08/20/2007 - Minutes CITY OF TIGARD
PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2007
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Inman called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. The meeting was held in the Tigard
Civic Center,Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: President Inman; Commissioners Anderson, Caffall,Doherty, Fishel,
Hasman, Muldoon,Vermilyea, and Walsh
Commissioners Absent:
Staff Present: Ron Bunch,Assistant Community Development Director;Darren Wyss,
Associate Planner; Duane Roberts,Associate Planner;Marissa Daniels;Assistant Planner;
Jerree Lewis, Planning Commission Secretary
3. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Commissioner Walsh advised that the Tree Board will have a workshop with the Planning
Commission in September. The Board has been working on the goals,policies, and action
measures for the management and preservation of trees and other vegetation. Walsh provided
copies of the working draft to the Planning Commission. The Tree Board received input from
the Policy Interest Team, staff, and the Homebuilder's Association.
Commissioner Caffall reported on the Committee for Citizen Involvement. He reported that
the neighborhood webpages are almost ready to go. It's anticipated that everything will be
online by the first of the year. The CCI is scheduled to present changes to their membership
requirements to Council tomorrow night. The Hwy. 99W Committee will meet in the next few
weeks to review ODOT material.
APPROVE MEETING MINUTES
None
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.1 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2007-00001
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Tigard Comprehensive Plan Update of Statewide Planning Goal 6: Air,Water,
and Land Quality Resources, Goal 8: Recreation Needs, and Goal 13: Energy
Conservation
REQUEST: Amendments to the current Comprehensive Plan Topics 3: Natural
Features and Open Space; 4: Air, Water, and Land Resources Quality; and 9:
Energy by updating the goals, policies and recommended action measures to reflect
current community conditions and values. The complete text of the proposed
Amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard-
or.gov/code_ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: CBD, C-G, C-P, I-
H, I-L, I-P, MUC, MUE, MUE-1, MUE-2, MUR-1,MUR-2, R-1, R-2, R-3.5, R-4.5,
R-7,R-12, R-25. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community
Development Code Chapters 18.360, 18.370, 18.380, 18.390, 18.705, 18.715, 18.765,
18.775 and 18.810; Comprehensive Plan Policies 2, 3 & 4; Metro Functional Plan
Title 3 and 13; and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5 and 6.
STAFF REPORT
Darren Wyss reported that this proposed amendment will replace current topics 4 and 9 of
the Comprehensive Plan in their entirety; and for topic 3, policies 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4,
3.6.1, 3.6.2 will be replaced. Changes requested at the July 16th Planning Commission
meeting have been incorporated into the proposed language (Exhibit A). Staff has reviewed
the proposed amendment according to the applicable review criteria and finds that it satisfies
the Community Development Code, the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, the Metro Urban
Growth Management Functional Plan, and the Statewide Planning Goals.
Outside agency comments have been received. DLCD recommended a couple of
clarifications which are found in the staff report. Other agency comments and
Comprehensive Plan Update Department Review Team recommendations are also included
in the staff report. Wyss detailed revisions to the language since the July 16th Planning
Commission meeting.
Duane Roberts reviewed proposed changes to the Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space
chapter (Exhibit B). He advised that the second revision requested by Sue Bielke is already
in the proposed language.
It was requested that the term "non-native plants" in 8.1.xxxii be replaced with the term
"invasive species." Sometimes a non-native species may be better suited in an area than a
native species.
It was clarified that 8.1.xxi is not meant to eliminate existing programs for the Senior Center
and Library. It is attempting to provide additional programs.
Commissioner Doherty encouraged the use of signs in sensitive areas to discourage such
things as dogs and litter.
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PUBLIC TESTIMONY— IN FAVOR
Carl Switzer, 10310 SW Hoodview Drive, Tigard 97224 testified that he has been chairman
of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and a member of the Policy Interest Team
(PIT) for Parks and Recreation. He believes it is intolerable that there is no funded
recreation program in Tigard.
The PIT put forth recommendations for the Comprehensive Plan. Subsequently, staff has
red lined them. He encouraged the Commission to incorporate the PIT comments rather
than the staff comments, e.g., 8.1.13. This will provide guidance in the future to provide
publicly funded recreation in Tigard. Another policy that he would like to see reinstated is
8.3.1.
Switzer encouraged the Commission to support citizen input. When asked how much
money it could take, he said the City could start small and grow from there. There are ways
to fund a recreation program— establish a special district, such as Tualatin Hills Parks and
Recreation, which is a separate taxing entity that provides all of its own facilities,
maintenance, and programming; use a combination of general fund dollars and user fees,
along with additional grants; join with a neighboring special recreation district and share the
cost of providing service; work with a private entity like Sherwood has done with the
YMCA.
Switzer couldn't provide an estimate of how much it would cost to start a recreation
program. However; he did say that he believes the Comprehensive Plan is a guiding,
visionary document that will lead us through the next 20 years. If we don't have language
that supports and asks for or maybe even requires a recreation program, we'll never see it in
Tigard.
Concern was raised about the language obligating the City to provide facilities and a full scale
program if there isn't adequate funding. Switzer said that Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation
District has been around for many years. They did not start with everything that they have
now. This proposed language doesn't say anything that would handcuff the City; the spirit is
that Tigard will invest in public recreation in some capacity.
Switzer said it's not anyone's intention to place an undue burden on the City and how the
process works isn't as important as having it clear in the Comprehensive Plan that there's
something that can be implemented. The City's consultant found favorable results for a
recreation program and the Park and Recreation Advisory Board (DRAB) has spent a lot of
time working on this. Public meetings were held and a number of people expressed support
for a program.
John Frewing, 7110 SW Lola Lane, Tigard 97223 supports Mr. Switzer's ideas. There has
been a survey and there is significant support for a recreation program in the City. The
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language is only asking the City to consider seeking voter approval. He believes the language
of the PIT should be reinstated.
Frewing noted that the 2004 survey indicated that citizens would rather pay for open spaces
than recreation facilities and programs. He believes that both should be included in the
Comprehensive Plan.
Frewing is concerned about the adoption process for the Comprehensive Plan. The Comp
Plan is an integrated document. He thinks the Planning Commission should recommend to
City Council that they tentatively adopt these chapters and when it's all done, bring it all
back together to check for issues of integration to see if anything has been missed. He
equated the process to signing a contract with only seeing the first page of the contract.
Council should give tentative approval and reserve final approval until the whole package is
done.
Staff advised that when the language is adopted by Council, it will replace the existing
language in the Comprehensive Plan. We are replacing existing language in the Comp Plan
piece by piece. At the end of the process, if there parts of the plan that seem to be
disjunctive or create a conflict, then it is possible to go through the amendment process to
make changes. Staff is looking at the policies very carefully to make sure they're integrated.
One reason we're going through the adoption process bit by bit is that we need the tools to
start building a policy base to do such things as adopting a new tree code. Changes to the
Comprehensive Plan can be approved in parts.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
The Commissioners deliberated the proposed language at length. It was noted that the Parks
and Recreation Policy Interest Team was put together for the specific purpose of analyzing
issues, developing data, developing answers, and making recommendations. The most
desirable outcome is that the City has a fully functioning Parks and Recreation system.
The recent visit to Port Moody, B.C. was mentioned. The recreation program in Port Moody
has been in place for quite awhile and is making money. They have been able to expand their
program.
Commissioner Vermilyea commented that the intent of proposed language is to have a high
quality program served by high quality facilities. It is not the purpose of the Planning
Commission to determine how it is going to be funded or what it will look like. The purpose
is to decide whether this is important enough to establish goals and policies for putting a
recreation program together. The details can be worked out by policy makers.
The Commission took a break so staff could work out new language to capture what the
Commissioners have been discussing. When the meeting reconvened, the Commissioners
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moved on to agenda item #6 [see agenda item #6] until staff was finished with the new
language.
Motion by Commissioner Vermilyea, seconded by Commissioner Caffall, to reopen the public
hearing. The motion was approved as follows:
AYES: Anderson, Caffall, Doherty, Fishel, Hasman, Muldoon,Vermilyea,Walsh
NAYS: None
ABSTENTIONS: Inman
EXCUSED: None
PUBLIC HEARING REOPENED
John Frewing would like to add an item #D to Policy #1 of the Energy chapter to read,
"Orient new transportation capabilities to facilitate the broad use of commuter rail." When
new streets are planned, they should provide parking for commuter rail.
For 8.2, Policy #1, Frewing suggested adding the word "schools." He believes the trail system
should be connected to schools. Staff advised that the City has received funding to identify
shortcuts within the older areas of the City,which would include safe routes to schools and
trails leading to schools. Commissioner Doherty suggested checking with the school district
first to see if they have concerns about safety.
For action measure 8.2.vii, Frewing would like to add the words, "open space tracts and
neighborhood common areas." A number of subdivisions have open space tracts and
common areas. He would like these identified on Tigard's trail map. President Inman
questioned this from a liability standpoint. A lot of open spaces in Planned Developments
and common areas are not open to the general public because it introduces a liability to the
homeowners. The homeowners probably would not want them identified on a published
map. Frewing said the intent is to know that they exist for the purpose of eventual trail
construction if it's acceptable to the neighborhood association or whoever controls it.
Motion by Commissioner Vermilyea, seconded by Commissioner Caffall, to close the public
hearing. The motion was approved as follows:
AYES: Anderson, Caffall, Doherty, Fishel, Hasman, Inman, Muldoon,Vermilyea, Walsh
NAYS: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
EXCUSED: None
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
After more discussion, the Commissioners recommended the following revisions to the
proposed language:
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• Goal 8.1, Policy #13 shall read, "The City shall identify funding to build recreation
facilities and provide a full service recreation program."
• Goal 8.1x shall read, "Consider seeking voter approval, as early as November 2008 and
no later than November 2010, to fund needed park and open space acquisitions and
improvements."
• Goal 8.1xix shall read, "Consider voter approval to fund needed recreation facilities
and a recreation program."
• Goal 8.1xx, xxi, xxii—delete all 3 action measures.
• Goal 8.lxxxiii, amend to read, "Remove and control invasive species and noxious
weeds in natural areas."
• Goal 8.3ii is now 8.3i.
• Add an additional action measure under Goal 8.3 — "ii: Identify potential partners
including school districts, special service districts, private providers, etc., for the
provision of recreational programs."
• Goal 8.3, Policy #1 will read, "The City shall establish a recreation program served by
high quality community facilities."
• Goal 8.3, Policy #2 shall be deleted.
• Goal 8.3, add an action measure, "iii: Work with the community to assess appropriate
elements for a recreation program."
• Goal 8.lxxxii, delete "When feasible and appropriate."
• Goal 8.lxxxiii, delete "where feasible and appropriate."
• Goal 8.2vii, delete "If adequate resources are available."
• Goal 8.lxxxii, change the word `studies' to `surveys'.
• Goal 8.Ixi, delete "when feasible."
• Goal 8.lxxiv, delete "When feasible and appropriate."
Per John Frewing's request,it was suggested to add item D to policy 1 "Orient additional
transportation improvements to encourage the use of commuter rail." Staff recommended
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not including the language in this Chapter. There is a transportation section that will be
coming to the Commission in the future. It deals specifically with public transportation, trails,
and other elements of the transportation system. It would be a more appropriate place to
address commuter rail. It was asked if it would be sufficient to take it out of the energy
section and just leave it in the transportation section. Staff said that the transportation policy
encompasses everything— commuter rail,buses, and other public transit. This would be a
more appropriate section to address specific issues about commuter rail. The Downtown
section of the Comprehensive Plan also deals with activities around the commuter rail station.
Ron Bunch advised that the City will be updating the Transportation System Plan. One
component of that is energy reduction through use of transit and other kinds of system
management programs. After more discussion,it was decided to leave the language as is.
With regard to open spaces and common areas and their relationships to the trail inventory
system, the Commissioners determined that it has been addressed with the language in 8.2.vii.
The language will be left as is.
The Commissioners discussed whether to add schools to the network of trails and paths in
Policy 8.2.1. They decided to leave the language as is, not adding schools to the list.
It was suggested to delete the words "when able" under 8.lxxiii. After discussion, the
Commissioners decided to leave the language as is.
Motion by Commissioner Vermilyea, seconded by Commissioner Caffall, to forward a
recommendation of approval to the City Council of application CPA 2007-00001 and
document findings and conditions of approval contained in the staff report as amended, based
on the testimony we've heard and the discussion of the Commission as memorialized in the
minutes of the meeting this evening. The motion was approved as follows:
AYES: Anderson, Caffall, Doherty, Fishel, Hasman, Inman, Muldoon,Vermilyea,Walsh
NAYS: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
EXCUSED: None
6. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WORKSHOP - HAZARDS
Marissa Daniels reported on the draft goals, policies, and action measures of the Hazards
section of the Comprehensive Plan (Exhibit C). She provided information on how the draft
language was developed.
Daniels advised that the opinions of the PIT agree with those of staff on all but 2 issues. The
first is the way in which we define high hazard areas. The Hazards PIT prefers that hazard
areas be defined by map for all hazards. Currently, the floodplain is defined by FEMA map
and landslide prone areas are defined by text. Staff recommends against defining hazard areas
by map, as map error and map scale may interfere with the accuracy of hazardous conditions.
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The second issue is the creation of a natural hazards home inspection program. The PIT
proposes that the building department offer home inspections to property owners to check for
possible vulnerability to natural hazards. The building department does not currently have the
expertise to evaluate homes on this level. Frequently, a geotechnical or structural engineer is
needed to determine whether a home is at risk. Implementing this program will require the
creation of one or more new positions and would have budgetary consequences. Staff is also
concerned about the liability involved in determining whether or not a home is at risk of
natural hazards.
Commissioner Muldoon asked about a hazard mitigation methodology for buried utilities. He
also asked about a mechanism for identifying likely flat roof collapse during severe weather
and how it could be shared with the public. Daniels advised that underground utilities issues
would be covered in the Public Facilities section of the Comp Plan. Regarding flat roofs, she
noted that severe weather isn't just ice and wind;it also includes things like drought and
extreme heat. In the Comp Plan, once we start specifying one thing, such as flat roofs,it could
open the door to a host of other possible problems. She believes it's better to deal with it in
the Mitigation Plan which will identify particular action items. Also, hazard response is not
covered in the Natural Hazards section of the Comp Plan;it is covered in the Public Safety
section of Public Facilities. Muldoon is interested in an action measure so that during times of
severe weather, there would be public information on the possibility of roof collapse. Staff
said they could add an action measure in the Public Safety section.
Comments from the Planning Commission (responses are in italics):
• Use sub-headings for each of the hazards to make it more readable.
• Under key findings,it states that as of June 2006,Tigard owns 35% of the 100-year
floodplain. What is the breakdown of the remaining portion? Portions are in the public
sector;the school district also owns property in the floodplain. Stay f can break out the information for
the Commission.
• Clarification was requested for Policy#9 (zero-foot rise floodway). It means you can't put
any fill in a floodplain. Ifyou put a shovelful of dirt in,you have to take a shovelful of dirt out— hero
net rise.
• For Policy #13, replace native with non-invasive species.
• For action measure vi, does that include business practices? For example, there is an
auto wrecking yard along Hwy. 99W close to Sherwood in the 100-year floodplain.
During the last flood, cars were floating and obviously polluting the water. Perhaps we
could add an action measure to encourage changes to business practices that would be
consistent with water quality standards or as set forth by EPA or DEQ. It could be
addressed in several different chapters, but ultimately, the Development Code determines whether or not
a hazardous storage facility would be allowed within a 100yearfloodplain or on an adjacent property.
• Regarding 7.21, how often is the Tigard Emergency Operations Plan updated? Staff
will find out. Staff advised that Goal 7.2 goes above and beyond the Statewide Planning Goal. The
Statewide Planning Goal addresses only natural hazards and does not mention severe weather.
• The policy for business practices discussed earlier could also be applicable under 7.2.
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• TVFR always has current emergency response guides. This,in some ways,parallels
that.
• Does Goal 7.2 adequately address live drills for citizens? The City offers a CERTprogram
which covers specific training for citizens. Other than that, we work with Washington County for our
emergency education/training.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
President Inman reminded the Commissioners that when they take a break, they should not be
discussing the hearing item(s) outside of the public realm. Comments need to be on the record.
The Commission returned to Agenda Item#5.1.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:42 p.m.
Jerree ewis,Planning Commission Secretary
pt.
ATTEST: President Jodie Inman
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EXHIBIT A
Environmental Quality
Environmental Quality addresses the quality of air we breathe, water in aquifers, wetlands, streams
and lakes and the responsible management and disposal of waste. Environmental quality is essential
for a high quality of life including a strong and sustainable economy. Therefore, Portland
metropolitan area governments and agencies, in cooperation with state and federal governments,
have developed systems to address urban development's impacts on air, water and land resource
quality. This includes measures to prevent environmental degradation and the need for
conservation. Statewide Planning Goal 6 requires Oregon jurisdictions to adopt Comprehensive
Plans that provide goals and policies as the basis to manage development's impacts on air,water and
land resources
Goal 6: Air, Water and Land Resources Quality
`To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water and land resources of the state."
The community's vision is for a future where the character and livability of Tigard is enhanced by
the quality of the surrounding environment. The citizens know the importance of participating in
regional partnerships, of ensuring the natural resource systems function to provide clean air and
water, and of developing land use patterns and a multi-modal transportation system that reduces the
dependency on the automobile. Furthermore, it is recognized that expected population growth in
the region will require further effort and innovation to protect environmental quality.
At the local level, Tigard can protect environmental quality by ensuring its land use policies, codes,
and standards are up-to-date with contemporary best management practices; that it is compliant with
state and federal environmental laws and administrative rules; and that it leads by example in
employing environmentally sound and sustainable practices in its municipal operations. The City
also has an opportunity to educate its citizens of how changes in daily life can improve
environmental quality.
Section 1: Air Resources Quality
Clean air is essential for human well-being. Furthermore, if a region violates federal and state clean
air rules there can be significant negative impacts on the economy as a result of mandated actions to
improve air quality. To ensure access to clean air, the federal Clean Air Act was created as the
primary regulatory framework for national, state and local efforts to protect air quality. Under the
Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for setting standards,
known as National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), for pollutants considered harmful to
people and the environment. Air quality planning is focused on meeting the NAAQS and setting
deadlines for meeting these standards.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is responsible for protecting Oregon's
air quality by issuing permits, developing programs, and monitoring air pollution to ensure
communities meet the NAAQS and to protect Oregon's pristine views. Air pollutants identified in
the 2005 DEQ Air Quality Report as the greatest concern in Oregon are:
• Ground-level ozone, commonly known as smog;
• Fine particulate matter (mostly from wood smoke, other combustion sources, cars and dust);
• Hazardous air pollutants (also called Air Toxics); and
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• Carbon monoxide (mostly from motor vehicles).
As air quality does not know political boundaries, regional efforts were established to monitor and
plan for pollutants. The City of Tigard is part of the Portland Area Airshed (PAA), which is defined
by the Metro service boundary. The DEQ is responsible for ensuring the PAA meets the national
standards and developing the necessary plans to continue compliance. Currently, the PAA meets all
NAAQS standards (three-year averages are used to determine attainment/non-attainment of the
standards: eight-hour ozone, particulate matter, and carbon monoxide). However, DEQ is required
to develop maintenance plans for carbon monoxide and ozone to ensure continued compliance.
At the local level the City can have a positive impact on air quality. Land use, transportation and
public facility planning can promote land development patterns and transportation systems that
reduce dependence on the automobile. The city can coordinate with the Oregon Department of
Environmental Quality to ensure that industries requiring DEQ permits comply with state and
federal regulations. Also, the city can protect existing natural areas and mature trees and promote
and participate in tree planting efforts. Vegetation has the natural ability to convert and sequester
carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. Trees and shrubs can also serve to screen and buffer dissimilar
land uses and attenuate noise pollution. The city can also ensure its codes and regulations prevent
and mitigate other negative air quality impacts associated with urban development such as visible
emissions, odors, glare and heat.
Key Findings
• Within urban areas, air quality is often much worse along major roadways.
• DEQ has issued six active Air Contaminant Discharge Permits (ACDP) within the City to
regulate minor sources of contaminant emissions.
• Motor vehicles are now the primary source of air pollution in Oregon and due to population
increases, the number of miles driven daily by Tigard residents has increased 67% since 1990.
• The primary sources of household pollutants in Tigard include wood burning fireplaces, and
lawn and garden equipment.
• The Oregon Legislature adopted a number of specific measures to address air quality in the
region.
• The citizens of Tigard value trees and natural resources and feel that protecting these resources
will benefit the community.
Goal
6.1 Reduce air pollution and improve air quality in the community and region.
Policies
1. The City shall ensure that all development complies with or exceeds regional, state, and
federal standards for air quality.
2. The City shall support regional and state plans and programs to attain regional, state, and
federal standards for air quality.
3. The City shall promote land use patterns which reduce dependency on the automobile, are
compatible with existing neighborhoods, and increase opportunities for walking, biking,
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and/or public transit.
4. The City shall continue to investigate and implement practices that reduce air pollution
associated with municipal operations.
5. The City shall cooperate with other public agencies to minimize localized transportation
impacts to air quality through intersection improvements, access management,intelligent
transportation systems, etc.
6. The City shall encourage the maintenance and improvement of open spaces, natural
resources, and the City's tree canopy to sustain their positive contribution to air quality.
7. The City shall improve the Environmental Performance Measures to minimize impacts from
noise and light pollution.
8. The City shall encourage citizens to modify their household actions, through education and
incentives, to reduce emissions. This may include alternatives for heating, lawn and garden
equipment, and transportation.
Recommended Action Measures
i. Perform a land use analysis to identify residential zones that could potentially accommodate
mixed use or neighborhood commercial development.
ii. Adopt and implement development regulations that include provisions or incentives for
alternative transportation use, particularly in Metro designated corridors and centers.
iii. Perform a sidewalk inventory that results in a city-wide GIS layer to be used for gap analysis
and the creation of a sidewalk improvement plan.
iv. Work with TriMet to identify underserved neighborhoods and find the funding to add
service in these areas.
v. Pursue funding for transportation related projects intersection improvements, access
management controls, and intelligent transportation systems that would help to reduce
congestion.
vi. Expand the free street tree program by actively engaging neighborhoods and creating a pool
of community volunteers to help with the plantings.
vii. Place educational materials in the schools,Tigard Public Library, and City Hall that
demonstrate actions individuals can implement to help improve air quality in the community.
viii.Research "dark skies" regulations from other municipalities and develop standards for
Tigard.
ix. Research the feasibility of a buyback program for older wood burning stoves.
x. Research the feasibility of banning gas-powered leaf blowers and a buyback program for
petroleum powered lawn equipment.
xi. Develop an ongoing committee to evaluate a Tigard public transportation system
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that would connect underserved neighborhoods with TriMet routes.
Section 2: Water Resources Quality
The quality of the water in our aquifers, streams, rivers, lakes, and wetlands is important to the
health and welfare of the community, as well as the fish and wildlife that rely on clean water for
habitat. To limit harmful impacts from human activities on water quality, the Clean Water Act
(CWA) was enacted. It regulates the discharge of pollutants into waterways through National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. In the State of Oregon, the Department
of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has been charged with establishing standards, regulating, and
monitoring Oregon's waters for compliance with the CWA and NPDES.
Large municipalities typically have NPDES permits for their wastewater treatment facilities and for
stormwater runoff, called a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. In urban
Washington County, which includes the City of Tigard, the permits have been combined and are
held by Clean Water Services (CWS). The combined permit was issued for the entire Tualatin River
watershed to guide a basin-wide effort to improve water quality. It requires CWS to submit a
Stormwater Management Plan and a Wastewater Management Plan to DEQ. These two plans
outline the best management practices that CWS, its member cities, and Washington County commit
to employ to reduce pollutant discharges, regulate temperature, and comply with any Total
Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) levels that have been established.
The City of Tigard is a co-implementer of the permits and associated plans through an
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with CWS. The IGA outlines the functions the City must
perform that are critical to the operation, maintenance, and management of stormwater and
wastewater facilities and to ensure compliance with the CWA.
Separate from the NPDES permit process, Clean Water Services has developed a Surface Water
Management Program to manage non-point source pollution impacts on water quality. The Healthy
Streams Plan, a public education program, and watershed restoration projects are among the several
activities undertaken to improve the water quality of streams and wetlands within the Tualatin River
basin.
The City also has an important role in improving water quality. For example, it has committed staff
and resources to implement the Healthy Streams Plan. This involves ongoing efforts to restore stream
health and associated riparian areas, educating the public about how individual actions can improve
water quality, and coordinating policies and actions with other jurisdictions and agencies. These
actions help maintain compliance with Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Titles 3 and
13 and implement the Nature in Neighborhoods Program.
Tigard also seeks to improve water quality by adopting land use policies and regulations to prevent
erosion and protect floodplains and other sensitive lands including tree groves, wetlands, and stream
corridors. Land use regulations can also help reduce water pollution by reducing impervious
surfaces, and requiring storm water retention and treatment on-site. Also the City can provide
education about how low-impact development and green building techniques can conserve water
and protect water quality. Furthermore the city maintains a sewer extension program to connect
properties to the city sewer system that rely on septic tanks and drain fields.
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Key Findings
• Water quality in the Tualatin River basin has been generally improving since the 1970s, despite
continued urbanization in the watershed.
• In 2006, Oregon DEQ characterized both Fanno Creek and the Tualatin River as having"poor"
water quality within the City of Tigard. However, this is an improvement from the "very poor"
ranking received in 1995.
• Non-point sources are the largest contributors to water pollution in both Oregon and the
Tualatin River basin.
• Within Tigard, run-off from impervious surfaces, pet waste, and erosion/sedimentation are the
most problematic non-point sources of pollution.
• To enhance water quality, the City has and active program of tree planting,water quality facility
construction (vegetated swales and retention basins), and stream corridor and wetland
enhancements.
• The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the impact of growth on the community's natural
resources.
Goal
6.2 Ensure land use activities protect and enhance the community's water quality.
Policies
1. The City shall ensure that all development complies with or exceeds regional, state, and
federal standards for water quality.
2. The City shall continue cooperation with federal, state, and regional agencies in the
management of Tigard's water resources and the implementation of plans and programs.
3. The City shall prohibit increases in the percentage of Tigard's effective impervious surfaces.
The City shall encourage the use of low impact development practices that reduce
stormwater impacts from new and existing development.
4. The City shall protect, restore, and enhance, to the extent practical, the natural functions of
stream corridors, trees, and water resources for their positive contribution to water quality.
5. The City shall implement measures to minimize erosion and storm run-off from
development sites during and after construction.
6. The City shall continue to collaborate on educating the public of techniques and practices
private individuals, commercial businesses, and industrial operators can employ to help
correct water quality issues.
7. The City shall investigate and use, to the extent practical, green street concepts to construct
new streets, or retrofit existing streets and other measures that limit the community's
effective impervious area.
8. The City shall lead by example and develop green concepts for stormwater management at
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City facilities.
9. The City shall encourage the Oregon Department of Transportation and Washington
County to improve the quality of stormwater run-off from their facilities.
10. The City shall continue to facilitate the extension of the City's wastewater system to
neighborhoods without service within the Tigard Urban Service Area, provided:
A. Properties benefiting from the extension pay their fair share of the cost; and
B. Annexation occurs prior to any property receiving service.
Recommended Action Measures
i. Research and implement incentives that encourage development to minimize impervious
surface coverage.
ii. Continue to implement the CWS Healthy Streams Plan.
iii. Work with the Tree Board to develop an urban tree stewardship management and
preservation program that increases the canopy cover in Tigard.
iv. Continue to inventory outfalls from non-treated stormwater systems and identify
alternatives for improving the water quality released from them.
v. Purchase properties located within the 100-year floodplain and develop a management plan
that will allow for their natural function in removing pollutants from the stream system.
vi. Research putting the City of Tigard as a co holder with CWS on the NPDES permits.
vii. Develop baseline measures of effectiveness to ensure erosion control measures are working
during the construction phase.
viii.Research the feasibility of a grant program that would provide funds to organizations to
develop educational programs.
ix. Research the need and feasibility of public restrooms to provide sanitary facilities for the
City's homeless population.
x. Install signage and doggie pooper bags to encourage the clean up of dog waste in public
parks.
xi. Evaluate the City's street cleaning practices to ensure they are performing up to their
intended results.
xii. Research the feasibility of a commercial parking lot cleaning program and incentives for new
development and retrofits to use green concepts during parking lot construction.
xiii. Educate the public about effects of flushing pharmaceuticals and develop a
program to collect and properly dispose of them so they do not reach and
contaminate our streams.
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Section 3: Land Resources Quality
Modern life inevitably leads to the production of waste. From the point in time when cities are first
developed, and continuing throughout their occupancy, by-products of human activity must be
collected and properly disposed of to protect the health of both people and the natural environment.
To accomplish this, the state of Oregon and Metro has partnered to create laws, rules and programs
to direct reduction and efficient removal of waste. The Oregon Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ) is responsible for with ensuring compliance with state rules and statutes. DEQ is
also responsible for preparing the Oregon State Integrated Resource and Solid Waste Management Plan.
Within the Portland Metropolitan Region, Metro has the responsibility for oversight and
management of solid waste collection and disposal. This includes the responsibility to prepare and
update the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. The regional plan establishes the framework for
coordinating most solid waste collection and disposal programs, directing waste reduction and
recovery efforts, identifying roles and responsibilities, and fulfilling DEQ's requirement that the
region have an overall waste reduction plan. The Regional Plan is also responsible for
recommending ways to address the solid waste management impacts of future population and
employment growth.
Tigard participates in Metro's plan update process and implements the plan through the Washington
County Cooperative, which includes a number of cities in Washington County. This regional
collaboration is important to reducing the amount of waste generated and entering landfills.
At the local level, the City is responsible for regulating and managing solid waste and recycling
collection services within the city limits, and reviewing collection rates and service standards.
Garbage and recycling collection services are provided by private haulers who operate within
established franchise boundaries. The City enters into franchise agreements with the private haulers
for the removal of solid waste generated from residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Key Findings
• Per capita generation of solid waste has increased annually by 3.2% over the last ten years in the
Portland metropolitan region.
• The region had a 59%waste reduction rate in 2005 and has set a target of 64% by 2009.
• Tigard's residential recycling rate was 53.5%in 2005,while the commercial recycling rate was
22.7%.
• Region-wide, there are significant opportunities for waste reduction improvements in the
construction and business sectors.
• Oregon DEQ regulates hazardous waste collection, disposal, and cleanup programs. DEQ also
provides education and technical programs to reduce risks associated with hazardous wastes.
• Metro maintains its own household hazardous waste recovery program in cooperation with
DEQ.
• The citizens of Tigard are concerned about population increases and the impact upon the
community.
Goal
6.3 Reduce the amount of solid waste entering landfills.
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Policies
1. The City shall continue collaborating with federal, state, and regional agencies in the
development and implementation of solid waste management plans and programs.
2. The City shall regulate and manage solid waste and recycling collection services through
franchise agreements that:
A. Ensure recycling opportunities are accessible to all households, businesses, and
institutions;
B. Implement waste reduction measures through prevention and recovery efforts;
C. Remain cost effective and environmentally sensitive; and
D. Comply with applicable plans, policies, and laws.
3. The City shall collaborate with the appropriate agencies to ensure proper permitting,
collection, disposal, and cleanup of hazardous wastes.
4. The City shall use public education to promote:
A. Opportunities for recycling, composting, and reuse;
B. Reduction of household hazardous waste and its proper disposal; and
C. Reduction of solid waste generated from construction and business activities.
5. The City shall reduce the amount of solid waste associated with municipal operations.
Recommended Action Measures
i. Find long-term partners and plan a yearly E-Waste Collection Event similar to the one in
September 2006.
ii. Start a composting program (including education) for City employees including the
purchasing of compostable plates, utensils, and cups.
iii. Research commercial and construction recycling programs that could be implemented in
Tigard.
iv. Develop and maintain a GIS database of DEQ hazardous waste permit sites and hazardous
cleanup sites.
v. Work with franchise haulers to adjust yard debris pick-up schedules to correspond with the
demand during different seasons.
vi. Research the possibility of expanding the number of items that can be recycled curbside.
vii. Work with local businesses to act as collection points for household hazardous waste. For
example, home centers would collect fluorescent light bulbs while paint stores would collect
old, unused paint.
viii.Support the creation of an Office of Sustainability in Washington County.
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'I. AIR,WATER AND LAND RESOURCES QUALITY
This chapter addrcsscs the concerns expressed by Statewide Planning Goal 116 which i3:
"to maintain and improve the quality of the air,land and water resources of the state."
Environmental issues, throughout our nation and region, have produced an impressive list of
agencies dealing with some aspect of our environment. Nationally, there is a confu3ing array of
agencies, groups and departments, some working specifically in the realm of environment and many
others who deal with environmental aspects only inasmuch as their main concern impinges on
environmental areas of concern.
The National Environmental Protection Agency (E' -: -- . % • - - • - ---- % .
environments. In addition, there are othcr3 that devote only a portion of their efforts to
environmental qualities, provide technical assistance, grants and guidelines to local or regional
agencies.
an urban region.
(Rev. Ord. 02 15)
4.1 AIR QUALITY
Findings
-Within the Tigard Planning Area there arc no major point source air polluters.
• The major source of air pollution in Tigard is automobile emissions.
• The City of Tigard lies within the Portland Vancouver Interstate Air Quality Maintenance
Area (AQMA). This area is described in the draft State Implementation Plan (SIP) for air
quality, published jointly by the Department of Environmental Quality and the Metropolitan
Service District in April, 1979. The draft State Implementation Plan (SIP) shows that the
entire AQMA is in nonattainmcnt for meeting the recently revised federal ambient air quality
:,tandard3 for ozone and i3 predicted to remain in nonattainmcnt to at least 1987 unless
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additional control measures arc undcrtakcn. The final ozone control strategy for the
attainment with the standard by 1987.
• In the Portland Vancouver AQMA, air pollution is monitored by and planning efforts
coordinated through the Metropolitan Service District D . . D-:;
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• The draft SIP also projects nonattainmcnt in 1982 for CO (near Highway 99W). The final
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the area will be in attainment. (Rev. Ord. 81 24)
POLICY
1.1.1 THE CITY SHALL:
a. MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF TIGARD'S AIR
QUALITY AND COORDINATE WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS AND
AGENCIES TO REDUCE AIR POLLUTIONS WITHIN THE
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b. WHERE APPLICABLE, REQUIRE A STATEMENT FROM THE
BE MET, PRIOR TO THE APPROVAL OF A LAND USE PROPOSAL.
c. APPLY THE MEASURES DESCRIBED IN THE DEQ HANDBOOK FOR
"ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ELEMENTS OF OREGON LOCAL
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLANS" TO LAND USE DECISIONS
HAVING THE POTENTIAL TO AFFECT AIR QUALITY.
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1. The City shall coordinate with Metro and DEQ to attain and maintain the air quality goal
dcscribcd in the State Implementation Plan (SIP).
2. The City shall continue to utilize expertise available at the Department of Environmental
Quality, Metro, and other relevant agencies, to coordinate efforts aimed at reducing air
pollution emission levels in the Tigard and entire Portland Metropolitan Area.
3. Until such time as control strategies are realized, the City of Tigard shall u3c measures
dcscribcd in the DEQ Handbook for "Environmental Quality Elements of Oregon Local
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Comprehensive Land Usc Plans" when planning any development activities having the
quality.
-1. The City shall make every effort to design municipal streets and roadways and to establish
traffic flow patterns which minimize or reduce vehicular emissions.
to ensure that land uses and ac.• ': , - - - . .• - . . . : .. . •
standards.
6. The City shall aim to reduce the quantity of vehicle emissions by pursuing an energy efficient
of alternate modes of transportation, especially mass transit and pedestrian.
(Rev. Ord. 02 15)
1.2 WATER QUALITY
Findings
• The quality of Tigard's surface waters are fair, inasmuch as the waters are not used for
drinking purposes.
• No major point source water polluters threaten local creeks.
▪ Some infiltration problems exist in the sewage systems.
a Reduction of open space, removal of vegetation cover, and development which increases the
amount of impervious surface all contribute significantly to increases in the peak flows of
urban storm runoff entering storm sewers, creeks and drainagcways.
• Offsetting measures can reduce the negative effects of urban development on water quality
and quantity problems. Examples include on site retention/ detention of storm water,
inclusion of landscape buffer areas adjacent to new development and conservation and
improvement of strcamsidc vegetation along creeks and other water courses.
* Clean Water Services (CWS) is the lead agency for water quality management within
Washington County.
• By intergovernmental agreement, all the cities within the Clean Water Services' service area,
Tigard included, must follow the standards contained in the CWS's Design and Construction
Manual.
(Rev. Ord. 02 15)
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41 ALL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE TIGARD URBA `, • • - ' ' - '
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WATER QUALITY STANDARDS, INCLUDING THOSE CONTAINED IN THE
Ord. 02 15)
/1.2.2 THE CITY SHALL RECOGNIZE ' D ' - - ' - ' = " - '
OPERATING, PLANNING, AND REGULATING WASTEWATER SYSTEMS AS
DESIGNATED IN METRO'S WASTE TREATMENT MANAGEMENT
COMPONENT. (Rev. Ord. 02 15)
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
to:
a. Increase public awareness of techniques and practices private individuals can employ to
help correct water quality problems
water quality impacts;
c. Regulate site planning for new development and construction through the Tigard
storm runoff;
d. Incrcasc storage and retention of storm runoff to lower and delay peak storm flows;
c. Reduce street related water quality and quantity problems; and
2. The City shall not permit industrial or other uses which violate State of Oregon water quality
discharge standards.
3. The City shall cooperate with the Metro and other appropriate agencies to establish practices
which minimize the introduction of pollutants into ground and surface waters:
'1. The City shall require that new developments obtain a Stormwatcr Connection permit from
sewerage systems.
'1.3 NOISE POLLUTION
Findings
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• Noise is a recognized cause of physical and psychological stress which has been directly
related to various health problems.
• Motor vehicle traffic noise is the major contributor to the ambient noise level in Tigard.
• Noise levels for almost all residential districts in Tigard appear to be within acceptable levels.
• The highest noise levels appear to be found along Pacific Highway (99W), Main Street, I 5,
Hwy. 217 and Hall Boulevard.
• Effective control of the undesirable effects of highway generated noise levels requires a three
part approach: 1) source emission reduction; 2) improved highway design and street design;
and 3) land use controls. The first two components are currently being addressed by private
industry and by federal, state and regional agencies. The third area is essentially a local
POLICY
'1.3.1 THE CITY SHALL
a. REQUIRE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS LOCATED IN A NOISE
CONGESTED AREA OR A USEWIIICH CREATES NOISE IN EXCESS
OF THE APPLICABLE STANDARDS TO INCORPORATE THE
FOLLOWING INTO THE SITE PLAN:
1. BUILDING PLACEMENT ON THE SITE IN AN AREA WHERE
THE NOISE LEVELS WILL HAVE A MINIMAL IMPACT; OR
2. LANDSCAPING AND OTHER TECHNIQUES TO LESSEN NOISE
IMPACTS TO LEVELS COMPATIBLE WITH THE SURROUNDING
LAND USES.
b. COORDINATE WITH DEQ IN ITS NOISE REGULATION PROGRAM
AND APPLY THE DEQ LAND USE COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM.
c. WHERE APPLICABLE REQUIRE A STATEMENT FROM THE
APPROPRIATE AGENCY (PRIOR TO THE APPROVAL OF A LAND USE
PROPOSAL) THAT ALL APPLICABLE STANDARDS CAN BE MET.
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
1. The Tigard Community Development Code shall ensure that future "noise sensitive"
developments are designed and located so as to minimize the intrusion of noise from motor
vehicle traffic and/or neighboring noisy uses.
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public developments arc landscaped and designed such that Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ) noise standards are met and neighboring "nois- -•- " .: - • -
negativcly impacted by the new land use or associated activities. This shall be accomplished
3. The City shall seek a response and/or assistance from the Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ) when reviewing commercial or industrial uses in or near residential areas to
prevent degradation of previously quiet environments.
1A LAND RESOURCES
Findings
• Solid waste disposal is a regional concern requiring regional solutions.
• Land quality in Tigard is not currently threatened by a large scale waste disposal site.
• The Metropolitan Service District (MSD) has the authority to provide solid and liquid waste
disposal in the metropolitan area.
• Although MSD has the authority over solid waste site location, local governments will be
involved in the selection process.
POLICIES
'1.1.1 THE CITY SHALL MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE, IF POSSIBLE, THE CURRENT
QUALITY OF TIGARD'S LAND RESOURCES.
1.4.2 THE CITY SHALL RECOGNIZE MSD'S RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
TO PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT A SOLID WAS - • _ - • - • '
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
1. The City shall actively participate with the Metropolitan Service District (MSD) and the
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in the solid waste site selection process.
2. The City shall discourage solid waste sites which would adversely affect neighboring land uses
a. Depth to water table;
b. Soil conditions;
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Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space
Access to parks, recreation, trails, and open space enhances the livability of a community and
contributes to the well-being of its residents. These amenities provide a variety of
opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy both active and passive activities, while also
helping to preserve open space, wildlife habitat, and natural resources. Parks may also serve
as informal meeting places to draw people together and create a sense of place. These public
lands and facilities are highly appreciated by Tigard's residents and the City is committed to
their adequate provision. Statewide Planning Goal 8 requires Oregon jurisdictions to plan for
recreational needs, and this becomes especially important as the City begins to approach full
development.
Goal 8: Recreational Needs
`To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and, where appropriate, to provide for
the siting of recreational facilities including destination resorts."
The community envisions a future where a wide variety of recreational opportunities is
available through a diverse system of parks, trails, and open spaces. This system would be
distributed throughout the community and easily accessible from all neighborhoods. It
includes not only developed parks, but open spaces to protect natural resources that the
community holds in high regard. The citizens also realize that simply planning for and
providing the opportunities is not enough, but funding must be secured to properly manage
and maintain the system.
The Tigard park system currently includes 169 acres of City parkland and 182 acres of
greenway and other preservation-oriented sites. These figures equate to 3.7 acres of
developed area and 4.0 acres of natural area per thousand residents. Most of this park and
greenway land is located within the floodplain. In addition to parks and open spaces, Tigard
has developed a successful trail program, consisting of 9 miles of completed trails. These
trails provide both recreation opportunities and transportation links throughout the
community. A major source of parkland acquisition and development funds has come from
the park System Development Charge (SDC) on new development, first imposed in 1977.
The City does not sponsor a recreation program and is not served by a special park and
recreation district. The Tigard Park System Master Plan covers the city proper and the
unincorporated Urban Services Area. Subsequent to the master plan's adoption in 1999, the
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City added 19.3 acres of parkland and 24.1 acres of greenway. Because of population
increases during the same period, the City's existing level of service to 2006 held steady at
7.7 acres of public parks and open space per thousand population.
Key Findings
• The system of adding parks and related land and facilities in the City has kept up with
growth in the seven years since the Park System Master Plan's adoption in 1999 (7.7
acres/1000 residents), but has not achieved the Plan's aspirational standard.
• Many areas of the City are park deficient.
• The land supply available for parks and open space is becoming smaller and more
expensive.
• Given the level of development in Tigard, sufficient land for neighborhood parks is
unavailable to meet the needs of underserved residential and non-residential areas.
• Many non-City-owned lands and facilities serve the park and leisure needs of Tigard
residents.
• The City lacks a trail master plan to guide the development of the trail system and
facilitate progress toward its completion.
• The City has regulations in place that effectively provide for block links and pedestrian
connections in new neighborhoods. However, there are significant gaps in the off-street
pedestrian system within older neighborhoods.
• Citizen groups have identified a trail route within Northeast Tigard that includes on and
off street segments to connect with the City of Portland-adopted SW Communities trail
network. Citizens have proposed that this route be considered for adoption into the
Tigard trail plan.
• The trail officially identified by Tigard as the Powerline Trail is a segment of a larger
inter-jurisdictional trail formally identified as the "Westside Trail" in the Metro Regional
Trails Map.
• The City does not operate a recreation program and is not served by a special park and
recreation district. Consequently, Tigard residents have limited opportunities to
participate in recreation programs.
• Overall, City parklands are well maintained. Maintenance problems identified in the 1999
Tigard Park System Master Plan have been, or are being, addressed.
• The new Park SDC methodology sets a per-project percentage limit on the use of SDC
funds. Some 63% of the cost of park improvements is assigned to non-SDC funding
sources. At this time, the City does not have a stable source of revenue that can be used
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as the companion funding source for capital projects.
• Many of the projects identified in the Parks SDC parks capacity program are located in
the Bull Mt Urban Services Area and not within the City limits.
• Tigard does not have a parks foundation. Such foundations provide local governments
with important additional programs to finance park and open space projects.
• The City has been proactive in working with the Tigard Water District for the use of
reservoir properties for open space. Partnership plans with the school district for the
renovation and joint use of school playgrounds to meet neighborhood park needs have
not been developed.
• Volunteers annually contribute thousands of hours to Tigard's park system and are a
non-monetary funding source for park maintenance and improvements.
• In recent years, the City has developed and employed innovative methods to create more
active park acreage to serve community needs. This has included making use of a state
infrastructure loan program to expand Cook Park and making certain types of
industrially zoned properties available for park uses.
▪ The citizens of Tigard value pedestrian and bicycle paths in the community and support
the development of a well connected network.
• The citizens of Tigard value access to neighborhood parks and open space within a half
mile of their homes.
• The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the impact of growth on the community's
natural resources.
• The citizen's of Tigard are concerned about the lack of a public recreation program and
the lack of an adequate number of parks in the community.
Goal
8.1 Provide a wide variety of high quality park and open spaces for all residents,
including both:
A. Developed areas with facilities for active recreation;and
B. Undeveloped areas for nature-oriented recreation and the protection and
enhancement of valuable natural resources within the parks and open space
system.
Policies
1. Tigard shall acquire, develop, and maintain a diverse system of parks, trails, open
space, and recreational facilities that are safe, functional, and accessible to all of its
population.
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2. The City shall acquire and, where appropriate, improve natural areas located within a
mile of every Tigard resident to provide passive recreational opportunities.
3. The City shall seek to achieve or exceed the ideal park service level standard of 11.0
acres of parkland per thousand population.
4. The City shall develop neighborhood parks [or neighborhood park facilities within
other parks, such as a linear park] located within a half mile of every resident to
provide access to active and passive recreation opportunities for residents of all ages.
5. The City shall develop other parks, including linear parks, special use facilities, urban
plazas, skate parks, and pet areas, consistent with the descriptions and standards
contained in the park system master plan.
6. The City shall acquire and manage some open spaces to solely provide protection of
natural resources and other open spaces to additionally provide nature-oriented
outdoor recreation and trail-related activities.
7. The City shall ensure public safety is a major consideration in the planning, design,
and management of parks, open spaces and trails.
8. The City shall enforce park rules, especially against loitering, harassment, and
camping, and work to identify long term solutions to these three on-going park use
problems.
9. The City shall integrate green concepts into park and open space design,
maintenance, and operations.
10. In addition to standing committees, such as the Park and Recreation Advisory Board
and the Tree Board, the City shall involve its residents and businesses as active
participants and partners in all aspects of providing park and recreational services,
including park system master planning and City comprehensive planning efforts.
11. The City shall ensure that the community at large is adequately informed of
recreation opportunities and programs; issues affecting the parka, open space and
recreation system park, open space, and recreation services; and volunteer
opportunities.
12. The City shall, either directly or in coordination with other stakeholders and
agencies, seek opportunities to acquire public open space.
43. The City shall identify funding to build recce. .: , . - . : : . ;
ocrvicc recreational program. Staff Commentary: Concerns have been raised
that this policy is premature because the City must first assess the need,
willingness, and ability of the community to pay for recreation services and
related facilities. This is a fiscal issue that must be addressed prior to making
policy.
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14. The City shall build and maintain partnerships with other governmental and private
agencies and organizations to optimize funding and facility resources and improve
park and recreational opportunities.
15. When considering acquisition of new parkland and open space, the City shall identify
funding for required maintenance and public safety activities.
16. The City shall require all development to pay a parks system development charge or
to dedicate land in lieu of a park system development charge.
17. The City shall ensure that any land dedicated to the City in lieu of a parks system
development charge meets the needs, goals, and objectives identified in the
Comprehensive Plan and Parks System Master Plan and has been evaluated
according to the criteria listed in the per comprehensive plan policy (# 24) governing
land donations. Staff Commentary: Eliminates the duplicate reference to the
Park System Master Plan contained in this proposed policy and in Policy 24.
18. The City shall continue to encourage and recognize the important role of volunteers
and community groups in meeting City park, trail, open space, and recreation needs
and in building stewardship and promoting community pride.
19. The City shall maintain and manage its parks and open space resources in ways that
preserve, protect, and restore Tigard's natural resources, including rare or state and
federally listed species, and provide nature in the city opportunities.
20. The City shall provide funding for a high level of park, open space, and recreational
facility maintenance.
21. The City shall work with all elements of the community to provide and manage a
fully functional urban forest.
22. The City shall seek the assistance of volunteer groups and other community partners
to help in maintaining parks, trails, and open space.
23. The City shall continue to improve access to neighborhood parks and other facilities
according to the City's Americans with Disabilities Act plan.
24. Acceptance of any land donated for park purposes shall be based upon its usefulness
and adaptability to the Park System Master Plan. The following shall be taken into
consideration when making a decision regarding the acceptance of a proposed
property donation:
A. The property's location within the City's proposed greenway system;
B. Its location bordering an existing park or greenway;
C. The degree to which the property meets the "site selection criteria" for the
facility type corresponding to its intended use as listed in the Park System
Master Plan;
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D. The occurrence within the property of unique or significant natural or
cultural resources;
E. The condition of the property and the City's liability for any potential
problems or maintenance needs associated with its condition;
F. If landlocked, or enclosed within non-city owned land, the right of entry or
public passage through the non-city owned land; and
G. The existing owner's awareness and acknowledgement that the control over
public access passes to the City and its officers with the donation.
25. City-owned property may be used for private wetlands mitigation. The City will
consider proposals for such mitigation on a case by case basis, subject to the
following [a-d are contained in Resolution 96-42]:
A. It can be demonstrated that there is benefit to the City and the general
public;
B. The mitigation must provide a documented physical enhancement of existing
wetland;
C. The City should be compensated for the use of the area either through rent,
lump sum payment, benefit to the City, or as agreed to by the City Council;
D. The wetland mitigation should demonstrate no additional cost to the City for
maintenance or other factors, unless acceptable to the City Council [Res 96
/12]; and
E. Should the City consent to the private use of City-owned property, the
applicant shall obtain a City Sensitive land permit and all other necessary
permits and approvals for the proposed work. The required joint
state/federal wetlands application shall explicitly state that the City is not a
party to the permit and enforcement of the permit will be directed solely
against the developer.
26. Public notice (in the form of on-site signage, a City webpage posting, and mailings to
every party requesting such notice) shall be provided in the case of any proposed
City sponsored wetland mitigation on City owned property where no sensitive lands
permit is required.
Recommended Action Measures
i. Regularly update the Parks System Master Plan (every 5 to 10 years) to
ensure it continues to address the changing needs of the City. Update
sections of the document more frequently with an amendment or other
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process to reflect the results of major policy or planning initiatives.
ii. Develop master plans for each park that: identify the locations and types of
development that will occur in the park, preserve natural areas, and ensure
development that promotes safe and aesthetically pleasing environments.
iii. Consider and respond to Tigard's social and demographic characteristics,
including its cultural diversity, when planning for and investing in park
improvements.
iv. Consider the development of a partnership plan with the school district for
the renovation and joint use of school grounds in park deficient areas to
meet neighborhood park needs.
v. Coordinate with and support Metro, Oregon State Parks, the National Park
Service and other agencies and that provide parks, open spaces, and
recreational activities in or near Tigard.
vi. Promote a safe environment in the City's parks and open spaces through on-
going contact and coordination with public safety officials.
vii. Consider the development of a marketing and communication plan to inform
the public about the value of parks and the recreational services they provide.
viii. Develop and distribute maps and brochures to educate users about the park
and open space system and promote appropriate use.
ix. Revise and update the Park System Development Charge (SDC)
Methodology to reflect current land and development costs and to consider:
A. The development of a dependable, long term funding source or sources
that can be used to provide the (fie in overall project costs assigned to
non-SDC funding sources in the SDC study's capital improvement
program; Staff Commentary: The deleted percentage could vary
over the years as the City invests in parks.
B. Adjustments to the extraterritorial (Urban Growth Area) improvement
projects identified in the SDC capital improvement program; and
C. Adjustments to the SDC fee structure that reflects realistic non-SDC
revenue expectations.
x. Consider seeking voter approval, as early as November 2008 and no later
than November 2010, to issue general obligation bonds for needed park and
open space acquisitions and improvements. Staff Commentary: The issue
of placing a general obligation bond or other funding measure on the
ballot should be determined by Council through a public process
before a policy direction is established.
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xi. When feasible, utilize alternative methods to acquire and develop open space,
parks, and trails, including local improvement districts, purchase of
easements and development rights,life estates, etc.
xii. Work to increase grants and donations from new sources for operating and
capital funding.
xiii. Consider the establishment of a parks foundation to assist with fund raising,
and acquisition, and special projects.
xiv. Explore additional ways to acknowledge and recognize sponsors and donors.
xv. Continue to use park reservation fee schedules that provide cost recovery
balanced against needed services. Provide services to City residents at lower
costs than to non-residents.
xvi. Continue efforts to involve the public in the allocation of and request for
funds.
xvii. Identify funding for required maintenance and management activities when
considering acquisition of new parkland and open space.[moved here]
xviii. Where applicable, take into consideration the costs of pubic safety services
when considering acquisition of new parkland and open space. [moved here]
: - - te', .
facilities, sports fields, tennis and basketball court3, etc.; and to finance a full
-ocale recreation program [moved here]] Staff Commentary: The issue of
placing a local tax levy or other funding measure on the ballot should
be determined by Council through a public process before a policy
direction is established.
xx. In the abaence of a local tax level or other special funding mechanism to
finance a full scale recreation .ro•ram .rovide fundin' for a minimal level
- , -- : al .::: . . . . Staff Commentary: The same
comments as stated elsewhere regarding recreation program funding
apply to this proposed action measure.
. - : . , 'i. - . : - - -, . - . Staff Commentary:
The same comments as stated elsewhere regarding recreation program
funding apply to this proposed action measure.
xxii. Within or outside the established Social Services and Community Events
•:. - :. a .::. : . Staff Commentary: This
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proposed action measure commits the City to the financial support of
particular private non-profit recreation groups. A decision to support
such groups should be part of the overall formulation of a policy
regarding the establishment of a recreation program or the annual
budget process. Alternative language is proposed below.
xxiii. Financially assist, when able, youth sports leagues and other non-profit
recreation providers
xxiv. When feasible and appropriate, make parks, trails, and open spaces
universally accessible by as many people as possible.
xxv. Provide public access to public open space in ways that protect and preserve
sensitive natural resources.
xxvi. Continue to seek the assistance of volunteer groups to help in developing
and maintaining parks, trails, and open spaces.
xxvii. Create volunteer opportunities and support those who want to participate in
making ideas, projects, and events happen in their neighborhood parks.
xxviii. Develop and apply administrative policies and procedures for use of
volunteer resources.
xxix. Continue to develop and implement specific management plans and
maintenance programs for the high level maintenance of all of the City's park
and open space lands.
xxx. Seek opportunities to introduce more environmentally-friendly, science-
based practices, including measures to increase re-use and recycling
programs, on-site filtration, integrated pest management, and other Best
Management Practices best management practices.
xxxi. Develop and implement an urban forestry program to improve the condition
of Tigard's urban forest through effective management decisions.
xxxii. When feasible and appropriate, include natural resources studies and
monitoring in the City's management of public open spaces and related
natural resources.
xxxiii. Remove and control non-native plants, including noxious weeds, in natural
areas,where feasible and appropriate.
considering acquisition of new parkland and open space. [moved to above]
xxxv. Where applicable, take into consideration the costs of pubic safety servicw
when considering acquisition of new parkland and open space.[moved to above]
xxxvi. Inform the public about maintenance and management requirements for the
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City's various types of parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open spaces, as
for example by posting maintenance plans on the City webpage.
Goal
8.2 Create a Citywide network of interconnected on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle
trails.
Policies
1. The City shall create an interconnected regional and local system of on- and off-road
trails and paths that link together neighborhoods, parks, open spaces, major urban
activity centers, and regional recreational opportunities.
2. The City shall design and build greenway trails and paths to minimize their impact on
the environment,including on rare and state and federally listed species.
Recommended Action Measures
i. Complete a trail system master plan to guide the development of the trail
system and facilitate progress toward its completion.
ii. Complete a Citywide inventory and prioritization of opportunities for short
pathway connections that increase bicycle and pedestrian connectivity and
complement the greenway and on-street bicycle/pedestrian systems.
iii. Develop trail standards for the many trail systems, sizes, and materials
needed in different settings.
iv. Add to the park system master plan map:
a. The Tigard portions of two "regionally significant" trails (the Westside Trail
(formerly, the Powerline Trail) and the Washington Square Loop Trail); and
b. The on- and off-street route identified by the citizen groups that connects
the Washington Square Loop Trail with the Portland Urban Trail Number 5,
which ends at SW Dickinson and SW 65`".
v. Coordinate trail development and maintenance activities with natural
resource management objectives and activities.
vi. As—needed Where appropriate, furnish trails with amenities, such as
interpretive and directional signage, benches, drinking fountains, parking and
staging areas, and other services.
vii. :.. - - :• •- . • • • = •, Use automated systems to systematically
map and document trail easements, right-of-way dedications, proposed
alignments, and current trail locations.
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Goal
8.3 Develop full-service recreational facilities and establish a comprehensive recreation
program, providing a wide range of recreational, cultural, and educational activities.
Policies
1. The City shall establish a recreation program served by high quality community
facilities (that may include recreation centers, aquatic facilities, sports fields, tennis
and basketball courts, etc.) in various locations throughout the City. Staff
Commentary: The issue of establishing a recreation program and its scale
and financing should be determined by Council through a public process
before a policy direction is established. The goal is to provide one. When
and how is a Council/community decision. Revised language is provided
below.
2. The City shall work with the community to assess the need for a recreation program
and identify potential funding for its establishment and operation.
Recommended Action Measures
i. Consider seeking voter approval, as early as November 2008, for a local
tax levy to build recreational facilities; consisting of recreations centers,
aquatic facilities, sports fields, tennis and basketball courts, etc.; and
finance a full scale recreation program. [moved to above]]
it Develop an information program to raise the public's awareness of the
importance of recreational facilities and programs to public well-being
and community livability.
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3.5 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE
Findings
• In Tigard, public and private organizations can play an important role in providing
lci3urc and recreational opportunities and cultural activities.
▪ Many of the Tigard School District sites provide recreational needs not found within
many of Tigard's parks.
• Small parcels of unbuildable land resulting from urbanization can provide mini parks
or land3capcd areas.
• A properly planned and managed system of open space and recreation lands can
reduce the impact of urbanization and serve the lei3urc and aesthetic needs of all
natural character of the land and draina:eways.
• The community has indicated a desire for open space linkages which follow scenic
routes and connect parks, schools, playgrounds, shopping areas, other public sites and
rc3idcntial areas.
• The City nccds to develop an adequate 3ystcm of open space, recreation lands and
facilities to retain and improve livability of the community.
• In the process of planning for a park and recreation system, it is necessary to classify
the individual components such as neighborhood parks and the greenway which will
or could comprise the park system. In addition, the establishment of a reasonable
acquisition and development program requires a listing of priorities and minimum
levels of service to be provided. The actual development of such a system requires
relating the provision of facilities and services to the particular nccds and recreation
desires of the resident3 to be served.
POLICIES
3.5.1 TIIE I SIIALL ENCOURAGE PRIVATE ENTERPRISE AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WHICH WILL PROVIDE
FOR OPEN SPACE, RECREATION LANDS-, FACILITIES, AND
PRESERVE NATURAL, SCENIC AND HISTORIC AREAS IN A
MANNER CONSISTENT WITH TH- , " •
3.5.2 THE Y SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO
DEVELOP RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
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3.5.3 THE CITY HAS DESIGNATED THE 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN OF
FANNO CREEK, ITS TRIBUTARIES, AND THE TUALATIN RIVER AS
GREENWAY, WHICH WILL BE THE BACKBONE OF THE OPEN
SPACE SYSTEM. WHERE LANDFILL AND/OR DEVELOPMENT ARE
ALLOWED WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO THE 100 YEAR
FLOODPLAIN, THE CITY SHALL REQUIRE THE CONSIDERATION
OF DEDICATION OF SUFFICIENT OPEN LAND AREA FOR
GREENWAY ADJOINING AND WITHIN THE FLOODPLAIN.
3.5.1 THE CITY SHALL PROVIDE AN INTERCONNECTED PEDESTRIAN/
BIKEPATH THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
(Rev. Ord. 98 19; Ord. 87 66; Ord. 84 36)
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
1. The Tigard Community Development Code shall require land divisions and major
standards, and the standards shall provide for:
a. An area composed of developable lands which may provide active recreation
space; and
b. Adequate passive open space to protect natural resources at the site and protect
development form hazard areas.
2. The City shall permit land which is set aside within developments to remain in private
ownership provided:
a. Portions are sufficiently improved and maintained to offer active recreation
opportunities;
b. They do not interfere with the continuity of or access to adjacent grccnway
l
c. Easements transferring development rights are dedicated to the public.
3. The Tigard Community Development Codc shall indicate flexible design options
which mitigate the impacts of required open space and recreation land dedication or
reservation.
1. The City shall designate natural park areas within a Tigard Master Parka Plan. The
areas will have unique physical or aesthetic features and do not have to be developed
to be of recreational use to the community. Areas which have special physical features
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5. Opcn spacc and grccnways shall be used to enhance the accessibility to schools and
parks by establishing a safe a •• - --: -: . -
significant regional trail systems.
6. Park classifications and standards shall be adopted and a program developed for
needs of the local residents.
7. Streets and drainageways shall be combined with a parkway or greenway concept to
permit linkages between open spaces, residential areas, recreation lands and centers of
economic activity.
and maintaining parks.
9. Master plans for each park shall be developed. These plans shall identify facilities for
traffic and other negative aspects of urban life.
10. The City shall continue to implement the adopted bike plan by requiring development
adjacent to the Creenway to construct their portion of the bikepath system.
vehicular transportation routes as scenic or visual corridors. The Park Board should
plan and initiate a program (through public and private cooperation) for corridor
landscape preservation and/or improvement. (Ord. 87 66)
3.6 PARK STANDARDS
Findings
• Currently, there are 128.90 acres of City park land in Tigard, 113.98 acres of dedicated
greenway, and 1.71 miles of greenway trails.
• There arc adopted plans for eight of the nine City parks.
dedicated to the City for park purposes.
• Duc to recent cut backs in revenues to the City, the City has substantially limited its
park maintenance program.
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and is uscd solely for park acquisition, development or major capital acquisition. Park
maintenance is paid for through the City's general fund.
POLICIES
3.6.1 INDIVIDUAL PARK SITES, AS DEFINED BY THE PARKS AND OPEN
SPACE STANDARDS AND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM SHALL BE
DEVELOPED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES:
a. FACILITIES WITHIN A PARK WILL BE ADJUSTED TO MEET
THE NEEDS AND DESIRES OF THE PARK SYSTEM
DEVELOPMENT CHARGE (SDC) DISTRICT RESIDENTS AND
THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SITE. PARK AND/OR
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN GREATEST DEMAND AND
LEAST SUPPLY SHOULD RECEIVE THE HIGHEST
DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES.
b. PARKS SHOULD BE PLANNED TO ENSURE MAXIMUM
BENEFIT TO THE GREATEST NUMBER OF LOCAL
RESIDENTS. FOR THIS REASON, ACQUISITION AND
■ • - - - _ - - T PRIORITY.
c. DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
WILL HAVE A LOWER PRIORITY FOR PUBLIC FUNDING AND
ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PRIVATE
SECTOR WITHIN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS AND
MAINTAIN SRS ASSOCIATIONS.
d. NEW MINI PARKS HAVE THE LOWEST DEVELOPMENT
OR NEIGIlBORIIOOD'S EXPENSE AND MAINTAINED BY A
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS.
c. PROVISION OF REGIONAL PARK FACILITIES WILL ONLY BE
CONSIDERED AS AN INTERJURISDICTIONAL PROJECT, AND
SI IODULD h IAVE A LOW PRIORITY UNLESS UNUSUAL
CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE.
f. ACCEPTANCE OF ANY LAND DEDICATED FOR PARK
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ADAPTABILITY TO THE ADOPTED PARK AND OPEN SPACE
SYSTEM.
IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY'S
ADOPTED PARK PLANS.
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEC IES
1. The City shall continue to sock revenue sources to facilitate in the implementation of
the adopted park plans. The adopted park plans arc: Fanno Creek Park, Cook Park,
Woodard Park, Jack Park, Summerlakc Park, Englewood Park, Liberty Park and Ye
Old Windmill Park.
2. The City shall develop a "future park nccds assessment" to determine the number of
acres needed for future park .---. -- . -- :, =; = -• • - • - :-
for this assessment. The future park nccds assessment will specifically address
community park nccds.
3. As a precondition to development, the City's Community Development Codc shall
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Energy Conservation
Our way of life is powered by energy. From the construction process to home heating to
• getting around the community, affordable and reliable energy sources are counted upon to
sustain our needs. Energy also drives the economy and has a significant impact on the
environment. These roles are important to consider when planning for future sources,
distribution, conservation efforts, land use, transportation, and development patterns. The
City's commitment to manage land use to conserve energy is based on Oregon Statewide
Planning Goal 13.
Goal 13: Energy Conservation
'Land and uses developed on the land shall be managed and controlled so as to maximire the conservation of
all forms of energy, based on sound economic principles."
Tigard residents envision a future where access to reliable energy supplies and their use do
not degrade the environmental quality of the community. They recognize the importance of
renewable energy resources for the economy, the value in conservation efforts, and the
significance of land use and transportation planning on energy consumption. Public
transportation and a well-connected bicycle and pedestrian network are services greatly
supported by the community. The community also recognizes that the City can employ new
techniques and technologies in municipal operations, as well as encouraging citizens to take a
personal interest in energy consumption and conservation.
The City of Tigard currently has no energy resources and no future plans to develop any
generation or supply facilities. The Oregon Department of Energy (DOE) has taken the
statewide lead by planning to ensure an adequate, affordable, and clean energy supply is
available for Oregonians. The DOE produces the Oregon Energy Plan on a biennial basis. It
assesses energy demand and supply in the state, identifies issues affecting energy, and
presents an action plan to meet the goals of the plan.
Energy conditions and future issues identified by the 2005-2007 Oregon Energy Plan include:
• Unstable energy pricing and supply will continue to affect communities as it did in
2002 when Oregonians spent 50% more per unit of energy to heat their homes than
in 1998.
• World oil production may peak in the next decade and begin a long-term decline.
Coupled with a growth in worldwide demand, peak oil will maintain or increase
already high oil prices.
• Natural gas supplies from North America are declining,while prices have doubled in
the past five years. Worldwide competition for the gas is also expected to increase.
To address these issues, the Oregon Energy Plan recommends conservation efforts for
households, businesses, industry, and transportation, as well as developing clean and
renewable energy resources. These efforts can provide insulation from, and reduce the
community's vulnerability to,volatile pricing and supplies. They are also consistent with
statewide planning Goal 13 for maximizing the conservation of all forms of energy. Building
efficiency standards, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating
system, and weatherization programs are options for promoting energy conservation in
buildings. Metro's Regional Transportation Plan (RIP) is required to address energy
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conservation, efficiency, and alternative transportation options under state and federal law.
Options include driving less, buying fuel-efficient vehicles, or using alternative fuels.
Tigard has the ability to affect energy conservation efforts through developing efficient land
use and transportation plans that reduce automobile trips. This includes promoting compact
mixed use communities, and transit use and development. The City can lead by example in
utilizing alternative energies and becoming more energy efficient in municipal operations.
Tigard can also challenge residents to reach energy conservation goals set by the community.
Key Findings
• Transportation is the largest use of energy in the state at 38%. A considerable reduction
in energy use can be made with individuals altering their habits related to the use of
motor vehicles.
• The City has no energy generation or supply facilities and therefore the community's
energy supply and pricing is controlled by forces beyond its direct influence.
• A number of alternative fuel options exist for motor vehicles, but supplies and
availability are limited.
• Large energy uses which the City has control over include street lighting,water transfer
pumps, heating and cooling of municipal buildings, and the motor vehicle pool.
• Solar-generated power and wood heating are the two most common options available to
the community for producing their own energy. Wood heating can be problematic to air
quality due to the release of fine particulate matter.
• Weatherization, energy efficient building materials and appliances, and alternative energy
sources can all reduce energy consumption in buildings.
• The citizens of Tigard value pedestrian and bicycle paths in the community and support
the development of a well connected network.
• The citizens of Tigard value access to bus service in the community.
• The following land use planning strategies can result in a more energy-efficient
community:
• Establishing mixed-use zones to encourage working, living, and shopping in the
same neighborhood
• Providing opportunities for increased density along public transit lines
• Developing a public transit system that is reliable, connected, and efficient
• Building a bicycle and pedestrian network that is connected, safe, and accessible
• Connecting streets for efficiency and reducing congestion
• Re-use of vacant and underutilized land.
Goal
13.1 Reduce energy consumption.
Policies
1. The City shall promote the reduction of energy consumption associated with vehicle
miles traveled through:
A. Land use patterns that reduce dependency on the automobile;
B. Public transit that is reliable, connected, and efficient; and
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C. Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that is safe and well connected.
2. The City shall implement regional and state regulations,plans, and programs that
promote energy conservation.
3. The City shall require future development to consider topography,vegetation, and
solar access during the design phase to reduce demands for artificial heating, cooling,
and lighting.
4. The City shall implement and enforce state energy efficiency standards during the
building permit review process.
5. The City shall take a leadership role in local energy matters by:
A. Designing and developing public facilities,wherever possible, that take advantage
of alternative energy sources and conserve energy in operations;
B. Conducting energy audits on existing City facilities and implementing cost-
effective recommendations as soon as possible;
C. Investigating and participating in,when feasible, green energy programs,which
use renewable energy resources; and
D. Continuing to investigate new technologies that can reduce municipal energy
consumption.
6. The City shall support energy conservation by:
A. Encouraging designs that incorporate Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) standards or achieve a minimum certification;
B. Educating the public about personal actions that can be taken to improve energy
efficiency and reduce energy consumption;
C. Directing the private sector to the variety of available incentives programs; and
D. Providing flexibility in the land use process to take advantage of solar radiation.
Recommended Action Measures
i. Create a process that requires new development to consider topography,
vegetation, and solar access during the design phase.
u. Develop target decreases for energy consumption associated with municipal
operations.
iii. Purchase a percentage of Green Energy for municipal operations and then
challenge the community to do the same.
iv. Research and implement incentives and development codes that would
encourage energy efficiency in new developments.
v. Survey the community about energy consumption and identify top
concerns that could be addressed through conservation incentives.
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9. ENERGY
Statewide Planning Goal#13,
Encrgy Conservation, requires localities to manage and control land uses and
on sound economic principles." The following policies accomplish the
objectives of the goal but they are not written at the level of detail necessary to
: : - : --.-- . . -• •••.- : comprehensive energy program. However, the
potential need for such a program is becoming increasingly evident as the cost
of energy supplies increases and the availability of non renewable energy sources
decreases. The increasing cost of cncrgy combined with the fact that most
localities are importers of energy could potentially have a negative impact oft
slowdown[s] to reduced disposable incomc[s] and a disruption of monies within
the local economy.
initial energy source that the community should explore. They do so based on the fact that
conservation is the cheapest cncrgy source, most ream• - - -, -• - - --- - • ••
detrimental and most influenced by local policy.
Additional information on this topic is availabl- .- - " a-- - - --- . - ' : • ' -:a
Energy."
Findings
• Transportation and residential uses account for approximately half of the total energy
consumption in the Portland Metropolitan Arca. -: . . •: + -: :--.-- - • --
comprise the other half of cncrgy consumption.
• The City of Tigard has no developed energy sources.
• Conservation of energy at the local level i3 best achieved through programs aimed at
uses as a whole and encouraging alternative cncrgy uses.
• All forms of non rcncwablc cncrgy sources used today are finite and the cost of these
sources has increased as the supply has decreased.
• A reduction in the community wide use of nonrenewable energy sources and the
development of rcncwablc cncrgy resources would have a beneficial impact on both
local and national economy.
• Mass transit systems can have a positive influence upon cncrgy consumption but
require higher density corridors and activity areas to be effective.
• The availability of cheap cncrgy in the past has resulted in the construction of
residential and commercial buildings that are cncrgy inefficient. Weathcrization-and
insulation of existing and new structures would substantially reduce cncrgy
consumption for heating and cooling these structures.
• Although it is a widely used substitute for traditional energy sources,woodburning
stoves can have adverse effects on air quality if improperly used.
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a Alternative architecture and site design considerations can affect energy consumption;
such as structure orientation to the sun, landscaping, topography and adjacent
structures.
• Small scale wind generating devices may be a viable alternative energy source for
Tigard residences.
▪ The private automobile consumes about 75% of all petroleum used in transportation
in the Portland Arca.
POLICIES
9.1.1 THE CITY SHALL ENCOURAGE A REDUCTION IN ENERGY
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CONSERVATION AND THE PRODUCTION OF ENERGY FROM
ALTERNATIVE SOURCES.
9.1.2 THE CITY SHALL ESTABLISH A BALANCED AND EFFICIENT
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WHICH COMPLEMENTS THE LAND
USE PLAN AND IS DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE ENERGY IMPACTS.
9.1.3 THE CITY SHALL ENCOURAGE LAND USE DEVELOPMENT WHICH
EMPI IASIZES SOUND ENERGY CONSERVATION, DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION.
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
1. The City shall encourage public and private programs that offer weatherization and
energy conservation programs, e.g., tax credits, low interest weatherization loans, etc.
2. The Tigard Community Development Codc shall allow for a variety of housing unit
types in most residential development districts which have proven to be energy
efficient, c.g., common wall or clustering of dwelling units.
3. The City shall locate higher densities and intensities of land use in proximity to
existing and potential transit routes specifically with convenient access to federal and
state highways, arterials and major collector streets.
1. The City shall, in the Tigard Community Development Codc, allow for more flexibility
in structure siting to provide for maximum solar exposure.
5. The City shall review the feasibility of implementing a solar access ordinance and wind
generation provisions.
6. The City shall cooperate with both public and private agencies that make use of site
development and architectural techniques using natural elements for heating and
cooling in all developments.
7. The Tigard Community Development Codc shall allow for mixed use developments
which will support a reduction in traffic trip generation.
8. The City shall coordinate with and support public and private planning efforts that
advocate alternative forms of transportation such as mass transit, carpooling, ride
share, bicycling and walking for commuter purposes.
9. Locational criteria shall be established to minimize vehicular travel in order to
conserve energy.
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c. Impacts upon drainage;
d. Water quality degradation or similar problems.
3. The City shall ensure that future land use activities with significant waste and process
discharges conform to all State and Federal environmental quality standards.
Quality or any other interested State or Fcdcral agency when reviewing propoacd land
uses with potential for significant waste and process discharges.
cooperate with all recycling agencies which conform to all state and federal
environmental quality standards.
6. The City shall recognize MSD's role in preparing and implementing a solid-waste
management plan. The City shall support MSD's "Procedures for Siting Sanitary
Landfill," and will participate in these procedures as appropriate.
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From: Carla Staedter
To: Darren Wyss
Date: 7/23/2007 5:48:22 PM
Subject: Re: Comp Plan - Environmental Quality Comments
Hi Darren,
I hope you have a great vacation planned.
Here are some comments on the Water Resources Section that may be helpful:
iv-We do inventory outfalls as part of implementing the Healthy Streams Plan so that may be a repeat
and could be assumed if we are implementing Healthy Streams Plan. We have goals for outfall retrofitting
and are implementing projects to do just that each and every year.
vi - I don't think it is a good idea be a "coholder" of the NPDES permit. Really all the cities in the basin are
coholders of the NPDES permit. The permit needs to be held by a single entity so there is a single point of
compliance. I don't think it is a good idea to have Tigard singled out. CWS holds the permit because that
was needed basin wide to clean up the Tualatin and it's tributaries and there has been tremendous
progress made. Also....we are at the very bottom of the basin and don't have control over what goes on
upstream of us. Being a co-holder of the permit just doesn't make sense and makes us responsible for
things outside of our jurisdiction and control.
Consider adding an action item: Develop a program to collect and dispose of medicine to keep it out of
our streams. Educate the public not to flush medicines.
That's it for now. There must have been some interesting meetings to collect this information. I would
love to hear about them when you have time.
Carla
>>> Darren Wyss 07/23 4:49 PM >>>
Attached is the language that will be brought forward for a public hearing with the Planning Commission
on Aug 20th. The language is a result of the Policy Interest Team meetings, comments from our meeting
on June 27th, and the Planning Commission workshop last week where they reviewed the language and
requested some changes. Please review the attached document and get any comments that you may
have back to me by Aug 6th. I will incorporate your comments into the staff report. FYI, I will be on
vacation from Wed July 25 to Mon Aug 6. If you have a burning question, you can contact Ron Bunch
while I am gone.
Darren Wyss
Associate Planner/GIS
Long Range Planning Division
City of Tigard
503-718-2442
CC: Brian Rager
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Mr. Darren Wyss
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, OR 97223
RE: CPA2007-00001, amendments to Chapter 3, 4 and 9 of the Comprehensive Plan
related to Natural Features; Open Space; Air, Water and Land Resources; and
Energy. (DLCD file#Tigard 006-07)
Dear Darren,
Thank you for the opportunity to review the first installment of the Comprehensive Plan
update undertaken by the City of Tigard. The City should be commended for
undertaking such a thorough review of its Plan. DLCD appreciates the overall time line
submitted, and looks forward to reviewing other components of the update as they are
available. DLCD is pleased to offer some comments for the record on this proceeding.
Generally, the sections submitted are well done and respond to the modern milieu. The
comprehensive plan makes the connection between land use and transportation
effectively. The submitted sections demonstrate a strong understanding of modern
planning issues and methods of addressing them.
DLCD is also pleased to see the prominence of trails in the recreation section of the
submittal. To the extent trails provide a transportation role as well as a recreation role,
DLCD suggests that trails be incorporated into the upcoming plan update related to
transportation. When the action of providing a trail addresses two public purposes—
namely recreation and transportation—the City should highlight it and emphasize the
dual benefit.
The City may want to reconsider the wording on action item 4.1.e under Air Quality.
The actions taken to "reduce congestion"may or may not improve air quality. If"reduce
congestion" is implemented through adding lanes to increase road capacity, more
vehicles are on the road, and thus negatively affecting air quality. If"reduce congestion"
is implemented by reducing vehicle miles traveled, then there is a positive impact on air
quality. DLCD suggests the City clarify the intent of this action item.
Tigard 006-07
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Last, the City may want to have further consideration on the Water Quality section.
There is no mention of the regional program—Nature in the Neighborhoods—even
though it addresses both riparian corridor protection and water quality. The City may
want to consider broadening its Comprehensive Plan language to recognize this regional
program.
Again, thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Tigard Comprehensive
Plan update. We look forward to future installations.
Warm regards,
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Stacy Humphrey
Regional Representative
CC: Matt Crall,Amanda Punton,Gloria Gardiner,Darren Nichols,Mara Ulloa(via e-mail)
EXHIBIT 17
Darren Wyss
City of Tigard Planning Division
13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, OR 97223
8/07/2007
Subject: Tigard Comprehensive Plan Update
Mr. Wyss,
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)has reviewed the Tigard
Comprehensive Plan Update Statewide Planning Goal 6: Air, Water, and Land Resources
Quality, Goal 8: Recreational Needs, and Goal 13: Energy Conservation. At this time,
ODFW would like to submit the following recommendations.
Goal 6: Air, Water, and Land Resources
Air Resources Quality
Add the following items to the list of Recommended Action Measures:
"Work with the Tree board to develop an urban tree management and protection
program that increases the canopy cover in Tigard."
"Perform a survey of tree canopy cover to evaluate existing canopy cover
conditions and identify needs and opportunities for increasing tree canopy cover."
Water Resources Quality
Revise Policy 4 as follows:
"The City shall protect, restore, and enhance the natural functions of stream
corridors, trees, and water resources for their positive contribution to water
quality."
Revise Policy 6 as follows:
"The City shall continue to promote, support and collaborate on educating the
public of techniques and practices private individuals and commercial and
industrial operators to help correct water quality issues."
Revise Policy 7 as follows:
"The City shall investigate and use green street concepts, eco roofs and other
measures that reduce the community's effective impervious area."
Add specific language to the Policies that states the City shall protect/maintain riparian
buffers to at least 50 feet for non fish bearing streams and at least 100 feet for fish
bearing streams. Buffer distances are to be measured on either side of stream centerline.
Add specific language to the Policies that states the City shall support consideration of
water quality when considering placement and design of recreational trails. Placement of
trails shall be avoided in areas prone to erosion to protect water quality.
Add specific language to the Policies that states the City shall promote and incorporate
the use of pervious trail surfaces to protect water quality.
Add specific language to Recommended Action Measure "v."to address restoration of
wetland/riparian area function to increase filtration of contaminants and sediment with
the intent of improving water quality.
Land Resources Policy
Add specific language to the Policies that states the City shall provide incentives to
households and commercial operators for recycling to reduce the amount of solid waste.
Goal 8: Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space
Add the following Key Findings:
"Open spaces and natural areas can provide important wildlife habitat and wildlife
movement corridors within urban areas."
"Open spaces and natural areas are often areas where humans interface with
wildlife. There are both potential benefits as well as potential risks with this.
Appropriate "Living with Wildlife" practices can maximize public enjoyment of
wildlife while minimizing potential conflicts."
Add specific language to the Policies that states the City shall post signs in open spaces
and natural areas to restrict dogs from entering designated areas.
Add specific language to the Policies that states the City shall post signs in open spaces
and natural areas that communicate that harassment and feeding of wildlife is prohibited.
Add specific language to the Policies that states the City shall place trails outside open
spaces and natural areas in areas where sensitive wildlife species are located.
Revise Recommended Action Item "xxv" as follows:
"Incorporate natural resources studies and monitoring in the City's management
of public open spaces and related natural resources."
Goal 13: Energy Conservation
Add specific language that provides incentives for new development to incorporate green
building practices (solar panels, use of recycled materials, ect.)
Consider adding incentives and/or cost reduction for the use of public transportation.
ODFW would like to thank the City of Tigard for the opportunity to provide comments.
If you have any questions please contact me.
Thank you,
Mischa Connine
Habitat Biologist
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
503-621-3488 ext 28
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From: "Dalby, John K." <John.Dalby @tvfr.com>
To: <darren @tigard-or.gov>
Date: 8/7/2007 8:48:54 AM
Subject: (CPA) 2007-00001
Good morning Mr. Wyss,
After reviewing the submitted materials, our comments would be limited
to Planning Goal 6 and Planning Goal 13.
We would like the city to include language encouraging the installation
of automatic sprinkler systems in all buildings wherever and whenever
possible. The benefits with regard to the Planning Goals are:
* Less water use for fighting hostile fires within buildings or
structures. Automatic sprinkler systems use a fraction of the water
necessary to control or extinguish a fire within a building or
structure.
* Less contaminated runoff from firefighting operations polluting
surrounding streams and wetlands.
Feel free to wordsmith this language to best suit your document. OR, I
could stop by your office and discuss it with you.
Thanks for your time.
John K. Dalby, Deputy Fire Marshal II
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, North Division
14480 SW Jenkins Road
Beaverton, OR 97005-1152
503-356-4723
EXHIBIT F
Definitions
Community Parks (Greater than 15 acres):
Community parks provide a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities for all age
groups. These parks are generally larger in size and serve a wider base of residents than
neighborhood parks. Community parks often include developed facilities for organized group
activity as well as facilities for individual and family activities. In addition to those amenities
provided at neighborhood parks, community parks may include sports facilities for team play, group
picnic areas, skateboard and rollerblade facilities, natural areas, botanical gardens, amphitheaters,
festival space, swimming pools, interpretive facilities, and community centers. Higher quality
children's play areas may be provided to create a family play destination.
Effective Impervious Area
Impervious area such as rooftops, streets, sidewalks, and parking areas do not allow water to drain
into the soil. Impervious area that collects and drains the water directly to a stream or wetland
system via pipes or sheet flow is considered "effective impervious area", because it effectively drains
the landscape. Impervious area that drains to landscaping, swales, parks and other pervious areas is
considered "ineffective" because the water is allowed to infiltrate through the soil and into ground
water, without a direct connection to the stream or wetland.
Green Concepts and Practices
Refers to measures to increase re-use and recycling programs, on-site filtration,integrated pest
management, the utilizing of new technologies for conservation and energy efficiency, and other
best management and operation practices.
Greenspace/Greenways (Size should be adequate to protect the resource):
A greenspace or greenway is an area of natural quality that protects valuable natural resources and
provides wildlife habitat. It also provides opportunities for nature-related outdoor recreation, such
as viewing and studying nature and participating in trail activities. Development features that
support outdoor recreation and trail-oriented recreation, such as trails, picnic areas, benches,
interpretive signs, and native landscaping, may be provided. Trail amenities, such as small scale
parking, portable restrooms, bike racks, and trash enclosures, may be included.
Linear Parks (Of adequate size to protect natural resources and accommodate intended uses):
Linear parks may be developed along built or natural corridors to provide opportunities for trail-
oriented outdoor recreation. Linear parks may also provide some active and passive recreation
facilities to meet neighborhood needs, especially in areas not adequately served by traditional
neighborhood parks. Linear parks connect residences to major community destinations. Linear
parks can include paved or soft-surface trails to accommodate jogging, biking, walking,
skateboarding, dog walking, horseback riding, canoeing or rollerblading. Active and passive
recreation facilities may include small-scale sports facilities, such as basketball hoops, public art,
picnic tables, lighting, community gardens, and landscaping.
Neighborhood Parks (4 to 14 acres):
Neighborhood parks are the foundation of the parks and recreation system, providing accessible
recreation and social opportunities to nearby residents. When developed to meet neighborhood
recreation needs, school sites may serve as neighborhood parks. Neighborhood Parks should
Definitions
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include both passive and active recreation opportunities, such as children's play areas, informal
sports areas, picnic facilities, public art, open turf areas, landscaping, community gardens, and
pathways. Security lighting may be provided if needed.
Open Space
A term used interchangeably with Natural Area, and Parks is used interchangeably with
Parkland.
Park Services
A generic term used to refer to parks, recreation, trails, and open spaces collectively.
Parks System Development Charges
These are charges assessed to new developments for the acquisition and development of parks, open
spaces, and paved trails. They are assessed based on the cost of providing these services to new City
patrons.
Pocket Parks (2,500 square feet to 2 acres):
Pocket parks provide recreation opportunities for residents in areas not adequately served by
neighborhood parks, such as town centers or areas of high density development. Pocket parks may
include passive or low intensity activities, such as children's play areas, pathways, multi-use paved
areas, public art, small scale sports facilities, seating, picnic areas, community gardens, multi-purpose
performance space, and landscaping_
Special Use Area (variable depending on desired size)
Special use areas are public recreation lands that are specialized or single purpose in nature.
Examples are dog parks, skate parks, golf courses, display gardens, recreation centers, and a wide
range of other activities and facilities. City facilities that fall into this classification include Potso Dog
Park and the proposed Jim Griffith Memorial Skate Park. Special use area is often a catch-all
category to place park facilities that do not meet any other definition.
Trails and Connectors
These are public access routes for commuting and trail-oriented recreational activities including
sidewalks, bikeways, multi-use trails, and paths. Width of the trail and right-of-way depends on its
intended use and location. A variety of pathway types are needed to accommodate activities such as
walking, running, biking, dog walking, rollerblading, skateboarding, and horseback riding. Trails can
be located within parks, within linear parks and greenways, or be designed as a part of the citywide
transportation system. Waterways can provide trail-like facilities for boating and canoeing. Each
type of trail should be designed to safely accommodate users, and meet recognized design standards.
Urban forest
Broadly defined as all the trees within the City collectively.
Definitions
Planning Commission Hearing 2 CPA2007-00001
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Planning Commission Hearing, 8/20/07
Typo Correction
Policy 8.1.2 The City shall acquire and, where appropriate, improve natural areas
located within a half mile of every Tigard resident to provide passive recreational
opportunities.
Revisions Recommended by Sue Bielke
Action Measure 8.1.xxxii: Include natural resource studies surveys and monitoring in
the City's management of public open spaces and related natural resources.
Policy 8.2.2: The City shall design and build greenway trails and paths to minimize
their impact on the environment, including fiftel rare and state and federally listed
species
Revisions Recommend by Public Works
Reinstate the following stricken phases:
Action Measure 8.1.xxxii: When feasible and appropriate, Include natural resources
studies surveys and monitoring in the City's management of public open spaces and
related natural resources.
Action Measure 8.1.xxxiii: Remove and control non-native plants, including noxious
weeds, in natural areas, where feasible and appropriate.
Action Measure 8.2.vii: If adequate resources arc available, Use automated systems to
systematically map and document trail easements, right-of-way dedications, proposed
alignments, and current trail locations.
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H az ards
Natural features provide a community with valuable resources but,under certain conditions,these
resources may also present a hazard. For example,rivers and creeks are important for storm water
conveyance,wildlife habitat, and water quality. However,these resources can quickly threaten
property and people unless careful planning has documented flooding risk and adequate precautions
are taken. The City's commitment to protect people and property from hazards is based on Oregon
Statewide Planning Goal 7. Goal 7 lists six hazard categories to be addressed by comprehensive
plans. Four of these apply to the City of Tigard:wildfire,landslides, flooding, and earthquakes. In
addition,the City is also vulnerable to harm from severe weather and man-made hazards.
Goal 7:Areas Subject to Natural Hazards
"To protect people and property from natural hazards."
Tigard's citizens value a safe community where natural resources are protected and there is minimal
danger from both natural and man-made hazards. Tigard residents value the importance of natural
systems in protecting the community from hazards, and additionally recognize that although
landslides, earthquakes,wildfires and floods occur naturally, the effects of these events are often
made worse by human activities.
Hazards can have a significant negative impact on a community's quality of life. It is important for
the Comprehensive Plan to provide policy direction on how the City will manage hazardous
conditions and events. Land use planning, development regulation and emergency management play
key roles in assessing and reducing the risk to people and property from hazards. It is important for
local governments to have an understanding of underlying natural conditions and past event history
to develop hazard mitigation and prevention programs.
Because hazards, such as earthquake faults and floodplains, extend across jurisdictional boundaries,
it is essential to coordinate planning and emergency response services regionwide and with the state
and federal governments. For example, due to the scale and complexity of earthquakes,Tigard
coordinates with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI). In
addition to DOGAMI,Tigard coordinates with Metro,Washington County, and other jurisdictions
to mitigate the risk associated with an earthquake. To minimize loss of life and property from
earthquakes, the City requires all new commercial,industrial, and multifamily structures to conform
to Oregon Structural Specialty Code requirements for Zone 3 (the second highest hazard code),
while single-family construction must conform to the Oregon One and Two Dwelling Specialty
Code for seismic category Dl.
In Tigard,wildfire is characterized by the Urban Interface Zone, or the urban-rural fringe where
homes and other structures are built onto a densely forested or natural landscape. The Oregon
Department of Forestry implements the Oregon Forestland-Urban Interface Fire Program,which is
expected to be fully implemented by 2011,in order to protect interface communities in Oregon
from wildfire. The City of Tigard works with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R) to mitigate
the effects of wildfire. TVF&R is responsible for all fire prevention and education, and has the
opportunity to comment on all development applications. TVF&R also maps the urban interface
zone in Tigard. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) controls both backyard
and agricultural burning in Oregon; however,Tigard is within the DEQ permanent burn-ban area in
an effort to reduce the risk of wildfire as a result of backyard burning.
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People and property are best protected from landslide when building structures and roads are not
built within areas prone to mass movement. Although landslides are a natural geologic process, the
incidence of landslides and their impacts on people can be exacerbated by human activities. Such
human activities include grading for road construction and development, excavation, drainage and
groundwater alterations, and changes in vegetation. By mapping steep slopes and allowing only
appropriate development in these areas the City can limit the impact of landslides on the
community. Also, by retaining vegetation and natural drainageways in these areas, the City can work
to reduce conditions which may lead to landslides. The effects of landslides are often more
widespread than the physical area they inhabit, as landslides can affect utility services, transportation
systems, and critical lifelines.
Floods are influenced by a number of factors,including the amount and intensity of precipitation,
geography and geology, and development activity. The City of Tigard cannot control precipitation or
the community's soil type but can control development activity which contributes to, and is affected
by, flooding. The City coordinates with several agencies to mitigate the risk of flooding. The FEMA
designated floodplain is used to administer the national flood insurance program (NFIP). The
floodplain serves as the FEMA flood hazard regulatory area. Within this area, development activities
are regulated to minimize impacts on floodwater flows and storage areas to reduce impacts from
flood events. Oregon state law regulates development within the 100-year floodplain and Tigard
complies through adoption of Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan,Title 3. The
Sensitive Lands chapter of the Tigard Community Development Code implements Title 3 through
the Clean Water Services' Design and Construction Standards.
Floods can have a devastating impact on almost every aspect of the community, including private
property damage, public infrastructure damage, and economic loss from business interruption. The
City has been proactive in mitigating flood hazards by purchasing floodplain property. These areas,
if left undisturbed, can act to store excess floodwater. The Oregon Division of State Lands (DSL),
jointly with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, requires a permit for development within the waters
of the United States. Any disturbance to a water body and its associated floodplain is covered
through this process.
Tigard is also at risk of non-natural or man-made hazards. Although statewide planning goal 7
addresses natural hazards, other hazards are included in this chapter as the community is concerned
about protection from non-natural hazards as well as natural hazards. Other hazards addressed by
this section may include mass casualty transportation accidents, hazardous material releases, severe
storms, terrorism, epidemics, and infestation. Tigard coordinates planning for non-natural
hazardous occurrences with other jurisdictions and agencies from around the state.
Key Findings
• The Cascadia Subduction Zone could potentially cause an 8+ magnitude earthquake, affecting
Tigard.
• Tigard is subject to more frequent shallow earthquakes (crustal fault earthquakes). These events
typically do not exceed magnitude 4, but could go up to magnitude 7.
• Fifty-eight percent of the City is subject to the greatest earthquake hazard level,with an
additional 21% falling into the next hazard level. These areas include developed residential and
commercial areas, as well as the Washington Square Regional Center.
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• Wood-frame homes tend to withstand earthquakes better than unreinforced brick buildings.
• The City of Tigard requires all new commercial,industrial, and multifamily structures to
conform to Oregon Structural Specialty Code requirements for Seismic Zone 3,while single-
family construction must conform to the Oregon One and Two Family Dwelling Specialty Code
for Seismic Category Dl.
• The increasing number of homes being built in the urban interface zone is increasing the threat
of wildfire in Tigard. More than 30% of all land in Tigard is vulnerable to wildfire.
• Tigard is within the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's permanent burn ban area,
so backyard burning is not allowed anywhere within Tigard.
• The most common type of landslide in Washington County is caused by erosion.
• Landslides within Tigard have historically not caused major property damage. However in other
parts of the Portland metropolitan region they have caused considerable damage.
• It is estimated about 3% of the City's land, or 286 acres,is vulnerable to landslides. In addition,
about 4.3 miles of critical streets could be subject to landslide damage.
• Human activities such as deforestation, stream alteration, and urban development within the
Tualatin basin have significantly altered the hydrology of the watershed. This has resulted in
increased water runoff and greater potential for flooding.
• Floods are Oregon's most frequently occurring natural disaster.
• The 100-year floodplain includes six streams and 7.9% of all land area in Tigard. The last major
flood event in 1996 inundated 2.2% of the land area in Tigard.
• As of June 2006,Tigard owns 34% of the 100-year floodplain.
• Tigard residents are concerned about the effects of all other hazards on the community.
Goal
7.1 Protect people and property from flood, landslide, earthquake,wildfire, and severe weather
hazards.
Policies
1. The City shall not allow development in areas having the following development limitations
except where it can be shown that established and proven engineering techniques related to
a specific site plan will make the area suitable for the proposed development:
A. Areas having a severe soil erosion potential;
B. Areas subject to slumping, earth slides, or movement;
C. Areas having slopes in excess of 25%; or
D. Areas having severe weak foundation soils.
2. The City shall promote the use of non-structural approaches to hazard mitigation.
3. The City shall coordinate land use and public facility planning with public safety providers
(law enforcement, fire safety, and emergency service providers) to ensure their capability to
respond to hazard events.
4. The City shall design and construct public facilities to withstand hazardous events with a
priority on hazard protection of public services and facilities that are needed to provide
emergency response services.
5. The City shall apply and enforce building code standards to protect the built environment
from natural disasters and other hazards.
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6. The City shall enforce standards requiring the creation and maintenance of defensible space
around habitable structures located in wildfire hazard areas.
7. The City shall comply with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood
regulations,which include standards for base flood levels, flood proofing, and minimum
finished floor elevations.
8. The City shall prohibit any land form alterations or developments in the 100-year floodplain
which would result in any rise in elevation of the 100-year floodplain.
9. The City shall not allow land form alterations or development within the 100-year floodplain
outside the zero-foot rise floodway unless:
A. The streamflow capacity of the zero-foot rise floodway is maintained, and
B. Engineered drawings and/or documentation shows there will be no detrimental
upstream or downstream effects in the floodplain area.
10. The City shall work with Clean Water Services to protect natural drainageways and wetlands
as valuable water retention areas and,where possible, find ways to restore and enhance these
areas.
11. The City shall comply with Metro Title 3 Functional Plan requirements for balanced fill and
removal in the floodplain.
12. The City shall minimize impervious surfaces to reduce storm water runoff.
13. The City shall retain and restore existing vegetation with native species in areas with
landslide potential to the greatest extent possible.
14. The City shall work to reduce the risk of loss of life and damage to property from severe
weather events.
Recommended Action Measures
i. Place land acquisition priorities on high hazard areas to be used for recreation or open space
purposes.
ii. Update and maintain accurate information regarding natural hazard risks and past events.
iii. Publicize and maintain maps of high hazard areas.
iv. Address planning for the protection of public facilities and services from hazards in the
Tigard Public Facilities Plan and Community Investment Plan.
v. Retrofit existing public facilities and services to contemporary standards to better withstand
natural disasters and hazardous occurrences.
vi. Recognize some existing buildings have not been built to contemporary building code
standards and seek ways to encourage their retrofit to modern codes.
vii. Design and Implement a natural hazards home inspection program.
viii.Update and maintain a list of essential and critical facilities to be used in hazards planning.
ix. Work with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Community Safety Program to provide
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information and education about urban interface wildfire to Tigard citizens.
x. Adopt the Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Wildfire Hazard Map and implement section
R324 of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code.
xi. Provide information and access to resources for property owners who wish to assess the
ability of their buildings to withstand natural hazards.
xii. Continue to maintain eligibility for the National Flood Insurance Program.
Goal
7.2 Protect people and property from non-natural hazardous occurrences.
Policies
1. The City shall design, construct, and coordinate the surface transportation system to reduce
the potential for mass casualty accidents and to provide the ability to evacuate when
necessary.
2. The City shall encourage communication and coordination among a wide variety of agencies
to respond to technological and man-made disasters.
Recommended Action Measures
i. Keep a current inventory of locations where hazardous materials might pose a danger to the
public,including storage and transportation areas.
ii. Update and maintain the Tigard Emergency Operations Plan to ensure essential governance and
public safety services are available during a disaster.
iii. Continue to work with the Washington County Office of Emergency Management to:
A. Coordinate emergency preparedness education for Tigard residents,
B. Provide ongoing responder training and exercises,
C. Coordinate regionwide hazards response, and
D. Provide hazards information and resources countywide.
iv. Continue to implement the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program for
community members and City staff.
v. Encourage projects that enhance medical treatment capabilities and capacity.
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TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICY BUILDING BLOCKS
REVISED AS OF 6/21/2007
REVISED AS OF 7/16/2007
REVISED AS OF 8/10/2007
HAZARDS
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POLICY BUILDING BLOCKS: DRAFT POLICIES AND ACTION MEASURES:
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POLICY BUILDING BLOCKS: DRAFT POLICIES AND ACTION MEASURES: _
Policy Principle (Cornerstone): Policies:
Contemporary building codes protect the built 5.1.5 The City shall apply and enforce building code
environment and human life from natural disasters standards to protect the built environment from
such as earthquakes and flood events natural disasters and other hazards. __- Comment: e ty ha an
--- - - inventory of hazardous Does the
buildingsve?
Other Building Blocks (actions and results) Action Measures:
• Apply and enforce building code standards to 5.1.6 Recognize some existing buildings have not beery,_-- Comment:Is the degree of the
codes enforced in Tigard above or
protect the built environment from natural built to contemporary building code standards and below average?Should we strive to
disasters and other hazards. (3 green dots) seek ways to encourage their retrofit to modern {be above average?
codes. (1 green Dot) l Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
• Recognize that existing buildings have not been
built to contemporary building code standards and 5.1.7 Update and maintain a list of essential and critica4-----(Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
seek ways to encourage their retrofit to modern facilities to be used in hazards planning.
codes (2 green dotsA ---(Comment:Home Inspection
51.8 Provide lnformadon and access to resources for-, --Comment:Natural Hazard Home
property owners who wish to assess the ability of\ Inspections have been recommended
by the Policy Interest Team.Building
their buildings to withstand natural hazards. (1 green Staff recommends against
inspections for the following reasons:
1 yellow Dot) 1.LIABILITY:If the City inspected a
home and found it to be"safe"from
, hazards,and the structure was later
', damaged during a hazard event,the
City could be found liable for the
" damages.
', 2.EXPERTISE:To tell whether a
property owner is truly safe from
', hazards requires expertise beyond
that of the building Department.For
example,a structural Engineer or
geotechnical engineer has the
',, knowledge to determine whether a
house is truly safe from earthquake or
',i landslide hazards.
(Formatted:Bullets and Numbering
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BUILDING Management in` ds for base flpO elevations. (1
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polio f p-rincl•le Coxn le and prop which include
proofing,and minimum Oche Reduce the risk to people
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flooding' ( `� d results} lain
prohibit any oodp which
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Management Association standards would result in any �be east/for for
finished ag include stan wou 1 preen Dot)
which minimum
floodplain• ( b alterations o-r
regulations d rOOfing�and form
levels,flood p. etc. (2 green dots) land ear flop p outside
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finished becomes available! - 5 1 9 ent within unless:
as it development floodway ,of the zero foot
flood information foot site capacity Update the zero- l�lo�v cap
• p a. The stream untainted,and
•(1 yellow dot) plan fl0odway ism d/o-r
runction rise will be no
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• ComplS'with b. documentation. or downstxean
oval fill xeq� locum a stream
balanced rem d wetlands as detrimental 1' d lain area'
eways an here possible flop p
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sal d� effects In eways and
protect Hari' retention areas and tureen dot) xainag
water eat- (1 � 1otect natural d on areas and
valuable these areas. shall p retenti eat. (1
ways to restore value The City atex these ax
find ] and ,1.10 valuable ' restore
The citizens of T g value 5 wetlands as find ways to
Community Value: d feel that protecting( where possible(,°mn1 rural resources an community.* 1
• trees and natural benefit the green Dot) Metro'Title fill and
• these resources l r with balanced
The City shall comp 5 ents for green dot) 5.1.11 he City s plan requirements
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important to maintain t° lain ( g.
is imp (1 yellow dot) removal in the fl°odp
Emergency access flooding ( ices to
subject to with Clean Water Sere
areas that are sub) -reduce storm work
impervious stxxfaces to
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• water runoff. (1
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\ natural stonn WateS drainagewa.vs to reduce the seance the potential for flooding.
potential fox flooding. (1 green dot)
\ 5.1.14 Tbe Ci. 7 shall rainirniie in-vier-v.0as surfaces to Co oveoti Moved.W0,1andekide
tCatiCe StOtra VNItet runoff.(2 green clot&_____ _ ,- 0. •
seetkon.
5.1.B Continne to participate in the National- lood
Insurance9rograrn.
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Vrotect people and property trot-0.slow snoving and 5.1.1'3 The City shall retain existing vesetation in aseas
rapidly no 'Nil-I-gland-slides. with lanaslide potential to the greatest extent
possible. (1 green dot)
\ Other ildixt•Blocics actions ana-results) , Oeteted:S.IA4 'Ow Cm hx-a oinidax
• Retain exis€Ang vegetation (2
in areas with landslide Action Was-uses: N,•:, .
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potential to the greatest es.tent possible. green
dots)
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1e the
.otesnial for lands 1 .reen dot
ce stan lides.
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POLICY BUILDING BLOCKS:
GOAL: 2. PROTECT PEOPLE AND PROPERTY FROM NON-NATURAL HAZARDOUS OCCURRENCES.
POLICY BUILDING BLOCKS: DRAFT POLICIES AND ACTION MEASURES:
Policy Principle (Cornerstone): Policies:
Non-natural hazardous occurrences can pose danger 5.2.1 The City shall design, construct, and coordinate the
to human life and property.These events can surface transportation system to reduce the
include: potential for mass casualty accidents and to provide
• Mass casualty transportation accidents, the ability to evacuate when necessary.
• Hazardous material releases,
• Severe storms, 5.2.2 The City shall encourage communication and -_-{Comment:Move to the natural
• Terrorism, hazards goal
coordination among a wide variety of agencies to
Epidemics and
• Deleted:and
�--� respond to technological and man-made disasters..
• Infestation. (1 green dot)
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Action Measures:
Other Building Blocks (actions and results) 5.2.1 Update and maintain an inventory of locations
• Design, construct,and manage the surface where hazardous materials might pose a danger to
transportation system to reduce the potential for the public,including storage and transportation
mass casualty accidents and to provide the ability areas.
to evacuate when necessary.
5.2.2 Update and maintain the Emergency Operations
• Quick response is a key to reducing casualties and Plan to ensure essential governance and public
property damage from non-natural hazardous safety services are available during a disaster.
occurrences. (1 green dot)
5.2.3 Continue to work with the Washington County
• Medical treatment capabilities and capacity is Office of Emergency Management to educate
important. citizens about disaster preparedness.
• Communication and coordination among a wide 5.2.4 Continue to implement the Community Emergency
variety of agencies is a key element to respond to Response Team(CERT) Program for community
human created disasters. Tigard Beyond members and City staff.
Tomorrow Public Safety Goal 3, strategy#2 is to
coordinate Tigard emergency response providers. 5.2.5 Encourage projects that enhance medical treatment
ca abilities and ca aci •
(3 green dots) a
1 lion plan coordinated the state and
pL hazard other agencies including
variety of other
federal government is essential.
• where
the locations danger re
important to inventory ht pose a long
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storage areas and to
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transportation routes. a
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are important.
• T is the maintenance of
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he key to recovery
essential governance an p
I • Maintain
diverse health, inteCTated s stems. (2
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TIGARD 2027
City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan
Resource Document A of the Tigard 2007 resource report provided a summary of
community surveys and work completed by Tigard Beyond Tomorrow. The summary
outlined a number of key issues and values that the community has identified and it forms a
solid foundation for updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. Below is a list of community
issues and values developed from Resource Document A (which can be found in its entirety
at www.tigard-or.gov/2027). Please review the list as it will provide important background
information when discussing goals, policies, and action measures.
COMMUNITY VALUES
The citizens of Tigard value the location of the community and the ease of access to travel
options.
The citizens of Tigard value the safe and quiet residential atmosphere of the community and
the character of their neighborhoods.
The citizens of Tigard value trees and natural resources and feel that protecting these
resources will benefit the community.
The citizens of Tigard value the public services that are provided to the community,
particularly the library,parks, senior center,and police.
The citizens of Tigard value pedestrian and bicycle paths in the community and support the
development of a well connected network.
The citizens of Tigard value access to neighborhood parks and open space within a half mile
from their home.
The citizens of Tigard value access to bus service in the community.
The citizens of Tigard value the community's downtown core and support investment to
make improvements.
The citizens of Tigard value and understand their responsibility to participate as members of
the community.
The citizens of Tigard value access to educational opportunities for citizens of all ages.
The citizens of Tigard value small and local businesses that contribute to a healthy economy.
COMMUNITY ISSUES
The citizens of Tigard have identified traffic congestion as the top concern in the
community.
The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the maintenance of community streets.
The citizens of Tigard are concerned about preserving community livability by minimizing
neighborhood traffic.
The citizens of Tigard are concerned about population increases and the impact upon the
community.
The citizens of Tigard are concerned about growth and development in the community and
the compatibility between new and existing development.
The citizens of Tigard are concerned with the community's appearance,particularly the
downtown.
The citizens of Tigard are concerned that the community's downtown is not living up to its
potential.
The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the impact of growth on the community's
natural resources.
The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the future of public services,which includes
safety, schools and infrastructure.
The citizens of Tigard are concerned about the lack of a recreation program and the number
of parks in the community.
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3. NATURAL FEATURES AND OPEN SPACE
This chapter addresses a broad range of topics all having to do with the natural resources located within the
Tigard Urban Planning Area. This chapter reflects the concerns expressed in several of the Statewide Planning
Goals including:
Goal #3 - Agricultural Lands; Goal #4 - Forest Land; Goal #5 - Open Spaces; Scenic and
Historic Areas and Natural Resources; heal - Areas su+bjeet to Natural Disasters and
i-lazarde; and Goal#8- Recreational Needs.
The natural environments within the planning area offer many opportunities for a unique and healthy urban
development. Those environments, when viewed as a series of systems rather than isolated features, will
provide Tigard with those elements necessary for a healthy place in which to live, work and play. Floodplain
greenways, for example, can provide the community with an excellent system of open space links between
neighborhoods and services, in addition to providing a relatively inexpensive system for storm water runoff. It is
to the community's benefit that consideration be given to both the opportunities and the limitations of the
various environments within the planning area.
The natural environments included within the planning area all have their own respective limitations with regard
to urbanization. Development pressure upon lands with such limitations can have profound effects on the
environment. Erosion of steep slopes caused by inappropriate development, for instance, does not occur as an
isolated incident. Soil type, permeability, vegetation and drainage all play major roles in and are effected by
development. Likewise, the effects of inappropriate development located within the floodplain areas could have
adverse effects on properties both up and down stream from the development site. The social, cultural and
economic values of such resource lands could be reduced by the effects of urban development nearby. The
limitations of the various environments should be considered in reviewing new development within the planning
area.
The recognition of the natural environment in the planning area and the development of findings and policies
which address the characteristics of the environment are extremely important elements in the Comprehensive
Plan. The purpose of this chapter is to define the parameters of the various natural environments in the
planning area and to identify the limitations and opportunities inherent in those environments.
Additional information on this topic is available in the "Comprehensive Plan Report: Natural Features and
Open Spaces."
3.1 PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS, NATURAL HAZARDS AND WETLANDS
Finding&
and density of development whist). can be aseemmodated en that preps (carrying capacity
Combination& sasl-i as eteep slopes and castable sails create covcrc v`ev volopmont its.
Excossivo development in sap# pnysieally cited epees greatly increase& the potential severity of
landslide, earthquake damage,flooding, etc.
ecenic areas, and are valuable for
natural habitation of wildlife- Nonetheless, 4 is tee often removed and replaced } 134414314REJ6 er
dotormino the preconce of geologic hazards and the severity of soil problems which aro constraint& to
development, Such geologic hazards exist whon certain combination& of elope, soil, [and] bedrock and
Earthflow and slump occurrences can destroy roads and buildings, and adversely affect water quality.
Mace movement has not resulted in any major loss of life or property thus far, bocauco little in the way of
444e-eased runoff and sedifpeotatioR from pearly developed hillside& can require increased public
Vol. II, Policy 3-1
■ The City of Tigard had adoptod a "Hilleidc Development Provicion"within the Sensitive Lands ordinance
which requires additional review of those developments.
■ The City of Tigard roquiros new dovolopmonts to havo a storm wator runoff plan to oncuro against
POLICY
3.1.1 THE CITY SHALL NOT ALLOW DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS HAVING THE FOLLOWING
DEVELOPMENT LIMITATIONS EXCEPT WHERE IT CAN BE SHOWN THAT ESTABLISHED
AND PROVEN ENGINEERING TECHNIQUES RELATED TO A SPECIFIC SITE PLAN WILL
MAKE THE AREA SUITABLE FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT. (NOTE: THIS POLICY
DOES NOT APPLY TO LANDS DESIGNATED AS SIGNIFICANT WETLANDS ON THE
FLOODPLAIN AND WETLANDS MAP.):
a. AREAS MEETING THE DEFINITION OF WETLANDS UNDER CHAPTER 18.26 OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE;
b. AREAS HAVING A SEVERE SOIL EROSION POTENTIAL;
e AREAS SUBJECT TO SLUMPING, EARTH SLIDES OR MOVEMENT;
AREAS HAVING SLOPES IN EXCESS OF 25%; OR
e- AREAS HAVING SEVERE WEAK FOUNDATION SOILS.
(Rev. Ord. 85-13; Ord. 84-36)
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
policy 3.1.1 of the Comprehensive Plan.
The City shall revise the Sensitive Lands section of the Tigard Community Development Code to identify
the standards and define those areas having dictinct constraints and limitations.
3- The City shall cooperate with other agencies to help identify these areas.
4. The City of Tigard shall provide in the Community Development Codc a provision for the City to require
site specific sell surveys and ffeelegie studies where potential Lazard° are identified based ueeh
special design sencidoratienc and senstr measure& be taken to effset the sail acid geologic
5, The Community Development Code chall not permit doveloprnonts to be planned or located in known
areas of natural disactore and hazards without appropriate safoguardc. (Rev. Ord. 85 13)
3-2 FLOODPLAINS
Findings
• The objective of the City is to use the detailed information gathered on floodplains from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, and dcvolop policiec to:
Vol. II, Policy 3-2
and-__"'may.
■ In addition, there is the issuo of tho cumulative effect of dovolopmont upetream of Tigard. Peed-levels
in Tigard will be substantially determinod by the controls exercised ovor development outside4148-plazi
aroa, as woll as insido Tigard'c Planning Area.
■ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ •-__ _ - _ _ -___ _ _ ___ - - - _ __- -__. The integrity of thoco
- , - - --- --- - - - - - - -- o - if
alterations arc done incorrect) If tho impacts arc adverse, they can bo
detrimental to the entire drainage system, i.e., the storage capacity of the water cource is lessened and
flooding-occurs: • -- , - - "-- , . .- = - - - " . " - " . - - - - -- "
rate.
of flood plain hazards was lacking. Many of the obstructions previously placod in the flood plain were
These obstructions (e.g., Main Street Bridge) hinder the flow of high water and tend to increase flood
levels.
•
upon which to =wee tho environmental impacts of a project. The devolopmont, which croatec the
undue futuro liabilitios for tho City.
■ Tho City of Tigard, with assistance from The U.S. Army Corps of Enginoers, has ostablishod an area•--e• = e -- -_ • --- - - ---. The federal
program, however, requiros the City to adopt an ordina .. • _ ---- _ _- _ --- - - _•__ .
■ The City of Tigard currently laas erdinaaees- pelisies awl standards within the Tigard Community
■ According to the 1981 Drainage Master Plan Study conducted by CHZM Hill for tho City, flood levels of
• e e
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aro taken.
= == - . (Roy. Ord. 85 13)
POLICIES
3.2.1 THE CITY SHALL PROHIBIT ANY LAND FROM ALTERATIONS OR DEVELOPMENTS IN THE
100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN WHICH WOULD RESULT IN ANY RISE IN ELEVATION OF THE
100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN.
3-24 THE CITY SHALL:
a- PROHIBIT LAND FORM ALTERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE FLOODWAY*,
e, _ . . e . . . _ __ .. - • AP _ -
E MAINTENANCE QF T#E ZERQ FOOT RISE FLOODWAY*; AND
19- ALLOW LAND €ARM ALTERATIONS OR DEVELOPMENT IN THE FLOODPLAIN"
OUTSIDE YF.E ZERO FOOT RISE ELOODWAY* WHICH PRESERVE OR ENHANCE
THE FUNCTION OF THE ZERO FOOT RISE FLOODWAY*PROVIDED:
Vol. II, Policy 3-3
4- THE LAND FORM ALTERATION AND/OR DEVELOPMENT IS IN AN AREA
DESIGNATED COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ON THE COMPREHENSIVE
SATISFIED; OR
2- THE LAND FORM ALTERATION AND/OR DEVELOPMENT IS ASSOCIATED
WITH COMMUNITY RECREATION 1.14E-S, UTILITIES, OR PUBLIC SUPPORT
FACILITIES AS DEFINED IN CHAPTER 18.12 9P THE COMMUNITY
BE SATISFIED.
3.2.3 WHERE LAND FORM ALTERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT ARE ALLOWED WITHIN THE
100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN* OUTSIDE THE ZERO FOOT RISE FLOODWAY*, THE CITY SHALL
REQUIRE:
a- THE STREAMFLOW CAPACITY 9P THE ZERO FOOT RISE FOOD`"Y* S€
MAINTAINED;
B€ NO DETRIMENTAL UPSTREAM OR DOWNSTREAM EFFECTS IN THE
FLOODPLAIN* AREA, AND THAT THE CRITERIA SET .PORT-14 IN THE SENSITIVE
LANDS SECTION OF THE CODE HAVE BEEN MET(Scc FIS Soptcmbcr 1981);
a- A BUFFER, EITHER EXISTING OR PLANTED, ON THE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL
LAND ABUTTING RESIDENTIAL LAND ADEQUATELY SCREENS THE
DEVELOPMENT FROM VIEW BY THE ADJOINING RESIDENTIAL LAND, AND WHICH
IS OF SUFFICIENT WIDTH TO BE NOISE ATTENUATING;AND
THE CONSIDERATION 9P DEDICATION Q. OPEN LAND AREA FOR GREENWAY
R R THE CONSTRUCTION 9P A PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE PATHWAY WITHIN TI4€
FLOODPLAIN* IN ACCORDANCE WI-T-14 THE ADOPTED PEDESTRIAN BICYCLE
PATHWAY PLAN.
3-2 THE CITY SHALL PROHIBIT DEVELOPMENT WITHIN AREAS DESIGNATED AS
SICNIFICANT WETLANDS ON THE FLOODPLAIN AND WETLANDS AAAP N9
SIGNIFICANT WETLANDS ON THE FLOODPLAIN AND WETLANDS MAP WITHIN TWENTY
FIVE
(35)-FEET OF TI4E DEc'GALD WETLANDS AREA. DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTY
ADJACENT 49 SIGNIFICANT WETLANDS SHALL I3€ ALLOWED UNDER T45 R6 444E4>
DEVELOPMENT SECTION OF THE CODE.
3.2.5 THE CITY SHALL REQUIRE THE CONSIDERATION 9P DEDICATION 9F ALL
UNDEVELOPED LAND WITHIN THE 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN PLUS SUFFICIENT OPEN
LAND FOR GREENWAY PURPOSES SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED FOR RECREATION WITHIN
THE PLAN.
offoctivo February 18, 2005.
(Roy. Ord. 05 01; Ord. 98 19; Ord. 90 22; Ord. 85 13; Ord. 84 36)
3.3 NATURAL RESOURCES
Findings
• Currently, there are extensive rock and gravel extraction areas located to the north and west of Tigard's
planning area within Beaverton and Washington County.
(Rev. Ord. 01-07)
• There is one active mineral or aggregate resource within the Tigard Planning Area, known as the
Durham Pits,which is operated by Washington County.
Vol. II, Policy 3-4