chicken regula ons in Tigard! Thank you for your con nued interest in helping Tigard
stay true to its mo o of “a place to call home”.
On June 29th, we had our first in-person community discussion and we heard a lot of
great feedback. We've been hard at work incorpora ng this feedback into dra code
regula ons and it's almost me for another event to go over these regula ons together.
Please join us on Tuesday, September 20 for an open house at the Tigard Public Library.
We'll be there from 4:30-5:30 PM, ready to share our dra urban agriculture regula ons
and get your input. This is your last chance to share your thoughts before these
changes become official!
If you would like to a end, please register in advance. We’ll send registrants a dra
copy of our code about a week ahead of the event so you have me to review on your
own before we get together.
You can sign up and learn more about where we’re at on the engagement website
here: h ps://www.engage. gard-or.gov/urbanag
Please note that this open house will directly impact the standards we will eventually
propose to the City Council and adopt into our official Development Code later this year.
So bring your best solu ons-oriented thinking caps!
If you can’t make it on September 20th, your voice is s ll important to us. Please contact
me to schedule a private me to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—
whatever works best for you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts
and ideas, if you prefer that.
Let me know if you have any ques ons. I’m here to help and I look forward to mee ng
and working with you!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
www. gard-or.gov
Email | HopeP@ gard-or.gov
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2022 12:02 PM
To: Nathan Early
Subject: RE: Chicken status
A achments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. I will add this to the public record and consider your sugges on as we
work on something to present to City Council.
I’m a aching a dra of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to a end our next
Open House on Sept 20. I’ve also added you to our interested par es list so you can get updates as
the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list).
Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you’d like to a end
on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect!
Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to
the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adop on. You will also have
a chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a reminder as those dates
approach.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Nathan Early <jadeforest4@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 7:24 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Chicken status
Hello there,
I just wanted to add my voice to the number of people that are fine with ordinances or lack of
concerning chickens in the city.
All my neighbors that have them are both serious about taking care of them as well as not bothering
their neighbors.
Thank you for all you do!
Nathan Early
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:29 PM
To: Brendan Liverman
Subject: RE: Backyard chickens
A achments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. I will add this to the public record and consider your sugges on as we
work on something to present to City Council.
I’m a aching a dra of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to a end our next
Open House on Sept 20. I’ve also added you to our interested par es list so you can get updates as
the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list).
Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you’d like to a end
on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect!
Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to
the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adop on. You will also have
a chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a reminder as those dates
approach.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Brendan Liverman <brendanliverman@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2022 6:17 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard chickens
Hi,
I am a Tigard resident, and I recently became aware that the city is considering new regula ons
concerning backyard chickens. I just wanted to express my support for con nuing to allow chicken
raising, which I believe makes the community be er (par cularly the home along the Fanno Creek
Trail that my children love to visit). If addi onal restric ons are necessary, please consider limi ng
them to roosters (not hens) which are a much greater nuisance to neighbors.
Thank you,
Brendan Liverman
11194 SW 114th Pl, Tigard, OR 97223
From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:33 PM
To: Grace Vermillion
Subject: RE: Urban Ag
A achments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. I will add this to the public record and consider your sugges on as we work on
something to present to City Council.
I’m a aching a dra of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to a end our next Open House
on Sept 20. I’ve also added you to our interested par es list so you can get updates as the project progresses (let
me know if you would like to be kept off this list).
We will be finalizing the proposed code to bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council
(November 1) for adop on. You will also have a chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send
you a reminder as those dates approach.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Ag
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Hello, I am a young adult in Tigard, and my family has chickens. I have heard about the proposed changes to the
regula ons that might limit our ability to have chickens at our house. I would ask that we keep the regula ons
as they are. We have had chickens for many years and never had any complaints; quite the opposite actually, I
hear very frequently from other Tigard residents that they enjoy seeing our chickens very much. I have even
been told on many occasions that coming to see our chickens is the des na on on their walk down the Fanno
Creek Trail for many families with young children. Urban agriculture has been a very posi ve thing in my
experience, as well as ge ng to share with other people by means of ge ng to see a garden or chickens up
close. I wish I could a end the open house, however I unfortunately do not think I can fit it in my schedule.
Thank you for your careful considera on of this issue and how it will affect the residents of Tigard, Grace
Vermillion
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:29 PM
To: Singly Handed
Subject: RE: Support for backyard chickens in Tigard
A achments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. I will add this to the public record and consider your sugges on as we
work on something to present to City Council.
I’m a aching a dra of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to a end our next
Open House on Sept 20. I’ve also added you to our interested par es list so you can get updates as
the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list).
Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you’d like to a end
on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect!
Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to
the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adop on. You will also have
a chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a reminder as those dates
approach.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Singly Handed <singlyhanded@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2022 4:05 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Support for backyard chickens in Tigard
Good day, tell whom his concerns,
I would like to recommend that the city Council make no changes to current city ordinance
considering backyard chickens. We appreciate the kind wildlife and think this adds to the city in many
posi ve ways.
Thank you for your understanding and considera on,
Kevin Cardoza
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:31 PM
To: 'marsha@cpasnw.net'
Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD
A achments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. I will take a look into the informa on you provided and yes, let’s have a
call! Can you please provide 3 meframes over the next 2 weeks that would work for you?
I’m a aching a dra of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to a end our next
Open House on Sept 20. I’ve also added you to our interested par es list so you can get updates as
the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list).
Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you’d like to a end
on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect!
Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to
the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adop on. You will also have
a chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a reminder as those dates
approach.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: marsha@cpasnw.net <marsha@cpasnw.net> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 7:37 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD
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Hope,
I am a beekeeper in Tigard, I assume you are familiar with the OSU Extension Service publication:
“Residential Beekeeping , Best-practice guidelines for nuisance-free beekeeping in
Oregon (EM9186) (which are attached). Beekeepers having more than 5 hives are already
required to meet certain state requirements. With the need to promote hobby
beekeeping adding another layer of regulation could be prohibitive. Local beekeeping
clubs are well networked and provide an abundant source of guidance for hobby
beekeepers and channeling beekeepers to this resource would be preferable to licensing
and additional rulemaking. I would appreciate a call if you would have some time to chat
about the reason that the city feels there is a need to add another layer of regulation to
beekeeping.
Thank you,
Marsha K. Elliott CPA
5285 Meadows Road Ste 200
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone: 503-974-5085
Fax: 503-305-6788
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:28 PM
To: Penny Dixon
Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
Awesome, thank you so much! Will you be a ending tomorrow?
Note: due to mason bees being less of a poten al hazard by nature, they will not be regulated by this
ordinance (they will con nue to be allowed).
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Penny Dixon <pennyrd79@aol.com> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 8:27 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20
Hi Hope,
Here's a great Mason Bee webinar on line Wednesday, for anyone interested.
Penny Dixon
beemail@crownbees.com>
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On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 8:59 AM, Hope Pollard
<hopep@tigard-or.gov> wrote:
Hello everyone,
If you’re receiving this email it ’s because you’re on our interested par es list for urban agriculture
and livestock in Tigard. Thank you for your interest in keeping Tigard a place to call home!
As you know, we’ve been hard at work dra ing regula ons based on the feedback we’ve received
from you all so far and we have our final community event coming up next Tuesday, September 20.
Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library for an open
house. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect!
In order to make the open house as produc ve as possible, I’m sharing a copy of our DRAFT
regula ons with you all here. Please feel free to review in advance, mark up, and ask ques ons via
email in advance. At the event, we’ll have some sta ons to help you break down and visualize the
regula ons and share your thoughts on the dra code we’ve built so far. None of this is final yet—
this is very much s ll a dra and in need of your comments and ques ons.
Note: this is the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to
the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adop on. You will also
have a chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a reminder as those
dates approach.
If you can’t make it on September 20th, your voice is s ll important to us. Please contact me to
schedule a private me to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best
for you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that.
Let me know if you have any ques ons. I’m here to help and I look forward to mee ng and
working with you!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
www. gard-or.gov
Email | HopeP@ gard-or.gov
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:26 PM
To: Rich Metzler
Subject: RE: Anonymous User completed Sept 20 Open House Sign-Up
A achments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
Hello,
Thank you for signing up for our open house. I’m a aching a dra of our code for you to review prior
to the event, if you’d like.
Thank you and looking forward to ge ng your feedback!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: City of Tigard <no fica ons@engagementhq.com> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 11:08 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Anonymous User completed Sept 20 Open House Sign-Up
Anonymous User just submi ed the survey Sept 20 Open House Sign-Up with the responses below.
Name
Richard Metzler
Email
richm@tri-starelectric.com
Phone Number
5038605249
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:31 PM
To: Summer Allen
Subject: RE: dra urban agriculture regula ons
A achments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed
Hello,
I’m a aching a dra of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to a end our next
Open House on Sept 20. I’ve also added you to our interested par es list so you can get updates as
the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list).
Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you’d like to a end
on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect!
Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to
the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adop on. You will also have
a chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a reminder as those dates
approach.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Summer Allen <summer.e.allen@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 2:24 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: dra urban agriculture regula ons
Dear Hope,
I would love to view a copy of the dra urban agriculture regula ons. Could you please send me a
copy via email? I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it to Tuesday's mee ng.
Thanks so much!
Summer
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From: Carsten Bobsin
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 2:25 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Subject: Aw: RE: Ordinance Concerning Backyard Chickens
Hello Hope,
Thank you for the reply!
Yes, I will join todays meeting. Thanks for the invitation!
Best regards,
Carsten
Gesendet: Montag, 19. September 2022 um 16:26 Uhr
Von: "Hope Pollard" <hopep@tigard-or.gov>
An: "Carsten Bobsin" <carsten.bobsin@gmx.de>
Betreff: RE: Ordinance Concerning Backyard Chickens
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. I will add this to the public record and consider your suggestion
as we work on something to present to City Council.
I’m attaching a draft of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to attend our
next Open House on Sept 20. I’ve also added you to our interested parties list so you can get
updates as the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list).
Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you’d like to
attend on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect!
Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring
it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adoption. You
will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a reminder
as those dates approach.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Carsten Bobsin <carsten.bobsin@gmx.de> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 9:41 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Ordinance Concerning Backyard Chickens
Dear Mrs. Pollard,
Riding on my bicycle to work every da, I pass a backyard with chickens. I am writing on behalf
of those chickens and their owner.
I have read on the internet there is currently only light ordinance on chickens in urban settings.
I.e. "chickens are not a problem until they becoime a problem". I believe it to be a good idea to
keep it this way, as the chickens themselves are not a problem if kept appropriately. On the
other hand, increasing restrictions on keeping livestock in the backyard negatively affects the
texture of a neighborhood.
I grew up in Berlin Germany. Though the city was walled in at the time and building space
scarce in result, there were still a couple of farms operating within the city. We were one of
those lucky families to live accross the street of one of these farms! As a child, it was perfectly
normal for me to hear the rooster crowing in the morning. I actually missed it when the farmer
gave up his chickens.
Urban livestock reminds us of where our food comes from (or used to). Backyards with
livestock in them are gems in an ocean of uniform but sterile gardens. At the particular
backyard in Tigard which I pass twice a day, I commonly see parents explaing the birds and
their virtues to their children. It would be a sad thing to see that go.
Thank you!
Best regards,
Carsten Bobsin
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From: Randoid
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 8:41 PM
To: marsha@cpasnw.net; Hope Pollard
Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD
Hello Hope,
I men oned Carolyn Breece at OSU's Honey Bee Lab. Here is her contact informa on. I'm sure she
would appreciate sharing her massive experience and research.
OSU Honey Bee Lab
(541) 737-1875 carolyn.breece@oregonstate.edu
4017 ALS Bldg
Corvallis, OR 97331
Randall Ellio - NW7T
Tigard CERT Sta on Manager
(503) 310-0134 mob & txt
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From: marsha@cpasnw.net
Date: 9/20/22 6:58 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: 'Hope Pollard' <hopep@ gard-or.gov>
Cc: "Randy B. Ellio " <randoid@randoid.com>
Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD
Sorry forgot a achment. The newsle er provides some valuable contact informa on for the people I
men oned in my prior email.
From: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:31 PM To: marsha@cpasnw.net Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. I will take a look into the informa on you provided and yes, let’s have a
call! Can you please provide 3 meframes over the next 2 weeks that would work for you?
I’m a aching a dra of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to a end our next
Open House on Sept 20. I’ve also added you to our interested par es list so you can get updates as
the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list).
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Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you’d like to a end
on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect!
Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to
the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adop on. You will also have
a chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a reminder as those dates
approach.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: marsha@cpasnw.net <marsha@cpasnw.net> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 7:37 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD
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Hope,
I am a beekeeper in Tigard, I assume you are familiar with the OSU Extension Service publication:
“Residential Beekeeping , Best-practice guidelines for nuisance-free beekeeping in
Oregon (EM9186) (which are attached). Beekeepers having more than 5 hives are already
required to meet certain state requirements. With the need to promote hobby
beekeeping adding another layer of regulation could be prohibitive. Local beekeeping
clubs are well networked and provide an abundant source of guidance for hobby
beekeepers and channeling beekeepers to this resource would be preferable to licensing
and additional rulemaking. I would appreciate a call if you would have some time to chat
about the reason that the city feels there is a need to add another layer of regulation to
beekeeping.
Thank you,
Marsha K. Elliott CPA
5285 Meadows Road Ste 200
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone: 503-974-5085
Fax: 503-305-6788
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From: marsha@cpasnw.net
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 6:57 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Cc: Randy B. Ellio
Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD
Hope,
Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. I am a aching a copy of a recent Tuala n
Valley Bee Keepers Assoc newsle er. Addi onal important contacts would be Dewey Caron and
Debby Garman both members of the TVBA and Honey Bee Experts. Dewey Caron has world wide
experience with Bee keeping and has literally wri en the book about it. In addi on John at Hive and
Garden in West Linn has a depth of informa on about bee keeping.
I think the beekeeping issue should not be thrown in with other city livestock issues. Honey bees are
not creatures that can be penned in, they do not cause waste/noise/or pest issues and based on my
ques ons, it does not appear that there have been issues and complaints related to beekeeping in the
Tigard community. In addi on, Honeybees are cri cal to our environment and their posi ve impact is
wide spread across the community. Beekeepers “host ” these wild creatures, but we do not tame or
domes cate them but do our best to provide a healthy environment in which they can thrive.
I look forward to discussing this issue with you more.
Marsha Ellio
From: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:31 PM To: marsha@cpasnw.net Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. I will take a look into the informa on you provided and yes, let’s have a
call! Can you please provide 3 meframes over the next 2 weeks that would work for you?
I’m a aching a dra of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to a end our next
Open House on Sept 20. I’ve also added you to our interested par es list so you can get updates as
the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list).
Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you’d like to a end
on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect!
Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to
the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adop on. You will also have
a chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a reminder as those dates
approach.
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Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Hope,
I am a beekeeper in Tigard, I assume you are familiar with the OSU Extension Service publication:
“Residential Beekeeping , Best-practice guidelines for nuisance-free beekeeping in
Oregon (EM9186) (which are attached). Beekeepers having more than 5 hives are already
required to meet certain state requirements. With the need to promote hobby
beekeeping adding another layer of regulation could be prohibitive. Local beekeeping
clubs are well networked and provide an abundant source of guidance for hobby
beekeepers and channeling beekeepers to this resource would be preferable to licensing
and additional rulemaking. I would appreciate a call if you would have some time to chat
about the reason that the city feels there is a need to add another layer of regulation to
beekeeping.
Thank you,
Marsha K. Elliott CPA
5285 Meadows Road Ste 200
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone: 503-974-5085
Fax: 503-305-6788
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From: marsha@cpasnw.net
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 11:52 AM
To: Hope Pollard
Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD
That’s perfect.
Thank you.
m
From: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 9:34 AM To: marsha@cpasnw.net Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD
Hi Marsha,
We are out of office on Fridays but I can give you a call tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 if that works for you!
Let me know what you think.
Thank you and nice to meet you in person yesterday! I will take a look at the resources you emailed
this week too.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: marsha@cpasnw.net <marsha@cpasnw.net> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 5:51 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD
Hope, I am available Monday through Friday 11 am- 6pm at 503-974-5085. Fridays are best as they
tend to be quieter days. Would this Friday a ernoon work for you? Around 2pm?
Thanks
Marsha
From: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:31 PM To: marsha@cpasnw.net Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD
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Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. I will take a look into the informa on you provided and yes, let’s have a
call! Can you please provide 3 meframes over the next 2 weeks that would work for you?
I’m a aching a dra of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to a end our next
Open House on Sept 20. I’ve also added you to our interested par es list so you can get updates as
the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list).
Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you’d like to a end
on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect!
Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to
the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adop on. You will also have
a chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a reminder as those dates
approach.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: marsha@cpasnw.net <marsha@cpasnw.net> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 7:37 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD
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Hope,
I am a beekeeper in Tigard, I assume you are familiar with the OSU Extension Service publication:
“Residential Beekeeping , Best-practice guidelines for nuisance-free beekeeping in
Oregon (EM9186) (which are attached). Beekeepers having more than 5 hives are already
required to meet certain state requirements. With the need to promote hobby
beekeeping adding another layer of regulation could be prohibitive. Local beekeeping
clubs are well networked and provide an abundant source of guidance for hobby
beekeepers and channeling beekeepers to this resource would be preferable to licensing
and additional rulemaking. I would appreciate a call if you would have some time to chat
about the reason that the city feels there is a need to add another layer of regulation to
beekeeping.
Thank you,
Marsha K. Elliott CPA
5285 Meadows Road Ste 200
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone: 503-974-5085
Fax: 503-305-6788
Click here to upload files.
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2022 4:42 PM
To: d anderson
Subject: RE: Backyard chickens
A achments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. I will add this to the public record and consider your sugges on as we
work on something to present to City Council.
I’m a aching a dra of our ordinance here for your review. I’ve also added you to our interested
par es list so you can get updates as the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept
off this list).
Note: we are currently working on refinements to the proposed code based on community feedback,
and we’ll be bringing it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for
adop on. You will also have a chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a
reminder as those dates approach.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 6:10 PM
To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov>
Subject: Backyard chickens
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I support the backyard chickens at the bike path and gard street. They are quiet snd fun to see when
riding. If there are problems please treat them on a case by case basis Donna Anderson Sent from my
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From: Hot Mess Homestead NW
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2022 4:46 PM
To: Hope Pollard
Subject: Re: Public mee ng
Thank you for that info! Good luck with my redlined code, lol. 😅
Elizabeth
On Thu, Sep 22, 2022 at 4:06 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hi Elizabeth,
I thought Tuesday went really well—it was good to see so many people involved and ac vated in a
construc ve way!
I can’t share the actual data I’ve been working with since I’m not sure what parts of it are
confiden al/private (lots of ownership and extra tax lot info in the data set I have). It’s also a rough
es mate since it includes all lots that are zoned MUR and TMU—there are some lots in those areas
that are not residen al. But here’s what I found:
1,193 lots in the MUR-1, MUR-2, TMU, RES-A, RES-B, RES-C, RES-D, and RES-E zones are over
20,000 sf
520 lots in these zones over 40,000 sf
343 lots over 60,000 sf
265 lots over 80,000 sf
210 lots over 100,000 sf
Please let me know if you have any addi onal ques ons. About to dive into your redlined code….
😊
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Hot Mess Homestead NW <sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2022 10:53 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Public mee ng
Hi Hope!
I really enjoyed the mee ng Tuesday. It was nice to see a lot of the people we've met and talked
with show up and use their voices. The conversa ons were awesome and construc ve, at least the
ones I was in anyway, I did hear about some others that were less so.
I had asked at the mee ng if I could see the research about lot sizes in Tigard, I'd love it if you could
send that over when you get a chance. I was also trying to recall where you said you got the info on
compos ng? You men oned a ground cover to avoid too much nitrogen that could poten ally
cause excess to get into the water system. From my personal research that is really only an issue on
a large, commercial scale. Everything I've read talks about how animal manure is slow releasing (for
nitrogen, etc.) which makes it perfect for soil building and fer lizing plants. Whereas, chemically
produced fer lizers are an environmental issue due to overuse and the fact they are quick release
of nutrients. The plants can only take up so much before the excess is then flooded down to the
water system. I am happy to send you some sources I have looked into, but I'd love yours as well
because I am always open to learning be er and doing be er if there is something I have wrong or
if I just don't have all the info.
I appreciate the work you are pu ng into this project, I hope everyone was kind to you at the
mee ng.
Elizabeth Sprague
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2022 4:40 PM
To: Glen Post
Subject: RE: Urban Ag
A achments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. I will add this to the public record and consider your sugges on as we
work on something to present to City Council.
I’m a aching a dra of our ordinance here for your review. I’ve also added you to our interested
par es list so you can get updates as the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept
off this list).
Note: we are currently working on refinements to the proposed code based on community feedback,
and we’ll be bringing it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for
adop on. You will also have a chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a
reminder as those dates approach.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Glen Post <glenpost@msn.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 1:35 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Ag
HI Hope.
I am really hopeful that the City will not listen to the few “urban farm” supporters. I cannot say much
about the rabbits as they are almost always in hutches and pre y much mute. Chickens can and are
very noisy and really cannot be trained to not make noise. The idea of goats, who are pre y much
escape ar sts and, I believe, would wind up roaming the neighborhood is not appe zing to me. All in
all, I believe that if folks want to have mini farms they should purchase enough land, outside urban
neighborhoods to support their animals and to assure that their animals are not infringing on the
rights of their neighbors. We currently have a skunk frequen ng our backyard and recently saw a
cayote going down the middle of SW Kable Street. I feel domes c farm type animals would simply
a ract more wild animals and present a danger to smaller children and pets in the urban se ng.
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From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2022 4:42 PM
To: Elizabeth Ziegler Murphy
Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture Dra Policy Feedback
A achments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. I will add this to the public record and consider your sugges on as we
work on something to present to City Council.
I’m a aching a dra of our ordinance here for your review. I’ve also added you to our interested
par es list so you can get updates as the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept
off this list).
Note: we are currently working on refinements to the proposed code based on community feedback,
and we’ll be bringing it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for
adop on. You will also have a chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a
reminder as those dates approach.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Elizabeth Ziegler Murphy <elizabethaziegler@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 4:11 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Agriculture Dra Policy Feedback
Hi Hope,
I am a Tigard resident and urban chicken keeper with some feedback on the dra of the proposed
regula ons for urban agriculture. While I have thoughts on several of the sec ons of this document,
overall, I feel this change is unnecessary given the exis ng city codes for excessive noise, smell, rodent
infesta ons and debris piles.
Further, I would like to express my concern that this issue seems to have been brought to the city by a
small group of residents whose views are not representa ve of the majority of city residents. It seems
as though these disgruntled neighbors are using city processes to enact new regula ons and fees for
every Tigard resident, to se le a personal grudge. I wonder if this effort is truly in the best interest of
the majority of the residents of the city, let alone the best use of the limited me and resources of the
city staff, the planning commission and city council. Again, the current city code already protects
residents from any problems that could arise from urban agricultural ac vity.
If the city con nues to pursue this set of new regula ons, however, I would like to provide my
feedback and sugges ons, specifically for the sec ons pertaining to chicken keeping, as follows:
Limi ng the number of chickens:
If there is a limit placed on chickens, I believe it should be related to the size of the property. I have a
half an acre lot and share a fenceline with a property on a full acre. Many lots in my neighborhood are
large enough to easily accommodate a larger flock. Six chickens is not enough for me to feed my
family of four without supplemen ng with store-bought eggs. My yard and chicken run can safely
house many more, though op mally a glock of 8-12 is enough. In the winter chickens reduce their
laying and so a larger flock helps to offset this. Perhaps it would make more sense to set this limit
according to yard size.
License and fees for more than 6 chickens:
It does not make sense to me to add a new fee for families who are helping the environment by
producing a local food source. If there is a fee, I think it should be a one- me fee when you first
establish your flock, not once a year. And I do not think it should be more than $20. I would like to see
the amount clearly stated in this document. As someone who recently went through a divorce,
unemployment and under-employment due to the pandemic, every penny counted. I needed the eggs
from our hens to provide a readily available protein source during my economic hardship. We must
remember that people go through hard mes and food insecurity is very much a reality for many
people in our city, at some me or another in the course of our lives.
The training /educa on for those seeking to have more than 6 chickens does not make sense. People
just star ng out are the ones who can best benefit from this training, though they are usually not
star ng with a large flock. This educa on should be readily available on the city's website for
everyone to access at any me. People who pursue licensing are more likely to be the more
experienced poultry keepers and they already have read every blog and book on the subject and
joined every local group of chicken keepers available to them. People get really passionate about
chickens! It sounds odd but they are amazing and I feel very fortunate to have had an opportunity for
my kids and I to have them.
The replaceable ground cover in the chicken run:
Personally, I don't see the need for this to be in regula on. Chickens scratch, that's their nature, and
this breaks down the organic material spread on the ground in a chicken run. It quickly turns into
great, nutrient-rich dirt. At what point would you consider this ground "covered"? This seems too
broad and more suitable for an educa onal resource distributed by the city. Also, chickens eat weeds,
so there is not an issue of weeds sprou ng in the run. It just doesn't happen. They are li le
omnivorous dinosaurs that will eat almost anything.
Feeding food in containers, not on the ground:
Chickens love to have "scratch" treats. It makes them happy and simulates their natural feeding
ins ncts, given they are restrained in a run and not free range. In modera on, they gobble up these
treats and nothing is le . They really are very efficient at ea ng anything and everything.
Thank you so much for allowing us to comment on this issue.
Elizabeth Murphy
elizabethaziegler@gmail.com
208-244-1328
From: Hope Pollard
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 8:30 AM
To: Maya Hurst-Mayr
Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20
Hi Maya,
Thank you for your though ul feedback! I will take a look at the resources you provided and take your
advice into account as we work on revisions. You’ll get updates as this moves forward, too.
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From: Maya Hurst-Mayr <maya@tuala nriverkeepers.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 3:59 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20
Hi Hope,
Thank you for sharing the dra urban agriculture and livestock regula ons! I work for Tuala n
Riverkeepers as Watershed Resilience Coordinator. We are a community-based organiza on
that protects and restores the Tuala n River watershed. We build watershed stewardship through
engagement, advocacy, restora on, access, and educa on.
We are interested in protec ng local ecosystems and waterways and are eager to see the urban
agriculture regula ons in Tigard protect our natural environment. My main feedback for the dra is
regarding livestock manure management. It would be useful to refer to a source that explains good
management for manure, and help ci zens understand best prac ces for livestock that may graze and
produce waste near the river. Especially in a rainy climate like ours, livestock living close to streams
and rivers can be a threat to water quality and affect the health of our local rivers. Manure washing
off into streams and rivers can cause E.Coli outbreaks, result in algae growth, and disrupt normal
ecosystem func ons. The Tuala n River provides drinking water to over half a million people in
Washington County, and it is essen al that we maintain a clean and healthy ecosystem to con nue
doing so. For this reason, you may also consider adding in regula ons for good management prac ces
that prevent issues like contamina on in streams and rivers, for example requiring a buffer area
between livestock and open streams/rivers. I have a ached a document from OSU's extension service
which details good prac ces for small scale livestock opera ons to protect water quality and may be a
useful resource for informa on on good manure management.
Please take these sugges ons into account and we look forward to seeing future dra s of the
regula ons. Feel free to reach out to me with any ques ons, comments, or clarifica ons.
Thank you for your me!
Maya Hurst-Mayr
On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 8:59 AM Hope Pollard <hopep@ gard-or.gov> wrote:
Hello everyone,
If you’re receiving this email it’s because you’re on our interested par es list for urban agriculture
and livestock in Tigard. Thank you for your interest in keeping Tigard a place to call home!
As you know, we’ve been hard at work dra ing regula ons based on the feedback we’ve received
from you all so far and we have our final community event coming up next Tuesday, September 20.
Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library for an open house.
Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect!
In order to make the open house as produc ve as possible, I’m sharing a copy of our DRAFT
regula ons with you all here. Please feel free to review in advance, mark up, and ask ques ons via
email in advance. At the event, we’ll have some sta ons to help you break down and visualize the
regula ons and share your thoughts on the dra code we’ve built so far. None of this is final yet—
this is very much s ll a dra and in need of your comments and ques ons.
Note: this is the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to
the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adop on. You will also
have a chance to share public tes mony at the hearings, and I’ll send you a reminder as those dates
approach.
If you can’t make it on September 20th, your voice is s ll important to us. Please contact me to
schedule a private me to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for
you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that.
Let me know if you have any ques ons. I’m here to help and I look forward to mee ng and working
with you!
Thank you!
Hope Pollard
Associate Planner
City of Tigard | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
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Animals and
licensing Structure and Run Storage Requirements
Let the chicken
keeper and lot size
determine what is
best for them. This is
unneccessary with
the current codes
Must have setback
for runs from
property lines
A license and fee is
unnecessary
regulation and
additional work for
city staff. It isn't
needed.
Amount: 3 chickens,
no goats, 1 rabbit
Fence should be able
to hide from view the
animals from
neighbors
Too many! 4 max
chickens
No goats, no rabbits
Overview
Max number without license With License Not allowed
No unlimited amount of animals under 6
months, or any number of animals over 6
chickens, 3 goats, and 6 rabbits.No maximum education is key
More education. These are not more
aggressive than any other animal.
Mostly misunderstood.
6 chickens is not enough to feed an average
family. There are a lot of older properties
with large enough yards to support more.
Rethink maximum. True designed
neighborhoods have a max. More rural
can be higher. 6 is too many. 4 max
chickens.
Why would animals such as horses,
geese, pigs…forbidden when so many
people have large or aggressive dogs?
6 is a good number of hens. Will keep a
family in eggs during the laying season.
An annual fee is unnecessary financial
burden.
(star agreeing with "no large livestock"
text on board)
There are already Oregon State rules on
5 or more beehives. This is not needed
or wanted and adds unneeded cost and
infrastructure for NO REASON.
Overview
We don't need another city fee. If you do
pass a licens fee, make it one-time.
Max Structure Size Minimum Structure Size Minimum Run Size Flyaway Barrier for Bees
I like--how enforced? Cannot easily
move current structures or fence.
Pine shavings and straw break
down into dirt, aka "bare ground".
At what point is this covered vs
uncovered ground. This is better to
be uncluded in educational
material, not regulated. It just
doesn't make sense with chickens
scratching by nature.
Flyaway barriers are quire useless
as bees by their nature do not
mollest people-they are
interested in blossoms!
Tigard house lots vary greatly by size.
There are tiny postcards to 1 acre.
Basing limits on code in neighboring
cities is arbitrary, given Tigard's
unique mix of lot sizes.
Lots of people recommend sand,
too
Flyaway barriers are counter-
productive. We want bees to be
freely able to pollinate all
blossom bearing plants. Bees are
the chief pollinators for a
number of crops such as apples
and carrots.
Will existing properties that are out
of compliance be grandfathered in to
allow for non-compliance? I vote NO
Animals should not be able to have
their run next to the property line.
Does code specify solid fence?
No chain link?
Structure and Run
Seems silly that a tiny backyard can
have a chicken but a half acre lot
can't have seven
There are many other great options
for ground cover in the run
Portland has beekeeping regs.
Check theirs out.
What about chicken tractors?
Chicken tractors can allow chickens
in front yard without issues. Goats
can be placed in temporary fences
How will the manure be disposed
of? Not on the garden!!! Or lawn!
Why supervised if in a fenced
yards? You aren't required to
supervise you dog in a fenced yard,
why these animals?
(star for info on board showing
prohibited bare ground)
Feed Compost Property Management
weather and rat proof
This is an extremely difficult inefficient way
to compost
This is already covered by current
nuisance codes
Not a good way to compost. If done
correctly compost won't smell and doesn't
attract rodents more. This is an aerobic
system and needs lots of air.
This is already in current Tigard
nuisance codes
Having all the storage items to house
the chickens creates an unsightly view
to the neighbor. This is the city, not
farmland. People living in Lake O
wouldn't want this in their
neighborhood. Neither do Tigard
residents
Don't require that compost
containers/barrels etc. be covered on the
bottom. It helps your compost to have
access to worms and other recycling
organisms.
This is already covered in our
current City code. Unnecessary.
Storage
Chicken poop is high in nitrogen which
helps compost leaves etc.
Nuisance code compliance
already covers ALL of this. Will
inspectors be reuired to inspect
our backyards? This is INVASIVE
and UNREASONABLE!
Composting food waste and plant matter
are different. But it's difficult to compost in
a solid container.
Manure
Management Pest Control Animal Health
Health and
Sanitation
Mental
Stimulation for
Livetock
Requirements
Consider offering education rather
than relying on people to find
accurate facts on their own
All of these areas are covered by
current nuisance codes, no need
for a license!
IF we required licenses--let's
give education on care, needs,
pest management, and owner
responsibilities
Please! No regulations. No licensing.
Nuisance enforcement team should
consider animal welfair checking if issues
reported
How often will they be checked to
clean up the manure?
Don't change code. Just add
education.
A license with no lot size
requirement seems silly. A half
an acre with 10 chickens seems
minimal. But 2 chickens I my
tiny backyard seems like too
many.
Licensing requirements: 1. credited
online course OR 2. community college
course work in animal husbandry 3.
followed by testing for licensure
Extra thoughts?
I believe the new requirements are
good as long as these do not allow
people to be shut out.
Code compliance already
covers all this. This is
unneeded. And adds more cost
and infrastructure for NO
REASON!
What does an applicant have
provide to the city to satisfy the
education requirement for having
completed the coursework for
livestock best practices?
the city is spending a lot of money
revisiting an issue that was
unanimously voted on 5 years ago. I
don't feel like this is a good use of
our tax dollars.
Our existing city codes cover
any nuisance complaints that
may arise from urban
agriculture
Extra thoughts?