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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Packet - 11_01_2022 Its • City of Tigard TIGARll Tigard Business Meeting —Agenda e TIGARD CITY COUNCIL,LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD &TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DATE AND NOVEMBER 1,2022-6:30 p.m. Business Meeting TIME: MEETING LOCATION: Hybrid- City of Tigard-Town Hall- 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 -See PUBLIC NOTICE below PUBLIC NOTICE: In accordance with the City of Tigard's Safety Plan related to COVID-19 and Oregon House Bill 4212,this will be a hybrid meeting where some Council, staff or public will participate in person and some will participate remotely. How to comment: •Written public comment may be submitted electronically at www.tigard-or.gov/Comments before noon the day of the meeting. •If attending the meeting in person,please fill out the public comment sign-in sheet at the front of the room and come to the microphone when your name is called. •If you prefer to call in,please call 503-966-4101 when instructed to be placed in the queue.We ask that you plan on limiting your testimony to three minutes. •You may comment through video through the Teams app. Go to this link to learn how to participate by video:November 1,2022 Council Meeting https://www.tigard-or.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event 2299/372 Upon request,the City will also endeavor to arrange for the following services: • Qualified sign language interpreters for persons with speech or hearing impairments;and • Qualified bilingual interpreters. Since these services must be scheduled with outside service providers,it is important to allow as much lead time as possible. Please notify the City of your need by 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the meeting by calling: 503-718-2419 (voice) or 503-684-2772 (TDD -Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf). SEE ATTACHED AGENDA VIEW LIVESTREAM ONLINE: https://www.tigard-or.gov/boxcast CABLE VIEWERS:The City Council meeting will be shown live on Channel 28 at 6:30 p.m.The meeting will be rebroadcast at the following times on Channel 28: Thursday 6:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 p.m. Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m. Monday 6:00 a.m. City of Tigard Tigard Business Meeting—Agenda TIGARD TIGARD CITY COUNCIL,LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD &TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DATE AND TIME: NOVEMBER 1,2022- 6:30 p.m.Business Meeting MEETING LOCATION: Hybrid- City of Tigard-Town Hall- 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 6:30 PM 1. BUSINESS MEETING A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items 2. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION A. PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 26 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY B. PROCLAIM TRANSGENDER AWARENESS WEEK AND DAY OF REMEMBRANCE, NOVEMBER 13-20 3. PUBLIC COMMENT A. Follow-up to Previous Public Comment B. Public Comment—Written C. Public Comment—In Person D. Public Comment—Phone-In E. Public Comment—Video F. Police Chief Report G. Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce Report 4. CONSENT AGENDA: (Local Contract Review Board)The Consent Agenda is used for routine items including approval of meeting minutes,contracts or intergovernmental agreements.Information on each item is available on the city's website in the packet for this meeting.These items may be enacted in one motion without separate discussion. Council members may request that an item be removed by motion for discussion and separate action. 6:50 p.m. estimated time A. RESERVOIR 18 AND PUMP STATION PROGRESSIVE DESIGN BUILD AMENDMENT B. RIGHT-OF-WAY AND UTILITY MANAGEMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT C. UNIVERSAL PLAZA ACTIVATION,DESIGN,CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT#5 D. FOREVERLAWN PLAYGROUND GRASS AND INSTALLATION •Consent Agenda-Items Removed for Separate Discussion:Any items requested to be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion will be considered immediately after the Council has voted on those items which do not need discussion. 5. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING:URBAN AGRICULTURE CODE ADOPTION 6:55 p.m. estimated time 6. TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: CONSIDERATION OF A DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH DIG REAL ESTATE 7:55 p.m. estimated time 7. LAKE OSWEGO TIGARD WATER PARTNERSHIP IGA UPDATE 8:05 p.m. estimated time 8. CHARTER REVIEW COMMIIThE APPLICATION DISCUSSION 8:50 p.m. estimated time 9. NON-AGENDA ITEMS 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 9:20 p.m. estimated time 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council may go into Executive Session.If an Executive Session is called to order,the appropriate ORS citation will be announced identifying the applicable statute.All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions,as provided by ORS 192.660(4),but must not disclose any information discussed.No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision.Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 12. ADJOURNMENT 9:25 p.m. estimated time SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET 1111 FOR Afiry /, 0.2 (DATE OF MEETING) . .49ent✓a l7L 7 ' .- TIGARD om. Public Comments received by noon for the November 1, 2022 Meeting of the Tigard City Council 1. Joel Vermillion 10/31/2022 Urban Agriculture. Keep code as is or adopt Tier 2. 2. Lisa Dylong 10/31/2022 Urban Agriculture. In support of Sprague family 3. Paul Colligan 10/31/2022 Urban Agriculture. Keep code as is, Tier 3 too much but if compromise is needed, supports Tier 2 4. Marilyn& Lynn 10/31/2022 Urban Agriculture. Concerns with health, nuisance Depaul and other offsite impacts. Tier 2 and existing code not right.Why not more consideration of Tier 3? 5. Thomas Poff- 11/1/2022 Urban Agriculture. Supports small home farms Turner 6. Mary Potthoff 11/1/2022 Urban Agriculture.Attached model zoning ordinance 7. Roger Potthoff 11/1/2022 Urban Agriculture. Concerns regarding health aspects. Attachments were articles against urban chickens and for more regulations. Carol Krager From: City of Tigard,OR <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2022 10:10 AM To: Carol Krager;Jesse Raymundo;Webteam Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 2057002 IP Address: 71.63.158.132 Submission Date: 10/31/2022 10:09 Survey Time: 14 minutes,40 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Joel Vermillion Email Complete Address 10525 SW Tigard st Tigard, OR 97223 Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on? (Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Urban Agriculture Code Comments Good evening.Our family has had a very visible backyard chicken flock for the past 10 years without complaint or issue.Rather,we have received hundreds of positive comments from people passing by our home on the Fanno Creek trail.While we believe the current'nuisance code'has been more than sufficient to deal with the very few complaints received by the city and would prefer no change,we are also ok with the proposed Tier 2 amendment recommended by the city planning commission as a reasonable change to the current code.We are strongly opposed to the Tier 3 code which we find arbitrary and which adds unnecessary bureaucracy for homeowners who enjoy urban agriculture.We are asking the city council to please keep the code how it is,or adopt the Tier 2 code recommended by the planning commission.We believe this is more than adequate to handle the very few complaints received by the city on this topic.Thank you. Attachment Supporting Documents/Images Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 Carol Krager From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, October 31, 2022 1:54 PM To: Carol Krager;Jesse Raymundo Cc: Tom McGuire Subject: FW: Council Hearing re Sprague"family farm" Attachments: Tigard City Council L Dylong.docx Another letter/comment for the urban ag item for tomorrow. I'll respond right now. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Lisa Dylong Sent: Monday, October 31,2022 1:05 PM To:Hope Pollard<hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Council Hearing re Sprague "family farm" You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Hi Hope, Attached is a letter for your upcoming meeting in support of the Spragues . I lived across from them for almost 5 years until moving out of state last month but definitely want to support their cause in anyway I can. Regards, Lisa Dylong 1j.cd DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." 1 Ms. Lisa Dylong 2706 Porto Bianco League City, TX 77573 October 31, 2022 Tigard City Council 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, OR 97223 Dear Tigard City Council & Board Members: I am writing as a former neighbor to the Sprague family from early 2018 through late September 2022. During the entirety of these years I lived directly across from the Sprague residence on 116th Ave (12350 SW 116th Ave, Tigard 97223). I thoroughly enjoyed the Sprague family, the Sprague children and their animals. I additionally enjoyed the sense of community this family fostered by offering eggs, flowers and vegetables to their neighbors and passersby's. I applaud them. My reason for moving had ZERO to do with any of my neighbors. Rather I could list for you a myriad of reasons why people like myself are vacating liberal ran cities and seeking new homes in states with law and order governments. The Sprague family is an asset to the Tigard community. Please feel free to contact me if you need further clarification on that point. Respectfully, Lisa Dylong Carol Krager From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2022 4:21 PM To: Carol Krager; Jesse Raymundo; Webteam Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 2058401 IP Address: 50.53.116.164 Submission Date: 10/31/2022 4:20 Survey Time: 2 minutes, 24 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Paul Colligan Email Complete Address 8820 SW Waverly Drive Tigard,Or 97224 Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on? (Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Urban Agriculture Comments This seems very excessive and not the most efficient use of our focus and time.The current nuisance good show cover existing problems right now. I like to ask you to keep things as they are.Tier 3 is way too much. If we need a compromise,tier 2.Thank you for your consideration.The Colligan Family 24 Years Tigard Residents Attachment Supporting Documents/Images Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 Carol Krager From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, October 31, 2022 9:52 PM To: Carol Krager; Jesse Raymundo; Webteam Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 2058736 IP Address: 192.183.218.139 Submission Date: 10/31/2022 9:52 Survey Time: 9 minutes, 15 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Marilyn&Lynn DePaul Email Complete Address 11625 SW Walnut TIGARD,OR 97223 Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on? (Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Tigard Development Code-Urban Livestock Comments See letter attached as pdf file. Attachment Supporting Documents/Images 11-1-22 DePaul Testimony.pdf Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 November 1, 2022 Page 1 Marilyn and Lynn Depaul 11625 SW Walnut Tigard, OR 97223 Tigard City Council Sent via email. Subject:Tigard Development Code—Urban Livestock Regulation Dear Tigard City Councilors: My name is Marilyn DePaul, I along with my sister Lynn DePaul, reside at 11625 SW Walnut St,in Tigard. This has been our home since 2010.We are both disabled,with complications leaving us immune- compromised. My sister Lynn,age 68, has a life challenging cardio-vascular condition,that requires almost constant rebalancing of expensive medications as her symptoms/condition changes.Thus,we have had particular cause to be"oh-so-careful"through the time warp of the Covid pandemic.And during the entire time of the Covid,we have also had to deal with the challenges of the intentional, relentless expansion of our immediate north line neighbor's chicken, duck,quail and goat operation; specifically,40 chickens, ducks,quail and 6 goats, plus 3 or 4 large dogs.This operation is known to some as The Sprague Farm, located at 11650 SW Ann St. We are very aware that one of our neighbors, Roger Potthoff, has made attempts to have the City of Tigard enforce various provisions of the Nuisance Code regarding the Sprague Farm. We appreciate his efforts dating back over a 7-year period. Over this 7-year period the situation has become worse,always it seems one step forward, and soon to follow two steps back.And while we are currently in a step forward mode,we know from having been told directly by our livestock keeper neighbor, Elizabeth Sprague,that once the City Council approves the Nuisance Code amendment on Nov. 1 which she expects will codify the city's refusal to put numeric limits on animals,and allow for no objective specifications applicable to livestock/chicken structures and run space areas. Ms. Sprague has indicated she will take immediate advantage. Down will come her temporary fence partitions,and up go the number of animals.She couldn't be happier. But let's look closer into the midst of what urban livestock regulation is supposed to be about. Let me begin by setting the stage in your mind as to what this urban livestock thing is for those of us living immediately adjacent to it.The undeniable odors,the squawking,the bellowing,the open storage of junk, and the rats(!)—so many rats! All of this has been put in evidence as "offsite impact" radiating out from this hellacious, unnecessary and unwarranted use of a suburban residential property.Our neighbor,and our trusted friend, Roger Potthoff has over 7 years provided the City Council and city staff with considerable photo evidence of all that is amiss at the Sprague property.Yet what his photos don't show is the hidden but very real threat to the public health that is associated with the pathogens that spew forth from such an out-of-control, unregulated urban livestock operation. Public health risks that are especially impactful to the elderly and others, like my sister and myself-immune-compromised persons, like Roger and Marky Potthoff ages 74 and 71,all of us and we are representative of large groups of Tigard residents who, along with very young children are at higher risks of susceptibility to animal borne pathogens. So, keep this in mind as you consider my testimony and the Nuisance Code amendment which city staff has labeled the Tier 2 approach. I will try to convince you this Tier 2 approach is going to give Tigard a dangerously under regulated proliferation of ill-kept urban livestock/chicken operations. November 1, 2022 Page 2 Marilyn & Lynn DePaul Tigard Development Code The Tigard Planning Commission,on Oct. 17, held a Public Hearing on this same Nuisance Code Amendment regarding urban livestock. It was a requisite prelude to the City Council Nov. 1 Public Hearing,this letter is my and my sister's written testimony we hope you will consider at that Nov. 1 hearing. Planning Commissioner Schuck stated at the Oct. 17 hearing that he is familiar with the livestock operation on Ann St. He said he lives"not far from there, and has walked by the backyard livestock property several times and has observed what is going on there.... There are a lot of animals there!I feel sorry for those neighbors living with that. I wouldn't want to be them. I wouldn't want to live next that." He went on to state that he is inclined to support more regulation than is proposed in the Tier 2 "moderate approach,"which was presented that evening for a vote by the Planning Commission. Notwithstanding Commissioner Schuck's reservations about the Tier 2 regulation outline, he voted to recommend Tier 2 for approval by the City Council. In so voting, he deferred to the assurance of Tigard city staffers Hope Pollard and Tom Mcquire,that the current nuisance code adequately protects and covers the situation with regard to the 'offsite impact' of urban livestock. Commissioner Schuck did explain that his preference for more a more prescribed set of regulations may be something that has to be looked at"down the road," if it appears that the existing code is not adequate to mitigating the offsite impacts of the livestock. His concerns about the status quo at 11650 SW Ann St.seemed to be based on aesthetics,the junk,the sheer number of animals kept behind full view cyclone fencing adjacent to a city street,the general dissonance with the character of the neighborhood. His comments on the aesthetics,as I heard them,failed to grasp the very critical issue of the well-known,very real, public health risks that are linked to livestock, and are in evidence at the Ann St. operation. While Commissioner Schuck did not specifically project his concern beyond Ann St., his concerns are no less relevant to who knows how many other backyard livestock/chicken setups around the city. While Commissioner Schuck seemed most concerned about aesthetics, it is clear that Tier 2 is an example of under regulation and by not setting numeric limits on livestock,chickens and other fowl, it allows more risk to emerge from such operations. Specifically risks to the health of the public. Councilors, it doesn't have to be this way. The perilous offsite impact to the health,safety and the general welfare posed by the Sprague goat and chicken operation puts my sister Lynn and myself in jeopardy,along with the broader public.And while it is obvious to any and all reasonable persons,the risk is being ignored by the City of Tigard. Indeed, even Commissioner Schuck whose intuition seemed to tell him there is something very wrong with what is happening at the Ann St. property operated by Elizabeth Sprague. Also at the Oct. 17 hearing, Planning Commission President Hu,Commission Vice President Jackson made clear they too have reservations about the Tier 2 approach.Specifically whether it is sufficiently robust. I recall that they commented that Tier 2 provides no numeric limits on animals, nor any other objective criteria,such as minimum shelter and run space areas calculated on the basis of how many chickens and animals are being kept at the property.They seem to question just what is being regulated? It nothing is being regulated.Although I don't think they mentioned this fact, it is true that all of these prescribed objective criteria necessary to provide an adequately robust set of regulations are set forth in the Tier 3 approach. Why is Tier 3 not being given more serious consideration? It seems to me that having more clarity, more objective criteria, aids in promoting more voluntary compliance and more of a solid ground for enforcement action when needed.The lack of objective criteria in Tier 2, leads to a completely subjective interpretation by persons—Tigard staff—who are not trained, nor otherwise qualified to assess the risks of infections and animal borne diseases that are very real and November 1, 2022 Page 3 Marilyn&Lynn DePaul Tigard Development Code which are transmissible from animals to humans under natural conditions. Such infectious diseases are known as "zoonotic" diseases in the public health realm. Without public health expertise on staff, specifically zoonotic expertise, how will the zoonotic risk be identified?What will be mandated and enforced to mitigate and remedy the onsite and offsite risks?If there are actual active infections at any one of the many unrecorded and unlicensed backyard chicken/livestock locations,who does what,when and where?Tier 2 provides nothing in regard to any of these important public health concerns. Staffers Pollard and Mcguire gave only vague assurances that city staff, pursuant to the Tigard Municipal Code, Chapter 6 General Nuisances, has all it needs to keep Tigard healthy,safe and the general welfare protected.What I've seen over the past 7 years of Mr. Potthoff s experience with the City of Tigard,the Planning, Livablity and Code Enforcement people are themselves a source of concern and the assurances of Pollard and Mcguire are not comforting to myself or my sister. Shouldn't we,and certainly you Councilors,wonder why all of the other neighboring suburban communities have put in place regulations that set maximum limits on the number of animals,and those numbers are often linked to lot sizes. It's proven to work,and it's the right thing to do. Please Councilors, don't believe staffers Pollard and Mcguire when they tell you that the existing Tigard Nuisance code,and Tigard's one and only Code Enforcement Officer,with no special training in public health,and specifically no training in zoonotic disease threats, is adequate to protect the health,safety, livability and general welfare of the Tigard residents. In fact it only protects livestock keepers from being held accountable,whether they are simply unaware or intentionally dismissive of livestock regulations and/or livestock management best practices. Enforcement under the existing Nuisance Code assumes the livestock keeper,who like Elizabeth Sprague will be encouraged to expand their numbers,can be off the radar in Tigaard, under a regulatory system that has no provision for livestock operations to be licensed or registered. Who are they,where are they, how may animals,what onsite conditions? Councilors,staffers Pollard and Mcguire may believe what they are telling you about the adequacy of the existing Nuisance Code regarding offsite impact, but they are not experts,certainly not public health experts. Have these staffers submitted any written testimony to the City Council from credible, named, experts in government,in academia,or the law who are in fact experts in public health and zoonotic diseases?No,they have not. Mr. Potthoff has: Dr.Wm. Oleckno, PhD (Northern Illinois University, Public Health and Epidemiology) and Dr.Terry Mesmer, PhD (Utah State Univ., Director Commuity Gardens and Wildlife Services)and several others were included in his testimony to the Planning Commission. What city staff has done is confer at length with Elizabeth Sprague, and given her confused her litany of good intentions with facts ad expert opinion, never mind the reality of the unintended consequences. Have you seen Mr. Potthoffs 2022 photo collection of"offsite impacts?"We have, but then my sister and myself live in immediate proximity to the largest of Tigard's trial-and-error livestock operations,the Sprague Rat Farm where the operator arrogantly turns a blind eye to their zoonotic, rat-infested property. This is not right! And Tier 2 isn't either. So even after the devastating effects of Covid, let loose by an animal virus transferred to humans,aka a zoonotic disease—from Wuhan,China we are asked to ignore the realities and assume American/Tigard exceptionalism will allow us to live unaffected by public health risks left in the hands of amateurs and hobbyists. Remember now the Covid virus originated in an animal, a wild animal,that virus naturally was able upload to humans and then it overwhelmed the public health systems globally,devastating economies locally, nationally and all around the world. I am not suggesting that Tigard is likely to November 1, 2022 Page 4 Marilyn & Lynn DePaul Tigard Development Code become ground zero for the next pandemic, but bird flu is again occurring in Oregon,salmonella occurs naturally in chickens, so there are so many other infectious diseases listed in Dr.Wm. Oleckno testimony from 2019 to the Dekalb, Ill. City council. Mr. Potthoff included all 13 pages in his testimony package to the Planning Commission. Did staff forward that to you Councilors? There are diseases,viral threats always present with livestock and chickens. True story... Elizabeth Sprague told my sister Lynn, before Covid,that her entire flock had been wiped out by a "mystery disease." Did she ever inform the City of that? Did she ever have a veterinarian investigate? Did she ever report the event to the Oregon or U.S. Department of Agriculture? I doubt it. Did staffers Pollard and Mcguire or Code Officer Ken Ross ever ask her a single question about her experience with infections and disease in her flock? If so,where is the record,the note to file of the question asked and answered? Indeed,why is Tigard comfortable leaving the matter of public health and zoonotic disease risk to self- serving amateur animal keepers,and low level, inexperienced planning and livability staffers, along with untrained nuisance cops who however unqualified have responsibility for protecting public health? Councilors this is crazy,the process in support of Tier 2 it is rife with errors and omissions. Moreover, the city's non-experts in urban livestock and public health showed themselves to be so weak as to offer a set of"post-it note surveys," (that's new)as credible evidence supporting a minimalist regulatory policy.A minimalist policy quite different from any other nearby jurisdiction. Is that a credible, professional approach to helping Tigard residents understand the dynamics of the matter,and the universe of approaches, pros and cons?Where was the public health, zoonotic disease station at the public info meeting? The disappointment I just expressed in regard to the sophomoric, unprofessional approach of gathering public feedback on this important matter and omitting credible information with the public is increased further after having read the Staff Report to the Planning Commission for their Oct. 17 hearing. (Mr. Potthoff shared a copy.)Sticking with the criticism of staffers Pollard and Mcguire for failing to inform the legislative process and record with credible input from experts in public health, I am beyond disappointed.The aforementioned Oct. 17 Staff Report to the Planning Commission, Section V. (City Staff and Agency Comments)on pages 10 and 11,included a list of 28 governmental and non- governmental agencies,departments,and jurisdictions,that Pollard and Mcguire claim where given the opportunity to review the proposed Development Code Amendment.This list is what staffers Pollard and Mcguire hold forth as their"expert sources" in researching background and seeking feedback on the Tigard code amendment.They do not tell us how many of the 28 entities actually responded with substantive feedback,and they do not include in their report copies of any written comments that were received. Where there any comments received,written,verbal with summaries included in the file?We don't know, I doubt the Planning Commission knows. Did the City Council receive copies of any written responses from any of the 28 subjects?Citing various municipalities on the list of 28 entities,did the staff provide the Planning Commission with copies or concise summaries of the various ordinances and regulations that are currently in effect in other neighboring metro Portland area communities?I and my sister are very curious,given the link between public health and other health,safety and livability concerns to urban livestock, how it is that staff came to include on the list of 28 sources of expertise relevant to urban livestock the following: Oregon Dept of Geology and Mineral Industries; NW Natural; Portland &Western Railroad;Tri-Met Transit Development, etc. I am left wondering who bought lunch? November 1, 2022 Page 5 Marilyn&Lynn DePaul Tigard Development Code Perhaps even more dubious,and discrediting of the process and the staffers,is the fact that the Washington County Health and Human Services Dept.was NOT invited to comment! It should have been at the top of the expert review list! Please note that the webpage for the Public Health component of Washington County Health and Human Services Dept. states with emphasis that they provide 10 Essential Public Health Services to create a framework for public health that serves to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities in Washington County. Here they are: 1. Assess and monitor population health status,factors that influence health,and community needs and assets. 2. Investigate,diagnose,and address health problems and hazards affecting the population. 3. Communicate effectively to inform and educate people about health,factors that influence it, and how to improve it. 4. Strengthen,support,and mobilize communities and partnerships to improve health. 5. Create, champion, and implement policies, plans,and laws that impact health. 6. Utilize legal and regulatory actions designed to improve and protect the public's health. 7. Assure an effective system that enables equitable access to the individual services and care needed to be healthy. 8. Build and support a diverse and skilled public health workforce. 9. Improve and innovate public health functions through ongoing evaluation, research, and continuous quality improvement. 10. Build and maintain a strong organizational infrastructure for public health Amazing-isn't it?Washington County Public Health-so on point with the critically important, universally recognized element that health holds in regulating urban livestock and livability more broadly, is omitted from the list of 28,excluded, disregarded entirely.Who in their right mind, if even only marginally qualified,would omit Washington County Public Health from their list of targeted experts in writing and approving a staff report regarding urban livestock/chicken regulation, a matter which supposedly is such a priority in Tigard.What is the priority?To get it right, or just get something done—even if it's wrong. Do Pollard and Mcguire just not understand the public health dimensions of urban livestock, or do they conveniently just want to ignore,the health,safety and general welfare of Tigard residents?Their task here was to understand, prioritize and address all legitimate concerns about urban livestock in causing regulations to be drafted and enacted which put reasonable limits on urban livestock activities that may or are likely to threaten the health,safety, character and integrity of Tigard's suburban middleclass residential neighborhoods. Neighborhoods that in some cases were created 60 years ago in Tigard,and in some cases 6 months ago. Neighborhoods still standing, neighborhoods once and again thriving, neighborhoods still rising after the Great Recession, rising again after Covid and still standing during the ongoing societal and political chaos that is Portland, Oregon—Portland - NOT Tigard! Councilors, please table this proposed Tigard Code Amendment. It is not even close to being a solution for the why,where, how and for whom of it all.Why are we upsetting the character and livability of residential neighborhoods to accommodate livestock operations on the urban side of the Urban Growth Boundary(UGB)?And to do it in a manner that allows for unlimited numbers of livestock operations, and unlimited numbers of chickens,domestic fowl, rabbits and goats?The broader public good regarding November 1, 2022 Page 6 Marilyn & Lynn DePaul Tigard Development Code subsistence farming,truck farming, living close to nature, is already served by Oregon's UGB.Tigard is on the urban side of that boundary. The Oregon UGB is a model closely studied around the world. Please Councilors, reel in staffers Pollard and Mcguire. They are attempting,for no good reason to put upon our residential neighborhoods a policy allowing for unlimited numbers of livestock, allowing for the offsite impacts,the unintended consequences,to metastasize whereupon it will be too late. Do we not know better than to base public policy on idealistic nostalgic motivations, presented with a mantra of good intentions. But which completely ignore the degenerative consequences of the actions that these urban livestock people push from their privileged positions of assuming they know better,are more woke,and are thus privileged to ignore the facts,the science,and just hope for the best. Councilors that approach of ignoring the facts and hoping for the best is not prudent. It is not right to let the urban livestock cult, and all the rats and pathogens that come with them, cozy up to potentially every home in Tigard. It is right action to vote to table this ill-conceived code amendment. In doing so you will be recognizing the importance of this issue. It is about much more than all the good intentions it comes wrapped in. Regulating urban livestock is no simple matter, it is not like an inoperable vehicle rusting in the front yard.This urban livestock regulation has been mishandled,and it should not be now rushed errantly into the Tigard Municipal Code.The amendment is not right,the time is not right. This lame duck council and mayor should act responsibly and table the matter,allowing the new set of leaders,as will be elected in just 7 days,to bring these regulations into focus and act on it with a forward view.They will learn from what has happened here,and they will take the time to ask and get answers to the many questions that hang over the process and the amendment at present.Tier 2 is not a solution; it is but an imperfect point from which to restart the process.Tier 2 does not protect the health of animals, nor the health of Tigard residents; it does not make people or animals safer; it does however promote proliferation of urban livestock,with all of the unintended consequences; and as the unintended consequences proliferate the peace between neighbors comes under stress;and it does not promote the general welfare of our communities—including the marketability of homes proximate to our impacted by the unintended consequences and diminishes property values and livability. Marilyn Depaul and Lynn Depaul 11625 SW Ann St.,Tigard, OR 97223 Carol Krager From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 8:27 AM To: Carol Krager; Jesse Raymundo; Webteam Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 2059429 IP Address: 107.77.205.22 Submission Date: 11/01/2022 8:26 Survey Time: 8 minutes, 6 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Thomas Poff-Turner Email Complete Address 14840 sw 109th ave Tigard, OR 97224 Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on? (Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Urban Agricultural Adoptiom Comments My name is Thomas and I've lived in Tigard for most of my life. For a big part of it, I got to experience farmsteading. I cared for lots of animals, learned a lot about how to be self sufficient by planting certain crops in strategic areas. What real harm can come from having a small home farm?I see animals being fed,playing and being happy. I see delicious crops growing. I see kids walking by and getting excited to see goats and chickens,something you don't see very often in the city. My mom, Elizabeth Sprague, has done so much for the community and people around her. Educating kids about the animals and crops,offering services to neighbors to help plant,harvest and grow their own plants. Its a wonderful way to bring the community together in such a dire time of need. Attachment Supporting Documents/Images Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 Carol Krager From: City of Tigard,OR <webteam©tgard-or.gov> Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 11:18 AM To: Carol Krager;Jesse Raymundo;Webteam Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 2060118 IP Address: 192.183.218.139 Submission Date: 11/01/2022 11:18 Survey Time: 6 minutes, 33 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Mary Potthoff Email Complete Address 11710 SW Ann St. Tigard, OR 97223 Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on? (Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Urban Livestock Comments See attahced Attachment Supporting Documents/Images Model Township Ordinan...e Raising and Keeping of Chickens.pdf Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 The following model zoning ordinance may be used as a basis for municipal regulation of non- commercial and small-scale keeping of chickens. The municipal zoning ordinance is generally the best location for backyard chicken regulations because it is regulated as an accessory use to a residence. This model zoning ordinance is not applicable to commercial poultry activities subject to Pennsylvania Act 38 "The Agriculture, Communities and Rural Environment Act of 2005"(ACRE), which (among other provisions) gives farmers the right to ask the Pennsylvania State Attorney General's office to review local ordinances that they feel unlawfully restrict normal agricultural operations or ownership. This model zoning ordinance is set up from a Township standpoint and applies a special exception process. The regulation of backyard chickens typically occurs in townships, although some boroughs do allow the use in limited circumstances in low density districts. The special exception process allows neighbors to offer comments during a public hearing. However, because of the additional costs for special exception applications, rural municipalities and others may choose to permit backyard chickens as a "by-right"use, subject to listed conditions. A MODEL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE: RAISING AND KEEPING OF CHICKENS WHEREAS, the Township permits various accessory structures and land uses; and, WHEREAS, the raising and keeping of chickens on a non-commercial basis at a residential property, and their associated henhouses, coops and runs are appropriate accessory uses if certain conditions are met; and, WHEREAS, the Township desires to ensure that the raising and keeping of chickens and their associated structures are conducted in a way as to not adversely affect the safety and general welfare of the citizens of the Township, and not create any public nuisance. NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED AND ENACTED, by the Township Board of Supervisors, as follows: Section 1. Definitions. (Note: These definitions should be placed in the definitions section of the zoning ordinance.) A. Chicken run or pen: A fenced or other type of enclosure that is mostly open to the elements, for the purpose of allowing chickens to leave the henhouse or coop while remaining in a predator-safe environment. The chicken run or pen is typically attached to the henhouse or chicken coop. B. Domesticated chicken: A subspecies of the species Gal/us domesticus. C. Henhouse or chicken coop: A structure providing shelter for chickens which is completely enclosed. A MODEL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE:RAISING AND KEEPING OF CHICKENS Chester County Planning Commission 05/18/17 1 Section 2. Purpose and General Regulations. A. Purpose. The purpose of this article is to provide minimum standards for the keeping of domesticated chickens. This article enables residents to keep chickens on a non- commercial basis as an accessory use to a residence, while limiting the adverse effects of the activity on surrounding properties. Such adverse effects can include noise, odors, unsanitary conditions, attraction of predators, chickens running at large, unsightly conditions, and similar adverse conditions. B. Special Exception Required. The keeping of domesticated chickens may be permitted as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling by special exception, and a zoning permit shall be required. C. Additional Reasonable Conditions May be Attached. In granting a special exception, the Township Zoning Hearing Board may attach such reasonable conditions and safeguards, in addition to those expressed in this Ordinance, as it may deem necessary to implement the purposes of the Township Zoning Ordinance. (Note:reasonable conditions may include the provision of landscaping or fencing to screen views of the activity, and increased setbacks.) D. Periodic Inspection. The Township may periodically inspect the facility, upon reasonable notice, to ensure that all conditions of the special exception are continuously met. E. Non-commercial Use Only. Domesticated chickens shall be kept for non-commercial purposes only; however, the incidental sale of eggs is not prohibited, provided that all other Township regulations relating to the accessory sales are met (Note: The Township would regulate the incidental sales of eggs as it would regulate a typical roadside vegetable stand). F. Enclosed Structure Required. Chickens shall be kept in an enclosed structure at all times. No chicken shall be permitted to roam freely. Section 3. Lot Size and Limits on Numbers of Chickens. (Note: This Section is intended to apply primarily to suburban municipalities. Rural and agricultural communities may vary the minimum lot size regulations and increase the number of chickens that are permitted by lot area. Furthermore, the municipality should decide which districts will permit backyard chickens. We recommend that this activity be limited to residential districts that permit single-family detached dwellings;backyard chickens are usually not appropriate in multi-family or mixed-use districts.) A. Minimum lot size. One acre. (Note: Some municipalities have chosen to allow chickens on lots smaller than one acre and limit the number of chickens accordingly. Each municipality should determine what they deem most appropriate for their community.) B. Number of chickens per lot. 1. Three chickens shall be permitted for the first one acre. 2. One additional chicken shall be permitted for each additional 1/4 acre, up to a maximum of 20 chickens per lot. 3. Notwithstanding Section 3.B.2., there shall be no limit on the number of chickens on lots over five acres. (Note: Municipalities may impose a reasonable maximum limit on the number of chickens on larger lots, but it may not be necessary to do so for A MODEL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE:RAISING AND KEEPING OF CHICKENS Chester County Planning Commission 05/18/17 2 lots where the potential for neighborhood disturbance is limited; this is a matter of municipal discretion.) 4. No rooster shall be permitted on any lot less than five acres. (Note: Some municipalities impose a complete ban on roosters.) C. Setbacks. 1. Chicken runs, pens, henhouses and chicken coops shall be set back from all adjacent residences that are not occupied by the applicant by not less than seventy- five (75)feet and by not less than fifty (50)feet from any lot line. (Note: Municipalities choosing to allow chickens on smaller lot sizes may choose to lower these setbacks. Also, the municipality should check the required setbacks for other accessory structures and amend their ordinance as necessary to indicate which setback takes precedence. This could be the more restrictive of the two, or they may want to make an exception specific to the use.) 2. Chicken henhouses and coops shall be set back not less than twenty (20)feet from the applicant's residence. 3. All structures relating to chickens shall be located to the rear of the residence. 4. No facility for storing manure or feed shall be located within one hundred (100) feet of any adjacent residence not occupied by the applicant and not less than fifty (50) feet from any lot line. .100'min.to ' lany adjacent 1 ! dwelling I) chicken IIIII 50'min. t coop/run from any iii l w:t lot line n -� manure and- ba .♦94 T A (Food storage E' E c 20',, l A, oa we min. F E � Em r I t 75'min.from any adjacent dwelling property 50'min.from any lot line line chicken coo - eleva EI if A J 50'min. ,I 20' A' j from any lot line manure and 4( 100'min.to food storage any adjacent dwelling A MODEL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE:RAISING AND KEEPING OF CHICKENS Chester County Planning Commission 05/18/17 3 Section 4. Structures, Chicken Pens, Runs, and Coops. A. Enclosed and Predator Resistant Structure. Chicken runs, pens, henhouses and coops shall be enclosed and constructed of durable materials to prevent entry by predators or the escape of chickens. All walls and ceiling and roof areas shall also be protected against entry by predators. B. Construction Materials. Chicken pens, henhouses and chicken coops shall be constructed of weather-resistant that can readily be cleaned and maintained and kept in good appearance. C. Prevention of Entry by Burrowing. A horizontal at-grade area not less than one (1) foot in width along the interior or exterior perimeter of the chicken run or pen shall be composed of chain link or other material to prevent entry by burrowing predators. Alternatively, a barrier to burrowing not less than one (1)foot in depth may be placed along the perimeter of the chicken run or pen. D. Elevation of Structures. Henhouses and chicken coops shall be elevated at least 18 inches above grade, with an elevated floor that will prevent entry by predators. The applicant shall provide details of how manure will be properly cleaned from henhouse and chicken coop floors. E. No External Illumination. The exterior areas of henhouses and chicken coops shall not be illuminated. F. Minimum Area per Chicken in Henhouse or Coop. The henhouse or chicken coop shall provide not less than one square foot (144 square inches) of area per chicken, as well as separate roosting or egg-laying areas. G. Minimum Area per Chicken Run or Pen. A chicken run or pen shall be provided and be large enough to allow freedom of movement, but shall provide not less than four (4) square feet per chicken. H. Feed and Water Required. Adequate feed and water shall be continuously provided, with protection against freezing. Section 5. Conduct of the Owner. A. Banding. (Note: Some municipalities require the banding of chicken's legs with the owner's name, telephone number and other information. This is not recommended because bands large enough to include significant information are typically not commercially available, and chickens are not permitted to roam freely. Additionally, it is difficult and may be dangerous to attempt to catch a roaming chicken in order to inspect its leg band.) B. Odor and Noise. Odors shall not be perceptible at the lot line. Noise shall not be perceptible at lot lines to the extent that it results in a public nuisance or is in violation of the municipal noise ordinance. C. Waste and manure storage and removal. A written waste storage and removal plan shall be submitted. All stored manure shall be placed within a fully enclosed container. No A MODEL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE:RAISING AND KEEPING OF CHICKENS Chester County Planning Commission 05/18/17 4 more than three cubic feet of manure shall be stored. All other manure not used for composting or fertilizing shall be removed. The henhouse, chicken run and pen and surrounding area must be kept free from trash and accumulated manure. D. Mortality. Dead animals shall be disposed of promptly and consistent with applicable waste disposal regulations of the municipality. E. Slaughtering. Slaughtering of chickens shall be conducted in a fully-enclosed structure. F. Description of how the Backyard Chicken Activity will be conducted. (Note: This discretionary option may give the municipality a good assessment of how thoroughly an applicant has considered the proposed backyard chicken activity.) The applicant shall describe how the chickens will be cared for, and shall elaborate on the following: 1. how the facility will be maintained on a routine basis, 2. routine collection of eggs, 3. continuous provision of fresh food and water supplies, 4. waste collected and removal, 5. amounts of mulch or animal bedding, 6. how complaints from neighbors will be addressed, and 7. other matters that the Township Zoning Hearing Board wishes to consider. Section 6. Severability. In the event that any section, subsection or portion of this article shall be declared to by any competent court to be invalid for any reason, it is the intent of the Township that all other sections, subsections or portions of this article shall remain valid. Section 7. Validity and Effective Date. To the extent that this ordinance is inconsistent with any other portion of the Township's zoning ordinance, the provisions of this ordinance will take precedence. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon enactment. A MODEL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE:RAISING AND KEEPING OF CHICKENS Chester County Planning Commission 05/18/17 5 Carol Krager From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 12:01 PM To: Carol Krager;Jesse Raymundo Cc: Tom McGuire; Ken Ross Subject: FW: Public Hearing Comments for 10/17/22 PC Meeting Attachments: 3-5-2019 Wm Oleckno Case Against UrbanChkns.pdf; Dangers of Urban Farming by Ian Feldman.pdf Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Roger H. Potthoff Sent:Tuesday, November 1, 2022 11:51 AM To: Hope Pollard<hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Public Hearing Comments for 10/17/22 PC Meeting Councilors, At the Oct. 17 hearing, Planning Commission President Hu, Commission Vice President Jackson, and Commissioner Schuck made clear they have reservations about the Tier 2 approach. Specifically whether it is sufficiently robust. I recall that they commented that Tier 2 provides no numeric limits on animals, nor any other objective criteria,such as minimum shelter and run space areas calculated on the basis of how many chickens and animals are being kept at the property.They seem to question just what is being regulated?Although I don't think they mentioned this fact, it is true that all of these prescribed objective criteria necessary to provide an adequately robust set of regulations are set forth in the Tier 3 approach.Why is Tier 3 not being given more serious consideration? It seems to me that having more clarity, more objective criteria, aids in promoting more voluntary compliance and more of a solid ground for enforcement action when needed.The lack of objective criteria in Tier 2, leads to a completely subjective interpretation by persons—Tigard staff—who are not trained, nor otherwise qualified to assess the risks of infections and animal borne diseases that are very real and which are transmissible from animals to humans under natural conditions. Such infectious diseases are known as "zoonotic"diseases in the public health realm. Without public health expertise on staff,specifically zoonotic expertise, how will the zoonotic risk be identified?What will be mandated and enforced to mitigate and remedy the onsite and offsite risks? If there are actual active infections at any one of the many unrecorded and unlicensed backyard chicken/livestock locations,who does what, when and where?Tier 2 provides nothing in regard to any of these important public health concerns. The Tigard Municipal Code,Chapter 6 General Nuisances, is not robust enough to keep Tigard healthy,safe and the general welfare protected against the public health risks posed by under regulation of backyard livestock. Why are all the other neighboring suburban communities relying on regulations that set maximum limits on the number of animals, and those numbers are often linked to lot sizes. It's proven to work, and it's the right thing to do.Table Tier 2 and let the new City Council and Mayor focus on the public health risks and protect this community. Sent from Mail for Windows DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail 1 may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." 2 l'EX !+ ,taw/L t+T t�t�NGl•_i/� `/'i"S?.� is KE ND KA`B /l William A. Oleckno` DeKalb, Illinois March 5, 2019 This is an updated and significantly expanded version of an earlier document by the author. This document attempts to provide a clear, objective, and evidence based assessment of why the City of DeKalb should maintain its current ban on keeping livestock;including chickens,in the City. The document is presented in three major parts: (1)Background on the Issue, (2)Specific Reasons for Opposing Urban Chickens in DeKalb, and(3)Additional Considerations These three parts are then followed by Concluding Remarks BACKGROUND ON THE ISSUE In 2011, a proposal was brought before the City to overturn its ban on chickens in DeKalb (see City Code, Section 18.17).The possibility of allowing "backyard chickens" (more properly,"urban chickens")" in DeKalb was discussed at length among the Citizens' Environmental Commission, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the City Council without any consensus among these bodies. Finally, according to the official minutes of the Committee of the Whole (dated April 9, 2012), the Mayor"concurred with the majority[those against lifting the ban] and added he doesn't want to introduce something that could be,a problem enforcing:"The proposal to lift the ban and allow urban chickens In DeKalb was thus rejected in 2012. More recently, a new proposal to allow urban chickens in DeKalb is being actively promoted by a group of individuals under the banner"Backyard Chickens DeKalb."This group and others are using many of the same arguments that were rejected by the City Council in 2012.Also, the Citizens' Environmental Commission, a voluntary advisory group for the City of DeKalb, voted in fall, 2018, to send to City staff a proposed ordinance that would allow urban chickens within City limits. Though the vote for the proposed ordinance was not unanimous,there appeared to be a sense of urgency on the part of many Commissioners to move the proposal forward as quickly as possible. Most likely this was because several years have now passed since the first proposal was rejected. 'Dr.Oleckno holds the title Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus in Public Health at Northern Illinois University. He is a long-time resident of DeKalb and a current member of the Citizens' Environmental Commission. He has served on the Commission for 10 years and chaired the Commission for four of those years.in his academic career he specialized in environmental health and epidemiology. He is the author of more than 50 publications, including two well regarded textbooks. He has also received numerous awards for teaching, research, and professional service. "Backyard chickens is a common term often used interchangeably with urban chickens. Both terms denote chickens kept and raised in urban environments,such as cities,towns,and villages. Urban chickens is a more accurate term in that many ordinances, including the proposed ordinance for DeKalb, do not restrict chicken keeping to backyards. 1 A significant difference from the previous proposal In 2011-2012 was that chickens would not be restricted to backyards nor even to residential properties.Most notably, the proposed ordinance would allow establishments, such as churches, to maintain chicken flocks in addition to residential households.Also, the proposal makes no provisions for minimum lot sizes and does not specify whether houses must be owner occupied or whether they could be rented. A Closer Look at the Perceived Advantages of Urban Chickens In promoting urban chickens the proponents often cite perceived advantages, such as a steady and nutritious source of eggs and a plentiful supply of organic fertilizer from chicken wastes. Other perceived benefits cited in the literature include companionship, stress reduction, and even emotional therapy. (https://www.organiclifestylemaeazine.com/the-benefits-ofbackyard-chickens) These purported advantages are not well documented, however, and tend to be misleading. For example, scientists have demonstrated that eggs produced by urban chickens are no more nutritious than store-bought eggs or eggs that can be readily obtained from local farmers' markets or farm stands (citations available from author). One advantage of buying eggs commercially are federal and state rules and guidelines designed to protect consumers. Eggs, of course, can be a significant source of illness. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: "Fresh eggs,even those with clean, uncracked shells, may contain bacteria called Salmonella that can cause foodborne illness, often called 'food poisoning.'The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that 79,000 cases of foodborne illness and 30 deaths each year are caused by eating eggs contaminated with Salmonella. FDA has put regulations in place to help prevent contamination of eggs on the farm and during shipping and storage ...." (https://www.fda.gov/food/resou rcesforyo u/consumers/u cm 077342.htm) As a result, commercial eggs are less likely to be contaminated with Salmonella or other infectious organisms compared to eggs obtained from chickens raised by individual households and establishments, such as churches.Another important point to keep in mind is that hens lay eggs reliably for only a few years.Thereafter, they are more likely to be seen as liabilities when egg production is the reason for keeping urban chickens. Other often cited benefits of keeping urban chickens can be equally dubious. For example, some say that urban chickens can provide a plentiful supply of wastes that can be used as a source of fertilizer or combined with other materials to form compost. In theory, this sounds good, but in reality,few are willing to use chicken feces to make fertilizer or compost. Hence, chicken wastes will accumulate, producing strong odors and attracting flies and other vermin. Furthermore, it should be noted that people who desire to raise chickens do so for a variety of reasons. For many it is simply a hobby; for others, it may be the result of an impulse buy, such as when children convince their parents to purchase cute live chicks at Farm and Fleet or another store. In either case, the long-term commitment to raising chickens responsibly is highly questionable and problematic as discussed later in this document. Of course, there are some potential chickens owners who will be responsible 2 and take chicken keeping seriously, but this does not eliminate the many others who will decide to raise chickens with far less commitment to the health, safety,and welfare of the chickens. Finally, as noted above, the literature cites other perceived benefits that include companionship, stress reduction, and therapy. Given the many problems urban chickens present, it may be that the neighbors of chicken owners are the ones who really need stress reduction or therapy. However,they prefer not to get it by raising chickens. Perhaps the Family Service Agency is a better alternative. Hopefully, after reading the rest of this document you will see clearly that any perceived benefits of allowing urban chickens in DeKalb are seriously dwarfed by the potential drawbacks,which are many and which, unlike the the purported advantages,are well documented by credible sources. It should also be kept in mind that there are readily available alternatives for all of the supposed benefits of raising urban chickens. These alternatives also have the advantage of preserving the familiar urban-rural divide that has defined our country so well for the past 250 years or more. SPECIFIC REASONS FOR OPPOSING URBAN CHICKENS IN DEKALB Reason 1: There are very real and quantifiable risks to human health from keeping urban chickens but no increased risks from maintaining the current ban on chickens in DeKalb. Chickens Transmit Diseases Chickens, especially young chicks, can carry Salmonella pathogens, which can cause sometimes serious illnesses in humans.According the the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): "Live poultry might have Salmonella germs in their droppings and on their bodies(feathers,feet,and beaks),even when they appear healthy and clean.The germs can get on cages,coops,feed and water dishes, hay,plants,and soil in the area where the birds live and roam.Germs also can get on the hands, shoes, and clothes of people who handle or care for the birds." "People become infected with Salmonella germs when they put their hands or equipment that has been in contact with live poultry in or around their mouth[s].Young children are more likely to get sick because their immune systems are still developing and they are more likely to put their fingers or pacifiers and other items into their mouths." "People who have contact with items, like coops or water dishes, in the area where poultry live can get sick without actually touching one of the birds.Germs on your hands can spread easily to other people or surfaces..."(see httpsliwww.cdc.gov/features/salmonellapoultryfindex.html) Statistics from the CDC reveal that for the six-month period from February 15 to August 10, 2018, there were a reported 334 people in 47 states infected with Salmonella from backyard poultry flocks.The outbreaks led to 51 hospitalizations, and of those stricken, 21% were under the age of 5. In 2017, the CDC reported the largest number of human cases of salmonellosis ever recorded due to contact urban poultry flocks. Urban chickens are also potential sources of campy/obacteriosis, histop/asmosis, urinary tract infections due to Enferococcus faeca/is, and other potentially serious diseases. Consider, for example, the case of Luke Gabriele that was reported in the Toronto Star: 3 "Luke Gabriele was a healthy 14-year old football player in Pennsylvania when he began to feel soreness in his chest that grew increasingly painful.After his breathing became difficult, doctors detected a mass that appeared to be a tumour.For a week, Dan and DeAnna Gabriele thought their son was dying until tests identified the cause: not cancer,but chickens—the ones he cared for at home.They had apparently infected him with salmonella that produced a severe abscess." (https://www.thestar.com/news/world/201 7/1 0/1 9/backyard-c h icken-trend-lead s-to-more-sal monella- infections-cdc.html) Urban Chickens Present Problems for Disease Control It is conceivable that allowing urban chickens in DeKalb could place some of the liability for disease outbreaks on the City. In fact, the stated purpose of the City's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) is to promote the "health, safety, and general welfare" of its residents. If urban chickens are allowed in DeKalb, achieving this objective will require potentially costly steps to assure adequate disease prevention, ongoing surveillance, and effective control measures. The Director of Health Protection at the DeKalb County Health Department recently stated in an interview that the department's resources are already stretched, and it cannot assume responsibility for monitoring chicken health in the City without new regulations giving it adequate authority and additional funding to carry out such a mandate. It should also be reemphasized that without detailed records of all urban chicken owners and a complete inventory of their flocks, including vaccination status, recent medical treatments and prescriptions, purchase dates and locations, etc., it would be extremely difficult for local health professionals to identify the source, trace, or control an outbreak regardless of its type or origin.A recent study of urban chicken ordinances for 100 municipalities throughout Colorado, and serving almost 42,000 households, revealed that the majority of the ordinances inadequately addressed human health risks and presented concerns for the adequacy of monitoring and intervening in public health crises. (Brinkley, C.; Scarlett Kingsley, J.; and Mench, J. (2018).A Method for Guarding Animal Welfare and Public Health:Tracking the Rise of Backyard Poultry Ordinances. Journal of Community Health, 43(4); 639-646.) Finally, one should keep in mind that diseases like salmonellosis can also be spread easily by contaminated eggs, which are often shared with others at work or school and with friends and family members.These cases can also be difficult to follow up unless health officials have first-hand knowledge of how and to whom the eggs were distributed. Reason 2: Experts warn that chicken enthusiasts typically do not recognize the serious threats to animal welfare and other problems that can result from raising chickens in urban environments. Chickens Develop Numerous Health Problems Few aspiring chicken owners are aware of, or prepared for,the many health and other challenges that urban chickens often present. Many of these problems are difficult to deal with, and medical support is often lacking or too expensive to pursue on a regular basis. Some veterinarians, for example, are untrained in chicken health or refuse to accept chickens in their practices. Chickens are known to be susceptible to a number of health problems such as fowl pox, a viral disease causing nodular lesions on the body and in the throat; infectious bronchitis; internal and external parasites, including tics, mites, and lice; coccidiosis, a protozoal gastrointestinal disease; and Mareks disease, a 4 highly contagious neoplastic disease causing weight loss, paralyzation, and difficulty breathing.These and related health issues are not uncommon among chicken flocks and often go unrecognized by their owners, especially in the early stages.These problems cause great suffering to the affected chickens, and unfortunately,when sick chickens do become obvious,they are often slaughtered or abandoned to avoid the costs of treatment. Since many chicken owners consider sick chickens to have no value, their welfare is of little concern. In these cases, raising urban chickens is cruel and inhumane and should be considered unethical. Urban Chickens Demand Attention and Care What most new owners of urban chickens eventually find out is that raising chickens responsibly is not easy and requires a daily commitment involving feeding and watering chickens, cleaning their coops and premises, picking up their eggs, and retrieving the chickens at night to lock them up in their coops. There is never a day off, and chickens are not always as cooperative as owners expect. In addition, there are a myriad of problems that chicken owners face,including chicken health issues, predator infestation, and what to do with flocks when the temperatures hit extremes as they did this winter. Also, the costs of owning chickens is not trivial. initial costs for coops, supplies, heating and cooling units, fencing, cameras, and other needs can average $2000 to $3000, and annual supplies for feed, bedding, utilities,etc.can run about$300.Veterinarian care, if available, can increase total costs substantially. (see http://www.chickenrunrescue.org/Municipal-Regulation) One city dweller remarked that after adding up all his expenses he was afraid to tell his wife that the eggs produced by their urban chicken flock cost about$40.00 a dozen. Few aspiring chicken owners are aware of what it takes to raise chickens,and this is a serious concern because it is likely to lead to chicken abandonment or neglect as has been reported in many communities that allow urban chickens.A noted veterinarian specializing in chickens recently stated, "The biggest risk ... to keeping urban chickens is the general ignorance people have of chickens." (https almikethechickenvet.wordpress.com/2012/03/03/why-dont-cities-want-backyard-c hickens/) It is worth noting at this point that the proposed ordinance would allow establishments like churches to raise urban chickens.This begs the question, who will be responsible for caring for them? Most likely,they will be volunteers.This, of course, raises a host of other issues regarding continuity of care and who takes responsibility when care is haphazard, intermittent, or absent entirely. Furthermore, who's ultimately responsible for the chickens? Is it the church pastor, the congregation, or the church governing body? Allowing establishments to raise chickens hardly seems like it will benefit the health,welfare,or safety of urban chickens. Chicken Abandonment and Other Welfare Issues are Real It is a scientific fact,that in addition to health problems, chickens are susceptible to a 5 host of nutritional deficiencies and reproductive issues that can result in egg binding' as well as problems like frostbite, freezing, bullying, and cannibalism. Chickens are easily stressed animals, which can accentuate these and other problems. First-time owners facing these or other issues sometimes consider abandoning their chickens. Frequently, they do this illegally in wooded areas, along roadsides, or in open fields.Animal shelters and farmers have reported being overburdened with abandoned chickens in areas where urban chickens are allowed. Many of these abandoned chickens have untreated health problems or other issues that must be dealt with. Examples include lost feet due to frostbite or reproductive cancers associated with constant egg laying. One second generation farming family in DeKalb County with over 50 years of experience raising all types of farm animals, including chickens, and with more that 10 years of experience with the 4-H as poultry superintendents, stated that they have been the recipients of more than 75 "orphaned" chickens from city dwellers and schools that undertook raising urban chickens enthusiastically but then found that they no longer embraced the hobby when issues developed.When asked if they thought allowing urban chickens in DeKalb was a good idea,they stated emphatically"100% No!" and added "You have no idea what you would be bringing on yourselves." United Poultry Concerns is a well known coalition of animal sanctuaries that are involved in the care of unwanted chickens.This organization drafted a collective position statement on backyard poultry due to their shelters "being inundated with calls to take in unwanted chickens," a result of the increasing trend of allowing urban chickens. The organization cites numerous animal welfare issues associated with urban chicken flocks. Some of these are worth highlighting since most chicken enthusiasts and communities considering allowing urban chickens are unaware of these startling facts: "Hatcheries are like puppy mi//s:When animals are reduced to commodities,their interests are pushed aside in favor of profit. Hatcheries that produce chicks for backyard flocks treat chickens and their offspring the way puppy mills treat breeding dogs and their puppies.As there are no legal requirements dictating how breeding hens and roosters are housed,they're most likely crammed into small cages or sheds without outdoor access" "Shipping day-old chicks/s cruet Most chickens purchased are bought from hatcheries(or from stores that obtain their chickens from hatcheries]. Hatcheries ship day-old birds through the postal service without any legal oversight.Young chickens are deprived of food and water for up to 72 hours and exposed to extreme temperatures." "Chicken sexing is more art than science:Using data collected from sanctuaries and rescues that field calls daily about unwanted chickens,we estimate between 20-50%of purchased 'hens' are actually roosters. Depending on breed, visually identifying a rooster can take weeks to months." '"Egg binding is a life-threatening condition that must be addressed quickly,preferably by an experienced poultry veterinarian. If the egg is not passed within 24-48 hours,the hen is likely to perish.Absent access to a tqualifiedl vet, backyard chicken-keepers may have to take matters into their own hands in order to save the hen's life." (https://the-chicken-chick.com/chicken-egg-binding-causes-symptoms/) 6 "Roosters maybe unwanted and are often illegal.Male chickens are generally unwanted for two reasons:They don't produce eggs and they are rarely legal in urban or suburban settings. Hatcheries may use rooster chicks as packing material, regardless of whether they were ordered. ... Unwanted roosters may be abandoned to the streets, slaughtered; or end up in a municipal shelter to be killed. Very few find their way into a permanent home or sanctuary." "Lack of professional medical care:Avian medicine has made progress but there are few vets specialized in the treatment and care of birds.Veterinarians who do treat poultry are often expensive, with a veterinary visit sometimes starting at a minimum of$100." (http://www.upc-online.orq/backyard/backyard poultry.html) There are More Chicken We/fare Issues Chicken Run Rescue, a home-based shelter program located in Minneapolis, cautions potential urban chicken owners of the serious animal welfare issues created by owning chickens in urban environments. Its founder, Mary Britton Clouse.,cites several problems created by raising urban chickens: "The challenge is to insure that people who think they are creating a more'sustainable'world understand the ugly realities of how much their eggs cost the birds: -Daily egg laying is biologically unnatural and unsustainable.By the age of 2 years, hens begin to develop reproductive problems and cancers from incessant egg laying which is completely unnatural and it ultimately kills them. ... Because of the constant wear on her system [sic], hens develop enlarged livers...and/or tumors. Often,the oviduct... disintegrates and the egg material ruptures into the body cavity and rots ... and slowly poisons her." (http://www.chickenrunrescue.org/Backyard-or-Battery) Clouse goes on to say, "Urban animal 'farming' is an extension of, not an 'humane alternative'to, the institutionalized cruelty of mass production...." She adds, "Purchased by mail order, 'poultry swaps' or from backyard breeders or feedstores, the birds ultimately wind up in the hands of people with no experience with animals, much less birds who required specialized care." (http://www.chickenrunrescue.org/Backyard-or-Battery) in summary,very few potential urban chicken owners or the governing bodies of communities that allow urban chickens are aware of the very significant effects this practice has on chicken welfare.When chickens are treated simply as a ready source of eggs or for the selfish interests of their owners, serious health and welfare problems can, and likely,will develop. In short, raising hens in back and side yards is an unnatural practice, and in some cases, it is only marginally more humane than the methods used to raise chickens for mass food production. Both practices can severely compromise the health and well being of the chickens. By contrast, country farmers who raise free range chicken flocks that include roosters are placing their chickens in a much more natural environment since roosters are a natural part of the chicken social structure and perform many critical functions, including protecting hens from predators and acting as peacekeepers when chickens quarrel. Thus, excluding roosters from urban chicken flocks is an unnatural act. That is just one reason why chicken flocks belong in the country and not in the city. 7 Reason 3: Urban hens attract many predators and pests,such as rats, mice, and flies,and can create neighborhood nuisances and potential dangers to neighboring residents,especially children. Chickens Attract Many Predators and Pests Even the best defenses cannot stop predators from stalking urban chickens, and hens are the most defenseless farm animals.This guarantees that raising chickens In the City will attract more predators.These predators not only present problems for chickens but for their owners and neighbors as well. The most common predators are hawks, raccoons, opossums, foxes, coyotes, owls, bobcats, weasels, snakes, and skunks, as well as some domestic dogs and cats. Urban chickens, as well as their feed, water, eggs, and wastes, also attract rats, mice, flies, and other pests that can spread disease and harm children. Urban chickens can thus be classified as an attractive nuisance that can endanger the health and safety of an entire neighborhood. The proponents of urban chickens often try to minimize these problems by stating that predators and pests already exist in cities and towns. This logic, of course, is inherently flawed.The truth is that allowing urban chickens will only magnify existing problems. The logic of urban chicken advocates is somewhat like saying since we already have litter in our City, we shouldn't restrict littering. Chickens Cause Other Nuisances Some of the other nuisances created by urban chickens include messy droppings that can produce strong odors, especially in the warm summer months and in confined areas. According to a veterinarian specializing in chicken health, each chicken produces two pounds of manure per week. For an owner of six chickens this amounts to 12 pounds of chicken wastes that must be handled on a weekly basis. (https://mikethechickenvet.wordpress.com/2012/03/03/why-dont-cities-want-backyard-c hickensf). In chicken coops, the buildup of ammonia from accumulated wastes can be a serious danger to those cleaning the coops. In addition, there are problems of noise, feathers, and excessive dust, especially in and around coops. These and other nuisances are often minimized by proponents of urban chickens, but they can be a contentious problem for neighbors. For example, it's been said'that the noise created by a few chickens is at about the same decibel level as human conversation. Many know from experience, however, that backyard conversations in the early morning can wake neighbors and make it difficult to get back to sleep. This seems especially true on relatively calm days where noise can travel long distances or in warm weather months when windows are left open.Also, the decibel levels rise significantly when chickens are agitated (due to bullying, predators, etc.). In addition, experienced real estate agents caution that urban chicken coops and flocks can affect home sales and lower property values, especially when the facilities are poorly maintained. Poor maintenance and abandonment of chicken coops are other concerns that the City would need to address if chickens are allowed in DeKalb. 8 ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS Summary of Concerns In this document, i have highlighted some of the problems that overturning the ban on chickens in DeKalb is likely to create.These include potential threats to human health through the increased spread of diseases like salmonellosis as well as animal welfare issues,which seriously threaten the health and safety of hens and roosters alike. There is also a high potential for increased predator attraction and rat, mice, and fly infestation as well as increased nuisances due to smells and noise. Property values are also likely to decrease in neighborhoods where chickens are raised,especially when owners do not adequately maintain their coops or flocks.All of these issues present problems for prospective chicken owners and non-owners as well. For decades, DeKaib has thrived without the need to allow households or churches and other establishments to populate their properties with chickens.It is extremely unlikely that maintaining the current ban on chickens,and other livestock,will hurt DeKaib in any measurable way.In contrast, lifting the ban on chickens will impact DeKalb in the negative ways described throughout this document The Facts Regarding Urban Chickens are Credible Some of the sources cited in support of the arguments to maintain the current ban on urban chickens and prevent health, safety, and welfare problems come from highly credible sources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, United Poultry Concerns, and Chicken Run Rescue. The proponents of urban chickens,on the other hand, have tended instead to focus on things like freedom to act as they choose without, of course, necessarily granting that same freedom to their nearby neighbors who have to live with others' choices due to their close proximity.They also appear to be relatively fond of emotional arguments and personal opinions that often don't stand up to closer scrutiny. The City Needs to be Very Cautious The City of DeKalb needs to be very cautious before deciding to lift the ban on urban chickens because of potential negative consequences as expressed succinctly by a noted chicken veterinarian: "If a municipality condones such an enterprise,they implicitly assume some of the responsibility for what happens when their bylaws are followed. If complaints come in for chickens freezing to death in a poorly made coop,city counafwill be asked why they permit that to happen. If someone gets very ill, or heaven forbid, dies from food borne illness from backyard eggs,fingers will point towards city hall. if there is a family of children that get sick from playing in the backyard amongst the manure of hens, well,you get the idea." "So,the challenge that municipalities face is developing a bylaw and a method of policing it that makes it impossible for people to cause themselves or their hens undue stress." (https://mikethechickenvet.wordpress.com/2012/03/03/why-dont-cities-want-backyard-chickens/) Unfortunately, no regulations, however well researched and intentioned, can make "it impossible for people to cause themselves or their hens undue stress." 9 The Proposed Ordinance is Weak on Many L e ve/s The challenge if the City does decide to go down the path of allowing urban chickens is coming up with an effective, enforceable ordinance that adequately meets the challenges described in this document and elsewhere. Unfortunately,the current proposed ordinance is grossly inadequate. It is a document based on faulty assumptions and vague or insufficient regulations. Therefore, it will not accomplish what it is Intended to do. To elaborate somewhat, the current proposed ordinance to allow urban chickens in DeKalb suffers from a number of deficiencies. Here are two examples: 1) The proposed ordinance is based on a faulty rationale. It assumes, incorrectly, that allowing urban chickens in DeKalb will support food security. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines "household food security" as "access by all members at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life." (https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-us/mess urement.aspx) The problem here is that those who can afford to live in individual households and raise chickens on their properties tend to be those who are already food secure. The food insecure, on the other hand, are more likely to be those who cannot afford a home or the cost of raising chickens, which is not inexpensive as indicated earlier, and those who have disabilities that severely limit their mobility to the extent that. they cannot adequately care for chickens. These individuals will not be helped by the proposed ordinance. Those in most need of food security tend to be among the poor and homeless, who, unfortunately, are extremely unlikely to be able to own and raise chickens. 2) The ordinance does not adequately assure optimal protection of the health, safety,and welfare of the owners,their chickens, or their neighbors. The control of a disease outbreak, for example, requires an ability to identify the specific source of the outbreak (which flock?which chicken? etc.) and who specifically has been in contact with the source (which owners? which friends?which relatives?which neighbors?which church members? etc.). Without this basic information, prevention, surveillance, and control measures will be very difficult. In general, optimal control means that each chicken should be registered in a central registry, periodically examined by a trained veterinarian for health issues, and monitored over its entire lifespan.As mentioned earlier,even the eggs produced by chickens should be monitored since illness can be spread easily by distributing contaminated eggs to others within and outside the City. Incidentally, most people don't know how to wash an egg properly without transferring pathogens on the outer shell to the egg interior due to the porous nature of egg shells. It is also necessary to have adequate personnel to carry out these functions and investigate disease outbreaks. Without attempting to analyze all of the provisions of the proposed ordinance, at least one other glaring problem needs mentioning.The proposed ordinance states that "Members of the CEC [Citizens' Environmental Commission]will be responsible for monitoring and recording the practices of the initial license-holders per adherence to the 10 requirements of the ordinance."This directive is fraught with so many problems that it stretches the imagination. Since a majority of the CEC voted in favor of the proposed ordinance,this provision would appear to represent a clear conflict of interest in monitoring compliance with the requirements.Also, there are issues of liability for the City should CEC members suffer injury or infection during their inspections. In addition, it is highly unlikely that CEC volunteers without official positions with the City would have the authority to administer these additional responsibilities.This is not to mention that if this provision were feasible_, CEC members would need appropriate training to carry out their assigned functions. A Strict, Comprehensive, Enforceable City Ordinance is a Last Resort Strict, detailed comprehensive regulations accompanied by frequent inspections and enforcement by knowledgeable City inspectors might help mitigate some of the potential problems that could result from raising urban chickens in DeKalb. For the City this may mean hiring and training additional Inspectors to enforce the regulations and developing educational programs for owners regarding how to raise chickens properly and best protect human and animal health,safety,and welfare.Any city allowing urban chickens should also consider contracting with a veterinarian consultant who specializes in chicken health to deal with health issues that may arise. Unless DeKalb is willing and able to commit the needed funding and human resources to carry out these and related responsibilities, it is highly unlikely that the problems described in this document and elsewhere can be adequately managed or controlled. In a study cited earlier in this document, Brinkley eta/found that: "Most ordinances inadequately address both human and animal health and welfare concerns. Provisions governing animal slaughter and routine veterinary care are rare,presenting a concern for monitoring and intervening in public health crises." (Brinkley,C.; Scarlett Kingsley,J.;and Mench, J. (2018).A Method for Guarding Animal Welfare and Public Health:Tracking the Rise of Backyard Poultry Ordinances. Journal of Community Health,43(4):639-646.) A Source that Shou/dbe Helpful Afew years ago, a set of"Recommendations for Municipal Regulation of Urban Chickens"was devised and endorsed by a number of organizations, including Chicken Run Rescue, The Humane Society of the United States, and United Poultry Concerns, among others. This comprehensive document, which can be found at http://www.chickenrunrescue.org/Municipal-Regulation, outlines the many considerations that should be examined before contemplating an urban chicken ordinance. It is well worth visiting the site in order to see the the types of considerations that should be made. Interestingly and appropriately,their first recommendation is not to permit urban chickens at all! Please reread the previous sentence. It is the soundest advice that can be offered and advice that will save the City of DeKalb from many problems down the road. Examples of the recommendations for those communities that ignore the above advice include the following: -Only allow chickens as pets -DO NOT prohibit roosters -Limit the number of chickens to no more than five it -Require 100% consent of neighbors -Provide written guidelines for chicken care -Allot for additional administrative staff and resources -Allot for enforcement and capture training Details regarding all aspects of owning urban chickens are addressed in the recommendations. By comparison, the proposed ordinance for DeKalb is sorely inadequate. Nevertheless, the best advice is not to overturn the current ban on chickens. CONCLUDING REMARKS There are many other arguments that can be made for not allowing urban chickens in DeKalb, and I am happy to discuss them with City officials. The items discussed in this document are only a sampling of the important issues and problems that need to be carefully considered when discussing urban chickens. Since DeKalb is committed to protecting the health,safety,and welfare of its residents, it seems that allowing a practice that could seriously jeopardize community health and safety (e.g., due to disease transmission and increased predator and rodent attraction) as well as chicken health,safety, and welfare (e.g.,due to improper care, neglect, abandonment,and general ignorance of the needs of chickens)would be a very foolish idea. I sincerely hope that the Mayor and other members of the City Council will rely on their collective wisdom and say no to those promoting a proposal that is unlikely to enhance the best interests of the citizens of DeKalb as a whole. I believe the proposal will work against the City's interests in the long run as I have discussed throughout this document. The negative effects of allowing urban chickens may not appear immediately, but given time, I am convinced that unintended and unwanted consequences will become apparent.Although many cities in Illinois and elsewhere have approved urban chicken ordinances, it would not surprise me if some of these cities begin to have second thoughts as unexpected problems develop. I do know that several cities, towns, and villages in Illinois are maintaining their bans on urban chickens. The arguments in favor of urban chickens seem to focus on individual rights to a large extent, which are important, but those rights should never,run roughshod over the rights of those who oppose this particular practice for the reasons described in this document and elsewhere. In first proposing to develop an ordinance to allow urban chickens in DeKalb, some members of the Citizens' Environmental Commission presented reasons in support the proposition.As a member of the Commission, I believed then, as I do now, that most of these reasons were flawed in one or more respects and did not have credible support in the relevant literature. I have chosen to focus on factual information and expert assessments,which have led me to the conclusion that raising urban chickens presents a number of problems and issues than can be best avoided by maintaining the current ban. in conclusion,the documented health, safety, and welfare risks and other disadvantages of allowing urban chickens in DeKalb far outweigh any potential benefits. One should also keep in mind that if chickens are allowed in DeKalb it will set a precedentthat will almost certainly assure us that it won't be long before the City has to also 12 consider allowing ducks, geese, goats, pigs,sheep, llamas,and who knows what else. Do we really want the City of DeKalb to become a"farming" community, or it is more appropriate that we honor the familiar and time-tested urban-rural divide? Finally, it is worth reiterating that the current City Code (Section 18.17) prohibiting the keeping of chickens in DeKalb has worked well and has very likely prevented many problems related to the health, safety, and welfare of both humans and chickens alike. Therefore, at the risk of being redundant, I once again strongly recommend retaining the current ban on chickens in DeKalb. To finish on somewhat lighter note, consider this hypothetical resident's plight: The neighbor to my right keeps three loud barking dogs that start about 4:30 every morning and don't stop barking until late in the afternoon when he gets home from work. Sometimes they get out of the yard and leave their waste products in mine. I have to be careful where I step.The neighbor across the street lets her two cats roam freely in the neighborhood, but they have chosen to use my foundation as their preferred litter box.Another neighbor leaves a large spotlight on all night that has attracted skunks, which are now so used to the light that they spray during day and night. In every other way they are nice neighbors,and I couldn't conceive of calling the police or other authorities on them. I guess they're just too busy to tend to these problems.Well, I can hardly wait now until our city gives the okay to raise backyard chickens. The rear neighbor has a grudge against me for some unknown reason and thinks if he gets chickens it will put me over the edge. He's probably right. He already has a duck or two (illegally), so why not some other fowl? It all makes me wonder why I left our farm in Colorado and moved to the city.It just doesn't seem to be that different any more. How sad! I'm sure most homeowners can find in this description some experiences similar to their own. Instead of allowing livestock in the City limits, let's promote things like vegetable gardens and fruit and nut trees as well as carefully landscaped native vegetation that can enhance the beauty of our neighborhoods. This is also a way of providing sustainable, healthy food options for DeKalb residents without the risks described in this document. Please Note:This document is copyrighted by William A.Oleckno,2019. Portions of the document may be copied and distributed for educational purposes as long as the material accurately represents that in the document and is properly attributed to the author.Copies of the entire document may also be copied and distributed with the appropriate attribution to the author.The suggested attribution is: Oleckno,W.A. (March 5, 2019). The Case Against Allowing Urban Chickens in DeKaib(Position Paper), DeKalb, IL. 13 Dangers of Urban Farming Page 1 VegNews Magazine As the urban-farming movement grows in popularity, the importance of animal husbandry as a piece of the puzzle becomes a must-act issue. by IAN ELWOOD ,Ah.lfinRv 17 201? In the past few years, independent bookstores in cities such as San Francisco, Oakland, and Portland have sprouted new urban-farming sections... . Covered with colorful pastoral graphics overlaid on a gritty urban backdrop a reader can find an artsy watercolor painting of happy farm animals or images of a rooster atop a graffitied brick wall, a metropolitan rendition of American Gothic. Urban farming is a growing trend and has captured the imaginations of many people. City planning scholars, food writers, environmentalists, activists— basically anyone with a political interest in food is now likely interested in urban farming. Because of its newfound popularity in such a wide variety of intellectual disciplines, urban farming is often written about glowingly and with uncritical praise. It is often portrayed in sweeping terms as a panacea for the problems of the inner-city poor, with urban farms held in the same esteem as community centers, city parks, or public libraries. So what's the problem? Providing access to healthful fruits and vegetables for people in low-income communities is crucial to address the inequities in the distribution of nutritious food. But in the haste to create laws to encourage farming in cities, many city governments are making one fatal mistake: deregulating animal farming. Animal Farm Of all the community gardens and farms in cities across the country, generally less than 10 percent include animals. Some cities such as Boston, Detroit, and Washington, DC prohibit keeping animals within city limits, and others including Denver, Chicago, and Long Beach, CA prohibit the slaughtering of animals, which precludes raising animals for meat. In the past five years, the majority of cities that have deregulated animal husbandry in some way have done so because people want to have backyard chickens as "pets with Dangers of Urban Farming Page 2 VegNews Magazine benefits"—specifically, using the chickens for (urban) farm-fresh eggs. The practice of breeding, keeping, and killing other animals is an afterthought in many locations, without any real scrutiny of the larger impacts on animal welfare, human health, the environment, or city livability. If the problem we are trying to solve is food injustice. breeding [and keeping] animals for food and slaughter misses the mark. Even keeping hens for eggs is of questionable benefit. Given the costs, risks, and dangers involved in animal farming, cities should focus on creating exclusively horticulture-based urban farming systems. Out Back What, exactly, are the risks of raising animals within city limits? The vast majority of urban farming's shortfalls result in unnecessary suffering on the part of backyard poultry and other food animals. In his recent book, editor in chief of Make magazine Mark Frauenfelder recounts how his backyard chickens Rosie and Daisy were eaten by coyotes because the coop they were kept in was not predator proof, and later posted a recording of the neighborhood coyotes to his blog... . Slaughtering animals [including backyard chickens] is all too common, ... even slaughter that is performed "correctly" is still no treat to witness or hear happening next door. Free-roaming animals are often attracted to "livestock" enclosures, which cause conflict with human neighbors. The list of problems goes on. With so much that can go awry in backyard animal husbandry, communities need to evaluate what, if any, problem the practice of keeping backyard livestock actually solves, and at what price or impact to urban and suburban neighbors? Sprouted Solution Urban farming can be a positive step for people in cities who are trying to feed themselves, but if changes to city policies are not crafted with great caution they could have a large negative impact on animals. So what is the solution we should be advocating as people who care greatly for all animals and for all people? Ian Elwood is co-founder of a community-based organization in Oakland, CA that is working to achieve food security while protecting animals, the environment, and community. AIS-5030 5• Business Meeting Meeting Date: 11/01/2022 Length(in minutes): 60 Minutes Agenda Title: Legislative Public Hearing:Urban Agriculture Code Adoption Authored By: Hope Pollard Presented By: Associate Planner Hope Pollard and Assistant Community Development Director Tom McGuire Item Type: Motion Requested Ordinance Public Hearing-Legislative Public Hearing Yes Legal Ad Required?: Publication Date: 09/29/2022 - Information EXPLANATION OF ISSUE 1.Remove references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category from the Tigard Development Code; and 2.Introduce new urban livestock regulations to the Tigard Municipal Code. ACTION REQUESTED The Planning Commission recommends approval of the attached Ordinance (Attachment 1) amending the Community Development Code (Title 18) and Nuisance Code (Title 6) of the City of Tigard,for the purpose of adopting urban livestock regulations (DCA2022-00003). BACKGROUND INFORMATION Dates of Previous and Potential Future Considerations Previous Considerations: May 17,2022: Introduction to the Tigard HOME (Housing,Opportunity,Mobility,and Ease) project. July 19,2022:Briefing on Phase 1:Urban Agriculture and initial community feedback. October 11,2022:Project update on urban livestock regulations and community input. Future Considerations: Fall/Winter 2022:Briefing for beginning next phase of the HOME project. Project Background Before 2018,livestock in Tigard were regulated under Chapter 6.02.070 of the Municipal Code,with the requirement that"no poultry or livestock,other than normal household pets,may be kept unless housed or retained within a fenced run at least 100 feet from any nearby residence except a dwelling on the same lot." However,on February 27,2018,the City Council voted unanimously to remove this requirement from the code and allow other sections of the nuisance code to govern public interest and safety surrounding livestock activity,given the public feedback regarding the difficulty of the standard.The staff report and minutes from that meeting indicate that Council had directed staff several years earlier to suspend enforcement of the 100-foot buffer. At the 2018 hearing,staff also announced plans to begin a project that would build new regulations through a full public process.Since that time,livestock activity has been regulated by the nuisance code. On May 17,2022,staff introduced the Tigard HOME (Housing,Opportunity,Mobility,and Ease)project to the Planning Commission and City Council at a joint briefing. Urban agriculture and livestock regulations were included as a part of the project scope. However,due to the mounting public comment received on the subject this year,including concerns regarding vermin and improper storage of materials,the Commission and Council deemed urban agriculture and livestock regulations a priority.Therefore, staff was directed to fast track the urban agriculture and livestock component of the project and work with the community to develop a solution. Public Involvement Since project commencement in June,the community has been very closely involved in helping staff write regulations to govern livestock in Tigard.While at the start of this project there appeared to be a strong demand for more intensive regulations,many community members have since gathered to express a groundswell of support for no change to the current regulations. Community members representing all sides of the issue have continued to write in,make phone calls,and attend events to make their voices heard. With an interested parties list of 167 individuals,email and mail correspondence with about 55 individuals,phone calls, other written comments,and event attendance,the level of public involvement in this project has been significant (Attachments 4-5).The details of this engagement have been shared with the Planning Commission and City Council in previous briefings (Attachment 4). Draft Regulations At a public hearing of the Planning Commission on October 17,20222,staff presented three options to the Planning Commission for consideration,including a pared back version of the draft regulations that focuses exclusively on clear and objective standards—such as requiring all feed to be stored in lidded containers—that would directly mitigate nuisances and hazards,rather than regulating the many nuanced details of livestock keeping.These regulations have been developed in close coordination with the City of Tigard Code Compliance Officer,in efforts to strengthen existing nuisance code regulations.They are summarized below. The Planning Commission recommends approval of Tier 2 (Attachment 1). Tier 1: Minimalist Approach:allow existing nuisance codes to continue to regulate urban livestock. Under existing nuisance code regulations,the following are prohibited: •Accumulations of debris,rubbish,manure,or other refuse that affect the health of surrounding persons. •Any animal,substance or condition on the premises that is in such a state or condition as to cause an offensive odor detectable at a property line,or that is in an insanitary condition. •Animals,including livestock,or buildings for the purpose of maintaining livestock or animals,maintained in such places or in such a manner that they are offensive or annoying to the residents within the immediate vicinity, or maintaining the premises in such a manner as to be a breeding place or likely breeding place for rodents,flies and other pests. Tier 2:Moderate Approach:enhance the existing nuisance code to provide clear and objective standards specific to livestock(Attachment 1)Provide educational resources outside of the code to assist community members in understanding expectations. In addition to existing nuisance code regulations,Tier 2 would also regulate the following: •Structure requirements o Must be located a minimum 5 feet from all property lines. o Flyaway barriers required for beehives within 10 feet of a property line. o Must not cause a lot to exceed maximum lot coverage. o Livestock must be within an enclosed shelter during non-daylight hours. •Required storage of materials: All feed must be stored in securely lidded containers. •Response to complaints:Respond to bee swarming incidents within 36 hours and remediate other valid complaints in a timely manner. •Response to livestock illness:Contact a licensed veterinarian to examine any animal believed to have a disease contagious to animals (e.g.,mange,eczema) or humans (e.g.,ringworm,hepatitis,rabies).If an animal is affirmatively diagnosed,livestock keepers must comply with all veterinary instructions for care and confinement until the animal is declared free of disease. Tier 3: Prescriptive Approach:adopt new regulations that address the complexities of livestock keeping in a detailed regulatory format(Attachment 2). In addition to the regulations described in Tier 1 and Tier 2,Tier 3 would also regulate the following: •Number of livestock allowed o 6 chickens,6 rabbits,and 3 goats are allowed on any lot. o To exceed the maximum number,a community member may apply for a livestock license and attest to being educated in best practices. With a license, the maximum number of animals allowed is determined by the property's ability to accommodate the minimum structure size. a With a license,livestock keepers on properties over one acre in size may keep large livestock,such as horses and sheep. o Some other livestock animals,including roosters and cows,are prohibited. •Minimum and maximum structure sizes and setbacks Minimum Shelter Size (per animal) Min setback 5 feet Minimum Run Size from PL (per animal) Chickens and domestic fowl 4 sf I 10 sf I Rabbits 4 sf I 10 sf I Goats 20 sf 100. sf •Educational requirements:To obtain a license,the applicant must attest to being educated in livestock best practices including categories such as,but not limited to,animal health,manure management,and pest control. Table 1: Comparison of Three Options Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Prohibits noise,odor,debris,manure,likely breeding places for X X X rodents Requires setbacks for livestock structures X I X I X IExplicitly prohibits roosters I X I X Explicitly requires animal feed to be stored in lidded containers I X I X Requires livestock to be in an enclosed structure during X X non-daylight hours IRequires timely response to bee swarming and animal illness I X X Provides educational resources I X X Limits livestock to a maximum number I X IRequires a minimum shelter and run size per animal I X Requires a livestock license for certain amounts of livestock I X Prohibits large livestock such as horses,cows,and sheep I X Development Code In addition to the Municipal Code regulations introduced above,the proposal includes the following amendments to the Development Code.These amendments would remain the same regardless of which Tier is adopted for Municipal Code regulations. This project removes all references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category from the Development Code. Agriculture will be treated as an accessory or industrial use,depending on the nature of the activity,while keeping livestock on a casual smaller or family scale will be regulated by the Municipal Code. 18.00 Introduction 18.60 Use Categories Remove Agriculture/Horticulture from use categories.Treat as an industrial use or under the municipal code, depending on the nature of the activity. 18.100 Base Zones 18.110 Residential Zones Remove all references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category and remove all references to poultry and livestock. 18.120 Commercial Zones Remove all references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category and remove all references to poultry and livestock. 18.130 Industrial Zones Remove all references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category and remove all references to poultry and livestock. 18.140 Parks and Recreation Zone Remove all references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category and remove all references to poultry and livestock. 18.410 Off-Street Parking and Loading 18.410.090 On-Street Parking Credit Remove all references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category and remove all references to poultry and livestock. 18.660 Tigard Triangle Plan District 18.660.060 Land Use Standards Remove all references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category and remove all references to poultry and livestock. 18.760 Home Occupations 18.760.020 Remove all references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category. Impacts (Community,Budget,Policies and Plans/Strategic Connection) Reaching a solution on how to treat urban livestock regulations will deliver on two of the Council's Community Promises: Community Promise 2:Environment:We will embrace sustainability to improve our natural resources and the livability of our community. Community Promise 3:Engagement:We will involve all voices in our community while building trusting relationships. ALTERNATIVES&RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission recommends Council adopt the Ordinance as shown in Attachment 1,approving Tier 2 regulations. Alternatively, Council could adopt the Ordinance as shown in Attachment 2,approving Tier 3 regulations. Council could also vote to make no changes to existing regulations,approve Tier 1 regulations,or direct staff to modify the proposed amendments. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES N/A Attachments Presentation Att 1 Tier 2 Ordinance Att 1 Exhibit A: PC Recommendation Att1 Exhibit B:Development Code Amendments Att 1 Exhibit C:Tier 2 Title 6 Amendments Att 2 Tier 3 Alternative Regulations Att 3 Existing Nuisance Code Att 4 Previous Briefings Attachment 5_Public Comment CITY OF TIGARD Respect and Care I Do the Right Thing I Get it Done III a TIGARD URBAN,- -':*: ' --14- AGRICULTURE what's Presented by Hope Pollard, Associate Planner I November 1, 2022 CITY OF TIGARD HOUSING, OPPORTUNITY, MOBILITY, AND EASE Complete Neighborhoods TIGARD . Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, & Ease • 16 --- • III Ilf • . 6 N ! II . ' ■ • 1 • • Imid' hnm• • • is t 11 1 1 I ...a.a, rc _® 1 •R• "t, s • C I T Y O F T I G A R D DUNE 29th COMMUNITY EVENT URBAN AGRICULTURE © ) ® ( ) tingRegulations: wht' Tht? 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We do too! 11 .tt+Ik t Would you help us? s �.i The Tigard Cry Council is considering autos which could sign•ticant�y impact •r Oeoae.v;=. ,u+ •• 'J� _ backyard chickens,like ours.We have no knowledgeof a coin aims against r sr.r vr•'•"' C ri i t,y � , our chickens,Out apparently there are two other cnrcen owners inTiga who .v,n r (� y have had trouble with neighbors complaining. No yoking Currently the city ordinance s that chickens(.and other poultry)are Ok as long as they are not a .wr ,o v "Mc ( tvyx+o . nuisance twitch is why we don't have a rooster!.We believe this current ^ g Ordinance is aopropnate,and that any issues should be dealt with on case by s:a0-5:30,,. rt *•1 basis Subject: :Backyar. is -ns • Hello, R help us by doing one simple thing before September 2dm yt r your phone and email Rope Pollard(flppeplpbgat9'or.gov),associate Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind and add kir Tigard,rid express your wpm!tor Backyard Chickens inTigard, that the car council make no changes to current cite your statement to the public record for this project.Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while kensa> ltbg.QabtgddcblcefTe Wecan't take responsibility for owners.but we py our little flock and think our city is better,t having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards.We will be having another community t oneloamy urban agnculturelint:luau,chickens)wnhout„nnec,asaryC,ry enCe event on Sentemher 20.which I encouraee VOL]to attend so wP can hear what you think of w TMnk you to so many worded ii nankin............ - gou ,..tx-dcioc‘i.,,,,. cx___ .r rt ' C, .c 'C I 1 L 4_4,i i C-k t.6C,T#f'te C,. J 4L' 5 o k 4o_r .. Q t~7( flail.- 0 C. 442 c �.' Cie -!'^"`J- �4 -4-4.. `. ( � �� /rater - f J . 1 r ) 4 „t"c It . 1 r .. .k r i .l o - ifr3 4 6 ,t CITY OF TIGARD THREE OPTIONS . �s 0�r ".! 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CITY OF TIGARD THREE OPTIONS Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Prohibits noise, odor, debris, manure, likely breeding X X X places for rodents Requires setbacks for livestock structures X X X Explicitly prohibits roosters X X Explicitly requires animal feed to be stored in lidded X X containers Requires livestock to be in an enclosed structure during X X non-daylight hours Requires timely response to bee swarming and animal X X illness Provides educational resources X X Limits livestock to a maximum number X Requires a minimum shelter and run size per animal X Requires a livestock license for certain amounts of X livestock Prohibits large livestock such as horses, cows, and sheep X CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Tier 2 Prohibits noise, odor, debris, manure, likely breeding places for rodents X Requires setbacks for livestock structures X Explicitly prohibits roosters X Explicitly requires animal feed to be stored in lidded containers X Requires livestock to be in an enclosed structure during non-daylight hours X Requires timely response to bee swarming and animal illness X Provides educational resources X Af el f CITY OF TIGARD Respect and Care I Do the Right Thing I Get it Done I , w TIGARD , F` URBAN w , AGRICULTURE what'sThat?hat? ^ '• ..,:, h new 10-..' , ,, lig ove4t4 P Presented by Hope Pollard, Associate Planner I November 1, 2022 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 22- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (TITLE 18) AND NUISANCE CODE (TITLE 6) OF THE CITY OF TIGARD, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING URBAN LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS (DCA2022-00003). WHEREAS, the City has initiated an application to amend the text of the Community Development Code (Title 18) and Nuisance Code (Title 6.02), for the purpose of adopting urban livestock regulations; and WHEREAS, in 2018, the City adopted Ordinance 18-04 amending Tigard Municipal Code Chapter 6.02 to remove specific requirements on keeping livestock and poultry; and WHEREAS, since 2018 the remainder of Tigard Municipal Code Chapter 6.02 has been used to regulate offensive odors, unsanitary or offensive conditions, and excessive noise potentially cause by livestock or poultry; and WHEREAS, Tigard residents have expressed concern regarding a lack of clarity surrounding what level of livestock activity is allowed; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes reasonable urban livestock activity as a valuable part of the Tigard community;and WHEREAS, the City Council also recognizes that there are potential hazards and nuisances associated with urban livestock activity;and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide specific, clear, and enforceable regulations that allow reasonable livestock activity while mitigating associated hazards and nuisances; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the amendments is to implement changes to improve the code and honor the input of Tigard's residents;and WHEREAS, notice was provided to the Department of Land Conservation and Development and Metro at least 35 days prior to the first evidentiary public hearing; and WHEREAS, notice to the public was provided in accordance with the Tigard Community Development Code; and WHEREAS, the Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 17, 2022 and recommended by unanimous vote that Council approve the proposed amendments; and WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council held a public hearing on November 1, 2022 to consider the proposed amendments; and ORDINANCE No.22- Page 1 WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council has considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council has determined that the proposed amendments are consistent with the applicable review criteria as demonstrated in the City's findings. NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Tigard City Council adopts the findings contained in "Exhibit A" to this Ordinance. The findings and conclusions that are attached as Exhibit A are hereby adopted as the basis in support of this Ordinance. SECTION 2: The Tigard Community Development Code (Title 18) is amended as shown in "Exhibit B". SECTION 3: The Tigard Nuisance Code (Title 6) is amended as shown in"Exhibit C". SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the council, signature by the mayor,and posting by the city recorder PASSED: By vote of all council members present after being read by number and title only,this day of_ , 2022. Carol A. Krager, City Recorder APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this day of ,2022. Jason B. Snider, Mayor Approved as to foriii: City Attorney Date ORDINANCE No.22- Page 2 EXHIBIT A PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL IN . 1" FOR THE CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD 120 DAYS = N/A SECTION I. APPLICATION SUMMARY FILE NAME: Urban Livestock Regulations CASE NO: Development Code Amendment (DCA) DCA2022-00003 APPLICANT: City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, OR 97223 PROPOSAL: The proposal removes references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category in the Tigard Development Code and introduces new urban livestock regulations to the Tigard Municipal Code. Proposed new regulations are intended to allow reasonable livestock activity within city limits while mitigating potential associated nuisances and hazards. LOCATIONS: Citywide. ZONES: Citywide. APPLICABLE Oregon Statewide Planning Goals: 1 (Citizen Involvement) and 2 (Land Use PROVISIONS: Planning) Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan (Chapter 3.07) Title 8 (Compliance Procedures) Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goals: 1 (Citizen Involvement) and 2 (Land Use Planning) Tigard Community Development Code Chapters: 18.60 Use Categories, 18.110 Residential Zones, 18.120 Commercial Zones, 18.130 Industrial Zones, 18.140 Parks and Recreation Zone, 18.710 Land Use Review Procedures, and 18.790 Text and Map Amendments. Urban Livestock Regulations PAGE 1 OF 11 DCA2022-00003 Planning Commission Recommendation and Findings SECTION II. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission recommends to the Tigard City Council APPROVAL of the proposed Development Code Amendments and Tier 2 Municipal Code amendments (Attachments 1 and 2),with any alterations as determined through the public hearing process, as complying with all applicable Development Code Chapters,Comprehensive Plan policies,Statewide Planning Goals,and Metro policies. SECTION III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Proposal Description: The proposal removes references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category in the Tigard Development Code and introduces new regulations to the Tigard Municipal Code.The intent of the proposal is to remove existing ambiguities within the Development Code and Municipal Code, allow for reasonable livestock activity within Tigard, and mitigate potential nuisances and hazards associated with some urban farms. Under existing regulations, the Agriculture/Horticulture use category applies primarily to commercial uses, while smaller-scale and backyard livestock are regulated primarily by the nuisance code, which prohibits general nuisances such as noise,debris, and environments attractive to vermin. The proposal regulates commercial-scale agricultural activity as an industrial use in the Development Code, while introducing new regulations specific to smaller-scale and backyard livestock activity to the Municipal Code. Project Background: Before 2018, livestock in Tigard were regulated under Chapter 6.02.070 of the Municipal Code, with the requirement that"no poultry or livestock,other than normal household pets,may be kept unless housed or retained within a fenced run at least 100 feet from any nearby residence except a dwelling on the same lot". However, on February 27, 2018, the City Council voted unanimously to remove this requirement from the code and allow other sections of the nuisance code to govern public interest and safety surrounding livestock activity,given the public feedback regarding the difficulty of the standard.The staff report and minutes from that meeting indicate that Council had directed staff several years earlier to suspend enforcement of the 100- foot buffer. At the 2018 hearing, staff also announced plans to begin a project that would build new regulations through a full public process.Since that time,livestock activity has been regulated by the nuisance code including,but not limited to, sections from Chapter 6.02.010 prohibiting: • "Accumulations of debris, rubbish, manure, or other refuse that affect the health of surrounding persons."—Chapter 6.02.010.B • "Any animal, substance or condition on the premises that is in such a state or condition as to cause an offensive odor detectable at a property line, or that is in an insanitary condition."—Chapter 6.02.010.E • "Animals, including livestock...maintained...in such a manner that they are offensive or annoying to the residents within the immediate vicinity,or maintaining the premises in such a manner as to be a breeding place or likely breeding place for rodents, flies and other pests."—Chapter 6.02.010.H Of the 1,441 code complaints received since 2017, there have been 6 complaints regarding livestock (approximately .4 percent of complaints received). All six complaints have been resolved through the code compliance process,wherein the Code Compliance Officer works with the violator to bring their property into compliance and resolve the source of the complaint. Urban Livestock Regulations PAGE 2 OF 11 DCA2022-00003 Planning Commission Recommendation and Findings On May 17, 2022, staff introduced the Tigard HOME (Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Ease) project to the Planning Commission and City Council at a joint briefing.Urban agriculture and livestock regulations were included as a part of the project scope. However, due to the mounting public comment received on the subject this year, including concerns regarding vermin and improper storage of materials, the Commission and Council deemed urban agriculture and livestock regulations a priority.Therefore,staff was directed to fast track the urban agriculture and livestock component of the project and work with the community to develop a solution. Public Involvement Since project commencement in June, the community has been very closely involved in helping staff write regulations to govern livestock in Tigard. While at the start of this project there appeared to be a strong demand for more intensive regulations, many community members have since gathered to express a groundswell of support for no change to the current regulations.Community members representing all sides of the issue have continued to write in,make phone calls,and attend events to make their voices heard. With an interested parties list of 167 individuals, email and mail correspondence with about 55 individuals, phone calls, other written comments, and event attendance, the level of public involvement in this project has been significant (Attachments 5-6). This engagement has been shared with the Planning Commission and City Council in previous briefings (Attachment 5) but is summarized again here. Fourteen community members attended an open house on June 29, where attendees viewed examples of code from other Cities and shared their thoughts on how regulations in Tigard should be approached. Most of the examples from other Cities limited livestock to two to six animals, based on lot size. Most attendees agreed with this approach, seeking reasonable regulations. Following the first open house, staff worked on developing draft regulations that reflected input from the community while also integrating knowledge gained from research and interviews with experts. The approach allowed a basic number of small livestock by right,while allowing a path forward for experienced livestock owners to exceed this number. Regulations also included standards for minimum and maximum shelter sizes,ground cover requirements, feed storage,and licensing. Staff sent a copy of draft regulations to the community on September 13 and held an open house on September 20,by which point news of the project had spread. Twenty-two people attended the September 20 Open House. Most attendees found the draft regulations too strict and stated that the existing nuisance code adequately addresses most concerns.Alongside comments received at the event, staff also received an influx of emailed comments urging the City not to adopt more stringent regulations and stating that existing regulations adequately address any concerns. Draft Regulations At a public hearing to the Planning Commission on October 17,20222, staff presented three options to the Planning Commission for consideration,including a pared back version of the draft regulations that focuses exclusively on clear and objective standards—such as requiring all feed to be stored in lidded containers— that would directly mitigate nuisances and hazards, rather than regulating the many nuanced details of livestock keeping. Staff presented these options to the Planning Commission as three tiers—a minimalist, moderate, and prescriptive approach. The Planning Commission recommends adoption of Tier 2 (moderate) regulations, as summarized below. Approval of Tier 2 means: • Continuing to enforce existing nuisance code regulations, including prohibiting the following: Urban Livestock Regulations PAGE 3 OF 11 DCA2022-00003 Planning Commission Recommendation and Findings o Accumulations of debris, rubbish, manure, or other refuse that affect the health of surrounding persons. o Any animal, substance or condition on the premises that is in such a state or condition as to cause an offensive odor detectable at a property line, or that is in an insanitary condition. o Animals, including livestock, or buildings for the purpose of maintaining livestock or animals, maintained in such places or in such a manner that they are offensive or annoying to the residents within the immediate vicinity,or maintaining the premises in such a manner as to be a breeding place or likely breeding place for rodents, flies and other pests. • In addition to the above, enhancing the existing nuisance code to provide additional clear and objective standards specific to livestock. o Structure requirements • Must be located a minimum 5 feet from all property lines. • Flyaway barriers required for beehives within 10 feet of a property line. • Must not cause a lot to exceed maximum lot coverage. • Livestock must be within an enclosed shelter during non-daylight hours. o Required storage of materials:All feed must be stored in securely lidded containers. o Response to complaints: Respond to bee swarming incidents within 36 hours and remediate other valid complaints in a timely manner. o Response to livestock illness: Contact a licensed veterinarian to examine any animal believed to have a disease contagious to animals (e.g., mange, eczema) or humans (e.g., ringworm, hepatitis,rabies).If an animal is affirmatively diagnosed,livestock keepers must comply with all veterinary instructions for care and confinement until the animal is declared free of disease. • Providing educational resources outside of the code to assist community members in understanding expectations. Development Code In addition to the Municipal Code regulations introduced above, the proposal includes the following amendments to the Development Code. These amendments would remain the same regardless of which Tier is adopted for Municipal Code regulations. This project removes all references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category from the Development Code. Agriculture will be treated as an accessory or industrial use, depending on the nature of the activity, while keeping livestock on a casual smaller or family scale will be regulated by the Municipal Code. 18.00 Introduction 18.60 Use Categories Remove Agriculture/Horticulture from use categories. Treat as an industrial use or under the municipal code, depending on the nature of the activity. 18.100 Base Zones 18.110 Residential Zones Remove all references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category and remove all references to poultry and livestock. 18.120 Commercial Zones Remove all references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category and remove all references to poultry and livestock. 18.130 Industrial Zones Urban Livestock Regulations PAGE 4 OF 11 DCA2022-00003 Planning Commission Recommendation and Findings Remove all references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category and remove all references to poultry and livestock. 18.140 Parks and Recreation Zone Remove all references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category and remove all references to poultry and livestock. 18.410 Off-Street Parking and Loading 18.410.090 On-Street Parking Credit Remove all references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category and remove all references to poultry and livestock. 18.660 Tigard Triangle Plan District 18.660.060 Land Use Standards Remove all references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category and remove all references to poultry and livestock. 18.760 Home Occupations 18.760.020 Remove all references to the Agriculture/Horticulture use category. SECTION IV. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS, FINDINGS, AND CONCLUSIONS This section contains all applicable city, regional, and state provisions that apply to the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Development Code Amendment, and findings detailing how each provision is met. TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (TCDC) Title 18 of the Tigard Municipal Code Chapter 18.710.110 (Legislative Procedure) and Chapter 18.790 (Text and Map Amendments) 18.790.020.A Approval process. A legislative amendment application is processed through a 18.710.110.A Legislative procedure,as provided in Section 18.710.110. FINDING: The proposed Development Code Amendment (DCA) is being processed through a legislative procedure, as provided in TCDC Section 18.710.110, using the approval criteria outlined in TCDC Section 18.790.020. Additionally, TCDC Section 18.710.110 requires two public hearings: one before Planning Commission(scheduled for October 17,2022),and one before City Council (scheduled for November 1, 2022). Following a recommendation from Planning Commission, City Council will make a decision on this application. These requirements have been or will be met. 18.790.020.B Approval considerations. A recommendation or a decision for a legislative amendment application may be based on consideration of the applicable legal requirements. They may, but do not necessarily include: Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, one or more Statewide Planning Goals, Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan and any other regional plans. Urban Livestock Regulations PAGE 5 OF 11 DCA2022-00003 Planning Commission Recommendation and Findings FINDING: The following city,regional,and state provisions apply to the proposed DCA: Tigard Community Development Code Chapters 18.60, 18.710, and 18.790; Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goals 1 and 2; Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2; Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Title 8. As detailed in the findings below, the applicable city, regional, and state provisions are met for this proposal. Chapter 18.60 Use Categories 18.60 This chapter classifies land uses and activities into use categories on the basis of common functional,product,or physical characteristics.Characteristics include the type and amount of activity, the type of customers or residents, how goods or services are sold or delivered,and certain site factors.The use categories provide a systematic basis for assignment of present and future uses to zones. The decision to allow or prohibit the use categories in the various base zones is based on the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan FINDING: The DCA proposal removes the Agriculture/Horticulture use category and allows commercial-scale agricultural activity to be considered as an accessory or industrial use,depending on the nature and context.This amendment allows for a more systematic, clear, and objective application of standards to agricultural and livestock activity within Tigard. CONCLUSION: The applicable provisions of the Tigard Community Development Code are met. TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Goal 1: Community Involvement Goal 1.1 Provide community members, affected agencies, and other jurisdictions the opportunity to participate in all phases of the planning process. FINDING: City staff followed the legislative notice requirements in TCDC Section 18.710.110, including the required 35-day notices to DLCD, ODOT, and Metro. As a courtesy,Notice of Public Hearing for the October 17,2022 Planning Commission Hearing was mailed to individuals on the citywide interested parties list and emailed to individuals on the project-specific interested parties list on September 28, 2022. Notice was also published in the Tigard Times on September 29, 2022. Notice of Public Hearing was also posted on the city's website and on City boards, and the two public hearings scheduled before Planning Commission and City Council provide another opportunity for the public to provide input. Extensive community engagement was also conducted throughout the urban livestock regulations project. The proposal is consistent with this policy. The project's community engagement strategy included: • An interested parties list composed of 167 individuals. Urban Livestock Regulations PAGE 6 OF 11 DCA2022-00003 Planning Commission Recommendation and Findings • Two open house events: o June 29,2022: attended by 14 people o September 20, 2022: attended by 22 people • Presence at the Tigard Street Fair on September 10, 2022, where staff received 13 written comments and provided information for community members to sign up for the September 20 open house. • Emailed correspondence with approximately 54 individuals. • Phone calls, site visits, and other written correspondence. Goal 1.2 Ensure all citizens have access to: A. Opportunities to communicate directly to the City;and B. Information on issues in an understandable form FINDING: City staff maintained steady email communication with an extensive and consistently evolving interested parties list. Email correspondence led to follow-up phone conversations, site visits, and alterations to draft regulations. Community members were also given opportunity to connect in a variety of other formats. Information about the project and how to participate was provided through social media campaigns, citywide newsletters, and community events. Community members were invited to share feedback via email, phone, mail, in- person conversations, in-person written comments, and interactive informational sessions.The proposal is consistent with this policy. Goal 2: Land Use Planning Goal 2.1 Maintain an up-to-date Comprehensive Plan,implementing regulations and action plans as the legislative foundation of Tigard's land use planning program. Policy 1 The City's land use program shall establish clear policy direction, comply with state and regional requirements, and serve its citizens'own interests. FINDING: The DCA proposal provides the City with more clear and objective regulations that serve the interests of community members interested in maintaining healthy urban livestock while mitigating potential associated nuisances. The proposal serves citizens'interests and is consistent with this policy. Policy 2 The City's land use regulations, related plans, and implementing actions shall be consistent with and implement its Comprehensive Plan. FINDING:The proposed amendments allow the City's regulations to align more closely with community member interests, which allows the City to be more consistent with the Comprehensive Plan policy of serving citizen interests' and allowing a mixture of land use activity appropriate to Tigard. The proposal is Policy 3 consistent with this policy. The City shall coordinate the adoption,amendment,and implementation of its land use program with other potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies. Urban Livestock Regulations PAGE 7 OF 11 DCA2022-00003 Planning Commission Recommendation and Findings FINDING: The City requested comments on the proposed amendments from potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies 35 days in advance of the Planning Commission Hearing. As of the date of this staff report, staff has received no comments in response. The proposal is consistent with this policy. Policy 11 The City shall adopt regulations and standards to protect public safety and welfare from hazardous conditions related to land use activities. FINDING: The City initiated this project in response to community members' concern regarding the potential hazardous conditions associated with some urban agriculture and livestock activity. Proposed regulations incorporate community member feedback, interviews with livestock experts, and research to allow reasonable livestock activity while mitigating potential associated nuisances and hazards. The proposal is consistent with this policy. CONCLUSION: The applicable provisions of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan are met. METRO URBAN GROWTH MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONAL PLAN Title 8 The purpose of Title 8 is to establish a process for ensuring city or county Compliance compliance with requirements of the Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Procedures and for evaluating and informing the region about the effectiveness of those requirements. FINDING: This title has been met by complying with the Tigard Development Code notice requirements set forth in Section 18.710.121 (Legislative Procedure), as detailed earlier in this report. The proposal is consistent with this Title. CONCLUSION: The applicable provisions of the Metro Urban Growth Management Function Plan are met. OREGON STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS Goal 1 Public Involvement FINDING: Goal 1 requires the City to provide opportunities for the public to participate in all phases of land use decision making. In this case, the City's Goal 1 obligations are satisfied by compliance with the procedural requirements for a Legislative Amendment in TCDC Section 18.710.110 and by the extensive community engagement that are detailed earlier in this report in response to the City's community involvement goal.The proposal is consistent with this goal. Goal 2 Land Use Planning FINDING: Goal 2 requires local governments to adopt a comprehensive plan and implementing ordinances that are consistent with its plan. The DCA proposal Urban Livestock Regulations PAGE 8 OF 11 DCA2022-00003 Planning Commission Recommendation and Findings updates the Tigard Development Code and Municipal Code for more consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, as detailed earlier in this report. Goal 2 also requires an "adequate factual base" for legislative decisions. The DCA proposal was developed through intensive community engagement regarding existing livestock activity within the city, interviews and site visits with livestock experts, and research into existing ordinances regarding urban livestock. Finally,Goal 2 requires coordination between local governments and state agencies. The City's Goal 2 obligations in this regard were satisfied through notices to affected local, regional, and state governmental entities. The proposal is consistent with this goal. CONCLUSION: The applicable provisions of the Oregon Statewide Planning Goals are met. SECTION V. CITY STAFF AND AGENCY COMMENTS The following agencies, departments, and jurisdictions had an opportunity to review the proposed Development Code Amendment: • City of Tigard Public Works • City of Tigard Finance • City of Tigard Police • City of Beaverton • City of Durham • City of King City • City of Lake Oswego • City of Portland • City of Tualatin • Metro • Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) • Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) • Oregon Department of Environmental Quality • Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife • Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries • Washington County Department of Land Use and Transportation • Clean Water Services • NW Natural • Portland & Western Railroad • Tigard Water District • Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District • Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue • Tualatin Valley Water District • Tri-Met Transit Development Urban Livestock Regulations PAGE 9 OF 11 DCA2022-00003 Planning Commission Recommendation and Findings • Tualatin Riverkeepers • Tualatin Water and Soil Conservation District • Oregon Department of Agriculture • Portland Community College The City of King City responded by mail with no objections,the City of Beaverton responded via phone with general questions,Tualatin Riverkeepers responded via email with suggestions for including a buffer between livestock and streams (the suggestion has since been incorporated into both Tier 2 and Tier 3 regulations), and Tualatin Water and Soil Conservation responded via email with a statement of general support.As of the writing of this report, no other agency comments have been received. SECTION VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS City staff followed the legislative notice requirements in CDC Section 18.710.110. Notice of the proposed Development Code Amendment was sent to individuals on the citywide interested parties list. Notice was also published in the Tigard Times and on the city's website. Additional public outreach was conducted as part of the project.Further details are provided earlier in this report in the findings for Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 1 (Community Involvement). On October 17, 2022, the Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing on this case. Nine members of the public provided testimony, representing a range of opinions on the proposed regulations. Commentary was generally evenly split between residents who desired more intensive regulations and those who desired no new regulations but recognized Tier 2 as a viable option. Among those who desired more intensive regulations, the primary concerns were rats, odor, and noise. While the Planning Commission recognizes the complexity and seriousness of these issues,Tier 2 regulations appear to be the cleanest option for addressing these types of concerns. Along with existing nuisance code regulations that limit noise and odor, Tier 2 provides additional clear standards that require proper feed storage, animal care and hygiene, and maximum structure sizes, therefore minimizing the likelihood of attracting vermin and limiting other livestock-specific impacts. Some callers also expressed concern regarding a requirement that beehives be located at least five feet from any property line. Because other requirements in the Tier 2 regulations ensure that any hive within 10 feet of a property line must have a flyaway barrier that restricts bees' flight onto adjacent properties, the Planning Commission found the 5-foot setback unnecessary. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend Tier 2 regulations to Council with three amendments. SECTION VII. CONCLUSION The proposed Development Code Amendment meets all applicable provisions of the Tigard Community Development Code,Tigard Comprehensive Plan,Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan, and Oregon Statewide Planning Goals.Therefore,staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed Development Code Amendment and Tier 2 Municipal Code amendments to the Tigard City Council as provided by the public hearing process. Urban Livestock Regulations PAGE 10 OF 11 DCA2022-00003 Planning Commission Recommendation and Findings October 17,2022 PREPARED BY: Hope Pollard DATE Associate Planner I'1 1%i z414.? October 17,2022 APPROVED BY: Tom McGuire DATE Assistant Community Development Director October 18,2022 APPROVED BY: Yi-Kang Hu DATE Planning Commission President Urban Livestock Regulations PAGE 11 OF 11 DCA2022-00003 Planning Commission Recommendation and Findings EXHIBIT B OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS CHAPTER 18.60 USE CATEGORIES 18.60.060 Commercial Use Categories B. Animal-Related Commercial. 1. Characteristics: Animal-Related Commercial uses are those engaged in breeding or boarding of normal household pets. Limited animal sales may or may not be part of the use. 2. Accessory uses: Accessory uses commonly found include parking, office space, and storage space. 3. Examples: Examples include animal breeders, kennels, and overnight boarding facilities. 4. Exceptions: a. Facilities where the primary activity is animal sales are classified as Sales-Oriented Retail. b. Does not include animal grooming, which is classified as Personal Services or Repair-Oriented Retail. c. Does not include veterinary clinics, which are classified as Office. d. Does not apply to poultry or livestock, which arc classified as Agriculture/Horticulture. d. Overnight boarding facilities for household pets when these facilities and all their activities, with the exception of parking, are completely enclosed within a building, are classified as Personal Services. 18.60.080 Other Use Categories A. Agriculture/Horticulture. 1. Characteristics: Agricultural/Horticultural uses are epex areas 4€veted-to the raicing, „roduction, or keeping of plants or animals. Sales of products grown on site may be included. 2. Accessory uses: Accessory uses include dwelling units for proprietors and animal training. 3. Examples: Examples include breeding or raising of fowl or livestock, stables, riding academies, /1. Exceptions: a. Does not include nurseries, which are classified as Outdoor Sales. Commercial. CHAPTER 18.110 RESIDENTIAL ZONES 18.110.030 Land Use Standards 1 ATTACHMENT 1 Table 18.110.2 Use Table Use Cate l ories R-1 R-2 R-3.5 R-4.5 R-7 R-12 R-25 R-40 ..�.,.; AP} 4E74 AEA} AR P P P ..jdwellin .,ir o ept a dw lli r tl, 1 t a' r b z==��arx�c-tvr CHAPTER 18.120 COMMERCIAL ZONES 18.120.030 Land Use Standards Table 18.120.1 Commercial Zone Use Standards MU- MUE MUR C-N C-C CB MU MUC MU Use Categories C-G C-P D[1] [1] E -1 C 1 and 1 and [2] 2 2 Other Use Categories Agriculture/Horticult PPP PP PP PP urc CHAPTER 18.130 INDUSTRIAL ZONES 18.130.030 Land Use Standards Other Use Categories I-P I-L I-H 2 ATTACHMENT 1 Agriculturc/Horticulture [12] A A A [12] Wh d✓ t t d t l l+ livestock must be housed a minimum o f 100ieet- om an-ifdwelling,nit ept a dwell' it th 7 t CHAPTER 18.140 PARKS AND RECREATION ZONE 18.140.040 Land Use Standards Use Category Agriculture/Horticulture A/C [2] CHAPTER 18.410 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING 18.410.090 On-Street Parking Credit Vehicle Vehicle Vehicle Bicycle Use Category Minimum [1] Maximum Maximum Minimum (Zone A) [1] (Zone B) [1] 2.5/1,000 sales Agriculture/Horticulture area but no less None None None than 1 CHAPTER 18.660 TIGARD TRIANGLE PLAN DISTRICT Use Category Agriculture/Horticulture CHAPTER 18.760 HOME OCCUPATIONS B. Exemptions. The following activities and uses are exempt from the provisions of this chapter: 1. Garage sales; 2. For-profit production of produce or other food products grown on the premises that meet the Agriculturc/Hoiticultufe use eategoiy . This may include temporary or seasonal sale of produce or other food products; 3 ATTACHMENT 1 EXHIBIT C Chapter 6.02 Article VII KEEPING LIVESTOCK 6.02.610 Definitions A. "Bee" — a honey-producing insect of the species Apis mellifera commonly known as honeybee. B. "Hive"—a moveable structure for housing a collection of bees with a single queen. C. "Livestock facility" — structure(s) and land for keeping livestock, excluding bees, that includes both of the following elements: 1."Shelter"—a roofed structure, such as a coop, hutch, animal carrier, or cage, that protects livestock from the elements and predators. 2."Run or yard" — a fenced area that gives livestock access to the outdoors and prevents their escape. D. "Livestock keeper" — any person who harbors, cares for, or exercises control over livestock. E. "Livestock" —honeybees and animals that are typically kept outside; may produce milk, meat, wool, honey, or eggs; and may be kept humanely in urban backyards. Livestock does not include common household pets or exotic animals. 6.02.620 General Provisions Livestock keepers must comply with all provisions of this Title and any administrative rules for best practices determined applicable by the city. Failure to comply is declared to be a public nuisance in violation of this Title. 6.02.630 Keeping Livestock A. Complaints. Livestock keepers must respond to and remediate valid complaints in a timely manner. Valid complaints include, but are not limited to, the identifiable presence of vermin or noxious odors. B. Prohibited animals. Roosters over three months old are prohibited. C. Bees. 1. Hive care and maintenance. Beekeepers must: a. Respond to bee swarming incidents within 36 hours. b. Keep hives in good repair and provide adequate space to prevent overcrowding and swarming. 1 Tier 2 Urban Livestock Regulations Chapter 6.02 Article VII ATTACHMENT 2 c. Provide bees with a clean and accessible source of water on the lot where the hive is located from March through October. 2. Hive locations. a. Livestock keepers with hives located within 10 feet of a lot line or public access easement must provide a flyaway barrier that meets the following requirements: i. Measures at least 6 feet in height; ii. Consists of a solid wall, fence, dense vegetation, or combination thereof; and iii. Extends 10 feet in length beyond the hive in each direction, as shown in Figure 6.02.1. Figure 6.02.1: Flyaway Barrier Examples 0111111111 10'MIN III„,,,,,/'''' 'M�N tok 'illustration 10'M I N not to scale PROPERTY. UN, ... a C ,, 6'MIN r • n'4 ,m4r 1 IMIN .ix`1 1 �. �1 i \�I , 10'MIN 10'MIN HIVE ssCora+ D. Other Livestock. 1. Livestock Care and Maintenance a. Livestock keepers must contact a licensed veterinarian to examine any animal believed to have a disease contagious to animals (e.g., mange, eczema) or 2 Tier 2 Urban Livestock Regulations Chapter 6.02 Article VII ATTACHMENT 2 humans (e.g., ringworm, hepatitis, rabies). If an animal is affirmatively diagnosed, livestock keepers must comply with all veterinary instructions for care and confinement until the animal is declared free of disease. b. Animal feed must be stored in a lidded container and managed so as not to become a nuisance. c. No person may dye or color any fowl or rabbit under three months of age. 2. Livestock Facilities. Livestock must be kept within a livestock facility as defined in Section 6.02.010 and shown in Figure 6.02.2,and provided in Table 6.02.2. a. Livestock facilities must be kept in good repair and maintained in a manner that does not endanger the health or well-being of the livestock. b. Multiple species are allowed within a single facility. c. Runs or yards must be fenced with materials designed to safely contain the specific livestock being kept. d. Livestock must be kept within a shelter during non-daylight hours,as provided in Table 6.02.3. e. Shelters must be located a minimum of 5 feet away from all lot lines and public access easements and within a fenced run or yard. f. An individual shelter may be a maximum of 15 feet in height and 528 square feet in size. Multiple shelters may be provided. g. Shelters may or may not be permanently fixed to the ground. h. Shelters that are permanently fixed to the ground may not cause the lot to exceed the maximum lot coverage allowed in the base zone. Figure 6.02.2: Example of an Allowed Livestock Facility 3 Tier 2 Urban Livestock Regulations Chapter 6.02 Article VII ATTACHMENT 2 fil k or 43%11 I ikti\lk..- . kilkil 1‘,,,- -4V d .. ., c110.:sttro. st,,0,,,, 5'MIN • '144,:.-1 10K. ., .. -.‹,- . ,,.. . . • . 1/- . . -... ...-- PROPERTY LINE Table 6.02.3: Where Livestock are Allowed Location Time of Day Livestock Facility Fenced Yard (outside offenced Shelter Fenced Run run) Daylight hours Allowed Allowed Allowed Non-daylight hours Required Prohibited Prohibited 4 Tier 2 Urban Livestock Regulations Chapter 6.02 Article VII ATTACHMENT 2 Chapter 11.06 KEEPING LIVESTOCK 11.06.010 Short title. The provisions of this chapter will be known and may be cited as the "Livestock Ordinance of the City of Tigard." 11.06.020 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to allow Tigard residents to keep livestock within city limits in a manner that supports the health and safety of people and animals and reduces animal-related nuisances such as vermin,odors, noise, and property damage by: A. Allowing certain types and numbers of livestock by right; B. Requiring a license and education in livestock best practices to exceed the maximum number of livestock allowed by right; C. Prohibiting certain types of livestock that are more likely to be a nuisance in an urban environment; and D. Providing standards for the size, location, and maintenance of livestock facilities that house animals humanely and reduce animal-related nuisances. 11.06.030 Defmitions. A. "Bee"—a honey-producing insect of the species Apis mellifera commonly known as honeybee. B. "Hive"—a moveable structure for housing a collection of bees with a single queen. C. "Livestock facility" — structure(s) and land for keeping livestock, excluding bees, that includes both of the following elements: 1. "Shelter"—a roofed structure, such as a coop, hutch, animal carrier, or cage, that protects livestock from the elements and predators. 2. "Run" — a fenced area that gives livestock access to the outdoors and prevents their escape. D. "Livestock keeper"—any person who harbors,cares for, or exercises control over livestock. E. "Livestock license"—a license granted by the City of Tigard for keeping livestock. F. "Livestock" — honeybees and animals that are typically kept outside; may produce milk, meat, wool,honey, or eggs; and may be kept humanely in urban backyards. Livestock does not include common household pets or exotic animals. 1 Tier 3 Urban Livestock Regulations Chapter 11.06 ATTACHMENT 2 11.06.040 Applicability. A. Provisions of this chapter apply to the keeping of livestock within the city. B. All bee species other than honeybees, such as mason bees, are allowed outright and exempt from the provisions of this chapter. 11.06.050 General Provisions. A. Livestock keepers must comply with all provisions of this chapter, any administrative rules for best practices, and all provisions of Title 6 Nuisance Violations of the Tigard Municipal Code. B. Livestock keepers must respond to and remediate valid complaints in a timely manner. Valid complaints include,but are not limited to,the identifiable presence of vermin or noxious odors. C. All livestock proposed to be kept on jointly-owned common areas or tracts requires a livestock license as provided in Section 11.06.070. The license application must be signed by all property owners. 11.06.060 Keeping Livestock. A. Bees 1. Hive care and maintenance. Beekeepers must: a. Respond to bee swarming incidents within 36 hours. b. Keep hives in good repair and provide adequate space to prevent overcrowding and swarming. c. Provide bees with a clean and accessible source of water on the lot where the hive is located from March through October. 2. Hive locations. a. Livestock keepers with hives located within 10 feet of a lot line or public access easement must provide a flyaway barrier that meets the following requirements: i. Measures at least 6 feet in height; ii. Consists of a solid wall, fence, dense vegetation, or combination thereof; and iii. Extends 10 feet in length beyond the hive in each direction, as shown in Figure 11.06.1. Figure 11.06.1: Flyaway Barrier Examples 2 Tier 3 Urban Livestock Regulations Chapter 11.06 ATTACHMENT 2 010 111111111N 10'MIN �` 'illustration 10'MIN not to scale c\ PROPERTY \. LINE \\ 2 S 6'MIN • 4 e 4. A 6'MIN 11111111111111 I* n i' '' i vl i� I 10'MIN 10'M1N HIVE 'dlustratlon not to scale B. Other Livestock. 1. Allowed Livestock. The following livestock are allowed subject to the provisions of this chapter: a. Chickens and other domestic fowl. b. Rabbits. c. Female goats and castrated adult male goats. d. Pigs,horses, and sheep are allowed only on lots one acre or larger in size. 2. Prohibited Livestock. The following livestock are prohibited: a. Roosters, geese,turkeys,peacocks, and emus. b. Uncastrated adult male goats. c. Cows. d. Other livestock not expressly named in this chapter. 3. Maximum Number. 3 Tier 3 Urban Livestock Regulations Chapter 11.06 ATTACHMENT 2 a. The following number of livestock are allowed on a lot by right: i. Six chickens and domestic fowl. ii. Six rabbits. iii. Three goats. b. There is no maximum number of chickens, domestic fowl, rabbits, and goats under the age of three months. c. There is no maximum number of chickens, domestic fowl, rabbits, and goats allowed on a lot, provided a livestock license is obtained and the minimum shelter and run size standards in Table 11.06.2 are met. d. There is no maximum number of pigs, horses, or sheep allowed on a lot, provided a livestock license is obtained and the minimum lot size standard in Subparagraph 11.06.060.D.I.d is met. 4. Livestock Care and Maintenance a. Livestock keepers must contact a licensed veterinarian to examine any animal believed to have a disease contagious to animals(e.g.,mange, eczema) or humans (e.g.,ringworm, hepatitis,rabies). If an animal is affirmatively diagnosed,livestock keepers must comply with all veterinary instructions for care and confinement until the animal is declared free of disease. b. Animal feed must be stored in a lidded container and managed so as not to become a nuisance. c. No person may dye or color any fowl or rabbit under three months of age. 5. Livestock Facilities. Livestock must be kept within a livestock facility as defined in Section 11.06.030 and shown in Figure 11.06.2. a. Livestock facilities must be kept in good repair and maintained in a manner that does not endanger the health or well-being of the livestock. b. Livestock facilities must meet the minimum livestock facility size requirements as provided in Table 11.06.1. Table 11.06.1: Minimum Livestock Facility Size 4 Tier 3 Urban Livestock Regulations Chapter 11.06 ATTACHMENT 2 Minimum Shelter Minimum Run Size Type of Livestock Size(per animal) (per animal) Chickens and domestic fowl 4 square feet 10 square feet Rabbits 4 square feet 10 square feet Goats 20 square feet 100 square feet c. Multiple species are allowed within a single facility. d. Livestock may be allowed outside of the livestock facility during daylight hours, provided they are kept within a yard that is fenced with materials designed to safely contain the specific livestock being kept. e. Livestock must be kept within a shelter during non-daylight hours. f. Shelters. i. Shelters must be located a minimum of 5 feet away from all lot lines or public access easements and within a fenced run. ii. An individual shelter may be a maximum of 15 feet in height and 528 square feet in size. Multiple shelters may be provided. iii. Shelters may or may not be permanently fixed to the ground. iv. Shelters that are permanently fixed to the ground may not cause the lot to exceed the maximum lot coverage allowed in the base zone. g. Runs must be fenced with materials designed to safely contain the specific livestock being kept. Figure 11.06.2: Example of an Allowed Livestock Facility 5 Tier 3 Urban Livestock Regulations Chapter 11.06 ATTACHMENT 2 % titE� -4110' -‘, I.44roi„,„4,1 • 5'MINA �'/ 'illustration ' not to scale • U / PROPERTY LINE 11.06.070 Livestock License. A. A livestock license is required for keeping: 1. Any number of pigs,horses, or sheep; 2. Any livestock, other than bees, in excess of the maximum number allowed by Section 11.06.060; or 3. Any livestock on a jointly-owned common area or tract. B. Application Requirements. 1. Prior to keeping any livestock, a person must submit an application on a form provided by the city. A complete application must include: i. All required signatures; ii. All applicable fees; iii. Attestation that: 1. All provisions of this chapter are met, except for maximum number of livestock allowed. 2. The applicant is educated in livestock best practices including, but not limited to, animal care and maintenance, manure management, and pest control. 6 Tier 3 Urban Livestock Regulations Chapter 11.06 ATTACHMENT 2 2. A livestock license is not transferable to properties or people not specified on the original application. C. License Expirations and Renewals. 1. A livestock license is valid only for the lot(s) and applicant(s) designated on the application. 2. A livestock license is valid from the date of issuance through December 31 st of the same year. A livestock license automatically expires at the end of the year unless renewed. E. License Fee. 1. All fees are set by resolution of the City Council. 2. The livestock license fee or license renewal fee must be paid annually in advance of the livestock license year. For operations starting on or after January 1st of any year, the livestock license fee must be paid prior to commencing livestock operations. 3. If a person engages in livestock keeping at any time on or after July 1st of a livestock license year, the fee for such livestock license will be equal to one-half the livestock license fee set forth in the fee schedule. 4. There will be no livestock license fee refunds for licensees that cease operation or move during the livestock license year. F. Administration and Enforcement. The city is authorized to conduct inspections to administer and enforce this chapter. The Code Compliance Officer(s) is responsible for the enforcement of this chapter. G. Violations and Penalties. 1. Violation of this chapter constitutes a Class 1 civil infraction which will be processed according to the procedures established in Chapter 1.16,Civil Infractions. 2. Each violation of a separate provision of this chapter will constitute a separate infraction. 3. A finding that a person has committed a civil infraction in violation of this chapter will not act to relieve the person from payment of any unpaid livestock license, including delinquent charges, for which the person is liable. The penalties imposed by this section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, other remedies available to the city. 4. Upon a finding by the city that a licensee has violated this chapter, the city may revoke an approved livestock license. When a livestock license has been revoked due, the licensee must wait a minimum period of one year before another application for a livestock license on the subject lot will be considered. 7 Tier 3 Urban Livestock Regulations Chapter 11.06 ATTACHMENT 2 10/10/22,8:15 AM Chapter 6.02 NUISANCES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH,SAFETY AND PEACE Tigard, Oregon Municipal Code Title 6 NUISANCE VIOLATIONS Chapter 6.02 NUISANCES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND PEACE Article I. General Nuisances 6.02.010 Common Nuisances. 6.02.020 Noxious Vegetation. 6.02.030 Trees and Bushes. 6.02.040 Greenway Maintenance. 6.02.050 Attractive Nuisances. 6.02.060 Graffiti. Article II. Property Development and Maintenance Requirements 6.02.100 Violation of Title Prohibited. 6.02.110 Conditions of Approval. 6.02.120 Visual Clearance Requirements. 6.02.130 Fences and Walls. 6.02.140 Accessory Structures. 6.02.150 Insects and Rodents. 6.02.160 Signs. 6.02.170 Storage in Front Yards. Article III. Junk, Garbage and Putrescible Waste 6.02.210 Vehicles Not to Drop Material on Streets. https://library.gcode.us/lib/tigard_or/pub/municipa I_code/item/title_6-chapter_6_02?view=all 1/13 10/10/22,8:15 AM Chapter 6.02 NUISANCES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND PEACE No person shall cause or permit a nuisance affecting the public health. The following are nuisances affecting the public health: A. An open vault or privy constructed and maintained within the city, except those constructed or maintained in connection with construction projects in accordance with the State Health Division regulations. B. Accumulations of debris, rubbish, manure or other refuse that affect the health of surrounding persons. C. Stagnant water that affords a breeding place for mosquitoes and other insect pests. D. Pollution of a body of water, well, spring, stream or drainage ditch by sewage, industrial wastes or other substances placed in or near the water in a manner that will cause harmful material to pollute the water. E. Any animal, substance or condition on the premises that is in such a state or condition as to cause an offensive odor detectable at a property line, or that is in an insanitary condition. F. Drainage of liquid wastes from private premises. G. Cesspools or septic tanks that are in an unsanitary condition or which cause an offensive odor. H. Animals, including livestock, or buildings for the purpose of maintaining livestock or animals, maintained in such places or in such a manner that they are offensive or annoying to the residents within the immediate vicinity, or maintaining the premises in such a manner as to be a breeding place or likely breeding place for rodents, flies and other pests. I. An animal carcass permitted to remain on public property or to be exposed on public property for a period of time longer than is necessary to remove or dispose of the carcass. J. Maintenance on private property of a dangerous building. (Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.020 Noxious Vegetation. A. No responsible party shall allow noxious vegetation as defined in Sections 6.01.020.L.1 through 6.01.020.L.7 to be on the property or in the right-of-way abutting the property. B. The responsible party for a violation of subsection A of this section shall cut down or destroy grass, shrubbery, brush, bushes, weeds or other noxious vegetation as often as needed to prevent them from becoming unsightly or, in the case of weeds or other noxious vegetation, from maturing or from going to seed. C. No responsible party shall plant or allow to be planted on their property noxious vegetation as defined in Section 6.01.020.L.8. D. The responsible party for a violation of subsection C of this section shall remove or otherwise destroy the subject invasive and noxious plants. (Ord. 12-02 §1) https://library.gcode.us/lib/tigard_or/pub/municipal_code/item/title_6-chapter_6_02?view=all 3/13 10/10/22,8:15 AM Chapter 6.02 NUISANCES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND PEACE 6.02.030 Trees and Bushes. A. No responsible party shall permit branches or roots of trees or bushes on the property to extend into a right-of-way in a manner which interferes with its use. B. A responsible party shall keep the branches of all trees or bushes on the premises that adjoin the right-of-way, including an adjoining parking strip, trimmed to a height of not less than eight feet above a sidewalk and not less than 13 feet above a street. C. No responsible party shall allow to stand any hazard tree as defined in Chapter 8.02. (Ord. 12-11 §1; Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.040 Greenway Maintenance. A. A responsible party shall maintain the property, subject to an easement to the city or to the public for greenway purposes. B. Except as otherwise provided by this section and Sections 6.02.020 through 6.02.050, 6.02.210 through 6.02.230, and 6.02.310, the standards for maintenance shall be as follows: 1. Land shall remain in its natural topographic condition. No private structures, culverts, excavations or fills shall be constructed within the easement area unless authorized by the city engineer based on a finding of need in order to protect the property or the public health, safety or welfare. 2. Grass shall be kept cut to a height not exceeding 10 inches, except when some natural condition prevents cutting. C. In situations where the approval authority establishes different standards or additional standards, the standards shall be in writing and shall be recorded. D. No person shall be found in violation of this section of the code unless the person has been given actual or constructive notice of the standards prior to the time the violation occurred. (Ord. 12-11 §1; Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.050 Attractive Nuisances. A. No responsible party shall permit on the property: 1. Unguarded machinery, equipment or other devices that are attractive, dangerous and accessible to children; 2. Lumber, logs, building material or piling placed or stored in a manner so as to be attractive, dangerous and accessible to children; https://library.qcode.us/lib/tigard_or/pub/municipal_code/item/title_6-chapter_6_02?view=all 4/13 10/10/22,8:15 AM Chapter 6.02 NUISANCES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH,SAFETY AND PEACE 3. An open pit, quarry, cistern or other excavation without safeguards or barriers to prevent such places from being used by children; or 4. An exposed foundation or portion of foundation, any residue, debris or other building or structural remains, for more than 30 days after the destruction, demolition or removal of any building or portion of the building. B. This section shall not apply to authorized construction projects with reasonable safeguards to prevent injury or death to children. (Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.060 Graffiti. A. Placing graffiti that is visible from premises open to the public, such as public rights-of-way or other publicly owned property, upon any real or personal property, such as buildings, fences and structures, is a violation of this title and is subject to its remedies. B. Any property location in the City of Tigard that becomes a graffiti nuisance property is in violation of this title and is subject to its remedies. C. Every responsible party who permits a property to become a graffiti nuisance property is in violation of this title and subject to its remedies. (Ord. 12-02 §1) Article II. Property Development and Maintenance Requirements 6.02.100 Violation of Title Prohibited. Erecting, constructing, altering, maintaining or using any building or structure or using, dividing or transferring land in violation of the Community Development Code (Title 18) are declared to be a public nuisance in violation of this title. (Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.110 Conditions of Approval. Failure to maintain a property in compliance with a condition of approval issued pursuant to the Community Development Code (Title 18) is declared to be a public nuisance in violation of this title. (Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.120 Visual Clearance Requirements. All property within the city must be maintained in compliance with the visual clearance requirements of TCDC 18.930.030. (Ord. 20-03 §5; Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.130 Fences and Walls. Erection of a fence or wall, except as in compliance with TCDC 18.210.020, 18.310.020, and 18.350.040.1, is declared to be a public nuisance in violation of this title. (Ord. 20-03 §6; Ord. 12-02 §1) https://library.qcode.us/lib/tigard_or/pub/municipal_code/item/title_6-chapter_6_02?view=all 5/13 10/10/22,8:15 AM Chapter 6.02 NUISANCES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH,SAFETY AND PEACE 6.02.140 Accessory Structures. Constructing, placing or maintaining an accessory structure in violation of the provisions of TCDC 18.290.050 is declared to be a public nuisance in violation of this title. (Ord. 20-03 §7; Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.150 Insects and Rodents. Storage of any materials including wastes or maintaining any grounds in a manner that may attract or aid the propagation of insects or rodents or create a health hazard is declared to be a public nuisance in violation of this title. (Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.160 Signs. Constructing, placing, or maintaining a sign in violation of Tigard Community Development Code Chapter 18.435 is declared to be a public nuisance in violation of this title. (Ord. 18-20 §3; Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.170 Storage in Front Yards. Storage of boats, trailers, campers, camper bodies, house trailers, recreation vehicles or commercial vehicles in excess of 3/4 ton capacity may be stored in a required front yard in a residential zone subject to the following: A. No such unit shall be parked in a visual clearance area of a corner lot or in the visual clearance area of a driveway which would obstruct vision from an adjacent driveway or street. B. No such unit shall be used for dwelling purposes except that one camper, house trailer or recreational vehicle may be used for sleeping purposes by friends, relatives or visitors on land entirely owned by or leased to the host person for a period not to exceed 14 days in one calendar year; provided that such unit shall not be connected to any utility, other than temporary electricity hookups, and provided that the host person shall receive no compensation for such occupancy or use. C. Any such unit parked in the front yard shall have current state license plates or registration and must be kept in mobile condition. (Ord. 17-23 §1; Ord. 12-02 §1) Article Ill. Junk, Garbage and Putrescible Waste 6.02.210 Vehicles Not to Drop Material on Streets. The owner or operator of any vehicle engaged in transportation of excavation or construction materials shall be responsible for keeping the public streets and sidewalks free from such materials, including, but not limited to, earth, rock and other debris that may obstruct or render the street or sidewalk unsafe for its intended use. (Ord. 12-02 §1) https://library.qcode.us/lib/tigard_or/pub/municipal_code/item/title_6-chapter_6_02?view=all 6/13 10/10/22,8:15 AM Chapter 6.02 NUISANCES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH,SAFETY AND PEACE 6.02.220 Open Storage of Junk. No person or responsible party shall deposit, store, maintain or keep on any real property, except in a fully enclosed storage facility, building or garbage receptacle, any of the following: A. An icebox or refrigerator, or similar container, which seals essentially airtight; B. Inoperable or partially dismantled automobiles, trucks, buses, trailers or other vehicle equipment or parts thereof in a state of disrepair; C. Used or dismantled household appliances, furniture, other discards or junk, for more than five days. (Ord. 18-12 §1; Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.230 Scattering Rubbish. No person shall deposit upon public or private property any kind of rubbish, trash, debris, refuse, or any substance that would mar the appearance, create a stench or fire hazard, detract from the cleanliness or safety of the property or would be likely to injure a person or animal or damage a vehicle traveling upon a right-of-way. (Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.240 Garbage and Putrescible Waste. A. All solid waste receptacles, including, but not limited to, cans, containers and drop boxes, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition by the customer. B. All putrescible solid wastes shall be removed from any premises at least once every seven days, regardless of whether or not confined in any container, compactor, drop box or other receptacle. (Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.250 Offensive Wastes Prohibited. No person shall have waste on property that is offensive or hazardous to the health or safety of others or which creates offensive odors or a condition of unsightliness. (Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.260 Unauthorized Deposits Prohibited. No person shall, without authorization and compliance with the disposal site requirements of Chapter 11.04, deposit waste on public property or the private property of another. Streets and other public places are not authorized as places to deposit waste except as specific provisions for containers have been made. (Ord. 12-02 §1) Article IV. Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Pedestrian Easements https://library.qcode.us/lib/tigard_or/pub/municipal_code/item/title_6-chapter_6_02?view=all 7/13 10/10/22,8:15 AM Chapter 6.02 NUISANCES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH,SAFETY AND PEACE 6.02.310 Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Pedestrian Easements. A responsible party shall keep a public street or sidewalk abutting their property, or a public pedestrian easement over their property, free from earth, rock and other debris and other objects that may obstruct or render the street, sidewalk, or pathway unsafe for its intended use. (Ord. 21-03 §2; Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.320 Maintenance and Repair of Public Sidewalks and Public Pedestrian Easements. It is the duty of all persons owning property which has public sidewalks abutting the property, or public pedestrian easements over the property, to maintain and keep in repair the sidewalks or pathways and not permit them to become or remain in a dangerous or unsafe condition. "Maintenance" includes, but is not limited to, the removal of snow and ice. Any owner of property who neglects to promptly comply with the provisions of this section is fully liable to any person injured by such negligence. The city is exempt from all liability, including, but not limited to, common-law liability, that it might otherwise incur to an injured party as a result of the city's negligent failure to maintain and repair public sidewalks or pedestrian easements. (Ord. 21-03 §3; Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.330 Sidewalks, Public Pedestrian Easements, Curbs and Planter Strips. Maintenance of sidewalks, curbs and planter strips is the continuing obligation of the adjacent property owner. Maintenance of a public pedestrian easement is the continuing responsibility of the underlying property owner. (Ord. 21-03 §4; Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.340 Encroachments Within Rights-of-Way and Public Property. Except as provided in Chapter 15.16, it is unlawful for any person to erect, or cause to be erected, any encroachment in, over, or upon any right-of-way, or public property without having first obtained a permit from the city engineer authorizing such action. (Ord. 18-20 §§1, 2; Ord. 12-02 §1) Article V. Noise Nuisances 6.02.410 Prohibition on Excessive Noise. A. No person shall make, assist in making, permit, continue or permit the continuance of any noise within the City of Tigard in violation of this article. B. No person shall cause or permit any noise to emanate from property under that person's control in violation of this article. (Ord. 12-02 §1) https://library.qcode.us/lib/tigard_or/pub/municipal_code/item/title_6-chapter_6_02?view=all 8/13 10/10/22,8:15 AM Chapter 6.02 NUISANCES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH,SAFETY AND PEACE 6.02.420 Sound Measurement. A. While sound measurements are not required for enforcement of this article, should measurements be made, they shall be made with a sound level meter. A sound level meter shall: 1. Be an instrument in good operating condition, meeting the requirements of a Type I or Type II meter; 2. Contain at least an A-weighted scale, and both fast and slow meter response capability. B. If measurements are made, the person making those measurements shall have completed training in the use of a sound level meter, and shall use measurement procedures consistent with that training. (Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.430 Noise Limits. It is unlawful for any person to produce, or permit to be produced, sounds which: A. When measured at the boundary of or within a property on which a noise-sensitive unit, not the source of the sound, is located, exceeds: 1. 40 dB at any time between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. the following day, or 2. 50 dB at any time between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. the same day; or B. Is plainly audible at any time between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. the following day within a noise-sensitive unit which is not the source of sound; or C. Is unnecessarily loud within a noise-sensitive unit which is not the source of the sound; D. When measured at or within the boundary of or within a property on which no noise-sensitive unit is located, and the noise originates from outside the property, the noise level exceeds: 1. 60 dB at any time between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. of the following day, or 2. 75 dB at any other time; E. If within a park, street or other public place, is unnecessarily loud at a distance of 100 feet. (Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.440 Prohibited Noises. A. Use of exhaust brakes (jake brakes), except in an emergency or except when used by a person operating an emergency services vehicle equipped with a muffled compression braking system, is prohibited at all times within the city, regardless of noise level. https://library.gcode.us/lib/tigard_or/pub/municipal_code/item/title_6-chapter_6_02?view=all 9/13 10/10/22,8:15 AM Chapter 6.02 NUISANCES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH,SAFETY AND PEACE B. Except as provided in Section 6.02.450, the following acts are violations of this article if they exceed the noise limits specified in Section 6.02.430: 1. Sounding of any horn or signal device or any other device on any automobile, motorcycle, truck, bus or other vehicle while in motion, except as a danger signal; 2. Operation of sound-producing devices such as, but not limited to, musical instruments, loudspeakers, amplifying devices, public address systems, radios, tape recorders and/or tape players, compact disc players, phonographs, television sets and stereo systems, including those installed in or on vehicles; 3. Operation of any gong or siren upon any vehicle, other than police, fire or other emergency vehicle, except during sanctioned parades; 4. Use of any automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle so out of repair or in such a manner as to create loud or unnecessary sounds, grating, grinding, rattling or other noise; 5. Keeping of any animal or bird that creates noise in excess of the levels specified in Section 6.02.430; 6. Operation of air conditioning or heating units, heat pumps, refrigeration units (including those mounted on vehicles) and swimming pool or hot tub pumps; 7. Erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration or repair of any building, except as allowed under Sections 6.02.450.E and 6.02.450.F; 8. Use or creation of amplified sound in any outdoor facility; 9. Any other action that creates or allows sound in excess of the level allowed by Section 6.02.430. (Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.450 Exceptions to Noise Limits. The following shall not be considered violations of this article, even if the sound limit specified in Section 6.02.430 is exceeded: A. Non-amplified sounds created by organized athletic or other group activities, when such activities are conducted on property generally used for such purposes, such as stadiums, parks, schools and athletic fields, during normal hours for such events; B. Sounds caused by emergency work, or by the ordinary and accepted use of emergency equipment, vehicles and apparatus, regardless of whether such work is performed by a public or private agency, or upon public or private property; C. Sounds caused by bona fide use of emergency warning devices and alarm systems; D. Sounds regulated by federal law, including, but not limited to, sounds caused by railroads or aircraft; https://library.qcode.us/lib/tigard_or/pub/municipal_code/item/title_6-chapter_6_02?view=all 10/13 10/10/22,8:15 AM Chapter 6.02 NUISANCES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH,SAFETY AND PEACE E. Sounds caused by demolition activities when performed under a permit issued by appropriate governmental authorities and only between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. seven days a week; F. Sounds caused by industrial, agricultural or construction activities during the hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week; G. Sounds caused by regular vehicular traffic upon premises open to the public in compliance with state law. Regular vehicle traffic does not include a single vehicle that creates noise in excess of the standard set forth in Section 6.02.430; H. Sounds caused by air-, electrical- or gas-driven domestic tools, including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, lawn edgers, radial arm, circular and table saws, drills and/or other similar lawn or construction tools, but not including tools used for vehicle repair, during the hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week; I. Sounds caused by chainsaws, when used for pruning, trimming or cutting of live trees between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., and not exceeding two hours in any 24-hour period, seven days a week; J. Sounds created by community events, such as parades, public fireworks displays, street fairs and festivals that the city manager or designee has determined in writing to be community events for the purposes of this section. The city manager's decision shall be based on the anticipated number of participants or spectators, the location of the event and other factors the city manager determines to be appropriate under the circumstances; K. Sounds made by legal fireworks on the third of July, Fourth of July, and the Friday and Saturday during the weekend closest to the Fourth of July of each year, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.; L. Sounds made between midnight and 12:30 a.m. on January 1st of each year; M. Sounds originating from construction projects for public facilities within rights-of-way pursuant to a noise mitigation plan approved by the city manager. The city manager may approve a noise mitigation plan only if the city manager determines that the noise mitigation plan will prevent unreasonable noise impacts. The noise mitigation plan must: 1. Map the project noise impacts and explain how the impacts will be mitigated, 2. Provide special consideration and mitigation efforts for noise sensitive units, 3. Outline public notification plans, 4. Provide a 24-hour telephone contact number for information and complaints about a project. The city manager may approve a noise mitigation plan only if the city manager determines that the noise mitigation plan will prevent unreasonable noise impacts. (Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.460 Maximum Noise Limit for Certain Activities. https://library.qcode.us/lib/tigard_or/pub/municipal_code/item/title_6-chapter_6_02?view=all 11/13 10/10/22,8:15 AM Chapter 6.02 NUISANCES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH,SAFETY AND PEACE Notwithstanding Section 6.02.450, creation of noise by any activity subject to the exceptions listed in subsection E, F, H, or I of Section 6.02.450, in excess of 85 dB measured on property on which a noise sensitive use is located, for more than five minutes in any calendar day, shall be a violation. (Ord. 12-02 §1) 6.02.470 Evidence of Noise Violation. A. In any civil infraction action based on a violation of limits set forth in subsection B, C or E of Section 6.02.430, the evidence of at least two persons from different households shall be required to establish a violation. Any police or code enforcement officer or other city employee who witnessed the violation shall be counted as a witness for purposes of the two witness requirement. B. The city may ask an alleged violator to enter into a voluntary compliance agreement consistent with Section 1 16.115 based on a single complaint or single witness. (Ord. 12-02 §1) Article VI. Water Service and Meters 6.02.510 Service Connection and Maintenance. A. The city will maintain all standard service connections in good repair without expense to the customers. B. Each customer is required to use reasonable care and diligence to protect the water meter and meter box from loss or damage by freezing, hot water, traffic hazards and other causes, in default of which, such customer shall pay to the city the full amount of any resulting damage. C. Each customer is required to maintain a vegetation and other obstruction-free zone of a minimum of two feet around the box. Clear access to the meter shall be from the street side in a direct path to the water meter. D. Failure to maintain the area will result in city personnel clearing the area to meet the city's meter reading and maintenance needs. Any costs incurred by the city in clearing the area will be charged to the customer. E. The city shall have no liability for trimming or maintaining vegetation in order to read meters. (Ord. 12-02 §1) Contact: City Recorder: 503-718-2419 Published by Quality Code Publishing, Seattle, WA. By using this site, you agree to the terms of use. https://library.qcode.us/lib/tigard_or/pub/municipal_code/item/title_6-chapter_6_02?view=all 12/13 10/10/22,8:15 AM Chapter 6.02 NUISANCES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH,SAFETY AND PEACE https://library.qcode.us/lib/tigard_or/pub/municipal_code/item/title_6-chapter_6_02?view=all 13/13 AIS-5054 5. Business Meeting Meeting Date: 10/11/2022 Length (in minutes): 45 Minutes Agenda Title: Urban Livestock Briefing Authored By: Hope Pollard Presented By: Item Type: Update,Discussion,Direct Staff Public Hearing No Legal Ad Required?: Publication Date: Information EXPLANATION OF ISSUE Receive project update on urban livestock regulations (Phase I of Tigard HOME: Housing, Opportunity, Mobility,and Ease). ACTION REQUESTED No formal action requested. Discussion only. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Dates of Previous and Potential Future Considerations Previous Considerations: •May 17,2022: Introduction to the Tigard HOME (Housing, Opportunity,Mobility,and Ease) project. •July 19, 2022: Briefing on Phase 1: Urban Agriculture and initial community feedback. Future Considerations: •October 2022:Adoption of urban agriculture regulations. •Fall/Winter 2022: Briefing for beginning next phase of the HOME project Public Involvement There has been significant public involvement in this project, as reflected by the following.Note: public comments and analysis are included as attachments to this report. •An interested parties list composed of 167 individuals. •Two open house events held at the library: •June 29,2022: attended by 14 people •September 20, 2022: attended by 22 people •Presence at the Tigard Street Fair on September 10,2022,where staff received 13 written comments and provided information for community members to sign up for the September 20 open house. •Emailed correspondence with approximately 55 individuals. •Phone calls, site visits, and other written correspondence. Impacts Discussion around how to approach urban livestock regulations will deliver on two of the Council's Community Promises: •Community Promise 2: Environment:We will embrace sustainability to improve our natural resources and the livability of our community. •Community Promise 3: Engagement:We will involve all voices in our community while building trusting relationships. Current Status Tigard HOME was first introduced to the Planning Commission and City Council at a joint briefing on May 17,2022. At that briefing,staff was directed to fast track the urban agriculture component of the project,given the significant public comment received on the subject. With an interested parties list of 167 individuals,email and mail correspondence with about 55 individuals, phone calls, other written comments,and event attendance,the level of public involvement in this project has been significant (Attachment 1).While at the start of this project there appeared to be a strong demand for more intensive regulations,many community members have since gathered to express a groundswell of support for no change to the current regulations with enforcement through the nuisance code. At this briefing,we will: •Introduce key categories of draft regulations; •Review takeaways from community outreach efforts;and •Discuss adoption timeline. Draft Regulations Following direction from the Planning Commission and City Council in May, staff worked with livestock experts and community members to draft urban livestock regulations. The regulations as currently drafted allow a basic number of animals outright,wile providing a path to exceed this maximum number for experienced livestock managers. The draft regulations also include specific shelter and storage requirements aimed at reducing infestation and predation. To facilitate public input, staff shared a draft copy of these regulations with the community at the Open House event on September 20 and received significant feedback.The draft regulations include the following provisions: •Number of livestock allowed •6 chickens, 6 rabbits, and 3 goats are allowed on any lot. •To exceed the maximum number, a community member may apply for a livestock license and attest to being educated in best practices. With a license,the maximum number of animals allowed is determined by the property's ability to accommodate the minimum structure size. Bees are allowed only with a livestock license. •Other livestock animals,including roosters and large livestock, are prohibited. •Minimum and maximum structure sizes and setbacks Minimum Shelter Size (per animal) Min setback 5 feet Minimum Run Size from PL (per animal) Chickens and domestic fowl 4 sf I 10 sf Rabbits 4 sf 10 sf Goats 20 sf I 100 sf I I •Required storage of materials:All beekeeping and livestock-related materials, such as feed, must be stored in securely lidded containers. •Educational requirements: To obtain a license, the applicant must attest to being educated in livestock best practices including categories such as,but not limited to,animal health, manure management, and pest control. Given the volume of feedback, staff is currently working to refine the regulations,which will be redrafted and shared with the Commission and Council for adoption hearings on October 17 and November 1.The purpose of tonight's briefing is to inform the Council of community input received on this project to date. Public comments,including a detailed breakdown of responses to the draft regulations, are included as attachments to this memo. ALTERNATIVES & RECOMMENDATION No alternatives to consider at this time. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Attachments Presentation Attachment 1 Community Outreach Summary Attachment 2 Previous Briefing Staff Report Attachment 3.0 Emailed and Mailed Comments Attachment 4 Sept 20 Event Boards Attachment 5 Sept 20 In Person Written Comment Attachment 6 Sept 10 Street Fair Comments li URBAN Ai AGRICULTURE What's That? (?) Urban Agriculture and Livestock: Community Input Summary There has been significant public participation in the process of writing urban agriculture and livestock regulations, as indicated by the following: • An interested parties list composed of 167 individuals. • Two open house events: o June 29, 2022: attended by 14 people o September 20, 2022: attended by 22 people • Presence at the Tigard Street Fair on September 10, 2022,where staff received 13 written comments and provided information for community members to sign up for the September 20 open house. • Emailed correspondence with approximately 54 individuals. • Phone calls, site visits, and other written correspondence. Fourteen community members attended the June 29 Open House.The event was described in detail in the last briefing to the Planning Commission and City Council (Attachment 2 to the staff report), but the feedback is summarized again here. Community members tended to prefer regulations that: • Presumed small to medium lot sizes (10-20,000 square feet) • Allowed about 2-6 chickens per lot,depending on lot size • Allowed about 2-3 goats per lot, depending on lot size • Allowed bees • Prohibited roosters and larger livestock Feedback from the June 29 event can be broken into categories of those who desired no new regulations, significant new regulations, or reasonable regulations based on their responses to the number of chickens they believed should be allowed, as shown below. Level of Regulations Desired Based on responses to number of chickens that should be allowed 1 -sponse ■ No changes to regulations No livestock • Reasonable regulations(3-6 chickens or depends on lot size) ' URBAN AGRICULTURE What's That? -,. - Twenty-two community members attended the September 20 Open House,which was the first time they interacted with a draft version of proposed regulations. Attendees shared their thoughts by placing post-its on informational boards. Of the 73 comments received: • 39 comments expressed concern that a proposed regulation was too strict or that regulations were not necessary, as current nuisance code properly addresses the issue • 22 comments expressed concern that a proposed regulation was not strict enough • 11 comments supported a proposed regulation as written • 1 comment was miscellaneous Nature of Comments at September 20 Open House Based on all responses to individual draft regulations 1% 15% I ll 54% 30% *Too strict or not needed Not strict enough •Just right • Not sure Finally, of the approximately 55 individuals who sent an email or mailed a letter on livestock regulations in 2022: • 34 advocated for no new regulations, as existing nuisance code properly addresses the issues • 8 advocated for significant new regulations • 7 advocated for reasonable and clear regulations • 6 shared miscellaneous feedback, resources, and experiences Nature of Email and Mail Correspondence Received in 2022 What did the correspondence advocate for? 4///14% • No more regulations More regulations • Reasonable regulations • Miscellaneous AIS-4984 0. Workshop Meeting Meeting Date: 07/19/2022 Length (in minutes):45 Minutes Agenda Title: Tigard HOME Phase 1: Urban Agriculture Briefing Authored By: Hope Pollard Presented By: Item Type: Update, Discussion,Direct Staff Public Hearing No Legal Ad Required?: Publication Date: Information EXPLANATION OF ISSUE Receive briefing on Phase 1 of the Tigard HOME (Housing, Opportunity,Mobility, and Ease) project: Urban Agriculture. ACTION REQUESTED No formal action requested.Discussion and feedback only. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Dates of Previous and Potential Future Considerations Previous Considerations: May 17,2022: Introduction to the Tigard HOME (Housing, Opportunity,Mobility, and Ease) project. Future Considerations: October 2022:Adoption of urban agriculture regulations (following additional community input) Fall/Winter 2022: Briefing for beginning next phase of the HOME project Public Involvement City staff held an interactive community event on June 29 at 5:30 pm at the library.The event was shared with the community through: •An email sent to an interested party list of X people, composed of contacts gathered from code compliance cases, correspondence with staff,public comment to City Council, and other parties identified by Council members. •Social media advertising that reached X people. •The Cityscape emailed newsletter, sent to X people. •The City website,visited by X people. •An engagement website,visited by X people. Twenty-two people registered for the event and fourteen people attended. Attendees shared their thoughts by interacting with stations with the following themes: •Station 1: Compare existing regulations from throughout the region. •Station 2:Write how many of each type of animal should be allowed. •Station 4:Write what kind of urban agriculture is appropriate in Tigard. •Station 4: Share concerns about urban agriculture and regulations. Business cards were available at every station and attendees were encouraged to follow up with City staff if they desired a more in-depth conversation. A drop-box was also provided so that attendees could share more detailed information or request a follow-up meeting with staff. The attendees commented that they enjoyed the interactive format and appreciated the chance to share their opinions and learn more. They tended to prefer ordinances that limited the number of animals based on lot size. While these numbers tended to be in the low range (around 3-6 of each animal maximum), most commenters welcomed discussion and provided constructive feedback for how to allow a reasonable number of livestock on a residential property. One attendee made plans to visit the Sprague residence to learn more about the reality of urban livestock. Many respondents also advocated for requiring a permit, education,or other community-building opportunities to aid urban farmers in keeping their property in good repair and the animals safe. Concerns mainly revolved around noise,pests, enforcement procedures, and protecting chickens from predators. In addition to this formal event, staff also corresponded with interested parties via email. Staff received X emails from community members,including an invitation to visit a local home-based farm. Planning and code compliance staff visited the Sprague residence on June 22, 2022. After previous close coordination with code compliance staff,the property appeared in compliance with current nuisance code and free from noise,objectionable odors, and mess. All animals were within enclosures and all associated compost, feed, and other supplies were sealed in containers and stored within shelters. Attachment X includes photos taken of the property. Impacts Urban agriculture regulations will allow for reasonable urban agricultural activity and maintenance of backyard livestock while limiting potential associated nuisances and hazards with easy-to-read standards. Establishing these standards should reduce uncertainty among community members regarding what is allowed on a property. It will allow experienced and/or trained urban farmers to maintain their operations while prohibiting situations where inexperience or lack of guidance lead to hazardous or bothersome conditions for neighbors. Codifying urban agriculture regulations will also deliver on two of the Council's Community Promises: •Community Promise 2:Environment:We will embrace sustainability to improve our natural resources and the livability of our community. •Community Promise 3: Engagement:We will involve all voices in our community while building trusting relationships. Background and Introduction Tigard HOME (Housing, Opportunity,Mobility, and Ease) is a new long-range planning project that aims to create complete neighborhoods. It responds to three critical and urgent needs as identified by significant community feedback and Strategic Plan Objectives: 1. Reduce the need for vehicle trips: a comprehensive approach to climate response. 2.Allow some nonresidential activity in residential neighborhoods while mitigating nuisances: urban agriculture and home occupations 3. Fill in the gaps for housing regulations. This project was first introduced to the Planning Commission and City Council at a joint briefing on May 17, 2022.At that briefing, staff was directed to fast track the urban agriculture component of the project,given the significant public comment received on the subject. Feedback contained in these comments falls into two apparently opposing categories: 1. Calls for protection against mess,pests,and endangered public health associated with some urban farms. 2. Calls for protection and expansion of the sense of community,education, and economic opportunity urban farms provide. While these comments appear on the surface to demonstrate conflicting desires for local neighborhoods,a common goal can be deduced: clean, safe neighborhoods built on a sense of community and opportunity. Staff seeks a solution that can unite these positions to foster a thriving and healthy community for all— mitigating potential nuisances associated with nonresidential activity in neighborhoods while also maximizing freedom for community members to use their homes in ways that uplift the neighborhood. In this briefing we will: •Introduce Tigard HOME: Phase 1 •Review takeaways from research and community outreach efforts •Receive input on project direction from City Council •Discuss urban agriculture code adoption timeline ALTERNATIVES & RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends continuing to build regulations with the community. Following initial research and outreach, staff recommends these regulations limit the number of animals based on the size of a lot;include specific regulations for enclosures,noise, pests,and enforcement; and include a permit requirement that allows for clear enforcement. No alternatives to consider at this time. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Attachments Presentation Community Feedback Station 1: Existing Regulations Beaverton Salem Gresham Only addresses Only addresses Only addresses Portland Eugene chickens chickens and bees chickens and bees Hillsboro Springfield ** *** Less than 20k sf -10k sf lot: 3 lot: max. Under 10k sf lot: 6 max. 10k-1 acre: 6 max. 4 max. Less than 10k sf Over 20k: 1,000 sf Over 1 acre: 9 10k: 5 max. lot: 4 max. per animal (no 4 hens max; any 6 max without max. Over 10k: 1,000 Chickens,other 10-20k: 6 max. limit). chicks up to 12 permit. 12 max 3 chickens max No roosters, sf per animal. poultry,and Over 20k: no max. No roosters, weeks old indoors. with permit. No with permit. No peacocks,geese, No roosters over rabbits No roosters. geese, peackocks. No roosters. roosters. roosters. male poultry. 6 months. 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S1-to(A 1 ep-,,, J/01A ` Yo S f - ' _ Locu`11. r\_y !41 �� ► r, �s ems , r% !<}�'ZZ°►BLS. c4 w; r 1- L 11 - &r i.Ssal 0 r> r a Aqn CO. 14-k.re —Tre4Arte.t Lizo'-s ` -re4.w,ei ton-leas-1- f n 50,3 syq ‘./2,. 4 52) t) .L - 0 o S cA � � J o c) Letter provided to staff from Joy and Mike Mahon at the June 29th event My name is Joy Mahon 77 years ago as a three-year-old I lived in the old house that is located on the corner of 121st and Walnut. My parents had eight and a half acres of farmland. My mother and father always raised chickens for food and eggs, and calves, and pigs for meat. My dad always planted a field of hay for the animals. In 1944 that is how many in the community of Tigard lived. I have seen many changes over my 77 years in Tigard. We have grown into the 704t`' largest city in the United States. With this growth, we as a community must grow and adapt with our city. Firstly, I want to address that this is not a personal attack on any individual that chooses to raise livestock and poultry in our community. I happen to know a neighbor who rescues and raises livestock and poultry. She is a compassionate, well-informed, and kind-hearted person. I do not wish to speak ill of her, or of her way of life. I do, however, want regulations that protect all. A recent article in "Tigard Life" has highlighted the necessity of proper city ordinances to address livestock and poultry living conditions. While mentioned before, I am a big supporter of the farming community, as I once lived on a farm. But with anything, there must be proper restrictions to ensure the safety and welfare of our beloved community. Upon further research I found no ordinance describing the rules and regulations for our city. However, I did discover that the city of Tualatin has an ordinance which states a maximum of 4 hens can be kept on a lot with the proper license; the chicken facility must be located in the rear of the lot and must be at least 10 feet from all property lines and25 feet from all adjacent residences; also the chicken facility and the place where the chickens are located must be maintained in good repair, in a clean and sanitary condition, and free of vermin, and obnoxious smells and substances that create a nuisance for adjoining properties. Tualatin is located no more than 5 minutes from Tigard city limits, and it is half the size of our city. Why is it that Tigard, listed as the 704th largest city in the United States has not established proper ordinances for the health and safety of our community? We also need to be very aware of our neighbors and neighborhoods. We must adapt to our growing community and put into place clear and concise ordinances that reflect our desire to live in a clean and healthy environment. Thank you for your time. Binder of written comments and information from Elizabeth Sprague given to staff at June 29 event Elizabeth Sprague With food insecurity rising in Oregon (https://www.qualityinfo.org/-/ pandemic-increases-food-insecurity-in-oregon), supply chain issues, climate issues, war and everything happening in today's world, how can we even consider further restricting someone's right to provide for their family, their community?! Now is not the time. Formula shortages where your neighbors can't feed their BABIES and people are worried about urban chickens and goats? Did you know goat's milk is the most recommended substitute for mammals that cannot access formula or milk from their species? With so many struggling to find work when they can't find childcare or keep a job when they have to call out for two weeks at a time because their child's class was exposed to COVID, why are we meeting to discuss how to restrict access to food and education? I can't tell you how many families I have fed during this pandemic. How many people, adults and children, I have educated on where food comes from and how they can grow it themselves. How many mental health boosts our animals have given to people so burnt out by the negativity in the world right now. I don't want to discount the concerns of those who are against urban chickens and homesteading, I hear you, but many of these fears and complaints are based on myths, not facts. Many can be calmed with a little education. I want to start by addressing a few common myths. Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 2 Elizabeth Sprague „ . . •, . 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Noise - Roosters are loud Yes, roosters are loud and don't only crow in the morning, they do it all day. But when actually measuring the decibels, what's louder than a rooster's crow? A large dog barking, rowdy kids playing, a lawn mower, a chainsaw, a leaf blower and a weed whacker are all louder than a rooster's crow which is about 90db. Hens make noise too, we call it the egg song, but when decibels are measured it is no louder than 60db (the volume of an average human conversation) standing next to them, at their loudest. So while it may be noise that many people in the city aren't used to hearing, it isn't louder than the common sounds that are heard daily. Tigard's current noise ordinance protects residents from having to endure unnecessary noise. 2. Waste and Odor A 40Ib. dog generates more waste than ten chickens do in a day. You know what protects neighbors from dog waste accumulating to the point it smells? Current Tigard nuisance codes. Chicken manure can be composted and used as a nitrogen rich fertilizer for the garden, reducing the use of chemically produced fertilizers. Companies even sell it for almost $1 per pound! Rabbit, goat (and other livestock) poop has almost no smell at all and is also great fertilizer for the garden, also reducing the use of chemically produced fertilizers that can find their way into our groundwater. Dog waste is added to the landfill in plastic bags. Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 3 Elizabeth Sprague Odors can be avoided by keeping a clean coop and using natural products like wood chips, baking soda, sweet PDZ, DT and First Saturday Lime. These are all great soil amendments that repel bugs while also being safe for the animals. Everything cleaned out from these coops/stalls can be composted and used to fertilize the garden, helping to avoid the use of chemical fertilizers. These animals are amazing at turning your family's food waste into fertilizer too! Encouraging home composting is a big part of any climate change plan. The USDA has many grants and programs dedicated to encouraging cities, individuals and farms to compost and use cover crops to reduce chemical fertilizer use as part of their climate change goals. 3. Disease You have a much higher chance of getting sick from city water, a meal at your favorite restaurant, grocery store lettuce, grocery store eggs or peanut butter than your chickens. Also, nobody is forcing you to pet their urban chickens or eat the eggs unless you want to. Educating people on good health practices like a biosecurity plan, a clean coop, hand washing, how and when to wash eggs and not licking your chickens is all that is needed here. 4. Property values will decrease Show me one case where this is true. I've had multiple realtors tell me this is not true and many who love to give sustainable gifts like plants and fresh eggs to their clients. Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 4 Elizabeth Sprague 5. Coops are ugly Coops come in many shapes, sizes and styles. You can buy one pre- built, build from scratch, re-purpose items to create your coop. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You don't have to love your neighbor's choice in paint color and you don't have to love their coop. 6. Predators and Pests Wildlife lived here long before we did. We continue to take away their homes and build more for us. Proper education on how to predator- proof your coop and which predators are in your area would be wonderful. Got bugs? Get chickens! Chickens LOVE eating bugs! Frustrated with the slugs eating your garden? Ducks LOVE eating slugs! Chickens get blamed for attracting rats all the time, I think it's the main complaint I hear. But are rats really attracted to chickens? No! A chicken will kill (and eat!) a mouse or small rat given the chance. Muscovy ducks are known to hunt mice and small rats. Rats are not attracted to chickens, but they are attracted to chicken feed. They are also attracted to the seed you put in your bird feeder, fallen fruit, pet dishes left outside and the cover that dense vegetation provides. Feeding your animals on a schedule rather than leaving food out overnight, removing wild bird feeders, keeping a clean coop, not leaving cat/dog food dishes out, removing dense ivy/weeds, setting your own traps and working with a local pest control company will all help keep the local rodents under control. You know who is great at clearing out that dense vegetation? Goats. And they do it in a way that is in line with our carbon neutral goals, Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 5 Elizabeth Sprague without tools/gas/electricity. Then they turn those weeds into nutrient- dense fertilizer! Benefits: 1 . Carbon neutral by 2035 I have been over this again and again in my head and it seems like with there being no current restrictions regarding poultry/livestock, any change would mean adding some. But restricting these things goes against all of Tigard's (and the USDA's) plans for the future. "Tigard's Climate Action Plan is a comprehensive community and science-based strategy that will respond to emerging climate impacts, prepare us for future disturbances and help us take care of our natural resources and the environment. This project will provide a blueprint to build resilient, energy, food, economic, and social systems over the coming years." How can we do any of that if we put restrictions on poultry and livestock? Poultry, livestock, composting, seed saving, soil renewal.. . urban homesteading is the core of these climate goals. Whether due to shortages, supply chain issues or people emptying shelves to prepare themselves, I've seen store shelves empty on every trip to the grocery store in the last two years. Shelves I've seen empty or with limits are dog food, hay, eggs, chicken, formula, produce and even seed companies online are routinely sold out of many things. We need to be able to provide what we can for ourselves and our community. We Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 6 Elizabeth Sprague don't need the city making it harder or impossible for us to do these things. Best case scenario in my opinion is that Tigard poultry/livestock code stays the same, but education is offered to keepers of poultry/ livestock as well as those opposed. This is not the time to move backwards where sustainability is concerned. This is not the time to move backwards where food security is concerned. This is not the time to move backwards where climate change is concerned. Adding restrictions into the code intimidates residents considering these things. Current nuisance codes protect citizens against common complaints. If a home with poultry/livestock is causing a rat/pest issue, they would be in violation and required to remedy that. If a home with poultry/livestock is committing a noise violation, they will be required to remedy that. We don't need to scare people away from starting homesteads, we need to encourage it because it is vital to our future and current nuisance codes protect neighbors from any "ill effects" other than just not liking it. I asked Code Compliance Officer Ken Ross what the main complaint regarding backyard poultry/livestock was when all current codes are being complied with and he said "Too many chickens." So the yards don't smell, they aren't attracting pests or being too noisy... but some people just... don't like it. Education will help mitigate many complaints, but you can't please everyone. There are cities, like Austin, TX., who PAY their residents to own chickens because of the huge impact on carbon reduction! Tigard has a goal to be carbon neutral by 2035 (Tigard Climate Action Plan) and chickens can help! The Tigard H.O.M.E. Project wants to have more services within walking distance to all residents, small "farm stands" in our Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 7 Elizabeth Sprague neighborhoods can help! People are worried about the future of society and our climate, helping people grow their own food and sharing with the community is the answer. People would be buying more local, fresh foods which will further reduce carbon emissions and boost physical and emotional health all around. I want to see a Tigard where apartment complexes, senior centers, adult care homes, schools and even business parks all have community gardens and chickens helping Tigard reach its goals. A Tigard where I can walk my neighborhood and pass by a handful of homes with mini farm stands out front and I can support my community Worst case scenario in my opinion is that the city limits the number of poultry/livestock one can have. There is no "one size fits all" for owning poultry/livestock. While a family with a small lot may not have the space for ten chickens or ducks, it could be perfect for ten quail. A family who wants fresh eggs, but is worried about the noise could try Muscovy ducks, they are great layers of delicious eggs and they are quack-less. Families with smaller yards may opt for bantam (smaller) breeds. The benefits a family receives and whether or not it is "worth it" to own these animals in the first place depends on things like family goals, family size, lot size, available time for animal care, cost, want/ability to sell excess eggs, want/ability to have extra to donate to the local food pantry, etc. Using our family as an example: We are a multi-generational household with myself, my husband, my mother and father-in-law who are both disabled and require special diets and care and our five children. We have many allergies, food and otherwise, as well as medical Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 8 Elizabeth Sprague conditions that require us to be careful with the foods we eat. Many people who suffer ill-effects from eggs can consume farm fresh eggs without issue. Many who are allergic to chicken eggs can eat duck and/or quail eggs without issue. We are a homeschooling family so we are home much of the time to dedicate plenty of time to animal care as well as realize all of the amazing educational opportunities homesteading provides. We have the space to keep a large number of poultry/livestock comfortably. We can easily use two-dozen eggs each day. To get two- dozen eggs a day you need at least 30 chickens of prime laying age (1 -3 years) who are not molting (happens once per year,) not eating their eggs, not broody (sitting on eggs wanting to hatch so they stop laying eggs,) and not suffering any other illness/stressors. This will get you about two-dozen eggs a day for about 8 months each year. If you want your hens to continue laying through the winter you need to provide heat and light in their coop all winter. We do not add these things during the winter due to extra expense, potential dangers and to allow our hens to follow their bodies natural cycles. There are ways you can preserve your extra eggs during peak laying season so that you can use them all winter. If a hen limit were introduced and we were limited to say, six hens, We would be putting in much of the same time and expense with minimal reward. We would still need to purchase eggs to feed our family. Our garbage bill would be higher because we would sending more food waste to the landfill. We would have to buy additional fertilizer for the garden and consider chemical pest control over natural pest control or lose more produce to pests. That's not even getting into the loss of the joy our birds bring to us and so many others. The health benefits of raising our own birds for eggs or meat. And guess what.... There would still be rats in Tigard. There would still be bugs, more in fact because Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 9 Elizabeth Sprague chickens LOVE eating bugs! There would still be noise because kids play and dogs bark and some people play music too loud. Not everyone with a large lot has an interest in raising poultry/ livestock, but those who have the desire, the time and space shouldn't be limited to an arbitrary number that is assumed the majority of Tigard residents have the space for. If the distance requirements (like the 100' from any neighboring house requirement) were added back into the code they would again prevent free-ranging or residents with small lots from having these animals at all. With how close homes are built to each other these days, most homes wouldn't be able to keep poultry with any space requirements and those who used to have farmland behind them would be forced to give up their pets because of new building projects. But with proper husbandry, even a tiny yard can house bantam chickens or quail without issue. Codes should not allow more people squished closer together while also preventing food security. You cannot, as a city, accept the responsibility of more people and not consider their protection, how you might feed them or allow them to feed themselves, in an emergency. If livestock were no longer allowed residents would be robbed of the ability to raise their own animals for milk, meat, weed control or even just the companionship. Many people who are allergic to cow's milk (such as myself) can consume goat milk with no issue. Goat's milk is the most commonly used milk to supplement orphaned mammals. Goats (and other hoofed animals) are incredible at keeping lawns and weeds down and at clearing an area taken over by blackberries, ivy or other difficult to remove, invasive plants. We have even let neighbors borrow our goats for the day to help with the yard work! We currently have a waitlist of Tigard Poultry/Livestock Coces, Page 10 Elizabeth Sprague neighbors wanting our goats' services! Neighbors get free yard labor and our goats get yummy food to forage! They can reduce carbon output by replacing a lawn mower and/or weed eater, by turning weeds and more into fertilizer for the garden, but consuming food waste from your kitchen and by limiting the need for chemically produced replacement formulas for orphaned animals. They also bring so much joy! Above all our goats are pets, bottle raised in the house, will sit on your lap and beg for treats. We have so many people stop to see, feed and pet our goats and I just love it. Homeschool pods have had field trips to our yard! Some (not all!) of our nearby cities may have stricter ordinances than we do, but they have all gone in the direction of allowing and opening up the possibilities for urban homesteads. Many are raising their current limits! We should not be moving backwards to meet their limits. Instead, let's give everyone a clearer path on how to move forward in a clean, safe and beneficial way. If I had to compromise: 1 . If a limit is added, properties that currently own poultry/livestock and are within current city codes are exempt from new codes to the point that the animals they have (even if they exceed a new limit or allowed animal type) may be kept for the remainder of their lives. Asking people to give up their pets that they have obtained and cared for while abiding by city codes because the city changed their minds is just wrong. It is inhumane to the animals and people. 2. Housing structures that are currently in compliance with city codes are exempt from any new changes. Moving or rebuilding these structures is not physically or financially possible for everyone. And in Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 11 Elizabeth Sprague some cases may not be possible due to distance or other requirements. It is unfair to punish those who built these within code simply because the city changed it's mind. If the issues are related to animal safety and/or rodent prevention, you can still offer the education and resources to help the resident better their enclosure. 3. New codes would focus heavily on education rather than limits, requirements and permits. Permits and the like require additional city resources and funds. Putting too many requirements makes it difficult and often overwhelming for many, especially minorities to own these animals. Tigard should be encouraging residents to own backyard poultry, not making it more difficult by adding unnecessary hurdles. Education can be something put together one time with forever online access or volunteer- based in-person instruction. I would absolutely volunteer for this! 4. New codes would have provisions for new life. Many people replace chickens yearly or every few years. Allowing for a group of young birds in addition to the adults is important. If goats (or other hoofed animals) are kept for milk they need to have babies every year or two to produce milk. Goats can have up to five kids (babies) at a time. Babies should be allowed to stay with Mom for a minimum of 12 weeks for nutrition, antibodies and behavioral lessons. 5. New codes would take into account that hoofed animals (goats, pigs, sheep, etc.) need friends to be happy, they are herd animals. Any limit placed on these animals should make it possible for residents to own a minimum of three. If new codes do not allow these animals, residents who already own them and are in compliance should be able to maintain at least three. Should something happen to one they have, they Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 12 Elizabeth Sprague should be able to replace that animal to keep a minimum herd size for healthy maintenance of their pets. 6. New codes would have provisions for roosters if they were no longer allowed. Many chicks are purchased as "straight-run" meaning you do not know the sex of the bird until it crows or lays an egg. Even purchasing pullets (hens) specifically is usually only guaranteed around 90% accurate. There should be adequate time given to find a new home so people are not rushed/scared into giving their animal up to a shelter, dangerous situation or setting them free. Education should be provided on what to do if you end up with a rooster you don't want. I have resources I would be happy to share on this as we do not keep roosters. 7. New codes allow for poultry/livestock to free-range without direct supervision. Provided they are within a fenced area so they aren't wandering into a neighbor's yard or the street, free-ranging is essential to their role in sustainability and does not require constant supervision. Things like tractors, wing-clipping and specific fencing can make this possible and even easy. We find ourselves back at education. 8. New codes allow for farm stands on residential properties, allowing people to sell/barter what they grow/produce/make as a way to support their families and provide for their community. I'm not talking big retail stores, but something like an 8x10 stand that can be out at all times selling produce, eggs, milk, preserves, etc. Families need this additional income opportunity and the community would benefit from the local produce/products. Current codes make it very intimidating/impossible to follow cottage laws and do this. Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 13 Elizabeth Sprague Limits based on available square footage: While I don't think we need to be adding any lists or new restrictions because Tigard's current codes protect neighbors from possible nuisances, a limit based on available square footage could work to please both sides. I feel our fenced off animal area (50' x 32' = 1 ,600 Sq. Ft.) gives all of them plenty of room to explore, spread out and not be crowded. But let's break it down using some common recommendations: How many square feet per chicken should a coop be? This depends on a few different things (coop setup, climate, size of the birds and if hey have access to additional space during the day.) A common range given is 2-5 square feet per chicken if they are allowed time outside the coop. We keep about 50 birds (chickens, ducks and quail) in a 10 x 16 coop (160 square feet) that has a 3.5 x 7'"duck house" attachment (25 Sq. Ft.) That is a total of 185 Sq. Ft. Or 3.7 Sq. Ft. Per bird. But if we include the additional square footage like the area under the enclosed part of the coop (40 Sq. Ft.) or the area on top of the quail cages where some of the birds sleep (10 Sq. Ft.) we get a total of 235 Sq. Ft.) which is 4.7 Sq. Ft. Per bird. Most resources refer to the "coop" as the area with solid walls and the "run" as the fenced in area attached to the "coop." I am using the square footage of our coop and run combined as our "coop square footage" because in our mild climate most of the birds rarely sleep in the enclosed part of the coop at any time of year. The birds have access to all of it when they are locked up at night. If we think it will be too cold we can cover the run with greenhouse plastic, but we have not had to do that Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 14 Elizabeth Sprague yet. I mention this specific wording because it will matter when it comes time to draft any new ordinance. We lock our birds in the coop/run at night and let them out to free range in the morning. In my opinion we have more than enough space for all of our birds in the coop/run, even if we had to keep them locked up for a couple days. For miniature goats, like our Nigerian Dwarf goats, who are kept in a dry lot (no pasture, all the hay/feed they need is brought to them) as ours are, it is suggested to have around 200 square feet per goat. Our five goats have about 320 square feet each in the fenced in area. Available square footage could be a good way to limit the number of animals allowed, but you would need to be careful with the wording. Our animals share their space during the day. The coop/run area is within the "dry lot" area for the goats, but is left open all day so they do have access to it and occasionally use it for shade or shelter from the rain. They also have multiple covered areas for them outside of the chicken coop/ run. It is best for poultry and livestock sleeping quarters (where they are locked up at night) to be separate areas, but they can easily share a larger space during the day. If I take the total square footage of our fenced in animal area, 1 ,600 Sq. Ft. And give each goat 200 Sq. Ft. That would leave 12 Sq. Ft. For each bird. In my opinion, 10 Sq. Ft. Per bird of where they spend most of their day is plenty. If we are looking at a possible ordinance requiring a specific square footage per animal (which I would much prefer over restricting the type of animal and/or a "one size fits all limit on how many,) I would put birds Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 15 Elizabeth Sprague in one category and require 10 Sq. Ft. each, miniature breed livestock in another and require 200 Sq. Ft. Each and regular/large livestock in a third (https://www.nres.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/ nres142p2_024781 .pdf). I would make babies under six months old exempt from these requirements. I would base it on the square footage available to the animal during the day and not coop specific. I would offer education on proper coop sizing and fence options. I feel strongly that education for both sides of this discussion should be the main focus! Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 16 Elizabeth Sprague Farm Stands things to think about: *At least 50% of Products sold include produce/plants grown and items made with the harvest (ex: baked goods, jams/jellies, soaps, teas, frozen produce, canned foods, seeds, freeze-dried and/or dehydrated foods and herbs) https://www.oregon.gov/ODA/shared/Documents/Publications/ FoodSafety/Farm DirectMarketingProcessedProducers.pdf https://www.oregon.gov/ODA/programs/FoodSafety/FSLicensing/ Pages/WithoutLicense.aspx *Sale of plants, seeds, manure, compost, soil amendments *Sale of meat, milk and eggs * Sale of ready to consume food (lemonade, tea, smoothies, etc.) Because if someone doesn't let little kids have more than 4 lemonade stands a year I'm sending my 8 year old to the next city council meeting. * 75% of produce sold is grown on site or within the county. Not everyone has a yard large enough for a garden, but they may have a neighbor willing to let them use theirs. Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 17 Elizabeth Sprague I wake up in the morning, start the coffee, feed and water the dogs and the foster kittens. I empty any leftovers, produce or stale cereal/ crackers into the "chicken bin." I grab an egg basket and the "chicken bin" and head out to the backyard. I fill a bucket with poultry feed, sunflower seeds and some grain. I fill a dish for each goat with alfalfa pellets and their individual supplements based on their current needs. I let the animals out of their pens, give them their feed, fill up their water and collect any eggs that have been laid so far. I bring the eggs inside and start making breakfast for the family before they wake up. A large batch of scrambled eggs, two dozen with some cream (unless they are duck eggs which are creamy on their own!) Or maybe some egg bites with cheese and bacon. The egg shells go in the "egg shell bin" to be dried and blended into a powder for the compost or to be fed back to the chickens for calcium. The coffee grounds go into another bin to be dried and added to the compost or directly to the garden beds. I head outside to water the garden and harvest the strawberries, blueberries, some lettuce for lunch and a bouquet of flowers. I smile and wave at my neighbors driving by, pet the regular dogs that stop to watch the animals. They especially love Flurry who gets all spunky and dances for her audience. Not a single day goes by where nobody stops to enjoy our little urban farm on the corner. Most days we have well over ten people and sometimes I get almost nothing else done because it's like a constant flow of people stopping and asking questions. I wouldn't have it any other way. Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 1 Elizabeth Sprague A neighbor flags me down to give me egg cartons they've saved, another stops to say they love how the garden is growing right now, another stops by to tell me the adorable thing the animals were doing yesterday when they came by. Families walk by, couples walk by, runners stop for a moment to watch as they go by. Kids come over to play and always ask if they can go check for eggs. They love finding the different colors and sizes, learning how to tell a chicken egg from a duck egg and marveling at how tiny a quail egg is. They proudly carry their eggs home and cook them with their adult caregivers. Then there are the berry loving kids that always ask to check the strawberry bed, blueberry bushes, blackberries and raspberries. They learn how to tell if a berry is ripe and help feed any bird/bug eaten berries to the tortoise or the chickens. I almost always have extras that I've set aside to send home with them because kids are much better at putting fresh berries in their mouths instead of a basket to bring home. If my 6 & 8 year olds are out they always show people the "edible flowers" (pansies/viola.) Everything we grow is edible and we grow many edible flowers and herbs that can be used in teas. These are great ways for kids to learn and play and taste. We've had homeschool pods take a field trip to our yard and learn about the plants and animals. We've brought animals to the local public schools to show and teach. We've made meals for friends and neighbors with fresh foods we have grown. We've donated hundreds of plants to families, the community garden, farmers market, multiple daycares and the adult care home in our neighborhood this year alone. Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 19 Elizabeth Sprague Our days involve a lot of cleaning of animal pens, but it is made easy because it can all go right into the compost! Our compost doesn't contain a lot of food waste because the animals consume it, turning it into manure before it ends up in the compost. This helps reduce any odors or pests. There is a lot of weeding, but it doubles as collecting animal feed. Weeds and trimmings or produce that has been eaten by bugs/birds is never wasted, it is fed to the animals and they love it! They turn it into manure that is added to the compost which will one added to the garden to help grow the next round of plants. Even the leaves that fall from the trees at the end of the season are eaten, the goats love them! I would love to see Tigard codes encourage what we have here. Encourage formal classes in our yard, teaching people proper animal husbandry, composting, how to improve their soil and grow their own food. Allowing a CSA or community garden in someone's yard. Allowing a year-round "farm stand" where people can share and sell what they have grown. Encouraging community composting programs. Encouraging neighborhood produce, plant and seed swaps. Fostering deeper community connections while strengthening our neighborhood, city and planet. All of these things can work around Tigard's current nuisance codes. We don't need to add more restrictions. We need to educate. We need to encourage community. Tigard Poultry/Livestock Codes, Page 20 USDA U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE JSDA Advances Food System Transformation with $43 Million for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, Adds New Urban County Committees Funding is First Part of$75 Million Investment to Support a Fairer Food System and Expand Access to Nutritious Food Press Release Release No. 0121.22 Contact: USDA Press Email: press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, June 3, 2022 -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces significant investments to support urban agriculture, including$43.1 million for grants and cooperative agreements as well as six new urban county committees to help deliver key USDA programs to urban producers. These actions support USDA's efforts to strengthen the food supply chain and transform the food system to be fairer, more competitive, and more resilient. Specifically, USDA is investing $10.2 million in new cooperative agreements to expand compost and food waste reduction efforts and $14.2 million in new grants to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects. Additionally, $18.7 million will fund 75 worthy grant proposals from the 2021 application cycle, which was oversubscribed. !vesting in urban agriculture innovations helps us build a fairer, more transparent food system and promote equity by increasing nutrition security and economic opportunity in underserved communities," said Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Terry Cosby. "These projects will help for urban farmers create new, more affordable, and better local market options and help urban communities produce fresh and healthy food locally, reducing food waste while iilding nutrient rich compost." "Supporting agriculture in our urban communities helps grow our economy and provides food to people," said U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow. "I'm proud that Michigan has been a pioneer in this effort. Urban farmers provide fresh and healthy food to children and families while creating jobs and revitalizing our neighborhoods." These investments build on USDA's Food Systems Transformation Framework unveiled earlier this week. The goals of USDA's Food System Transformation Framework include: ■ Building a more resilient food supply chain that provides more and better market options for consumers and producers while reducing carbon pollution. • Creating a fairer food system that combats market dominance and helps producers and consumers gain more power in the marketplace by creating new, more and better local market options. • Making nutritious food more accessible and affordable for consumers. • Emphasizing equity by creating wealth that stays in small towns and underserved communities. USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) is also standing up six more urban county committees, which help deliver farm loans, disaster assistance, safety net and conservation programs. "Urban county committees promote equity by giving urban producers a voice in creating and implementing policy and developing and designing programs specific to urban producers," FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said. "These new urban county committees will work to encourage and promote urban agriculture and address areas such as food and program access, community engagement and food security." Composting and Food Waste Reduction Cooperative Agreements This is the third year of USDA's Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) cooperative agreements, and so far, USDA has invested $3 million in community composting in urban areas ross the country. The $10.2 million to be awarded in 2022 will fund pilot projects that develop and implement strategies for municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans. Local governments may submit projects that do one or more of the following: • generate compost; • provide access to compost to farmers; • reduce fertilizer use; • improve soil quality; • encourage waste management and permaculture business development; • increase rainwater absorption; reduce municipal food waste; and/or • divert food waste from landfills. For example, Philadelphia is launching the first of a coordinated system of small-scale urban food waste composting sites on city properties. Meanwhile, Winterville, Georgia is building six composting stalls to collect and process food excess and refuse from producers and local community members. The compost is then provided to local producers and others. Priority will be given to projects that anticipate or demonstrate economic benefits, incorporate plans to make compost easily accessible to farmers, including community gardeners, integrate +her food waste strategies, including food recovery efforts and collaborate with multiple partners. Projects should span two years. Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) Grants This is also the third year of OUAIP grants, which have already provided more than $7.5 million focused on food access, education, business and start-up costs for new farmers, and development of policies related to zoning and other needs. The $14.2 million to be awarded in 2022 will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects through: • Planning Projects that initiate or expand efforts of urban and suburban farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools and other stakeholders to target areas of food access, education, business and start-up costs for new farmers, urban forestry, and policies related to zoning and other needs of urban production. • Implementation Projects that accelerate urban, indoor and other agricultural practices that serve multiple farmers and improve local food access. They may support infrastructure needs, emerging technologies, education and urban farming policy implementation. For example, Growing Gardens in Oregon received planning project funding to identify opportunities to meet community needs for healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate food through building greenhouses. Meanwhile, Grow Ohio Valley in West Virginia received 7plementation funding to set up a training and demonstration farm to support new and aspiring urban farmers. How to Apply for Grants and Cooperative Agreements Submit applications via grants.gov for Composting and Food Waste Reduction Cooperative and UAIP Grants. Pre-recorded webinars on the purpose, project types, eligibility and basic requirements for submitting applications will be posted at usda.gov/urban. Email UrbanAgriculture@usda.g®a; with any questions. 2021 OUAIP Grant Projects Additionally, $18.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were awarded to 75 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production grant applicants from 2021. This grant program has been oversubscribed the last several years, ARPA funds made it possible to fund these worthy projects. A full listing of projects is posted on usda.gov/urban. •ban County Committees for Urban Agriculture The new urban county committee (UCOC) locations are Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and Oakland, and they join 11 previously announced urban county committees. The six locations for county committees were selected based on a consideration of data that included opportunity for economic growth, diversity, proximity to tribal nations, as well as the number of farm-to-table projects, urban farms, community and residential gardens, and green infrastructure projects within metropolitan and suburban areas. Like rural county committee members, urban committee members make important decisions about how FSA programs are administered locally. Each urban and suburban county committee will be composed of three elected members who will serve a term of up to three years. Urban farmers who participate in USDA programs in the areas selected are encouraged to participate by nominating and voting for themselves or others. USDA and Urban Agriculture rants and cooperative agreements to support urban production are part of a broad USDA investment in urban agriculture. Other efforts include $260,000 for risk management education from USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) and technical and financial assistance through conservation programs offered by USDA's NRCS. r.UAIP was established through the 2018 Farm Bill. It is led by NRCS and works in partnership .lith FSA and numerous USDA agencies that support urban agriculture. Its mission is to encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural practices, including community composting and food waste reduction. Learn more by visiting farmers.gov/urban or downloading the new Urban Agriculture at a Glance brochure (PDF, 1 MB). Additional resources that may be of interest to urban agriculture entities include grants from USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture as well as FSA loans. These significant investments by USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) build on the Biden-Harris administration's Food System Transformation framework for USDA to transform the food system to benefit consumers, producers and communities by providing more options, increasing access, and creating new, more, and better markets for small and mid-size producers. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America's food system with a greater focus on more esilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. 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Prices for the category of meats increased by o.4 percent between April 2022 and May 2022.Port congestion and higher shipping costs have partially offset reduced demand due to China's rebound from African Swine Fever and have contributed to a o.8-percent increase in retail pork prices in May 2022.Other meat prices rose o.5 percent in May following a 2.2-percent increase in April.In 2022,pork prices are predicted to increase between 7.o and 8.o percent,and other meat prices are predicted to increase between 11.5 and 12.5 percent.The aggregate category of meats,poultry,and fish is predicted to increase between 8.5 and 9.5 percent, and meat prices are predicted to increase between 7.5 and 8.5 percent. An ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza(IIPAI)reduced the U.S.egg-layer flock and drove a 5.o- percent increase in retail egg prices in May 2022 following a to.3-percent increase in April.Retail poultry prices have been high,with historically low stocks of frozen chicken(also called"cold storage").The ongoing HPAI outbreak has also contributed to increasing poultry prices as over 4o million birds in 36 States have been affected. The disease prevalence also impacts international demand for U.S.poultry.Price impacts of the outbreak will he monitored closely.Poultry prices are now predicted to increase between 13.o and 14.o percent,and egg prices are predicted to increase between 19.5 and 20.5 percent in.2022. Fish and seafood prices rose by 2.3 percent in May 2022,climbing to 12.2 percent above May 2021 prices.Among the subcategories of fish and seafood,frozen fish and seafood prices increased the most at 3.1 percent.Fish and seafood prices are now predicted to increase between 8.5 and 9.5 percent in 2022. Rapid increases in the consumption of dairy products have driven increases in retail prices in recent months.This trend continued in May 2022 with a 2.6-percent increase in the prices for dairy products.Dairy product prices are predicted to increase between io.5 and 11.5 percent in 2022. Following large price increases in January-May 2022,forecast ranges for fats and oils,processed fruits and { vegetables,sugar and sweets,cereal and bakery products,and other foods have been adjusted upward.In 2022 compared with 2o21,fats and oils prices are predicted to increase between 1.4.o and 15.o percent, processed fruits and vegetables prices between 7.5 and 8.5 percent,sugar and sweets prices between 6.5 and 7.5 percent,cereal and bakery product prices between io.o and 11.0 percent,and other food prices between io.o and 11.0 percent. Producer Price Index(PPI)for Food(not seasonally adjusted) A Producer Price Index(PPI)resembles a CPI in that it reflects price changes over time.However,instead of retail prices,a PPI provides a measure of the average prices paid to domestic producers for their output.PPIs are reported for nearly every industry in the goods-producing sector of the economy.Three major PPI commodity groups are of interest to food markets:unprocessed foodstuffs and feedstuffs(formerly called crude foodstuffs and feedstuffs):processed foods and feeds(formerly called intermediate foods and feeds);and finished consumer foods. These groups give a general sense of price movements across various stages of production in the U.S.food supply chain. The PPIs-measures of changes in farm and wholesale prices-are typically far more volatile than the downstream CPIs.Price volatility decreases as products move from the farm to the wholesale sector to the retail sector.Because of multiple processing stages in the U.S.food system,the CPI typically lags movements in the PPI.The PPI is thus a useful tool for understanding what may soon happen to the CPI. The USDA,Economic Research Service does not forecast industry-level PPIs for unprocessed,processed,and finished foods and feeds.However,these prices have historically shown a strong correlation with the all-food and food-at-home CPIs. PPI Forecast Changes This Month PPI forecast ranges for wholesale poultry,farm-level milk,wholesale dairy,and wholesale wheat flour were revised upward this month.No forecast ranges were revised downward. Wholesale poultry prices increased by 5.2 percent between April and May 2022,largely due to high costs of energy, feed,and labor.Highly pathogenic avian influenza could either place upward pressure on poultry prices through decreased production or downward pressure through decreased access to international markets.Wholesale poultry prices are now predicted to increase between 20.o and 23.o percent in 2022. Farm-level milk prices increased by 4.4 percent,while wholesale dairy prices increased by 1.3 percent in May 2022 on strong domestic and international demand.Farm-level milk prices are predicted to increase between 30.o and 33.o percent,and wholesale dairy prices are predicted to increase between 14.0 and 17.0 percent in 2022. Wholesale wheat prices rose by 4.0 percent in May 2022.The conflict in Ukraine has contributed to high wheat prices.Wholesale wheat flour prices are now predicted to increase between 23.o and 26.o percent in 2022. For official USDA farm-level price forecasts,see:World Agricultural.Supple and Demand Estimates at a Glance(L(q /farm-economy/commodity-outlook/wasde-rp otections-at-a-glance/#99d43).For additional information, detailed explanations,and analyses of farm-level prices,see USDA Economic Research Service Outlook publications including Livestoc ,Dairu.and Poultry(https://www.ers.usda godpublications/puh-details/puhid=to41231,Oil Crops --_ h?'- /pub-detailsGpubid=1oto,59),Wheat(https://www.ers.usda.goo/publications/pub-details/? _,,,Fruit and Tree Nuts Qittp //www.ers usda gay/1211blications•(puh-detailsapuhid=ro3¢491,and Vgetables and Pulses hhttps,.//www ers usda got/publicotions/pub-detaillapuhid=,o3132121, See Changes in Food Price Indexes,2019 through 2022 /data-products/food-price-outlook/)for data files. 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' ••' _3 c. t0 a '" �'- Z-1 ^ .� to yr n _ 7 a- .is'^.' "F#: 'r 4 CHAPTER 6.2 FOOD SECURITY AND SOVEREIGNTY Temporary Farm Stands Gabby Gelozin, Joseph Coffey (authors), Sara Bronin, Jonathan Rosenbloom, Claire Child, Lihlani Nelson, & Laurie Beyranevand (editors) Some local codes prohibit farm stands or set forth onerous farm stand permit requirements, discouraging landowners from establishing a farm stand or cessitating applicants to complete numerous and, at times, expensive steps to get zoning approval. Farm stands can be located on or near a farm, along the roadside, in temporary structures, or vacant lots. Requirements that discourage farm stands create barriers to local food sales and can be detrimental to the local economy and health. Allowing food stands can increase individual access to fresh produce. Further, studies have shown that farm stands and other "direct-to-consumer" food formats outpaced and grew faster than total agriculture sales from 1997-2007-104.7% growth versus 47.6%. Requirements that discourage farm stands can also hamper efforts to address "food deserts" and "food swamps," which may be prevalent in rural areas that require driving a significant distance to access healthy food. Food deserts have been defined as areas that lack access to affordable produce and other foods that are recommended for a healthy diet, while food swamps are areas where "fast food and junk food inundate healthy alternatives" (for our brief specifically discussing grocery stores in food deserts see ). Further, farms, farmers' markets, and farm stands can rill be implemented in urban areas in an additional attempt to mitigate food deserts (for our brief specifically discussing , and ). increase the availability of farm stands, some communities allow them under certain conditions or streamline the permitting process. Such ordinances may be drafted as a "by-right" use, allowing farm stands without further approval or review. For example, Minneapolis, Minnesota defines farm stands and discusses the seven qualifications for by-right zoning of farm stands in the "Accessory Uses and Structures" chapter of its zoning code. Minneapolis allows farm stands as an accessory to a community garden, market garden, or urban farm, subject to the seven conditions (for our brief specifically describing ordinances addressing community gardens see ). These conditions limit the use of the farm stand, what products can be sold, days and times of operation, the number of stands per lot, the removal of stands when not in use, and signage. Other local governments include parking and loading requirements, limit the months a farm stand may be open, and regulate the percentage of food sold at a stand that must be made either on-site or within that county. There are several benefits a locality can gain by enacting farm stand-friendly ordinances. Farm stands can help expand economic opportunities for smaller producers, such as allowing producers to sell directly to consumers on site and often for more days during the year than a typical farmers market would allow. Additionally, farm stand ordinances may help farmers expand their customer base by allowing the sale of goods in areas typically prohibiting such sales; in doing so, these ordinances allow more farmers to capitalize on their products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Economic Research Service discusses the impacts of "Direct-To-Consumer" (DTC) food outlets, which includes farm stands. The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service reported that DTC outlets increased by 5,951 between 1998 and 2017, illustrating a desire and need for this small-scale farming format to sell fresh food. Ordinances encouraging farm stands can also help increase the availability of food in areas where there are shortages and may help combat the negative effects of food deserts and food swamps.. As mentioned above, adopting an ordinance rmitting farm stands as temporary uses can increase the availability of fresh and affordable food in areas where there is limited access. In addition, a 2012 study by Evans et. al. showed that weekly exposure to farm stands has the potential for "significant increases" in the consumption of "fruit, fruit juice, tomatoes, green salads, and other vegetables." Finally, farm stand ordinances can be enacted in conjunction with other local good ordinances, such as those that enable community gardens, which provide for educational opportunities and help build stronger community cohesiveness (for our brief specifically discussing community gardens see ). For example, Denver Urban Gardens works with local schools in Denver to create Youth Farm Stands, which are run by individual students.. These farm stands often sell produce grown in the school gardens, where students learn how to grow fruits and vegetables. . These farm stands can help mitigate potential food deserts by selling healthy and nutritious food to the local communities in Denver. Hancock County, ME Residents of four towns in Maine have adopted a Local Food and Community Self- Governance Ordinance. Residents of these towns drafted the ordinance in 2010 and 2011 after local fears that the Food Safety Modernization Act, signed by President Obama in 2012, would increase regulatory barriers and licensure requirements for beginning farmers and cottage-scale food producers. The Local Food ordinance's preamble focuses on the needs and rights for town residents to "produce, process, sell, purchase and consume local foods thus promoting self-reliance, the preservation of family farms, and local food traditions." These self-sufficient goals fall directly in line with calls for food sovereignty, access to local food, and increased community resilience. The purpose of the Local Food ordinance is six-fold: to provide access to local food, enhance the local economy, protect access to local farm sales, support local food )ducers and processers, protect food-based community events, and to protect local knowledge and "traditional foodways." The legal thrust of the ordinance exempts producers or processers of local food "from licensure and inspection" only so long as the food is sold for home consumption. This exemption covers sales from farmers to patrons through farmers' markets, farm/roadside stands, direct-to-patron Items, and direct delivery to patrons. Section six of the ordinance discusses the implementation of this law. The ordinance asserts that it is "unlawful for any law or regulation adopted by the state or federal government to interfere with the rights recognized by this Ordinance." Corporations are specifically named in this section, making it unlawful for a corporation to interfere with the ordinance. Section eight discusses pre-emption, stating that any attempt "preempt, amend, alter, or overturn" the ordinance will result in a town meeting to determine alternative ways of implementing the ordinance.. A Blue Hill dairy farmer was ordered to pay $1,000 in fines and fees for "illegally selling unlabeled, unlicensed raw milk" from a road-side farm stand.. The farmer is planning on appealing to the Maine Supreme Court .; local ordinances, similar to this one, may frequently be challenged in similar ways. Hopkinton, RI Hopkinton's zoning ordinance is designed to encourage farming and agriculture by owing for "supporting activities which add to the economic viability of the farm," including farm stands. The ordinance's definition of farm stands states that the stand must be freestanding, seasonal, and must only sell farm products "grown or raised on the premises." Hopkinton's permitting process is by-right, allowing a farm stand if it meets all requirements outlined in the ordinance. Those requirements include: the farm stand may not exceed 200 square feet in floor area and 12 feet in height; there can be no space for patrons inside the farm stand, only a front counter for service and a canopy roof for patrons' protection; while not subject to minimum yard setbacks, farm stands must be set back from public and private rights-of-way by fifteen feet; and farm stands are limited to two off-street parking spots that are set back from the paved public roads. The ordinance does not contain requirements for off-street loading zones. Beyond these minimal requirements, Hopkinton has no other qualifications to establish a farm stand. As stated above, by-right permitting allows small and local farmers to set up farm stands with minimal interference from the local vernment, beyond the minimum qualifications established in this ordinance. Hopkinton, Rhode Island, is 44 square miles, and has a population of approximately 8,000 residents. Hopkinton's zoning ordinances can serve as a model for by-right permitting of farm stands for any small or local government looking to regulate farm stands effectively. view the provisions see Hopkinton, RI, Code of Ordinances § 5.5-1 (Dec. 27, 2017), Contra Costa County, CA Contra Costa County's zoning ordinance specifically discusses farm stands, expressly allowing farm stands as "accessor[ies] to on-site agricultural operations." The county defines farm stands as "accessory to an on-site agricultural operation that is used primarily to sell farm products, value-added farm products, and non- agricultural items, as specified, where the total sales area does not exceed one thousand five hundred square feet." The space limitation is to discourage the establishment of retail stores or convenience shops as reflected in the ordinance's Purpose and Intent section ("This Chapter . . . is not intended to encourage the establishment of traditional retail stores or convenience markets."). The county expressly regulates development standards, signs, parking, sales, permits, and fees for farm stands. Of importance here, the ordinance limits the number of Ands to one per lot only in agricultural districts, and entirely restricts them from non- agricultural districts. In addition, farm stands may sell "farm products produced on-site or proximate to the site." However, 40 percent of sales may be value- added farm products, non-proximate farm products, and non-farm products; only 10 percent of total sales can be either non-agricultural items or farm products not produced on-site or proximate to the site. Contra Costa does not have a full "by-right" ordinance system, but they have taken steps to streamline the permitting process for farm stands. When applying for a farm stand permit, the farmer must submit, in writing, enough information for the appropriate department to determine that the farm stand will meet the standards established in the ordinance. Assuming there is sufficient information submitted, the department will approve the application "ministerially without discretionary review or public hearing." Providing the department with some oversight in the permitting process can be an effective step towards by-right permitting; the ministerial approval allows for farmers to apply for a farm stand and quickly take the )ct step towards providing healthy food to the local community To view the provisions see Contra Costa County, CA, Code of Ordinances tit. 8 § 88- 20.202, (April 21, 2020), Minneapolis, MN, Code of Ordinances, tit. 20 § 537.110 (June 5, 2020), (attempting to "remove regulatory barriers to urban agriculture and ease the sale of produce throughout the City"). Boulder County, CO, Land Use Code art. 4 ch. 4-502(E) (2017), (permitting farm stands by right in several districts and two others upon special review; providing for parking and loading requirements, but prohibiting agriculture- based recreational activities). Queen Anne County, MD, Code of Ordinances, ch. 18:1 part 3 art. VII § 53(D)(6) (Oct. 9, 2018), (allowing farm stands to operate as a temporary use so long as they are open for no more than six months and more than 50 percent of the products sold are grown on site or within the county). Northampton, NH, Code of Ordinances, §602.5 (March 10, 2020), (permitting temporary farm stands under and requiring them to meet certain conditions). Kate A. Voigt, Pigs in the Backyard or the Barnyard: Removing Zoning Impediments to Urban Agriculture, 38 B.C. Envtl. Aff. L. Rev. 537 (2011), Andrea Vaage & Gary Taylor, Municipal Zoning for Local Foods in Iowa: A Guidebook for Reducing Local Regulatory Barriers to Local Foods, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach (2012), National League of Cities, Promoting Urban Agriculture Through Zoning (2017), Growing Food Connections, Local Government Food Policy Database, USDA Nat'I Inst. of Food & Agric., (last visited June 11, 2020). althy Food Policy Project, (containing policy database with over 300 coded laws). See, e.g., County of San Louis Obispo, CA, Permit Types and Commonly Used n''finitions (Mar. 21, 2018), See, e.g., This is the Difference Between a Farm Stand and a Farmers' Market, Southern Living, (last visited June 22, 2020), Andrea Vaage & Gary Taylor, Municipal Zoning for Local Foods in Iowa: A Guidebook for Reducing Local Regulatory Barriers to Local Foods, Iowa St. U. Extension and Outreach 1, 75 (2012), (discussing regulatory barriers for farm stands). See, e.g., id. at 74. See generally, Kristen Cooksey-Stowers et. al., Food Swamps Predict Obesity Rates Better Than Food Deserts in the United States, 14 Intl. J. of Envtl. Res. and Pub. Health 1 (Nov. 14, 2017), Id. at 1-2 (defining food deserts and food swamps). See, e.g., ChangeLab Solutions, California Certified Farmers' Markets and Food rinds: A Closer Look at State Law, National Policy & Legal Analysis Network to Prevent (,nildhood Obesity, ], 2 (August 2010), ; CA Food & Ag. Code §§ 47030, 47050 (Jan. 1, 2009), (defining farm stands and field retail stands). See, e.g., Brad Neumann, Permitted Uses, aka "Use by Right", Community Plan. & Zoning (July 25, 2019), See Minneapolis, MN, Zoning Ordinance tit. 20 § 537.110 (June 5, 2020), Id. See id. Boulder County, CO, Land Use Code art. 4 ch. 4-502(B)(3-4), (2017), Queen Anne County, MD, Code of Ordinances, ch. 18:1 part 3 art. VII § 53(D)(6)(a-d) ct. 9, 2018), See Charles Passy, 10 Things Farm Stands Won't Tell You, MarketWatch (Aug. 4, 2015), Id. Hayden Steward, Shopping at Farmers' Markets and Roadside Stands Increases Fruit and Vegetable Demand (Mar. 4, 2018), See, id. See Andrea Smith & Amr Alfiky, City Gardens, Public Produce Stands Ease 'Food Desert' Woes, Associated Press (Sep. 20, 2019), See, id.; Cooksey-Stowers et al., supra note 5. Alexandra Evans et. al., Introduction of farm stands in low-income communities increases fruit and vegetable among community residents, 18(5) J. Health & Place 1137-43 (Sept. 2012), Xotchil Medina et. al., Impact of a Farm Stand on Fruit and Vegetable Preferences, Self- Efficacy, and Availability at Home Among Students From a Low-Income School, 41 The J. of Child Nutrition & Mgmt. 1, 2 (2017), See Denver Urban Gardens, Youth Farm Stands (last visited June 9, 2020), Id. See, id. Local Food and Community Self-Governance Ordinance (2011), ; Rich Hewett, Blue Hill Voters Approve Self-Governance Ordinance, $1.7 Million Budget, Bangor Daily News (April 3, 2011), ; David Bowden, Passage of Local Food Ordinance Highlights Penobscot Town Meeting, The Weekly Packet (March 10, 2011), Local Food Local Rules Maine Town Passes Landmark Local Food Ordinance (March 12, 2011), ; David Gumpert, Two More Towns Approve Food Sovereignty, The Complete Patient (May 23, 2011), See, e.g. Local Food Local Rules, supra note 24 Local Food and Community, supra note 24, at 1. Id. at § 3. See, id. at § 5. Id. Id. at § 6.1 Id. Id. at § 8. Mario Moretto, Blue Hill Raw Milk Seller Ordered to Pay $1,000 in Fines, Court Fees, Bangor Daily News (June 18, 2013), Id. Hopkinton, RI, Code of Ordinances § 5.5-1 (Dec. 27, 2017), Id. at § 5.5-2. See, id., at §5.5-3(a). id. at § 5.5-3(e). See, id. Id. Id. at § 5.5-3(f)(3). Id. See generally, Hopkinton, supra note 35. Hopkinton, Rhode Island (2020), Contra Costa County, CA Code of Ordinances, tit. 8 § 88-20.202 (Apr. 21, 2020), Id. at § 88-20.204(c). See, id., at § 88-20.202. See, id., at § 88-20.204, 404, 406, 602, 604. Id. at § 88-20.402(a). Id. at § 88-20.406(b)(1) Id. at § 88-20.406(b)(2). Id. at § 88-20.602(b). Id. Please note, although the above cited and described ordinances have been enacted, each community should ensure that newly enacted ordinances are within local authority, have not been preempted, and are consistent with state comprehensive planning laws. Also, the effects described above are based on existing examples. Those effects may or may not be replicated elsewhere. i ,.:...- .....__ J --> -- . — -_ , •••'., .c." , -.• .4.... •:•.‘ ..•••C) .....•••••.......... (‘••:-> <, ...•••.a. 'J Ii.....L.,\ . :, \ 4..- •,.... '''`,,____,..,(Vb ,, ......_ .:.",, -',.4 „ '+- -— -'.. ... (-- -,... 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American homes are the largest contributors to our food waste; they are responsible for 43% of the total. Chickens and most farm animals can recycle almost all of the food waste. So instead of throwing away all of that food that we don't eat we can give it to the chickens and all of the other farm animals. Chickens can turn food waste into fresh eggs that can be eaten by humans and they can be fed the egg shells that we don't eat which also provide calcium for the chickens. One chicken can reduce a human's food waste by 38% per year. Chickens can also turn the rest of the food that they don't turn into eggs back into fertilizer for a home garden. Most chickens are way easier to keep than most people think one or two chickens only require a small pen that is predator proof to keep them safe, but other than that they are relatively easy to keep compared to other animals. 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Public Comments received by noon for the April 5, 2022 Meeting of the Tigard City Council 1. Shannon Meade 3/16/2022 Writing in support of Elizabeth Sprague's garden and animals. 2. Sarah DeNezza 3/17/2022 Sprague property is useful and positive, is educational. 3. Rachel & Chris 3/17/2022 Sprague garden is a necessary and positive part of the Brown neighborhood. 4. Deanna Driscoll 3/17/2022 Supports Sprague property, owner shares knowledge 5. Elizabeth Sprague 3/17/2022 Responding to complaints about her property, gave other side to story. Said she is compliant with code. 6. Alicia Hart 3/17/2022 Included letters of support from her children. Asked to not restrict neighborhood emergency preparedness, accessible food, learning how to grow food, learning how to improve biodiversity and ecological impact. 7. Kent Genter 3/20/2022 Unsettling neighbor complaint about 11650 SW Ann St. 8. Franki Baccellieri 3/20/2022 Sprague garden and menagerie is joy all neighborhoods need 9. Lindsay Freedman 3/21/2022 Supportive of Ms. Sprague's homestead, has witnessed many community members benefitting from her generosity 10. Lydia Hammond 3/22/2022 Supportive of Sprague's urban farm 11. Amy Hoffman 3/22/2022 Supportive of Sprague's property and shared her children's experience with the property 12. Francesca Lowes 4/2/2022 Supportive of"Sprague's homestead in the city" 13. Lucinda Fisette 4/4/2022 Homestead oasis brings joy and nourishment 14. Mike Sprague 4/5/2022 Provided more detail and background information on the Sprague property situation. Carol Krager _._ From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday, March 16,2022 11:03 PM Carol Krager;Jesse Raymundo;Webteam _.abject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. Biaci=y; nior Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1535096 IP Address: 71.236.184.208 Submission Date: 03/16/2022 11:02 Survey Time: 13 minutes,39 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name nnon Meade email Complete Address Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on?(Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Complaints regarding Sprague family property Comments I am writing in support of the incredible urban family farm that Elizabeth Poff Sprague has built up and invited her community to enjoy and learn from. Elizabeth has been a friend for several years now,and she is one of the most consistently kind and generous people I know.She goes out of her way to take care of both people she encounters and the plants and animals in her care.Elizabeth is one of those people who will gladly hand you fresh produce from her garden if you compliment it.She has invited myself and my children to visit her farm and play with the animals she's rescued and diligently raising there.We recently adopted two kittens that this family was fostering and bottle feeding until they were mature enough to eat solid food and move to their forever homes.The cats were bathed daily and litter box trained because she is conscientious in their care. Furthermore,she has been thoughtful in her approach to gardening her lot to really produce food to feed her family and others,and one can tell the plants too are lovingly cared for as well. I understand there's a neighbor who has raised complaints about her use of her private property,and I encourage you not to entertain these complaints against a wonderful member,of the community,who embodies the principles of good citizenship. Sincerely,Shannon Meade Attachment Supporting Documents/Images 1 Public Comment #2 4/5/2022 Carol Kra er From: City of Tigard,OR <webteam@tgard-or.gov> Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2022 10:01 AM ►: Carol Krager;Jesse Raymundo;Webteam _abject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. 13'cs.;,:,.r>;aer Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1535912 IP Address: 98.232.162.92 Submission Date: 03/17/2022 10:01 Survey Time: 3 minutes,21 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name -ah DeNezza email Complete Address Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on?(Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Elizabeth Sprague 11650 SW Ann Street Comments I would like to show my support for Elizabeth and get family to be able to keep their animals.They are using their property in such a positive and useful way. Elizabeth has shared gardening tips and plants with me many times.I also know that children and their families are able to visit their animals,which is such an educational and sometimes therapeutic experience. Attachment Supporting Documents/Images Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 Carol Kra er From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@tgard-or.gov> Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2022 10:11 AM o: Carol Krager;Jesse Rayrnundo;Webteam ,,bject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1535958 IP Address: 73.180.9.41 Submission Date: 03/17/2022 10:11 Survey Time: 39 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name "-r.hel Brown �.onail Complete Address Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on?(Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Elizabeth Poff Sprague and their Homestead Comments See attached letter. Attachment Supporting Documents/Images Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 March 17, 2022 RE: Elizabeth Poff Sprague 11650 SW Ann St. Tigard, OR 97223 Tigard City Council To Whom it May Concern: Elizabeth Poff Sprague, her family and their homestead are a wonderful part of our community. They are constantly giving back to their friends and neighbors and they give eggs when they have extra. They also take in homeless and abandoned animals. They open their homestead to all. We have visited multiple times and my children are always positively impacted by the kindness of the Sprague Poff family and their animals, especially my child with Down Syndrome. It is a safe space that is not overwhelming and still very fun. They take pride in their homestead- keeping things clean, updated and safe. Their front yard is a beautiful addition to the neighborhood as well as proving food. Plus there are so many important life lessons that they are teaching their children and the community, including how to care for animals, how to grow your own food, how to build things, etc. We duckling sat for a day/night and my children had the most fun. Plus they learned about taking care of animals. Plus they learned all about ducks. It was such an enriching experience. I am grateful we had the privilege of duckling sitting. It's important (and necessary-especially with the economy these days) for people to be able to provide food for their families without going into debt. A homestead provides this opportunity. Plus they give their bounty to others (feeding others). To end, Elizabeth Poff Sprague, her family and their homestead are a necessary and positive part of their neighborhood and the community at large. Any hindrance to their ability to thrive would be a hindrance to the community. I'm amazed, with all that is going on in the world, that we are not encouraging more homesteads and neighbors who give so much to their community like the Sprague Poff's. Sincerely, Rachel Brown & Chris Brown Tigard, OR 97223 Carol Kra er From: Sent: Thursday, March 17,2022 1:38 PM To: Ken Ross bject: Fwd: Support Letter Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. ;, Forwarded message From: Deanna Driscoll Date:Thu, Mar 17, 2022 at 12:54 PM Subject: Support Letter To: To whom it may concern, I wanted to write to you in support of Elizabeth Sprague, she has been dealing with a community member complaining about her homestead residence.This is so frustrating as I have learned so much about animals,growing your own food and ways to harvest as well as save it for future use. Elizabeth is such a gift of knowledge when it comes to all these things because of her residence.This specific community member has been making it harder for her to continue to support her family by filing complaints against her.This doesn't seem fair considering she is not bothering anyone but is tually sharing her gift of knowledge and allows people to come and learn from her. Her beautiful homestead has been an educational and lovely"field trip"for our community and not allowing her to do what she does would be devastating to so many families beyond her own. Please know that her homestead is a gift and any complaints about it are few in comparison to the joy wand education it brings so many. Thank you for taking the time to read and acknowledge how important what she has created is to so many people. Deanna Sent from my iPhone 1 Caro! Kra per From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2022 2:33 PM To: Carol Krager;Jesse Raymundo;Webteam bject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. Biock se-na Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1536700 IP Address: 50.126.66.23 Submission Date: 03/17/2022 2:32 Survey Time: 1 minute,34 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Elizabeth Sprague Jail Complete Address 11650 SW Ann st Tigard,OR 97223 Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on?(Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Complaints against my property and Tigard Poultry/Livestock city code Comments I have attached my comments in a document Attachment Supporting Documents/Images c v Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 My name is Elizabeth Sprague. I am speaking to Roger Pothoffs complaints on my property at 11650 SW Ann st and the current poultry/livestock codes. I want to remind everyone that there are two sides to every story. I realize you ail have more important things to do than referee a ( longstanding neighbor dispute so I don't want my testimony to focus on the one between Roger and my family, but I do believe some background on the situation is pertinent here. In late 2014/early 2015 Roger asked us to replace the fence between our properties with an expensive cedar fence installed by a contracting company. We declined, stating that we had plans to build a fence matching our other fences and would be installing ourselves as my husband had his contractor's license and was experienced in installing fences. This seemed to start the onslaught of complaints to the city from Roger regarding our property. Where they had previously told us how much they enjoyed the chickens and bought eggs from us,they were now filing complaints. Roger would constantly be walking around the perimeter of our property taking photos, filming myself and my children anytime we would walk outside. While we worked with the city to make sure we were in compliance, Roger would relentlessly file complaints and continue to film and photograph our family creating a very uncomfortable and unsafe environment for our family just being on our own property. It is really unfortunate when you have to explain to your children that a neighboring house is not a safe place for them to go in an emergency and that the neighbor is not a safe person to talk to. We eventually had our lawyers send a cease-and-desist notice to Roger, at which point he stopped, or at least slowed down for a couple years. I reached out to Roger and his wife last Spring and let them know that I am open to discussing any of their concerns. Mary came to me on a few occasions with different concerns and I addressed/corrected them the same day. One example being when our baby chicks grew big enough to find their voice and we discovered we had a few roosters. While Tigard city code allows us to keep roosters, we choose not to so that we do not disturb our neighbors with the crowing. As soon as we heard any crowing, we made an appointment to have the roosters culled by a local family business. We let the Pothoffs know that we made this appointment and we kept the roosters in a kennel in our garage between approximately 6pm and 10am until the appointment day to avoid any crowing that might disturb our neighbors. Concerns about rats or any of the complaints listed with the city by Roger were never brought up to us in our many conversations with the Pothoffs. It is completely within their right to use city complaints and the like to handle these things,they are not required to discuss them with me directly, but it is frustrating when you speak to someone in person one day and they tell you all is well, only to have them file a complaint with the city the following day. Onto the current poultry and livestock codes for Tigard, we are within our rights to own our animals. I understand rats have been a top concern of Roger's. I am very aware that keeping chickens can attract rodents. So can a compost bin. So can living by a water source like Fanno Creek. So can an ivy-covered yard. So can a beautiful garden with lots of ground cover. This is why when my family built our chicken coop, we put%" hardware cloth on all sides, including along the ground.This is why we do not keep any feed in the coop and instead feed twice a day, directly to the birds in an amount that they clean up completely within ten minutes. This is why we work closely with a pest control company who is contracted to come out regularly to set out bait boxes and traps. The current Tigard City code allows us to have these animals and we respect that by doing more than our part in pest control. But rats have always been and will always be in Tigard and every other city, chickens or not. Our children have raised our birds from babies.They bottle fed our two Nigerian Dwarf goats from a week old. Changing the code now and taking away these family pets would be devastating to them. Putting a person who has a clearly documented, vindictive personal agenda on a committee regarding these codes would be, at the very least, irresponsible. Community is important to me. My husband and I have five boys. I homeschool our youngest four right now. I believe in teaching our children where their food comes from, how to care for animals, how to build things and grow things. We take "kindness walks" around the neighborhood and bring fresh vegetables, flowers and eggs to our neighbors. I donate many plants each year to the Beaverton Farmer's market to hand out to kids for free so they can get excited about growing food. I would love to do the same for the Tigard market! Especially through this pandemic, being able to provide my community with fresh food and some joy has been incredibly fulfilling. The current Tigard City codes have allowed us to do this. They have allowed us to connect closely with our community and share food, education and positive experiences. We live on a large corner lot with zero privacy. I absolutely love how many people have changed the way they walk the neighborhood so that they can stop by our yard and see the animals. I often invite them in so that the kids can search for eggs and take them home. Seeing a child's face light up when they find a real chicken egg and get to take it home?! It's priceless. When they watch the goats slurp up a banana peel like it's a spaghetti noodle and their eyes get big after you tell them a goat has four stomachs.... Amazing. Real life, hands-on education is so important. Our little homestead is an important part of our community's education. Our life isn't everyone's dream. Some people might think we should move onto a farm out in the country. But Tigard's code allows us to have our little homestead and having it in the home my husband grew up in, in•a safe neighborhood our kids can ride their bikes in, on a corner families can stop at and make memories that will last forever, is mine. I understand the importance of the city code and I have always done my best to be in compliance. Ken Ross, the current code compliance officer has been great. Being direct, neutral, informative and still kind, a pretty incredible skill. Especially in a city official who is often dealing with unhappy people and long-standing feuds. I want you to know how appreciative I am that the city of Tigard holds these qualities in high regard because they are so important. Kindness matters. Code compliance is important. Getting both sides is important. Carol Kraer Wwa- From: Alicia H. Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2022 2:55 PM Ken Ross;sprague.liz@gmail.com ?ubject: letters re: 11650 SW Ann St Attachments: Spraugue letter.pdf; hart kid letters 3 17 22.pdf Pi You don't often get email from r= Y ;-i;i Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. Allow sender(Block sender Hi Ken- I know you have been working with the Spragues&their neighbor's complaints. I am adding letters(attached)from myself and all of my kids in support of the Spragues and their tireless community building and critical skills. Inara has also included a picture of all the things she likes best at the Spragues' home. Warmly, Alicia Hart. 1 To whom it may concern- Regarding the issue of Elizabeth Sprague's animals&landscaping at 11650 SW Ann St,Tigard OR 97223, I would like to add a community perspective. I will note that I am terribly biased towards no longer allowing legal harassment of people pursuing life, liberty,and happiness, but I do have excellent reasons for this stance: o The Spragues have worked at building community and supporting the community in a myriad of ways with what they have done with their property. • They have personally ensured that my family had enough food when we had financial issues over the last few years, and the duck/chicken/quail eggs, tomatoes, blueberries and so much more that they have grown has kept us healthier than we otherwise would be. I know that they have also fed several other families at hard times in the last few years. If more of our neighbors put the same care and intent that the Spragues do into making sure their community has enough to go around, we would all benefit. • Elizabeth routinely gives freely of her time to teach others how to garden, how to care for animals, how to preserve and store foods. Her skillset is beyond valuable for any possible neighborhood emergency. Her kids are also amazingly competent at these skills and are benefiting from the way they have approached their yard. • They have always been willing to lend a helping hand to those in need in so many ways- from yard work to house work to allowing folks to use their freeze dryer to covering unexpected childcare needs. I have watched Elizabeth and her family do this countless times over years. o The Spragues are improving biodiversity and are helping with rescue work. • I am continually impressed by the range of creatures that the Spragues rescue, rehabilitate, foster, and get into good homes. I have previous AZA zookeeping experience and know that the Spragues are doing a good and safe job of what is often unrewarding work. I also know that the community knows that if they ever find a bunny, an owl, a bat, etc that Elizabeth will know how to keep the animal safe and well cared for on the trip to the Audubon or the emergency vet, and that she will help folks help injured creatures safely. (And she'll probably lend them the supplies they need to do it,too!) • The variety of plants in their yard improves insect biodiversity, bird biodiversity,and the soil itself-all things that every community should look to improve. o The Spragues are the sort of people that bring love and hope to those around them. • My kids adore their home and their family. In fact,the first time that Elizabeth covered childcare for me, my kids cried when I tried to bring them home and protested that they "live here, now, mama," • Especially over the last two years when my immune compromised and medically complex kids could not go out in many of the spaces that we used to frequent, being able to visit the Sprague's yard brought so much joy and hope to them. I know many other families have benefited from this as well. • Even when I could not visit due to work, Elizabeth brought me flowers she grew and put up pictures of goats in pajamas and was one of the few supportive folks that made working in healthcare bearable. Please consider the wider community impact as you move forward with any possible rules/ regulation changes that would restrict neighborhood emergency preparedness,accessible food, learning how to grow food, learning how to improve biodiversity and ecological impact, and spreading joy and hope. 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I Cob el Carol Krager From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Sunday, March 20,2022 2:13 PM To: Carol Krager;Jesse Raymundo;Webteam Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. Block sender Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1540934 IP Address: 50.43.0.34 Submission Date: 03/20/2022 2:12 Survey Time: 4 minutes,29 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Kent Genter Email Complete Address Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on?(Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Unsettling neighbor complaint against Mike and Elizabeth Sprague @ 11650 SW Ann St.Tigard OR. Comments Attached document should sum up comments I have for this situation. Attachment Supporting Documents/Images Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 L ER • Tigard City Council 13125 SW Hall Blvd Tigard, OR. 97223 Re Sprague's Corner Nuisance Report March 20, 2022 Residing on 116th ave I have the opportunity to view"Sprague's Corner" home and yard every time I step out my front door. It's great to know these folks, and enjoy the pleasures of their productivity. Admiring Mike and Elizabeth's skills in raising five outstanding sons with education, courtesy, manners, and responsibilities is easy to do. Watching the family's productivity in the face of adversity produced from an angry unsettled neighbor shows their resilience, strength, and forgiveness for that individual's bitter effort to thwart their appreciated harmony brought into our neighborhood. Viewing chickens, ducks, and goats as I pass by is refreshing and always brings a smile. Seeing the boys attend chores and taking care of business is great to see, especially in today's lifestyles that seem to produce youngsters having more focus in video games than in responsible accomplishment of chores, household support, and enjoying the pleasures of playing outdoors. Youngest boys attending charter home school are proud of their educational accomplishments and it reflects in attitudes and behaviors towards the neighborhood residence, and in projects they have completed. A productive garden is an inspiring vision to indulge especially peak times of fruiting and flowering plants. Not only is the produce great for the neighborhood, so is the opportunity for much needed bees to be pollinating. Having personally enjoyed the fruits of their harvest, vegetables, eggs, and plant starts, I found they are healthy and flavorful. Whether passing by Sprague's corner on foot or in an automobile, the family is always friendly and prompt to send or return a smile and greeting. When the boys ride through the neighborhood they do it with respect and courtesy, in a non disruptive manor. These folks while enjoying their life perpetuate harmony in our neighborhood. It unsettles me that one individual wants to eviscerate the neighborhood of the outstanding pleasures and wholesome goodness this family produces and shares. I am proud to know the Sprague family as neighbors, and enjoy the presence of"Sprague's corner"with everything it offers. With Respect, _ •Kent L Genter Carol Krager From: City of Tigard,OR awebteam@tigard-or_gov> Sent: Sunday, March 20,2022 3:24 PM To: Carol Krager;Jesse Raymundo;Webteam Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION*Public Meeting Comment Form Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. e iceic r,en3er Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1541020 IP Address: 50.38.38.245 Submission Date: 03/20/2022 3:23 Survey Time: 8 minutes,38 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Franki Baccellieri Email Complete Address Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on?(Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Ann Street Neighborhood Conditions Comments I have written a letter to the Mayor and Councilmembers. It is attached hereto. Attachment Supporting Documents/Images Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 Fran i acedlieri March 17,2022 Mayor and Councilors City of Tigard Council c/o Ken Ross Code Compliance Officer kenrofttiearcl-or.eov Dear Mayor Snider and Honorable Councilmembers, It is with great pleasure that I write to you about my favorite neighbor of all time, Elizabeth Sprague,She and her beautiful family have been the most hard-working,entrepreneurial,and compassionate people I have ever known. When I first met Elizabeth,she had four of hernow five boys who she allowed to explore and to whom she taught the value of growing one's own food and treating all animals with love and respect. I remember the little ones running happily barefoot on their property cradling a chick or a puppy and introducing me to them.Two of them still do. Over the past nine years,we have shared gardening knowledge with each other and marveled over the feast we can grow ourselves.The boys come over every year to help me pick fruit off the trees and off the ground.They welcome me anytime I need eggs,or better yet, a chicken,duck,or goat"fix."The littSe ones invite me to play games cross-legged on the ground while the older boys care for the animals or help their mom sort and pot plants. Elizabeth fostered puppies for years and her kind heart persuaded her to adopt the blind dog, the lame dog,or the very sick dog, because her heart is so big.She home schools her children with imagination and creativity.She feeds anyone who she hears of who needs it,whether she knows them or not.She is a model of kindness,courage,empathy,determination,and friendship. She, Mike, and her boys make Leron Heights special. It's the house on the corner with all the plants and animals.What a joy it is.What a delight they are.And Elizabeth, she is pure gold. I humbly ask that you allow their menagerie to stay. Let them continue to be the joy all neighborhoods need.We are fortunate indeed. Respectfully, Franki eaccellieri Carol Krager From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, March 21,2022 8:47 AM To: Carol Kreger;Jesse Raymundo;Webteam Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. Ruck.sender Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1542001 IP Address: 174.204.201.49 Submission Date: 03/21/2022 8:47 Survey Time: 42 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name indsay Freedman Email Complete Address Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on?(Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Elizabeth's homestead Comments Elizabeth,I wrote in support of Elizabeth's homestead farm.During the past 5 years that I have known Elizabeth I have traded plants and seeds with her and have witness many community members benefitting from her generosity and wonderful homestead.My Autistic child has gained so much benefit from seeing the plants and animals. I know many other families have had similar experiences.It is really a shame that one,(selfish?)community member has given so much time and energy to trying to stop this important learning space. Imagine if all of that time and energy went to being supportive to the homestead and the hundreds of families and individuals who have benefitted from this truly cherished place. Please show your support for Elizabeth's homestead, and by doing this you show that you care about community,children,education,family,and most importantly,that you will not let pettiness stand in the way of the true community spirit of sharing positive learning spaces.Signed, Lindsay Freedman Attachment Supporting Documents/images Thank you, City of Tigard 1 Carol Kreger From: City of Tigard,OR <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Tuesday, March 22,2022 10:48 AM To: Carol Krager;Jesse Raymundo;Webteam Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION*Public Meeting Comment Form Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. Mock sender Public Meeting Comment Form submission#: 1545267 IP Address: 165.214.11.70 Submission Date: 03/22/2022 10:48 Survey Time: 13 minutes,27 seconds You have a new online form submission. 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Name Lydia Hammond email Complete Address Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on?(Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Complaint against Elizabeth Poff Sprague and urban animals and farming Comments To Whom It may concern: I am writing in regards to Elizabeth Sprague.I have known her for almost 9 years.I was privileged to have her come to me for prenatal care{I have been given permission to share this information)and even more honored to have become her friend.She is the mother of 5 boys and an inspiration to us all to be perfectly honest.This is a woman who has turned her urban neighborhood home into a magnificent farm that provides sustenance and income to her family.She is what we should be aspiring to be.Her animals are always well kept and loved.In fact I think everyone in town loves them except the one person who filed a complaint.We used to live not too far and recently moved away but my children absolutely adored all her pets(she even brings them to the farmers market for people to see!).Never once have I questioned her ability to provide care for them and keeping her yard beautiful.I hope you all can look beyond the complaint of one person and see the incredible things this absolutely amazing woman has done in an otherwise boring suburbia.Especially at a time when families need to provide better for themselves,she should be teaching us all classes on how to do and be better.My goals are to be more like her,more self-sufficient,more loving to all living things...She is one of the best and most amazing humans I have ever had the privilege to know.Anyone who knows her is blessed and better for being a part of that circle.Please feel free to contact me with any questions,520-991-3426.Thank you,Lydia Hammond CNM,MSN,mom of 6,and wanna be urban farmer myself Attachment Supporting Documents/images i Carol Kra er From: City of Tigard,OR <webteam@tgard-or.gov> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2022 10:30 PM To: Carol Kreger;Jesse Raymundo;Webteam Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Caution?This message was sent from outside your organization. i31ock cAlde Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1551623 IP Address: 50.39.214.33 Submission Date: 03/24/2022 10:29 Survey Time: 12 minutes,38 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Amy Hoffman Email Complete Address Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on?(Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Zoning laws Comments Please see attached letter and photos. Attachment Supporting Documents/Images a ;e Coy,,: ,. Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 March 24, 2022 Tigard City Council 13125 SW Hall Blvd Tigard, OR 97223 Members of the City Council, I am writing in support of a friend of mine, Elizabeth Poff Sprague. She lives at 11650 SW Ann Street in Tigard. Elizabeth and I have known each other for several years. We met through a local online parenting group,and I have been to her home many times. Last August, I wanted to do something special for my middle child who was turning seven. Because of Covid restrictions,we haven't been able to go very many places over the past two years,but I remembered that Elizabeth raises many kinds of animals,and when I asked my son if he would like to go there as a birthday activity,he enthusiastically agreed. Elizabeth welcomed us with open arms. My three kids(ages 9, 7 and 3) got to see chickens, friendly goats, ducks, a tortoise that moved amazingly quickly and even a bearded dragon. They got to experience collecting eggs from the chicken coop, which they then got to keep! It was a joy to see such obviously well-cared for animals and to have the opportunity to get up close and personal with them. My two oldest boys loved Elizabeth's plants in her front yard. I don't have much of a green thumb, so it was a thrill for them to experience actual healthy living vegetation! The boys loved the banana palm at the front of her house, and Elizabeth was kind enough to let them have several of its broad leaves. While my boys were playing with the banana leaves, someone from the community stopped to buy a couple dozen chicken and duck eggs. They soon left smiling,cartons in hand. It reminded me of how neighbors relied on each other in the years before big box stores were the norm. I loved that people could choose to support Elizabeth by buying her eggs and she could help them by providing fresh eggs from humanely raised hens. It was refreshing. Every spring, Elizabeth offers seedling plants in her front yard for sale to anyone who stops by. I have tried growing a vegetable garden a couple of times, and the starts I got from her always did well. I gave some to my father too. I'd much rather buy from a local person in the community, than from a chain store. I can't say enough good things about Elizabeth and how much benefit her homestead brings to the community.I look forward to visiting her and her family on their property,with all their animals for many,many years to come. Very sincerely yours, Amy S. Hoffman 3/28/22,9:27 AM ShowFarmBuilderFile(226834032) '� jr: :vim Gaza i '' ,. £�,aa ;;.--it::-,440.,rk' • .0'1 ,t474.— ',1C-' '' - -,' „F; 1 lk ; f 1 � a a �" , ��,F A III y� / y 1 i a4 �: i n '% -. - ;17: -..✓ ter, i : r: B , ,,,-,,,,,,,*,,, ...-- f https://www.tigard-or.gov/Home/Core/FormBuilder/FormBuiIderFran#end/ShowFormBuilderFile?code=c339&102d7c34ac1 ae7bai521 a32a3fb&name=2._. 1/1 Jesse Raymund° From: City of Tigard,OR <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Saturday,April 2, 2022 10:50 PM To: Carol Krager;Jesse Raymundo;Webteam Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION*Public Meeting Comment Form Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. Block sender Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1569618 IP Address: 97.115.91.4 Submission Date: 04/02/2022 10:50 Survey Time: 5 minutes,25 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Francesca Lowes Email Complete Address Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on?(Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Comments Please see attached letter Attachment Supporting Documents/Images Letter to Tigard City Council-Elizabeth Sprague.pdf Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 April 2, 2022 Dear Tigard City Council, I am writing on behalf of Elizabeth Sprague(11650 SW Ann St),with hopes of making clear what an asset she and her"homestead in the city" are to her neighborhood and the community at large. I have known her for several years, as we are both a part of small,tight-knit network of Portland area parents(effectively a mutual aid group)who support each other in myriad ways. She contributes generously to our community;she has cooked and delivered meals to families in need, offered her insights on a variety of educational and household topics, supported with wild animal rescues, shared gardening advice and plant starts, given freely of her firewood and other resources, and more.Of particular note is her open invitation to friends and neighbors to bring their children by to visit her animals.The opportunity to observe and interact with chickens and goats-animals that many children do not otherwise see in their day-to- day life-is a gift to the community, and not one that should be easily dismissed. I know of countless families and children for whom an unforgettable bright moment in the pandemic was visiting Elizabeth's homestead.When our world was turned upside and no other facilities were open to the public, Elizabeth was there providing a community resource and welcoming families and children to refresh themselves with a little "nature therapy." Given that we live in a time when "(t]he average American child spends about 4 to 7 minutes a day playing outside and over 7 hours a day in front of a screen," according to the Child Mind Institute, I think we should be advocating for and protecting every opportunity for children to spend time outside, engage with the natural world, and interact with animals.As children are exposed to the inner workings of a small homestead in the city,they expand their sense of what is possible. My hope is that we see more homesteads like Elizabeth's, not fewer.We would all benefit from more people like Elizabeth who give generously, share resources, bring people together, and connect children to the natural world in an easy, homegrown way. Sincerely, Akcei(z----LNLe, Francesca Lowes Portland, Oregon Jesse Raymund° From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@tgard-or.gov> Sent: Monday,April 4,2022 10:20 PM To: Carol Krager;Jesse Raymundo;Webteam Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. Block sender Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1573977 IP Address: 50.109.252.168 Submission Date: 04/04/2022 10:19 Survey Time: 5 minutes,45 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Lucinda Fisette Email Complete Address Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on? (Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Elizabeth Sprague 11650 SW Ann st. Comments Just another comment among many that Elizabeth's home is a little homestead oasis in the suburbs,It's not just another perfectly landscaped yard that offers no benefit to the community, instead it brings joy and nourishment(in more ways than one)to those who are lucky enough to know Elizabeth and whom happily shares her family's bounty.Please consider this in any decision regarding her right to use her property to it's fullest potential.Thank you! Attachment Supporting Documents/images Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 Jesse Raymundo From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Tuesday,April 5, 2022 10:05 AM To: Carol Kreger;Jesse Raymundo;Webteam Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. Block sender Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1575045 IP Address: 50.126.66.23 Submission Date: 04/05/2022 10:05 Survey Time: 1 minute,50 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Mike Sprague Email Complete Address 11650 SW Ann st Tigard,OR 97223 Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on? (Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) City ordinances Comments I have attached a pdf of my comments Attachment Supporting Documents/images City,of Tigard Written Letter Mike.pdf Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. d pw 1 . .. 10*, r•-• 0 . ... . . . . 404......:.. . . - ..3.- 1,11111111 .. , ,..• : . , .. .•-' .', f.. .. ... './. 0 • =.3,. ..., . .-t) 0 • 6 ........ ....• , .. . .... ., .,• - 4 _? . ... . . , ..-t) ?.... --.,. ., ...,...5- 1 u t . . . ... ._..,. . 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'��-`' �� ,t t� allow properties to exceed the //.r�/�. 3 GOATS h cl{t.•s /• w��!o.^ � - w elfstructures: at least /• * . maximum numberof n'•. /• �,r 5�,.� o. animals allowed. 5 feet from any •• v /' �,., ''``,. h ,'.¢�" To qualify for a license, the applicant 6 RABBITS ;li" must demonstrate that they i�.}�,� . , property line i� PROPERTY ` Can exceed this number with a licens understand best practices such as: k.� , • LINE as long as property can accommodate se/"`7.76 1. Manure management minimum structure and run size per `;,._.-.-, t• '/"°r ''� 2. Pest control best practices animal 1.:�cS 1 r �,. ,. (See Station 2). . , ..:-ur 3. Animal health /L' ' 4. Human health and sanitation 5. Mental stimulation for livestock Overview Animals and licensing Structure and Run Storage Requirements Let the chicken A license and fee is keeper and lot size unnecessary determine what is regulation and best for them. This is Must have setback additional work for unneccessary with for runs from city staff. It isn't the current codes property lines needed. Fence should be able to hide from view the Amount: 3 chickens, animals from no goats, 1 rabbit neighbors Too many! 4 max chickens No goats, no rabbits I ' : 1 iiiii,—,- 1 / '' l :I. 1 J j et •, ' �� 'ii 1�� . I` ,,, /i it 91 Ali ' :Ii lit ,.p,. DRAFT URBAN AGRICULTURE REGULATIONS 0 I ; Ill An •mals a Licens • n MAXIMUM NUMBER '44NOT ALLOWED OF ANIMALS WITHOUT LICENSE x i` II 4friw-- ; No roosters, geese, peacocks, or �`� other loud/aggressive ressive animals fo..v„o4 %I .'jib !� gg l V V V V V 6 CHICKENS f r�J ' \ i �`L, Titer eer M V M.�r ALu curt TM'"J lbw V he crrd �.I.ML , ] I ::::ATs 0 0_r_irj.. ff_��11 � ' • ffrot,on 6 a-►�D"' Qc•V v�� 0...., tea ' % : not to scale '0C- H(CjAli - 11 i i eu'5- ..c) t7 15 '�� A./. LOUD ! �1• k ' J ter'• - ; � � OIL' - of fKAi \\ /�/ AGGRESSIVE \I/ ANIMALS --.Or- It.1 It ,i'tP dri-- csr.a SGt', as ��.yes, WITHNest �� No large livestock ��f '.. �;�r�en LICENSE ;/�,,4 wtie� sow°"y �° No \-aj ►,eye I4ygC or °99 gi NO T �x „� .. «� `�O " %.' S RICT MAXIMUM .33 . i ,i ,:• 1,. , ., d�'t Instead, the number of 4\ '1 10 animals permitted on a lot `i ,�� i 1 rfilli will be limited based on itsC-)2 'kik ' ;'' abilityto accommodate the %�" HORSES COWS V 04 „_.. it dt sad = ;N �' r� minimum enclosure and ._ : CD /es' `1 .1 CD ,' Ntvt °"'°i YS/ run size (see Station 2). 74 ` = / .0 %) �e Mai A liE ' ° requires ck ^„ a,N., �� 'h1 man •,3 a`^ ci_v y,�8a,r-4/ \(see 4 L''� )' ,/ SHEEP PIGS U4 . / dillill• t44141 -Cea. 1 II 0 I.- ' PLUS... YOU CAN HAVE BEES! �: 1 %y 5s .� v ' Sam !e Vert art altr - ,�,'',��1 configuration etryi bf.�k ►m €5 t.01,,,5`1;r""7 not to scale ail ✓r 'r'Awe 63. " • CITYC.{ -rl,;5 7 5,vri•/i"d,, : . Tigard bed A�4� or)., - .".. .S : 'I••,• ,.'•':i,.!_}:•11'.7F1,fII. •'.':.,C -r-. "�.'0!.«w , - -p ._ . • i, • - Overview Max number without license With License Not allowed No unlimited amount of animals under 6 More education.These are not more months, or any number of animals over 6 aggressive than any other animal. chickens, 3 goats, and 6 rabbits. No maximum education is key Mostly misunderstood. Rethink maximum.True designed 6 chickens is not enough to feed an average neighborhoods have a max. More rural Why would animals such as horses, family.There are a lot of older properties can be higher. 6 is too many. 4 max geese, pigs...forbidden when so many with large enough yards to support more. chickens. people have large or aggressive dogs? 6 is a good number of hens. Will keep a An annual fee is unnecessary financial (star agreeing with "no large livestock" family in eggs during the laying season. burden. text on board) There are already Oregon State rules on 5 or more beehives.This is not needed or wanted and adds unneeded cost and infrastructure for NO REASON. We don't need another city fee. If you do pass a licens fee, make it one-time. 1 ' • SCI ,J 5111) th 1- F(yoway ,ar.;e�7 Ore 'k F/ a f/Al h..' 74,4 c,� a 4s aY3 ei ii,€r nelarf y ny 41 j 1;4230176, DRAFT URBAN AGRICULTURE REGULATIONS /1 ,R+rP'� •�rt_ Fkun� ' h,►t c p n �.f tiv, na kii` �I ke Frtv4r a1•L /a/o1/,iwir i liltl e a lot'c�f� ir► Ss+ 14 l�ura, vrti J f�b,rfa, v.P 114-cl.,rf s br, 7y A-�„ fc.c"� •ntrim 4iror Both /ter Oi/L� �1�� as a i and lgrrvh 1 b Ce,er." .� ifs. elee-, 0 , -1 I,.ke. - ��,;-f ,� MAXIMUM ho.ar .‘,„.,,d ? r . -:r2 STRUCTURE SIZE D�'�' Zs'lr "`&" FLYAWAY BARRIER C�••r.i -mob.,., 1: A1 . 10' M I N 0.rcAs� : �.. FOR BEES , i 1 �_' MIN �/ a .- 2 1 528 s f A flyaway barrier could *IPA! � 2.5 acres or smaller TTir consist of a fence, wall, 15' MAX dense vegetation or a `� �.IL 19000 s f combination thereof at 6' M I N : �, �'! S' MIN S' M , / least 6 feet tall and 10 feet �` tq~ 6' MIN UJh 3upervt5c'd IL larger than 2.5 acresI IN ,�► ► la ? g hIn a cep , yardalong the hive/property line ,, 1 !PAL.�, VeS r O '+ you 00,04 recut rt4 -ID \ • . Setbacks for all `�,,�, 7 ,,,•'' 3u ry Q uuv d Multiple structures are OK i GUdt Recik i y -Tigard loin PROPERTY structures: at least va. Elf.z 4I LINE 5 feet from any Sold-kw"' � ,e ar�'ma�5? • S • 1 ustration � �-*�� +� I-�: property line _hn �y��r-fit not to scale $„,c;.•,,, Atn.AS en tole 1h MCy:1 " '8 �.+.P( ;c rx00:14A(.63 c,,,11-,,. T;4prosd S t..v.?n;,i or rot S;ze MINIMUM — MINIMUM � .ti "here tw2 man Ilia v_)ha- a STRUCTURE SIZE RUN SIZE ��ak `ems �Y `�' ` ' • Ys� Y nt+ °c' , r, -�rac-lzYs7 ;. 44 ,�► �F +e 3.a.ro: co, r,onci roJe.r �✓) ch eye o ., "GIB_, leo, ' �W at el, 41ill' I CLLe 5••%"01 /�� `...44ef - � 's Livestock must be in enclosure or - ,,nor K-i.cc . ski, 111111ill or run at all times unless during 1 supervised free ranging time •..t o,._ - `^ '` (still only allowed within w�.� f 16` ' y backyard— �` ' • .4.- k t. never allowed "at large") • 4 sf �� r �� ._; sf Per hen t .;� - t s OP ( ti, ;, d�,t,.�.� per hen - eei -�� '+f411 . �v� . so.lig .c1.tc�.✓Zinc—/1.�.Gd �'v�,�� c t^ _ • • /day iN� 20s1v• \T...?‘,„::::_tj Ar sNobareground: \::: : L per goat Run needs to be covered per goat r• with straw or shavings el Ii °vd •1 z1'� e'-•Js, •'.r ''; •. • ' •...-. •: . ., 1'i -N#-r• ,A. ••, . t•'� . { 7 Structure and Run Max Structure Size ,.linimum •:cture Size Minimum Run Size Flyaway Barrier for Bees Y Y Pine shavings and straw break down into dirt, aka "bare ground". At what point is this covered vs uncovered ground. This is better to be uncluded in educational Flyaway barriers are quire useless material, not regulated. It just as bees by their nature do not I like--how enforced? Cannot easily doesn't make sense with chickens mollest people-they are move current structures or fence. scratching by nature. interested in blossoms! Flyaway barriers are counter- productive. We want bees to be Tigard house lots vary greatly by size. freely able to pollinate all There are tiny postcards to 1 acre. blossom bearing plants. Bees are Basing limits on code in neighboring the chief pollinators for a cities is arbitrary, given Tigard's Lots of people recommend sand, number of crops such as apples unique mix of lot sizes. too and carrots. Will existing properties that are out of compliance be grandfathered in to Animals should not be able to have Does code specify solid fence? allow for non-compliance? I vote NO their run next to the property line. No chain link? Seems silly that a tiny backyard can have a chicken but a half acre lot There are many other great options Portland has beekeeping regs. can't have seven for ground cover in the run Check theirs out. What about chicken tractors? Chicken tractors can allow chickens in front yard without issues. Goats can be placed in temporary fences How will the manure be disposed of? Not on the garden!!! Or lawn! Why supervised if in a fenced yards?You aren't required to supervise you dog in a fenced yard, why these animals? (star for info on board showing prohibited bare ground) iiV! ' f i.I ,. . 14y . ,71 "I, .,li, . 'it I . .,„ ,/ , .., ,, ,,i , . / , . ,.„ ,, , 1 l'1� l ' i i ,?:/ ' ' 1 1' r ' '' r �l � it �� )) 1 .�� , , 111 L : DRAFT URBAN AGRICULTURE REGULATIONS Storage 0 ,.,.., FEED ,:,,,,, , ' ....,,,,, ,,, ,,...„,, All feed must be in 11Ar • \3 , NA. r.. _ • r --1- -----, , . Ns3c>a VI l Q OCII Ca • At. , _ _ vector-proof lidded , • {" •�►- 'r �' containers : . . ' ...1-4a._ Jvh, . . E— s __ _ . rt, % i v - `11) 111.3 11 4 COM POST A i, , : r , •, , ,- eii i 10' -,,-24,' . All compost must b t v .► ► 1 ` 1 61 ND; co .,A, _ • in vector-proof lidded _ 0.401 - ,mot-vUalt 111Q�\L v DGkie .)0• Cc�,` c containers '--r''� ,' A' �•';�� ;r% ` Dan'` l •44 WI _ " w1c«S '"n `: 'r:? ' ,_'.lr r__ l i (/ dam � LtSJ = 4 /5 A 15j.,_ i/ ,ram - - h/} �.� �,,,�,�� (;om Posit N�- 11v.LreS. E • �� R AR:66PF°°t14141:11:11i --91 �`y1 FF f�f/J-r, 5 PROPERTY • b1FFICA,T - Plr- . ' s- . �_4 - i . :, . rKA Sot�ID �MAINTENANCE s w. .l • ; .�; _ ,. :: '� ac��dd The nuisance code r c u►r cs ;- ,'! "� . 1 ; •��*_ '• _ 164" ,! >- DUI U residents to maintain their _ ' / _ / 4' j}: property in a manner free of t,� _ _ 11 ,; N e, Cep <,,,„ waste, offensive odor, noxious - -_ • ii /' � R � vegetation, debris, and rubbish. _. • .�,:, ;:,_ ;.� -fti;s,lY,ij, s /o� �'� �'" . r. � r "`r'�' _`-t.?t.- ti•„1 •.• • � � .� ..�2• : • ram' ;,4.�1_ 1 y` I!1 }J s_ . 'ry �f ' • ►� /� / _ .. � • 's ` �- M '- •41' .• 1(d'A ck a r 1R -07' 'S -'N1/15/VE 4 ngt iiNRE4so 62,6.17 Tigard CITYOF Storage Feed Compost Property Management This is an extremely difficult inefficient way weather and rat proof to compost Not a good way to compost. If done correctly compost won't smell and doesn't This is already covered by current attract rodents more.This is an aerobic This is already in current Tigard nuisance codes system and needs lots of air. nuisance codes Having all the storage items to house the chickens creates an unsightly view to the neighbor.This is the city, not Don't require that compost farmland. People living in Lake 0 containers/barrels etc. be covered on the wouldn't want this in their bottom. It helps your compost to have neighborhood. Neither do Tigard access to worms and other recycling This is already covered in our residents organisms. current City code. Unnecessary. Nuisance code compliance already covers ALL of this. Will inspectors be reuired to inspect Chicken poop is high in nitrogen which our backyards?This is INVASIVE helps compost leaves etc. and UNREASONABLE! Composting food waste and plant matter are different. But it's difficult to compost in a solid container. fi- A ,-ef -:s'r •i tTnb* •i• I Pr; •n�l'1 Mi• I�3•i�i�►r •�y' •r • ' ' A•••i r • ,V�� •i• 4 i.1 w H• I riAiif• '4, llr/ Fw A/4/t� - 'il irih f DRAFT URBAN AGRICULTURE REGULATIONS Requ • reme t To obtain a Livestock License, an applicant must demonstrate that theyare educated in caringfor livestock and maintaining a healthy environment, with understanding ofbasic principles rinci les such as: e . . OIL • • 11 ger •Ilire %01 /OP 11; gi /SA* .‘ 1444 I I I Pi I I I" \Al • • 417".. Ark., - 7 • - .NI►._r ��i � - "{ MANURE PEST CONTROL ANIMAL HEALTH & MENTAL STIMULATION MANAGEMENT HEALTH SANITATION FOR LIVESTOCK ANY EXTRA THOUGHTS? �� what ��..5 ,��. G�c +�P!'w 1/J u a /01 �trrJ w + Xnr� 'l�/ l� J ' 'ucc er cerjn �1 C14- /Vo `r��Xi�Cl1Vl/�5 Qf6 ��. E' ' r [ifi ' d cQdtica o-, ro,-4i�a re li,V�;'Cc�- ,cis J h� -�. ► . 15llnntY . Mp/oJits J4S+ (LuluCa4.ortrelc>-� �jv (►11vY4rt-` I,/ r"� ��,r..•�.n`I1 r�h'1 od nvre erar`e �Cr30�f �/1111 JG'rucr Corr.aQ v,d rivi5Arica (odeg,rro «,rr.�c s�'rN�>�ukc�t a . . atco ra- . Gc-fs cn pp A '-'";-� "'. „�041.: `�� -�a{ ND �� ,b.,.+ (t(en.S9. I �4 14) �� Il(^1k, :eir (+fMC.1 ,,fir Jh�r /h�0 lr� 7:1 :1-011°.) �LCrl`y IS 'S�•.�:•g.t64' �� oW ter.Ste114.4. ev•5, ti uQ/ylK o 1U-ltSa.1LC12was t,�r1t),,,; rr'r' 2 ycAoci Or of ' • V", YVl°L rN fry lY.ti .. Xrti Ct�^^ l1V-R .3 cr►n (,-i Yao• ,44 � �a�r• a -� c.c tom. Tigard „4110), Jvu K&_Nott - Requirements Mental Manure health and Stimulation for Management Pest Control Animal Health Sanitation Livetock Extra thoughts? IF we required licenses--let's Please! No regulations. No licensing. Consider offering education rather All of these areas are covered by give education on care, needs, Nuisance enforcement team should than relying on people to find current nuisance codes, no need pest management, and owner consider animal welfair checking if issues accurate facts on their own for a license! responsibilities reported A license with no lot size requirement seems silly.A half an acre with 10 chickens seems Licensing requirements: 1. credited minimal. But 2 chickens I my online course OR 2. community college How often will they be checked to Don't change code.Just add tiny backyard seems like too course work in animal husbandry 3. clean up the manure? education. many. followed by testing for licensure Code compliance already What does an applicant have covers all this.This is provide to the city to satisfy the I believe the new requirements are unneeded. And adds more cost education requirement for having good as long as these do not allow and infrastructure for NO completed the coursework for people to be shut out. REASON! livestock best practices? the city is spending a lot of money revisiting an issue that was Our existing city codes cover unanimously voted on 5 years ago. I any nuisance complaints that don't feel like this is a good use of may arise from urban our tax dollars. agriculture - /c eff. — oit —. !'!r& ?Ctf Cdo eeiryniu. Jazitteentco fittL,ecutefi a air - - 5 -`' Ad_ 01c2pih61- -b ziA5i71- /1/1. -c(AA/A‘/x zi66/ Madir5 ,e_etzt-t Mari HatIPott a 503-989-1684 mary.potthoff(aIive.com 11710 SW Ann St. Tigard, OR 97223 1 . Please explain the reasoning for including a license requirement for -livestock keepers in-section 5:30.7€ ,-and what model was used in drafting this liroi co Efnr- csvar plo, .what nthor morn jurisdiction has a similar license regulation?) 2. Why does the license requirement in 5.30.70 only apply to Animal Livestock in excess of the maximum numbers that appear in the table 4fl fll fl that is F r'hir*kr nc/dnmoctir fnuttl A rahhitc and throo nnate9 3. I have three additional questions regarding the license section that relate to table 5.30.020 which sets the maximum livestock facility sizes for cheat-tore and rr rnc, Are different types of animals required to be sheltered in their own structure? if different types of animals are required to be sheltered separately from other types, does that mean that chicken, ducks, quail - domestic fowl must each be sheltered in separate structures? The draft regulation provides that "multiple shelters and animal species are allowed within a single run". Does that mean that the required size of the run must be calculated based on minimum run size for each animal hind mu iltinliar4 by tha ni imhor of animals of that tines u*tith rocnortivo total areas for each type added togetherjgyeach an aggregated total area to be shared by all animals combined? 4. Under Chapter 5.30.60 (Keeping Livestock), section#3 Livestock facility, paragraph C Hours - The draft regulation requires during daylight hours the, "Direct supervision of animals by an adult when animals are outside Choir chalfarc and nine" rinac "rlirrart eitncurtiicirun" moan that an adult hac to be physically present in company with the animals - not in the house, or out of sight from the animals? 5. I would like clarification on Chapter 5.30.070, paragraph F, which provides that the City is authorized to conduct inspections to insure the administration and enforcement of the Urban Livestock chapter of the code. fnpc thic ai ithnrity apply nnly to lirpncprl kapnprc nr rinPc it_alcn apply to Livestock keepers in Tigard who are not required to have licenses? What triggers an inspection of an urban livestock facility by the city? PlPAcP Punkin hn\nt hit what nrnnpcc the nity will rnnrii,rt nvprcirtht of unlicensed livestock keepers? 6. I have a question regarding the Education for License, Chapter 5.30.70. Paragraph B. What evidence does an applicant have to provide to the city to caticfir the pdi lrratinn rAni iirAmpnt fnr hnvinrw rnrnr,1ptpri the nni trcQtntnrk for livestock best practices? From: Tom McGuire Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 8:02 AM To: Ken Ross; Hope Pollard Subject: RE:TMC Chap. 6.02 Nuisances Affecting Public Health, Safety and Peace -A Citizen's Perspective. Looping Hope in as that is/will be her project. She will be briefing the Council in May(?). Tom From: Ken Ross<kenro@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 7:55 AM To:Tom McGuire<TomM@tigard-or.gov> Subject: RE: TMC Chap. 6.02 Nuisances Affecting Public Health, Safety and Peace-A Citizen's Perspective. Hi Tom, I am aware.An update on when Council plans to discuss updating the agriculture code might be a sufficient response. Thanks, Ken From:Tom McGuire<TomM@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 7:47 AM To: Ken Ross<kenroPtigard-or.gov> Subject: FW:TMC Chap. 6.02 Nuisances Affecting Public Health, Safety and Peace-A Citizen's Perspective. Hey Ken, I imagine you are aware of this one. Tom From:Jason Snider<Jason@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Sunday, March 6, 2022 12:10 PM To:Tom McGuire<TomM@tigard-or.gov>; Steve Rymer<stever@tigard-or.gov> Subject: FW:TMC Chap. 6.02 Nuisances Affecting Public Health, Safety and Peace-A Citizen's Perspective. FYI... Jason B. Snider, Mayor City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 718-2476 (direct) (503) 810-0269 (cell) jason@tigard-or.gov www.tigard-or.gov From: Roger H. Potthoff<rog,potthoff@live.com> Sent: Friday, March 4, 2022 2:19 PM To:#Councilmail <councilmailPtigard-or.gov>; Ken Ross<kenro@tigard-or.gov>;Joanne Bengtson <joanne@tigard-or.gov> Cc: christine.winson@axiompest.com;wittenr gmail.com; Marky Potthoff<mary potthoff@live.com> Subject:TMC Chap. 6.02 Nuisances Affecting Public Health, Safety and Peace-A Citizen's Perspective. Some people who received this message don't often get email from rog,potthoff@1ive.com. Learn why this is important Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. Greetings! My name is Roger Potthoff. I recently called into a City Council meeting to express my concern relating conditions on properties immediately adjacent to my home at 11710 SW Ann St., which are proving attractive to rats. Indeed, infestation is not an exaggeration, when viewed through the lens of public health and safety and peace of mind. This email is in follow-up to those concerns. Attached to this email is my written statement (in letter format) addressed to the COT elected officials and staff. The attachment is titled "3-4-22 Ltr to Cncil", and is intended to provide context for what has been happening on SW Ann Street over the past seven years, and the what residents in this neighborhood have been complaining, but doing nothing about - except for me, but that is changing now as others are fed-up and starting to do something about it. I ask that you read my letter before viewing the supporting documents and photos which are attached to/imbedded in this email. The letter will make clear my motivation in bringing this compound set of problems to your attention - again. The letter will also make clear the three properties at issue and help you understand the organization of the photos and documents which relate separately and severally to the three subject properties. The document links and photo URL addresses are also found in the letter, but while the Nikon Photo Image URLs in the letter will probably remain active upon transmission, the document pdf attachment links will probably not remained active in the letter. To cure this, I have in this email included all of URL hyperlinks and the pdf document attachments. If you have any difficulty in opening or accessing any of the attachments and/or hyperlinks, please let me know. You can expect that I and others from this neighborhood will be available to discuss with you and COT staff the broad range of concerns and possible remedies that relevant to this matter. I know there is a lot to review here and think about, but as warm weather returns and rodents become more active in breeding and feeding, remedying these conditions becomes extremely important and urgent. It really is a public health and safety matter, and from my evidence it has been getting worse. The 15 rat photos of dead rats are not even close, not at all close, to a full accounting of this infestation. Thank you for your time and attention. Roger H. 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If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." Franki Baccellieri 11950 SW Katherine Street Tigard, 011 97223 fra 'kidtai.c• @ .n ail.cont March 17, 2022 Mayor and Councilors City of Tigard Council c/o Ken Ross Code Compliance Officer ke n ro(fit iga rd-o r.gov Dear Mayor Snider and Honorable Councilmembers, It is with great pleasure that I write to you about my favorite neighbor of all time, Elizabeth Sprague. She and her beautiful family have been the most hard-working, entrepreneurial, and compassionate people I have ever known. When I first met Elizabeth, she had four of her now five boys who she allowed to explore and to whom she taught the value of growing one's own food and treating all animals with love and respect. I remember the little ones running happily barefoot on their property cradling a chick or a puppy and introducing me to them. Two of them still do. Over the past nine years, we have shared gardening knowledge with each other and marveled over the feast we can grow ourselves. The boys come over every year to help me pick fruit off the trees and off the ground. They welcome me anytime I need eggs, or better yet, a chicken, duck, or goat "fix."The little ones invite me to play games cross-legged on the ground while the older boys care for the animals or help their mom sort and pot plants. Elizabeth fostered puppies for years and her kind heart persuaded her to adopt the blind dog, the lame dog, or the very sick dog, because her heart is so big. She home schools her children with imagination and creativity. She feeds anyone who she hears of who needs it, whether she knows them or not. She is a model of kindness, courage, empathy, determination, and friendship. She, Mike, and her boys make Leron Heights special. It's the house on the corner with all the plants and animals. What a joy it is. What a delight they are. And Elizabeth, she is pure gold. I humbly ask that you allow their menagerie to stay. Let them continue to be the joy all neighborhoods need. We are fortunate indeed. Respectfully, ---- LL-- - Franki Baccellieri From: Tom McGuire Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 1:33 PM To: Hope Pollard Subject: FW: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form From:Joanne Bengtson <joanne@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 12:44 PM To:Tom McGuire<TomM@tigard-or.gov> Subject: FW: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form From: Nancy Lof<NancyJtigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 7:13 AM To:Joanne Bengtson <joanne@tigard-or.gov> Subject: FW: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form J B, FYI From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2022 3:23:49 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US &Canada) To: Carol Krager <carolk@tigard-or.gov>; Jesse Raymundo <jesse.raymundo@tigard-or.gov>; Webteam <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization. Block sender Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1541020 IP Address: 50.38.38.245 Submission Date: 03/20/2022 3:23 Survey Time: 8 minutes,38 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Franki Baccellieri Email frankideane@gmail.corn Complete Address 11950 SW KATHERINE ST Apt,suite,floor, etc. Tigard,OR 97223 Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on? (Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Ann Street Neighborhood Conditions Comments I have written a letter to the Mayor and Councilmembers. It is attached hereto. Attachment Supporting Documents/Images Elizabeth Sprague COT March 2022.pdf Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." V tip. KENT L. eENT ',., • P.O.. SOX 230601 • Ti 18. •D, OR 972 1 -OGO1 Tigard City Council 13125 SW Hall Blvd Tigard, OR. 97223 Re Sprague's Corner Nuisance Report March 20, 2022 Residing on 116th ave I have the opportunity to view "Sprague's Corner" home and yard every time I step out my front door. It's great to know these folks, and enjoy the pleasures of their productivity. Admiring Mike and Elizabeth's skills in raising five outstanding sons with education, courtesy, manners, and responsibilities is easy to do. Watching the family's productivity in the face of adversity produced from an angry unsettled neighbor shows their resilience, strength, and forgiveness for that individual's bitter effort to thwart their appreciated harmony brought into our neighborhood. Viewing chickens, ducks, and goats as I pass by is refreshing and always brings a smile. Seeing the boys attend chores and taking care of business is great to see, especially in today's lifestyles that seem to produce youngsters having more focus in video games than in responsible accomplishment of chores, household support, and enjoying the pleasures of playing outdoors. Youngest boys attending charter home school are proud of their educational accomplishments and it reflects in attitudes and behaviors towards the neighborhood residence, and in projects they have completed. A productive garden is an inspiring vision to indulge especially peak times of fruiting and flowering plants. Not only is the produce great for the neighborhood, so is the opportunity for much needed bees to be pollinating. Having personally enjoyed the fruits of their harvest, vegetables, eggs, and plant starts, I found they are healthy and flavorful. Whether passing by Sprague's corner on foot or in an automobile, the family is always friendly and prompt to send or return a smile and greeting. When the boys ride through the neighborhood they do it with respect and courtesy, in a non disruptive manor. These folks while enjoying their life perpetuate harmony in our neighborhood. It unsettles me that one individual wants to eviscerate the neighborhood of the outstanding pleasures and wholesome goodness this family produces and shares. I am proud to know the Sprague family as neighbors, and enjoy the presence of"Sprague's corner" with everything it offers. With Respect, Kent L Genter From: Tom McGuire Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 1:33 PM To: Hope Pollard Subject: FW: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form From:Joanne Bengtson <joanne@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 12:44 PM To:Tom McGuire<TomM@tigard-or.gov> Subject: FW: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form From: Nancy Lof<Nancy_@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 7:13 AM To:Joanne Bengtson <joanne@tigard-or.gov> Subject: FW: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form J B, FYI From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2022 2:12:56 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US &Canada) To: Carol Krager <carolk@tigard-or.gov>; Jesse Raymundo <jesse.raymundo@tigard-or.gov>; Webteam <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization. Block sender Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1540934 IP Address: 50.43.0.34 Submission Date: 03/20/2022 2:12 Survey Time: 4 minutes,29 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Kent Genter Email kentgenter@aol.com Complete Address PO BOX 230601 TIGARD, Oregon 97281-0601 Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on? (Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Unsettling neighbor complaint against Mike and Elizabeth Sprague @ 11650 SW Ann St.Tigard OR. Comments Attached document should sum up comments I have for this situation. Attachment Supporting Documents/Images Sprague Nusance Rebutal.pdf Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Tom McGuire Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 1:32 PM To: Hope Pollard Cc: Lauren Scott Subject: FW: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Hope, I'm going to forward you three emails from neighborhood residents in support of the Sprague's urban farm. The one with the chickens etc. that Mr. Potoff has been complaining to Council about. The pendulum has swung. As predicted, it's going to be quite a rousing community discussion on these urban farm issues. Tom From:Joanne Bengtson <joanne@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 12:44 PM To:Tom McGuire<TomM@tigard-or.gov> Subject: FW: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form I forgot to include you in this one —I think I have four more today about Ann Street— hoping we can get a response to them today. Also — Carol has been sending an acknowledgement to writers that we've received their public testimony, shared it with council now instead of waiting for next council meeting in April. She said a couple of people have written back to say they still want their comments added to the April packet. I said we could do that, and in Kathy's report, we can mention that we have responded to these messages. From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 8:47:29 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US &Canada) To: Carol Krager <carolk©tigard-or.gov>; Jesse Raymundo <jesse.raymundo@tigard-or.gov>; Webteam <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization. Block sender Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1542001 IP Address: 174.204.201.49 Submission Date: 03/21/2022 8:47 Survey Time: 42 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Lindsay Freedman Email lindsayafreedman@gmail.com Complete Address 13680 Se 119th Dr Clackamas,OR 97015 Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on? (Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Elizabeth's homestead Comments Elizabeth, I wrote in support of Elizabeth's homestead farm. During the past 5 years that I have known Elizabeth I have traded plants and seeds with her and have witness many community members benefiting from her generosity and wonderful homestead. My Autistic child has gained so much benefit from seeing the plants and animals. I know many other families have had similar experiences. It is really a shame that one, (selfish?) community member has given so much time and energy to trying to stop this important learning space. Imagine if all of that time and energy went to being supportive to the homestead and the hundreds of families and individuals who have benefitted from this truly cherished place. Please show your support for Elizabeth's homestead,and by doing this you show that you care about community,children,education,family,and most importantly,that you will not let pettiness stand in the way of the true community spirit of sharing positive learning spaces.Signed, Lindsay Freedman Attachment Supporting Documents/Images Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." •III TIGARD Public Comments received by noon for the April 12, 2022 Meeting of the Tigard City Council 1. Elizabeth Sprague 4/11/2022 Recommendations for code amendments regarding poultry and livestock Carol Krager From: City of Tigard, OR <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2022 5:28 PM To: Carol Krager;Jesse Raymundo;Webteam Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. Block sender Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1589721 IP Address: 50.126.66.23 Submission Date: 04/11/2022 5:28 Survey Time: 3 minutes, 30 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****"are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Elizabeth Sprague Email Complete Address Tigard,OR 97223 Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on? (Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Poultry/Livestock Ordinance Comments My name is Elizabeth Sprague, I am a Tigard resident,and I would like to speak on the current Tigard Poultry/Livestock ordinance and why I do not believe it should be changed. Attachment Supporting Documents/Images Public Comment 4-11.pdf Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 Mr. Mayor and Council Members, My name is Elizabeth Sprague, I am a Tigard resident, and I would like to speak on the current Tigard Poultry/Livestock ordinance and why I do not believe it should be changed. Our world has been turned upside-down these last couple years with COVID, supply chain issues, climate change and the recent attacks on Ukraine. Many people have worried about feeding their families after seeing store shelves emptied. They are starting "victory gardens" and adding backyard chickens. They are getting to know their neighbors and coming together to support the community. Our current poultry/livestock ordinance has allowed Tigard residents to do this and it would be a shame to see that right taken away for so many by adding restrictions. Let's look at how some of the common restrictions could affect Tigard residents. Poultry/Livestock housing must be 100' away from neighboring houses. This was a previous restriction Tigard had that also prevented people from allowing their chickens to free range. While my family is blessed with a larger lot because we have owned this property for almost 50 years, most Tigard lots are not big enough to make this feasible. Not only would this prevent many residents from owning chickens at all, but it would prevent the ones who could from allowing their birds to free range. Allowing chickens & ducks to free range works as a natural pest control, they love eating bugs! Ducks in particular are great for slug control. Muscovy ducks are known for hunting mice and other small rodents. Free ranging also helps keep feed costs down, helping to reduce a family's expenses as well as their carbon footprint. It makes for happier and healthier chickens and more nutritious eggs. Preventing free-ranging would also prevent the use of chicken tractors. A chicken tractor is a moveable cage that can be used to keep chickens in a smaller area for the day to help with things like tilling the ground, removing moss, aerating grass, fertilizing the soil, pest control without losing garden plants and more. Limiting the number of birds. The number of chickens a family needs to benefit them varies greatly. For some families, three hens might be plenty. For a multi-generational family like ours with four adults and five growing boys, keeping three hens for eggs is like keeping a chihuahua in a purse and calling it our sled team. We can easily go through two dozen eggs a day. A hen's peak laying years are 1-3. If a family wants to keep their pet for life rather than culling it at three years old, they are left with no eggs for 3-5 more years. Requiring a permit. This is just more paperwork and hours the city has to put in. Not allowing "livestock." I'll speak to my specific knowledge here, goats. Nigerian Dwarf goats are the size of a medium dog when full grown. They are amazing for keeping grass and weeds down as well as removing noxious weeds like blackberries and ivy. They are also milk goats, making them an essential part of any self-sustainability goals. They can also wear pajamas and who doesn't need that mental health boost?! The Tigard Nuisance codes already in place protect community members from having to deal with things like smell, noise and rats. Offering new poultry/livestock owners some education on how to stay within these codes would add to this protection without restricting the community's rights to food security. Tigard is currently working to fight climate change and reduce carbon emissions. Growing food and keeping chickens, ducks, goats, etc. is a huge part of a goal like this. Restricting the current poultry/livestock ordinance would have Tigard contradicting itself. I appreciate your time. Kindly, Elizabeth Sprague From: Jason Snider Sent: Wednesday,April 27, 2022 6:13 PM To: tjsetzel@aol.com Cc: #Councilmail; Hope Pollard; Steve Rymer Subject: RE: Another Reason Not To Have Backyard Chickens Attachments: Jason Snider.vcf Ms. Etzel, Thank you for submitting this feedback to the City Council. Within the year, Tigard will start a project to update our Municipal regulations concerning keeping animals within the city. I have shared your comments with Community Development, who will lead this project and the Council will give in depth consideration to resident's thoughts once the project gets underway. If you would like more information about the project you may contact Hope Pollard at hopep@tigard-or.gov. The City Council will receive a project introduction to during our May 17 City Council meeting. I hope you will watch the presentation via our website https://wwwtigard-or.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1342/372 . Respectfully, Jason B. Snider, Mayor City of Tigard Jason B. Snider - a Mayor DIRECT 503.718.2476 TIGARD CELL 503.810.0269 ® EMAIL jason@tigard-or.gov WEB www.tigard-or.gov City of Tigard I CITY COUNCIL 13125 SW Hall Boulevard,Tigard,OR 97223 From:tjsetzel <tjsetzelPaol.com> Sent: Wednesday,April 27, 2022 12:43 PM To:#Councilmail <councilmail@tigard-or.gov> Subject:Another Reason Not To Have Backyard Chickens Some people who received this message don't often get email from tjsetzel@aol.com.Learn why this is important Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization. Hello, Enclosed is another reason for banning backyard chickens. Not only do they attract rats, as posted in Tigardlife, (and both the major and councilman Goodhouse actually went to check it out,) but they also attract coyotes. I understand that all the building of homes is taking away their living areas, but do we need to attract them even more with chickens? The following was posted on Nextdoor by a Bull Mountain neighbor. She is more concerned about her chickens, I am more concerned with people's cats and small dogs that are disappearing. And the rat problem too. I understand that SW 141st and 144th are in unincorporated washington county, so not sure if this is the correct place to send my concern. If not, please tell me where. Thank you for your time, Tracey Etzel Posted on Nextdoor on 4/27/2022. "Coyote attacking animals. We have a coyote that is going in the backyards of 141st and 144th. Comes up the hill towards Bull Mountain and goes back down. It attacked our chickens in their run which has extra high wire around it. It looks like it jumped up into a tree to get in the run. Luckily the chicken has survived (it had to drop the chicken to climb the fence to get out).This was Sunday early but this morning at 9 it was back. Luckily we added more wire where it got in but it was searching for another way in. I know lots of neighbors with chickens, cats and small dogs. Keep an eye out for your animals." DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Ken Ross Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 11:54 AM To: Hope Pollard; Tom McGuire; Kenny Asher; Emily Tritsch Subject: FW: Bird flu in Oregon: What to watch for and how to protect yourself, flock Fyi- From: Roger H. Potthoff<rog.potthoff@live.com> Sent:Tuesday, May 17, 2022 11:42 AM To:#Councilmail <councilmail@tigard-or.gov> Cc: Rich Metzler<richm@tri-starelectric.com>; Ken Ross<kenro@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Bird flu in Oregon: What to watch for and how to protect yourself, flock Caution!This message was sent from outside your organization. Allow sender I Block sender Councilors, My name is Roger Potthoff. I live at 11710 SW Ann St.,Tigard. I hope you are all well, and enjoying the richness of spring. I know that such enjoyment is in no small part rooted in each of us taking responsibility and care for the health and safety of our community. Of course, we, none of us individually or collectively, can foresee and act on all of the risks and perils that are out there. But I think we all know that so many of the perils we face, are related to human behaviors. Whether those behaviors result in horrendous, tragic criminal acts, (you know what I'm talking about), or behaviors that lack criminal malice but grow out of a negligent disregard for one's individual responsibility to be well informed; to not "ignore the facts and hope for the best," but rather to act with prudence "to embrace the facts, and DO ONE'S BEST." To ACT to protect and maintain the health and safety of one's family, neighbors and the community at large. If only we could know with reasonable certainty, that no matter how different each of us may be in our attitudes and beliefs, in our perceptions of individual liberties and responsibilities as citizens, we ALL would, no matter what, accept some level of fact-based, duly enforced regulation of our behaviors - our lifestyle preferences that, on the facts, put our neighbors and our community at risk. But instead, we know we cannot count on everyone in this community to educate themselves to the facts, especially facts which do not support their existing attitudes and beliefs. Nor can we count on people to modify their perilous behaviors without regulatory mandates. For clear evidence of this fact, look no further than Ann St. In context. let's not forget or ignore the culture war(s) that contributed to no small degree to a Covid pandemic death toll in the USA of 1,000,000 deaths, and still the number climbs. As the elected leaders of this community, please don't abdicate your authority, please don't fail to put in place prudent regulations to protect the health, safety and livability of this community. The choice is not and cannot be a choice between Flawless and Lawless. Reasonable and Prudent will do fine. Here is an article that suggests some prudent preventive measures applicable to backyard chickens. Regulation and enforcement is necessary, and I hasten to add that chickens are not the sole concern. https://centraloregondaily.com/bird-avian-flu-oregon-linn-countvj Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." From: City of Tigard, OR Sent: Wednesday,June 8, 2022 4:00 PM To: Hope Pollard Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Urban Agriculture Interest You don't often get email from webteam@tigard-or.gov.Learn why this is important Urban Agriculture Interest Submission#: 1725052 IP Address: 8.33.138.40 Submission Date: 06/08/2022 4:00 Survey Time: 4 minutes,8 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Jim Schiffer Email Address james.schiffer@gmail.com Phone Number 5036197589 Anything you'd like to share with us before the event? I manage—400 sq ft of raised garden beds for growing vegetables at my home on 12595 SW Brookside Ave (corner of Walnut and Brookside). I also helped Just Compassion build their 5 4x8 garden beds.As a hobby I mix fertilizer according to soil tests-and I have buckets of amendments that I would be happy to share with neighbors. Behind my property off of Walnut would be a prime location for a community garden and there are empty lots in my neighborhood that could be rented out to grow veggies. Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. From: City of Tigard Sent: Wednesday,June 8, 2022 3:23 PM To: Hope Pollard Subject: Anonymous User completed Community Conversation Sign-Up Anonymous User just submitted the survey Community Conversation Sign-Up with the responses below. Name Trenna Landers Email Address 11950 SW Summer Crest Drive Phone Number 503-849-9542 Anything you'd like to share with us before the event? I have been in contact with the city regarding this issue and look forward to moving forward with laws limiting the number of chickens a homeowner can have on their property. From: City of Tigard Sent: Thursday,June 9, 2022 8:56 AM To: Hope Pollard Subject: Anonymous User completed Community Conversation Sign-Up Anonymous User just submitted the survey Community Conversation Sign-Up with the responses below. Name Carol Krager Email Address kragerfam@comcast.net Phone Number 5034814249 Anything you'd like to share with us before the event? I am in support of allowing community members to enjoy growing their own fruits and vegetables, raise small flocks of chickens or ducks and keep bees.There should be regulations on chicken housing, space and number of birds with an emphasis on responsible and caring animal husbandry and consideration of nearby neighbors. Roosters should not be allowed. I favor a limit on the number of hens and think it could vary, related to property size. From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday,June 9, 2022 1:31 PM Cc: Tom McGuire Bcc: Hot Mess Homestead NW; frankideane@gmail.com; kentgenter@aol.com; Ibgdriscoll@gmail.com; crcoast@gmail.com; sarandenezza@gmail.com; lindsayafreedman@gmail.com; ali.m.hart@gmail.com; amysue74@gmail.com; rog,potthoff@gmail.com; mary,potthoff@live.com; richm@tri-starelectric.com; jl.lannan@gmail.com; kristiwal@outlook.com;trennaejEcomcast.net; alissabrandtdesign@gmail.com; esnicoli@yahoo.com; mayanaze.tn@gmail.com; DelgadoM@SherwoodOregon.gov; arianawiss@gmail.com; lizjohnson318@gmail.com; martiwillis72@gmail.com;jimwillis72@msn.com; rmorgan@dovelewis.org; sherryshuree@gmail.com; ajtjmurray@comcast.net; Charles.hajduk@gmail.com; zachary-@curedoregon.com; becky.young@graceclinic.org; brad.young@graceclinic.org; ihsan9e9@outlook.com;ym baker@hotmail.com; sdalinger@igmail.com; khristina.krewson@gmail.com; kjonesdesigns@frontier.com; jvanrose@gmail.com; dvjhammes@msn.com; linette.moncayo@comcast.net; raene 1234@hotmail.com; keeverbeliever@gmail.com; Kimmie31415926535@gmail.com; ruthycorson@gmail.com; tamera.slack@gmail.com; leebennett@pon.net; info(a oneillautomation.com; chrisd334@frontier.com; krickettsong@aol.com; sharp13c sbc.edu; robin.foley22@gmail.com; brettameyers@gmail.com;jamilarman@gmail.com; Steve.Welch@trane.com; ballywhistle@gmail.com; dmginc@teleport.com; Anne Lewis; crospeck@comcast.net;jviets@finity.com; sheltie7heaven@aol.com; capurk@yahoo.com; onecuttom@comcast.net; ding dan@hotmail.com; DeborahT@rdplast.com; h.millergutierrez@gmail.com; konni@comcast.net; Jason.Freeborn@pcg.com; woodell@hotmail.com; griebelerl@juno.com; gpeck.imperial@gmail.com; durton@guildmortgage.net; terri.lynn 3@yahoo.com; mkirk@pcc.edu; allendr63(a?gmail.com; chestnutstallion@frontier.com; Michael Antonelli; rog,potthoff@live.com; onecuttom@comcast.net; katikim76@gmail.com; kaylchase@yahoo.com; allenlchase@yahoo.com; christine.winson@axiompest.com; wittenr@gmail.com; Kendra503@msn.com; Oneluckygal05@gmail.com; Ifisette@hotmail.com; francescalowes@gmail.com; lydia.hammond@frontier.edu;tjsetzel@aol.com; shaunstuhldryer@gmail.com; mbrewin72@wesleyan.edu; rpitz(@pamplinmedia.com; PMS44Mag@comcast.net Subject: Invite to June 29: Urban Agriculture in Tigard Hello, If you're receiving this email,you're on our list of interested parties for urban agriculture and chicken regulations in Tigard! Thank you for your continued interest in helping Tigard stay true to its motto of "a place to call home". The City is starting a project to build regulations for urban agriculture in Tigard and we'd like to invite you to be a part of the code-writing process! Step one: participate in a community discussion where we can share experiences, ideas, and solutions for integrating urban agriculture as part of a healthy neighborhood while mitigating potential nuisances and hazards. Please join us on June 29th at 5 PM for an in-person discussion at the Tigard Public Library! If you would like to attend, please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect and can make sure we're all comfortable and meeting covid safety protocols.You can sign up and learn more about where we're at on the engagement website here: hops://www.engage_tigard-or.gov/urbanag Please note that this discussion will directly impact the standards we will eventually propose to the City Council and adopt into our official Development Code later this year. So bring your best solutions- oriented thinking caps! If you can't make it on June 29th,your voice is still important to us. Please contact me to schedule a private time to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for you! You can also fee free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to help and I look forward to meeting and working with you! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopeP@ tigard-or.gov "1 S Ti GARD From: Hot Mess Homestead NW Sent: Friday,June 10, 2022 7:29 PM To: Hope Pollard Subject: Re: Urban agriculture discussion Great! Let's aim for June 22nd at 2pm?Anytime should work for me that day so if another time is beter just let me know. 11650 SW Ann st 97223 is my address if you need it and my cell is 503-962- 0486. Looking forward to it! Kindly, Elizabeth On Thu,Jun 9, 2022 at 5:55 PM Hope Pollard <hopepjtigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for reaching out! I think a tour would be absolutely great.June 21-23 I'm pretty flexible in the afternoons. Does sometime in there work for you? Thank you and looking forward to meeting you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday,June 8, 2022 9:52 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Urban agriculture discussion Hi Hope! I registered for the discussion at the library at the end of this month. I would also love to have you out to our little urban homestead and talk in more detail, preferably before the library discussion. My schedule is pretty flexible so let me know what works for you. I'd love to walk you through what we do here. Ken Ross said you were interested in joining my Facebook"Tigard Chickens" group, but I didn't see a request to add you. I am happy to, let me know if you need the link. Kindly, Elizabeth Sprague 503-962-0486 DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday,June 13, 2022 2:01 PM Bcc: karen.nelson100@gmail.com; earnsberg@gmail.com; mbrewin72Pwesleyan.edu; Stacey508Pgmail.com; acmedesign@msn.com; Skraushaar1959@gmail.com Subject: Invite to June 29: Urban Agriculture in Tigard Hello, If you're receiving this email,you're on our list of interested parties for urban agriculture and chicken regulations in Tigard! Thank you for your continued interest in helping Tigard stay true to its motto of "a place to call home". The City is starting a project to build regulations for urban agriculture in Tigard and we'd like to invite you to be a part of the code-writing process! Step one: participate in a community discussion where we can share experiences, ideas, and solutions for integrating urban agriculture as part of a healthy neighborhood while mitigating potential nuisances and hazards. Please join us on June 29th at 5 PM for an in-person discussion at the Tigard Public Library! If you would like to attend, please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect and can make sure we're all comfortable and meeting covid safety protocols.You can sign up and learn more about where we're at on the engagement website here: hops://www.engage.tigard-or.gov/urbanag Please note that this discussion will directly impact the standards we will eventually propose to the City Council and adopt into our official Development Code later this year. So bring your best solutions- oriented thinking caps! If you can't make it on June 29th,your voice is still important to us. Please contact me to schedule a private time to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for you! You can also fee free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to help and I look forward to meeting and working with you! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopeP@tigard-or.gov 11110 TIGARD From: Hot Mess Homestead NW Sent: Wednesday,June 15, 2022 10:28 AM To: Hope Pollard Subject: Re:Visit Hot Mess Homestead All but Levi live in our home so consider them contacted. Levi is across the street, I don't have an email for him though. On Wed,Jun 15, 2022 at 9:54 AM Hope Pollard <hopep�tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Elizabeth, I hope you're doing well! I am going through our interested parties list and noticed the following names with only phone numbers provided. I'm in the process of calling everyone who didn't provide an email, but wondering if these folks have any relation to you and Hot Mess Homestead? Please let me know if I should consider them "contacted" or if I need to do a followup phone call. 1. Michael M. Sprague 2. Pat Sprague 3. Levi Cornette 4. Mike Sprague Thank you!! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,June 13, 2022 7:59 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopepjtigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Visit Hot Mess Homestead Absolutely! Both are welcome to join. My address is 11650 SW Ann St Tigard 97223. Looking forward to it! Kindly, Elizabeth On Mon,Jun 13, 2022 at 2:05 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Elizabeth, Including our Assistant Community Development Director here in case he'd like to join our walkabout, if that's ok with you! Also including Ken,who I think you've met, in case he wants to provide more code compliance perspective. Can you please confirm your address and I'll add it to this invite? Thank you! DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Ken Ross Sent: Wednesday,June 15, 2022 9:43 AM To: Hope Pollard; Carol Krager Subject: RE: Urban Farming Email from Fireside Chat Attendees They could be inactive. I went back to 2012 in our emails. Ken From: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday,June 15, 2022 9:41 AM To: Carol Krager<carolk@tigard-or.gov> Cc: Ken Ross<kenro@tigard-or.gov> Subject: RE: Urban Farming Email from Fireside Chat Attendees Actually realizing these are from our code compliance list. Ken, did I get something wrong with the following email addresses or do we have an alternate method of contacting? I got a bounceback when I tried to invite them to June 29: Jason Freeborn Jason.Freeborn@pcg.com Deborah Tyler-Cook DeborahT@rdplast.com Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Carol Krager<carolk@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday,June 15, 2022 9:24 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: RE: Urban Farming Email from Fireside Chat Attendees Who are they? Did Joanne give you their names? Carol From: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday,June 15, 2022 8:48 AM To: Carol Krager<carolk@tigard-or.gov> Subject: RE: Urban Farming Email from Fireside Chat Attendees Hi Carol, I sent something to this email for Paul Snow and didn't get rejected: PMS44Mag@comcast.net. I did get rejected for emails to Jason Freeborn and Deborah Tyler-Cooke. Not sure what to do about this except to make note of it. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Carol Krager<carolk@tigard-or.gov> Sent:Tuesday,June 14, 2022 9:46 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Farming Email from Fireside Chat Attendees Hey, I just sent something to Bonnie Snow and the email was rejected. I need to call Mr. and Mrs. Snow and let them know the email they wrote on the sign-in sheet didn't work.Then when I get a good one, I'll share with you for your June 29 list. Carol Carol Krager City Recorder City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 718-2419 Cell (971) 724-1565 carolk@tigard-or.gov DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday,June 23, 2022 4:17 PM To: Ariana Wiss Subject: RE: Invite to June 29: Urban Agriculture in Tigard Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed HI Ariana, Thank you for your email and I apologize for the delayed response! I appreciate your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will review your suggestions and consider them along with the feedback we receive on Wednesday as we start to write our urban agriculture regulations. I'd be happy to meet with you at your home, at City Hall, or via Teams for a more in-depth discussion as well. If this is of interest to you, please let me know a few times that would work for you over the next couple of weeks, your preference on meeting location, and I'll send you an invite! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:Ariana Wiss<arianawiss@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday,June 9, 2022 2:33 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to June 29: Urban Agriculture in Tigard You don't often get email from arianawiss@gmail.com.Learn why this is important I have had chickens for about 3 years after first expericeng in chickens on my sister's property in Gaston.They are so much more interesting than I had ever imagined and I fell in love. I love them as a pet and not for any meat or a need for eggs. They are basically outdoor cats to me- make sure they have clean water,food, clean up their "litter", enjoy their company, and if you are lucky- have one that chooses to show their love for you. Over the years I have learned many things and overcame some obstacles. Here is what has worked for me: • I have not had more than 4 at a time. BUT they are social animals-they cannot be a lone chicken.They need a flock. I believe that 3 is the absolute minimum but when you have age related diseases/reproductive diseases/environmental diseases/accidental deaths-you have to make sure they are friends for those still around. It is not as easy as getting 1 or 2 more and adding-they need time to get to know each other and establish a pecking order. When I introduced 2 new girls to my 2 existing a while back- it took about a month before I was able to get them to sleep in the same coop without any unnecessary aggression. --I know the number of chickens will be talked about with any regulation talks so this is very important to consider. • Size of coop/living area - I currently have a dog kennel set up with netting over the top (predator protection), a covered section (for the rainy days), a small coop that is big enough for all of them, a play pool thing full of sand for dust baths, they're food container, calcium, grit, and water. In my experience, having access to dirt/sand for they're dirt baths (necessary) and grass is very important to them. With the ever many rainy days, having a covered area large enough for them to enjoy their day is also important. I know there are equations of X sqft per chicken is good enough but there is also a quality of life sqft per chicken. While I don't think that specifics should be regulated, with this process I believe a good "handbook" of suggestions for healthy chicken living would be a great thing to compile and have along with any regulations. For my girls and what I think brings them the most happiness is about a 10'x15' area with a good part of that covered and access to grass-whether that is in their enclosure or if they have access (I supervise any access because of predators-again, my girls are family and I want them to be safe and happy).The city of Hillsboro has the most regulation I have noticed for the surrounding areas-they allow 3 chickens between 7,000-10,000 sqft lots-when looking for houses myself I had 4 (which I think is the perfect number for especially a lot that size) I had to look past so many houses especially lots at 9,000 sqft because I had 1 more chicken. I like Forest Grove's approach of"A resident may keep up to four(4) adult fowls (chickens, ducks, pheasants and quails three months of age or older) on a lot with a minimum area of 5,000 square feet. One additional adult fowl is allowed for each 2,000 square feet of additional lot area, up to a maximum of 12 fowl in accordance with city code." As a chicken owner already, this made the most sense of number/sqft lot. • Food - I have had issues with rats... I had not noticed for a long time and by the time I did, it was a pain in the butt to manage- but I will preface by saying I was next to Fanno Creek as well as in a neighborhood with a lot of bird feeders. When I did everything on the chicken side possible to manage rats-they just went to the wild bird feeders-wild birds make a mess and drop seeds all the time. I also had a neighbor's persimmon tree drop fruit on my side of the fence and found little teeth marks in that fruit-chickens do not create rat problems.They are already around for various reasons. Chickens are an easy target.They being said,without good practices, rats l000vvveee chicken food especially scratch food (whole grains vs pellets).The best feeder I have found and would like you to strongly suggest with any regulations is this-- https://www.amazon.com/gpjproduct/B07MQW8MQK/ref=ppx yo dt b asin title o09 s00? ie=UTF8&psc=1 I also recommend 1 feeded per 2-4 chickens (only about 3 can feed at a time). I also recommend pellet foods for A)the rat reason and B)the scratch food has dust that piles up in that feeder. Having this feeder as well as not leaving any scraps out (veggies/fruits) at night I believe that is the best way for success at preventing any issues. I have not noticed any issues with this format.This feeder does not spill anything and I have tested it out with a coffee cup around 11b (size of adult rat) and it does not budge but does allow my 31b girl to be able to open it. • Waste-storage and composting (though again have to make sure it is rat proof because of the scraps and not because of chickens). Really, it doesn't stink too much except for right away(but name any animals without smelly poop...) and when it's wet (in my opinion, dog poop smells way more when fresh and when wet that chickens') Cleanliness is also a necessity for the chicken's healthy lives so as a smart and loving chicken "tender", this is a part of having them in your life. I strongly believe that nothing should be over regulated unless you have knowledge of the situation. This is why I am sharing as much detail as possible. I do not think having chickens is any cause for concern with the right education. I am unsure what everyone else's opinion is (those for and against- but I would like to know that the against have the proper education on the subject as well), but if there will be actual rules/laws to follow other than they way it is set up now, I hope to see: I am not opposed to a permit. I wish there was at least an education/best practices/handbook online and with permit process (if permit). I believe that any of the negative opinions of chickens or lack of care/maintenance of chicken properties are a lack of education. If lots/number of chickens come up, that it is a similar set up to Forest Grove. I welcome you to my home and to see and learn for yourself.They are amazing creatures with such personality that I want to make sure that A) I do not have to give them up because of any regulation and B)want other people to understand how special they are. Ariana Wiss On Thu,Jun 9, 2022 at 1:30 PM Hope Pollard <hopepjtigard-or.gov>wrote: Hello, If you're receiving this email,you're on our list of interested parties for urban agriculture and chicken regulations in Tigard! Thank you for your continued interest in helping Tigard stay true to its motto of"a place to call home". The City is starting a project to build regulations for urban agriculture in Tigard and we'd like to invite you to be a part of the code-writing process! Step one: participate in a community discussion where we can share experiences, ideas, and solutions for integrating urban agriculture as part of a healthy neighborhood while mitigating potential nuisances and hazards. Please join us on June 29th at 5 PM for an in-person discussion at the Tigard Public Library! If you would like to attend, please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect and can make sure we're all comfortable and meeting covid safety protocols. You can sign up and learn more about where we're at on the engagement website here: hops://www.engage_tigard- or.gov/urbanag Please note that this discussion will directly impact the standards we will eventually propose to the City Council and adopt into our official Development Code later this year. So bring your best solutions-oriented thinking caps! If you can't make it on June 29th,your voice is still important to us. Please contact me to schedule a private time to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for you! You can also fee free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to help and I look forward to meeting and working with you! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopePPtigard-or.gov Ili IS TIGARD DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hot Mess Homestead NW Sent: Thursday,June 23, 2022 4:38 PM To: Hope Pollard Subject: Re: Visit Hot Mess Homestead It was wonderful to see everyone yesterday and I hope it gave you some ideas and/or answered some questions. I am happy to answer any additional questions that you may have. In regards to our coop size and the size of our fenced animal area: I feel our fenced off animal area(50' x 32' = 1,600 Sq.Ft.)gives all our animals plenty of room to explore, spread out and not be crowded. I don't think I would add any additional animals in the current space for more than a few months,but if we had new chicks to add(and planned on removing the same number of adults when the babies were laying)or a goat give birth to a handful of kids that were finding new homes when weaned,I don't feel I would need to expand the space.Let's break it down using some common recommendations: How many square feet per chicken should a coop be?This depends on a few different things(coop setup,climate, coop setup,size of the birds and if they have access to additional space during the day.)A common range given is 2-5 square feet per chicken if they are allowed time outside the coop.We keep about 50 birds(chickens,ducks and quail)in a 10 x 16 coop(160 square feet)that has a 3.5 x 7' "duck house" attachment(25 Sq.Ft.)That is a total of 185 Sq. Ft. Or 3.7 Sq. Ft.Per bird. But if we include the additional square footage like the area under the enclosed part of the coop(40 Sq.Ft.)or the area on top of the quail cages where some of the birds sleep(10 Sq. Ft.)we get a total of 235 Sq.Ft.)which is 4.7 Sq.Ft. Per bird. Most resources refer to the"coop"as the area with solid walls and the"run"as the fenced in area attached to the"coop."I am using the square footage of our coop and run combined as our"coop square footage"because in our mild climate most of the birds rarely sleep in the enclosed part of the coop at any time of year.The birds have access to all of it when they are locked up at night. If we think it will be too cold we can cover the run with greenhouse plastic,but we have not had to do that yet. I mention this specific wording because it will matter when it comes time to draft any new ordinance. We lock our birds in the coop/run at night and let them out to free range in the morning.In my opinion we have more than enough space for all of our birds in the coop/run,even if we had to keep them locked up for a couple days. For miniature goats,like our Nigerian Dwarf goats,who are kept in a dry lot(no pasture, all the hay/feed they need is brought to them)as ours are,it is suggested to have around 200 square feet per goat. Our five goats have about 320 square feet each in the fenced in area. Available square footage could be a good way to limit the number of animals allowed,but you would need to be careful with the wording. Our animals share their space during the day. The coop/run area is within the"dry lot"area for the goats,but is left open all day so they do have access to it and occasionally use it for shade or shelter from the rain. They also have multiple covered areas for them outside of the chicken coop/run. It is best for poultry and livestock sleeping quarters(where they are locked up at night)to be separate areas,but they can easily share a larger space during the day. If I take the total square footage of our fenced in animal area, 1,600 Sq. Ft.And give each of the five goats 200 Sq.Ft. That would leave 12 Sq.Ft.For each bird. In my opinion, 10 Sq. Ft.Per bird of where they spend most of their day is plenty. If we are looking at a possible ordinance requiring a specific square footage per animal(which I would much prefer over restricting the type of animal and/or a"one size fits all" limit on how many,)I would put birds in one category and require 10 Sq. Ft. each,miniature breed livestock in another and require 200 Sq. Ft. Each and regular/large livestock in a third (https://www.nres.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nres142p2_024781.pdf). I would make babies under six months old exempt from these requirements. I would base it on the square footage available to the animal during the day and not necessarily"coop" specific. I would offer education on proper coop sizing and fence options. I feel strongly that education for both sides of this discussion should be the main focus! Looking forward to seeing you all Wednesday,thanks again and hope this helps! Kindly, Elizabeth On Mon,Jun 13, 2022 at 2:05 PM Hope Pollard <hopepJtigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Elizabeth, Including our Assistant Community Development Director here in case he'd like to join our walkabout, if that's ok with you! Also including Ken, who I think you've met, in case he wants to provide more code compliance perspective. Can you please confirm your address and I'll add it to this invite? Thank you! DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday,June 23, 2022 4:12 PM To: Ken Barker Subject: RE: Hope_Urban Agriculture in Tigard Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Hi Ken, Thank you so much for this thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will add your ideas to the notes for the project and synthesize with the feedback we receive on Wednesday,to be considered as we write the urban agriculture regulations. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to discuss anything more in depth together. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Ken Barker<ken_nwd@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday,June 10, 2022 2:44 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Cc: 'Ken Barker' <ken_nwd@yahoo.com> Subject: Hope_Urban Agriculture in Tigard You don't often get email from ken_nwd@yahoo.com.Learn why this is important Greetings: I will not be able to make your in person discussion on June 29th, so I wanted to send the following comments by email. Pros for Urban Agriculture: Provides food for property owner and possibly friends and neighbors Reduces Climate Change Greenhouse Gases (GHG) by not needing to transport these foods long distances. Food is probably healthier since probably organic and minimal if any herbicides, pesticides,fertilizers are used. Better for the local waterways since minimal water pollution runoff compared to large farms. Gardening can be beneficial to people by providing exercise and the mental plusses of being in nature Community Gardens would be great in Tigard's open spaces and maybe even lease out to people that will sell produce at Tigard Farmers markets. Also, many schools are adopting neighborhood gardents. Cons(with possible solutions) against Urban Agriculture: Animals can get off property and bother neighbors. (ensure property is well fenced with adequate height and no possibility of digging underneath) Animal and plant waste can attract nuisance animals (rats). Owners need to ensure area is kept clean. Urban Agriculture can be an eyesore to neighbors. Owners need to ensure area is kept clean with a buffer between the streets and neighbors and the Urban agriculture site. Please let me you need Clarification on any of these points. Thanks Ken Barker Tigard Resident Items below were copied from Tigard newsletter. What is Urban Agriculture? Urban agriculture can be anything from planting strawberries and raising chickens for your family's personal supply to beekeeping and raising goats for commercial sale of products—all within your own backyard. Urban Agriculture in Tigard The City has heard a lot of feedback about the lack of specific urban agriculture regulations in Tigard. It's time to talk solutions! Please join us at 5 PM on Wednesday, June 29th for an in- person community discussion at the Tigard Public Library (13500 SW Hall Blvd). We'll be in the Burgess Community Room. Bring your thinking caps and great ideas! Share your experiences and explore potential regulations that could allow urban agriculture as a part of a thriving neighborhood while protecting against potential nuisances. This discussion will directly influence regulations that will ultimately be proposed to the City Council and adopted into the City's official Development Code. Can't make it on June 29th? Contact Hope Pollard at hopep@tigard-or.gov to set up time for a private discussion. From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday,June 23, 2022 4:14 PM To: M Spencer Subject: RE:Tigard Urban Agriculture Plan Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Hello, Thank you for your email and I apologize for the delayed response! Can you please provide a few times that would work for you over the next couple of weeks? I will coordinate with my calendar and send you an invite. I'm happy to set up an in-person meeting or via Teams, whichever you would prefer. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: M Spencer<spencer.michelle@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday,June 9, 2022 5:37 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject:Tigard Urban Agriculture Plan You don't often get email from spencer.michelle@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Hi Hope: I am not going to be able to attend your meeting on June 29th regarding Tigard's Urban Agriculture plan. However, I am interested in speaking with you regarding this issue. I live a block from the home that has sparked this conversation and I have some strong opinions regarding any such plan. Please provide me with your availability, I can meet via TEAMS or ZOOM,just let me know. Please note I am on vacation June 15-21st as well. Thank you, Michelle Spencer 11810 SW Lynn Street Tigard, OR 97223 Michelle R. Spencer I she I hell hers spencer.michelle@gmai 1.com `p Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail Confidentiality: This email transmission may contain confidential and/or privileged information. The information contained herein is intended for the addressee only. If you are not the addressee, please do not review, disclose, copy or distribute this transmission. If you have received this transmission in error, please contact the sender immediately. From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday,June 27, 2022 12:40 PM Bcc: mcrump2000@yahoo.com;victoria@tualatinriverkeepers.org; rog,potthoff@live.com; mayaPtualatinriverkeepers.org; acsmyth@comcast.net;teresagipson09Pgmail.com; richmPtri- starelectric.com; ricardo palazuelos@co.washington.or.us; sprague.liz@gmail.com;james.schiffer@gmail.com; xogamousike@gmail.com; KateristauPgmail.com; CherylhalversondavisPoutlook.com; kragerfamPcomcast.net; Pms44mag@comcast.net; Imoconnor@yahoo.com; gail.greenman@usda.gov; Vsasaki@yahoo.com Subject: June 29: Urban Agriculture/Livestock Event Hello, Thank you for registering for the Urban Agriculture Community Discussion event on June 29th 5-6PM. Here's what to expect for the day_ The Burgess Community Room at the Library will be open from 5-6:30 PM.The event will function in an open house format, meaning you can arrive at any time between 5-6:30. We will not be having a formal presentation, but we will have a number of interactive stations set up where you can express your opinions and learn more about different types of urban agriculture/livestock regulations from around the state. If you would like to have a more in-depth discussion one-on-one with City staff, please let me know and we can set up a separate time to talk together.You can also email me written comments any time! Some of you have already done so—thank you for your input! Please invite along anyone you think would be interested, but please ask any invitees to register in advance so we have an idea of how many people to expect. We will have beverages and snacks available, along with tables and chairs and pens and paper for folks to sit and chat or write out their thoughts. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to meeting you all! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopePPtigard-or.gov 1111 TI GARD From: Paul Snow Sent: Wednesday,June 29, 2022 4:50 PM To: Hope Pollard Subject: Urban Agriculture/Livestock Event Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed As residences of Tigard and neighbors of the Ann Street "farm" we have concerns and would like to provide input. 1) As a neighbor in the residential area of the Ann Street, the "farm" is an eye sore. Besides the number of chickens, goats and geese, etc., the area is filled with many extra items necessary to feed and provide care for the animals making the area very unsightly. 2) Feeding chickens brings on rats and rats are now an issue in the surrounding neighborhood area. 3)The unsightly area is a cause for lower home values and should not be part of a residential neighborhood. 4) A large concern is for the problem with the animal waste and the storm drains when it rains. Oregon is known for rain, thus a big issue! Chickens produce a great deal of waste. If a family owns a dog they must pick up their dog's waste when they take their dog on a walk. Why not a rule that meets the waste of "farm" animals who are housed in a neighborhood in the city? 5) We understand that some city dwellers wish to have as few chickens and we are not against that provided there are rules that limit the number. Chickens bring on rats and therefore the limited number should be small. We suggest 3 or 4 to a residence lot and located so they are not in the view of neighbors. The owner should be required to obtain a permit or license. It is time that the backyard guidelines for "farm" animals be written in a clear statement and enforced for those who violate the rule. Farm animals need space and should be located on designated land designed for farm animals. 6) We are hopeful that a decision can finally be put in place to define the issue of backyard chicken/animals within the city limits of Tigard and follow the lead and guidelines of surrounding cities such as Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tualatin, Lake Oswego, etc. The time is now to make clear the guidelines and rules of enforcement. Thank you for addressing this issue. Submitted by Paul and Bonnie Snow From: Ken Ross Sent: Wednesday,June 29, 2022 12:36 PM To: Hope Pollard Subject: FW: Code Compliance Rec Nu. NCC2022-00087 Attachments: Enclosure.jpg Enclosure_2.jpg Enclosure_3.jpg Food Chest_1.jpg Food_Chest_2.jpg Backyard_1.jpg Backyard_2.jpg Hope, Do you have Viswesh on our mailing list? Ken From:Viswesh Bhat<bhatx017@umn.edu> Sent: Monday,June 27, 2022 11:39 AM To: Code Compliance<CodeCompliance@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Code Compliance Rec Nu. NCC2022-00087 You don't often get email from bhatx017@umn.edu. Learn why this is important Dear Compliance Team, This email is in response to the letter sent to me dated June 06, 2022. The letter referred to alleged code compliance violations at 10490 SW Clydesdale Place,Tigard. I am the owner of this property. I do not however reside here. It is occupied by tenants who are keeping chickens as pets. After receipt of your letter I inspected the property and premises.There was a pile of brush and branches which has since been removed. I did not see factual evidence speaking to the rest of the complaints listed in your letter. 1.The feed for the chickens are kept inside in a rodent proof container. 2.The enclosure for the chickens is kept clean. 3.There is no offensive odor, scattered waste pertaining to overfed chickens. 4.The enclosure and backyard are kept clean. I am enclosing pictures for your reference(They are attached as a zip file. Please unzip). I believe the tenants are keeping chickens in a clean environment. I welcome you to visit the property yourself if you choose to confirm the same in person. Please let me know and I will arrange for access. We are happy to get any guidelines from your team. Thanks, Viswesh Bhat DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Tom McGuire Sent: Friday,July 1, 2022 4:30 PM To: Shelby Rihala; Hope Pollard; Kenny Asher Subject: FW: Invitation to the Tigard Ann St. Reality Tour. Attachments: Tom McGuire.vcf FYI, This is what I sent to Mr. Potthoff. Tom From:Tom McGuire Sent: Friday,July 1, 2022 4:28 PM To: 'rog.potthoff@live.com' <rog.potthoff@live.com> Subject: RE: Invitation to the Tigard Ann St. Reality Tour. Mr. Potthoff, My name is Tom McGuire and I'm Tigard's Assistant Community Development Director. We met last night at the open house event at the Tigard Library, although we were not formally introduced. I appreciate the time and effort you've taken to provide information to Hope in regards to our project for updating Tigard's code in relation to urban agriculture issues. I am aware that you have additional issues related to code enforcement that go beyond the code update project and I will touch on those later in my email. After reviewing the information you provided at the meeting yesterday and in your email of this morning as well as multiple other emails you have provided the City through Code Enforcement and correspondence with City Council, I believe we have a complete understanding of your issues and position regarding the direction of the urban agriculture project. I don't believe a site visit to your property is needed at this time. We will keep you updated on the project progress and you will get ample notice of upcoming opportunities to provide further input on the project. Regarding your concerns about our Code Compliance program, you raised two particular issues last night. One, that Code Compliance has not sufficiently responded to your complaint on the residence at 11650 SW Ann St. You base this claim on your interpretation of the use of the terms "that may attract," found in Tigard Municipal Code Title 6, 6.02.150. And two, you are frustrated with the pace of code enforcement actions on other properties for which you have filed complaints. On issue number one, I respectfully disagree with you on the interpretation of"may attract." A literal interpretation of this terminology would result in a ridiculous situation where every single property in Tigard, including your own, would have some aspect that may attract insects or rodents. Anything from having a garbage can outside your residence to any number of common garden plants or trees may attract insects or rodents. This is a non-starter. I have reviewed Ken Ross's work on this compliance case, visited the site myself, and have observed that the situation at 11650 SW Ann St. is no longer in violation of 6.02.150 and will not be in violation as long as they continue to maintain their grounds in a manner that does not aid the propagation of insects or rodents. The City has legal and police power authority to enforce the code in a reasonable manner. I have discussed this issue with our City Attorney and she is in concurrence. I'm sorry if you disagree but this issue is settled. On issue number two, property owners that are the subject of a code violation citation are entitled to due process under the law. Our practice is to notify owners of a violation and allow them time to correct the violation. In some cases it is difficult for the owner to rapidly respond to the violation. For example, there have been multiple instances where the property owners were senior citizens and they were physically not able to correct the issue. In such cases, Ken Ross has enlisted the help of volunteers, often their neighbors, to help with clean-up and repair efforts. As long as progress is continually being made with a violation case and the property owner is not stonewalling, it meets our standard of practice. Likely not the answers you were hoping for but that is the reality of the situation nonetheless. Finally, the City is committed to maintaining respectful interactions for our staff and the public. Your conduct towards Ken Ross at the open house was inappropriate, as is the tone of your email. The City will not engage with you in the future unless this conduct is corrected. Respectfully, Tom Tom McGuire City of Tigard * .Assistant.CD •Director ' I 503-597-9539 Work cell I - (503)71 g-2490 ,'o rk T./GARD tomm@tigard-or.gov 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, Oregon 97223 1,voi.x.iigard-or.gov From: Roger H. Potthoff<rog,potthoff@live.com> Sent:Thursday,June 30, 2022 12:14 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Cc: Marky Potthoff<marypotthoff@live.com> Subject: Invitation to the Tigard Ann St. Reality Tour. Ms. Pollard, I have taken fotos this evening (see zip link below) following our conversation at the meeting and in follow-up to, and in support of providing perspective to your "can't we all just Hope to get along" mantra regarding what you call the "Sprague Farm" located at 11650 SW Ann St. (zone R-1) which is home to 40 chickens, ducks, quail, 4 goats, 3 dogs, a 60 year old septic system, open obivious to all storage of junk, and evidence of conditions that "MAY BE attractive to insects and rodents" (see TMC Nuisance Code Chap 6.02.15.) I wish we could all ignore the facts regarding the above conditions, and just Hope for the best that will magically get better, but this is planet Earth. (Sorry, about capitalizing the word Hope, I mean no disrespect.) I have hope! I have worked hard for my hope(s), as has my wife, other people in this neighborhood, other people in my life, near and far, younger and older (a shrinking crowd - but the COT shouldn't get their hopes up, I have no plans to leave.) There are many people for whom I have so much affection and respect, neighbors included. And I am sympatico with their hopes and with all of their efforts to realize the peace and dignity that they/we deserve in living here. We are not the ones bring blite upon this neighborhood. So, for myself and these people, please know that I extend myself not just a little, but a lot(!) to help assure that what reasonable hopes they have, what assistance they need in pursuit of safety, wellness and dignity, will not fail. Most of us living here care (me for sure) about those deep-rooted hopes. They still matter. Please note, as knew to Oregon as you may be, that in Oregon, in Washington County, there is a thin line,just a short distance away from Tigard, that is then Urban Growth Boundary(UGB)! As a planner you know that there are two sides to every boundary. Hmmm? Farms and a rural lifestyle on one side, and urban-suburban R-1 and higher density on the other. Hmmm? And on what side of the UGB is the "Sprague Farm" located? Hmmm? Anyway, I am one of the elders of this community, one the Atomic Blondes (formerly known as Grey or White Haired dottering of folk) but that notwithstanding please don't thing that Urban Livestock will do anything more for Tigard, than: i) camping under bridges in Portlandia, and ii) long ago free-love, LSD and rose-tinted glasses in Haight Ashbury, or iii) the "who cares, be glad you don't live there" planning ethos of Cabrini-Green in Chicago did to improve the status quo in those places. , (Did they cover all that in your Urban Planning case studies, or is that why your here?) Setting aside age bias (you and me both perhaps) and the bitterness you (not me) must feel about student loan indebtedness, I'm almost humbly asking you to you explore and consider what evidence I give, what photographic truths I offer, and extend to us who have been here for decades, growing this community, this neighborhood, the respect we deserve and not ignore the facts as you Hope for the best. If you promise to do that I will give you a compass and map to find exactly where the UGB exists today. Please tell me when you can accommodate my request for an on-site visit to 11710 SW Ann St., an audit, so to speak, I've had compliance requests pending since May, 2015. In the meantime the conditions at 3 of the 4 properties surrounding my home have all been cause for concern -you'll see. I will arrange my schedule in accord with your own to explore with you what a lack of code enforcement, convenient as it may be for some, ends up looking like. New regulations, is that what the COT things is a first priorty? Let's see how the COT is doing on enforcing the existing regs, unenforced regulation erodes respect for the law and for the institution(s) responsible for that enforcement and regulation. So before going through that prolonged process of adding to the regs we should demonstrate that the COT has the will and ability to enforce existing regs. Please let me know when you dare to venture forth from the cubicle of your inspiration. I'll be here. Don't forget to check out the photos via the link below. They bear today's date and time, taken just after I returned home from another inspiring get together with COT staff. I am not going to apologize for the tone of this email, I have had code compliance requests PENDING since May 2015. What were you doing 7 years ago? U6-29-2022 Photos of Code Violations 11650 SW Ann.zip Respectfully, Roger H. Potthoff DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." -7-1-A022- xvt jk Pe-ry Leinj Alse 4.5 eam't T eft- 779 aid, )11 10-1A 81.4.srer Azu tvv-04 -CT kto-rd a rylet-h-nj4ci---eAr- IAA2k 5 .6 vet, re3cLict -to rt'attl/-4.Are/ ye 5-kck nax-d i--65(der Ir&,e 1-Lbor-LiOdS -714,6d7 aki) he<5prc-Ily ocod rvAA(ct-4'Pn 5, r n a re 5 1(64}-1 j11ib 'r,4ôv / T ric - I(ke n x au-r- 11014,4_,e r LA-r4er) 5 i't\ La re6 ilbor-hcoci From: Hope Pollard Sent: Wednesday,July 6, 2022 11:30 AM To: Agnes Lindor; Ray Pitz Cc: Tom McGuire Subject: RE: Backyard animals and update on car dealerships Attachments: Stations 1-4 Combined.pdf Hi Ray, It was nice to meet you last week. --Can you tell me based on the sticky note comments, what the overall push or consensus was? Looked like a lot of concern was around chickens. Attendees tended to prefer ordinances that limited the number of animals based on lot size. Attendees focused primarily on chickens, since these appear to be the livestock most commonly held by Tigard residents, but they also submitted feedback on goats, pigs, bees, and large livestock. While these numbers tended to be in the low range (around 3-6 of each animal maximum), most commenters welcomed discussion and provided constructive feedback for how to allow a reasonable number of livestock on a residential property. One attendee made plans to visit the Sprague residence to learn more about the reality of urban livestock. Many respondents also advocated for requiring a permit, education, or other community- building opportunities to aid urban farmers in keeping their property in good repair and the animals safe. Concerns mainly revolved around noise, pests, enforcement procedures, and protecting chickens from predators. Attaching the final post-it boards and PDF versions of the finished boards for additional context.These will be published with the staff report for the July 18/19 briefings with Planning Commission and City Council. --Also, can you tell me if staff will have some general recommendations to the Tigard Planning Commission on regulations on July 18 or is it more informational? Staff will introduce the above findings to the Planning Commission and City Council on July 18 and 19. We will also recommend continuing to work with the community to build out detailed code regulations, but we will not be making detailed recommendations at this time. Something along the following is what we'll be including in our staff report: Staff recommends continuing to build regulations with the community. Following initial research and outreach, staff recommends these regulations limit the number of animals based on the size of a lot; include specific regulations for enclosures, noise, pests, and enforcement; and include a permit requirement that allows for clear enforcement. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:Agnes Lindor<agnesl@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday,July 6, 2022 10:48 AM To: Ray Pitz<RPitz@CommNewspapers.com> Cc:Tom McGuire<TomM@tigard-or.gov>; Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: RE: Backyard animals and update on car dealerships Hi Ray- Both BMW and Tesla have received land use approval and are now going through the public improvements and building permitting processes. There is no estimated time of when the construction will start (depending how quickly they meet their conditions of approval). BMW will demolish the existing Orchard Supply building and replace it with a new building and a car wash. Tesla will utilize the existing building and is also proposing a new building, approximately 4,750 square feet in size. Those are the only two dealerships that have approach the City that I am aware of. These was a code changed that occurred that allows car sales in a subarea within the Washington Square Plan District (see map below) 18.670.020 Applicability C. Subdistrict. In addition to the land uses allowed in Table 18.120.1 for the MUC zone, Motor Vehicle Sales/Rental is allowed as a primary use in the subdistrict identified on Map 18.670.A. In addition to complying with all applicable development standards, Motor Vehicle Sales/Rental uses that are primary uses must meet the following standards: 1. 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Thanks, Agnes Lindor I Associate Planner City of Tigard I Community Development 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, Oregon 97223 Phone: 503.718.2429 Email: AgnesL@tigard-or.gov From: City of Tigard, OR<webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday,July 6, 2022 10:12 AM To:Tom McGuire<TomM@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard animals and update on car dealerships Message submitted from the<City of Tigard>website. Site Visitor Name: Ray Pitz Site Visitor Email: rpitz@ commnewspapers.com Hi Mr. McGuire, I saw that my first email went through to Hope but your's got bounce back so I'm sending this again. Disregard if you already have this.Thanks. Hey folks, nice talking with you the other night during the livestock-in-the-city open house.Just checking back in. --Can you tell me based on the sticky note comments, what the overall push or consensus was? Looked like a lot of concern was around chickens. --Also, can you tell me if staff will have some general recommendations to the Tigard Planning Commission on regulations on July 18 or is it more informational? Next, could you give me a little info to update work on the old Orchard Building/Toys R Us buildings? This was the latest info I had from Lauren Scott back in March: Holman BMW dealership has plans to move into the former Orchard Supply Hardware, while electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla wants to take over the adjacent Toys R Us store. Both stores have been closed for about four years. "Holman BMW will be demolishing the existing Orchard building, and Tesla will be retrofitting the existing Toys building and possibly adding another, smaller building to the site," Scott said. --Can you tell me where both of these car dealerships are at in the process of remodel and demolishing their buildings and when those processes will be complete? v Can you tell me the size of the other smaller building Tesla is planning for and what that will be used for? --Also, have other car dealerships expressed interest in locating in that general area and did that require a rezoning by the city? Thanks much. DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday,July 12, 2022 3:20 PM To: Franki Baccellieri Subject: RE: Poultry/Livestock in Tigard elit11 Hello, Thank you for reaching out! I have added you to the interested parties list so we can invite you to future events. Please note that we are going to Planning Commission Monday 7/18 and City Council Tuesday 7/19 for a briefing to discuss initial outreach and research. Please let me know if you would like to meet separately to discuss as well. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Franki Baccellieri <frankideane@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,July 11, 2022 2:49 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Poultry/Livestock in Tigard la it You don't often get email from frankideane@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Hello, I just want to add my voice to the many who are thrilled to have neighbors with chickens, ducks, goats and other animals. It's fantastic to live in a community that allows families to become self-sustaining and shows neighbors that food doesn't all come from stores. The current restrictions in Tigard are more than sufficient as they already protect against noise, odors and pests. Please do not make any changes that would restrict poultry or livestock in Tigard. Let's keep things the way that they are now. Thank you very much. Franki Baccellieri 503-476-4482 Franki Baccellieri 1 Save-Protect-Share www.temperateorchardconservancy.org From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday,July 12, 2022 3:17 PM To: James Schiffer Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture- Missed Meeting Hello, Thank you for reaching out! I have added you to the interested parties list so we can invite you to future events. Please note that we are going to Planning Commission Monday 7/18 and City Council Tuesday 7/19 for a briefing to discuss initial outreach and research. It might be good to tune into one of those meetings to catch up on what we have learned so far. Please let me know if you would like to meet separately to discuss as well. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:James Schiffer<james.schiffer@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday,July 12, 2022 12:23 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Agriculture- Missed Meeting Hi Hope, I had an ear infection and missed the community conversation. I live at 12595 SW Brookside Ave, Tigard, OR 97223 and have a front yard that is a vegetable garden. Obviously more or less regulations concerning urban agriculture are relevant to me, and I wanted to be a part of the process. I have to admit there is a lot that I do not know about the current regulations. I did see that the amazing setup that my neighbor on 116th Ave has caused some tension by watching recordings of city council meetings. Is there any way I can catch up and make sure that I am involved from this point forward? Cheers, Jim From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday,July 12, 2022 4:01 PM To: Maya Hurst-Mayr Cc: victoria@tualatinriverkeepers.org Subject: RE:Tigard Urban Agriculture Hi Maya, Thanks for the response! I'm not sure about how other cities manage or prevent urban ag waste from getting into water bodies.That's something I can look into as I research to build out our code. Something I've heard from some community members who have their own farm operations going, is that they consider local farming is a good/less wasteful alternative to large scale agriculture that contributes more waste to waterways. Something I need to research more,though, and would love your feedback on. There will likely be a community advisory group for our larger HOME project (our current work on urban ag is considered "phase 1" of this project).The project will look at all sorts of nonresidential activity in residential neighborhoods—including getting more into depth with any items we may not get totally right with this first go at regulations for urban ag. We will not have an official advisory group for this Phase 1,though. Please let me know if you have any other questions or if you have any resources or comments you can share that would help us improve! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Maya Hurst-Mayr<maya@tualatinriverkeepers.org> Sent: Wednesday,July 6, 2022 11:08 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Cc:victoria@tualatinriverkeepers.org Subject: Re:Tigard Urban Agriculture Hi Hope, Thanks for reaching out! I attended the urban agriculture event last week and I liked the interactive setup to understand the community concerns. I was wondering if you know how other cities manage or prevent urban agricultural waste getting into streams and water bodies. What kind of regulations are there in other areas and do you think these would be realistic to implement in Tigard? I was also wondering if there will be a community advisory group or other type of way to provide public input in the future. Thanks again for your help! Maya On Tue,Jul 5, 2022 at 9:03 AM Hope Pollard <hopepPtigard-or.gov>wrote: Hello, I hope you're doing well! I noticed that you registered for our June 29 urban agriculture event. I believe Maya attended, but I wanted to check in and see if you have any comments, questions, or advice! We are still deep in research mode and your unique perspective would be very much appreciated. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopeP@ tigard-or.gov 1110 TI GARD DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday,July 14, 2022 3:45 PM To: Valerie Sasaki Subject: RE:Tigard Urban Agriculture Briefings Thank you so much for responding,Valerie! I appreciate your input and will include it in our research and public comment record. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:Valerie Sasaki <vsasaki@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday,July 12, 2022 4:18 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Re:Tigard Urban Agriculture Briefings Hi Hope - I forgot to email you once I got home and I apologize for that. My suggestion was principally that the city consider the impact of restrictions and enhanced building codes relative to low income or minority communities that may keep animals (most likely poultry) as a way to help them feed their families. I had the honor of mentoring a low-income teenager whose family were recent Vietnamese immigrants. They kept three hens in the yard in cat carriers. These helped keep the hens safe at night while not being terribly expensive to get set up. I worry that if there are particular codes setting an ideal standard for coop construction, it could get very expensive, very quickly. I spent over a thousand dollars on my coop and run many years ago. I don't regret that, but I do worry that many others would not be able to afford that amount. I'm happy to discuss if you'd like to do so. Best wishes - Valerie Sasaki On Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 03:46:16 PM PDT, Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hello, If you're receiving this email, it's because you're on our interested parties list for urban agriculture in Tigard! Thank you to those who attended our June 29 event or called, wrote in, or emailed me to provide constructive input. We will be presenting your ideas along with our initial research to the Planning Commission and City Council next week. Please see attached for the draft agenda (including link to watch virtually)for the Planning Commission meeting—scheduled for Monday July 18. See here for the City Council meeting—scheduled for Tuesday July 19—the agenda (including staff report and support materials) should be available by tomorrow at this link: https://www.tigard- or.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1561/66?toggle=next3Odays Following these briefings, we will be drafting up some regulations and coming back to you all with another event sometime in September. From there, we are aiming to bring the code to the City Council for adoption by October. Let me know if you have additional questions or comments in advance of these briefings. Note: due to a spike in covid cases, these meetings will both be held virtually. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City ofTigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopeP@tgard-or.gov 111 TI GARD DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." From: City of Tigard Sent: Friday,July 15, 2022 11:10 AM To: Hope Pollard Subject: Anonymous User completed Community Conversation Sign-Up Anonymous User just submitted the survey Community Conversation Sign-Up with the responses below. Name Mirra Email Address mirra.borchardt@outlook.com Phone Number 9712466159 Anything you'd like to share with us before the event? Yes to backyard agriculture in Tigard! Is There a Correlation Between Rodents and Backyard Chickens? Julene Reese 08/24/2018 fl August 23,2018 Is There a Correlation between Backyard Chickens and Increased Rodent Populations? Several cities along the Wasatch Front have recently passed ordinances allowing urban residents to raise backyard chickens.In a story by the Associated Press last December,a link was shown between an explosion in the rat population in Eugene,Oregon,and the growth in backyard chicken ranching.Residents there reported seeing more rats,and in areas where they haven't been before.Pest control companies in the area also reported a brisk spike in business. However,surprisingly,over this same time period,there were no increased reports of infectious diseases that can be traced to rats,including bubonic plague,hantavirus,leptosporosis and rat- - AI"; # bite fever. According to Terry Messmer,Utah State University Extension wildlife specialist,humans can get ' 2e these diseases if they are bitten by an infected rat or if they inhale or ingest microorganisms in the rat's feces or urine. In trying to understand why there was an increase in rat populations but not in the diseases they carry,Messmer said most cities have ordinances designed to prohibit conditions that attract rodents.Such ordinances require the rancher to rodent-proof chicken coops and outbuildings that contain food,and they prohibit ranchers from storing garbage unless it is stored in rodent-proof containers.They also grant city employees the authority to make inspections and issue notices of violation. Messmer said a review of the current scenario suggests factors that have created a"perfect rodent storm."Factors include sanitation, exclusion and control—or the lack thereof,on the part of backyard chicken ranchers. "Rodents are prolific breeders,"he said."They readily capitalize on new opportunities for food,cover and water.Rats generally only prey on chicks and eggs,but if you have a serious infestation and food is scarce,they will raid coops at night and attack juvenile and adult birds.Rats kill by biting the head or neck of their prey.Parts of the chicken's body may be eaten,and the corpses may be pulled into burrows or other concealed locations for feeding." Messmer said it's possible that rats won't be seen unless there is a severe problem,as they are shy and generally come out only at night. If they are around,you may be able to spot chewing damage on coops.Rats are also great burrowers and can enter a coop or run from below. "Don't create conditions that attract rodents,raccoons or skunks to your yard,"he said."Remove feeders and waterers each night and replace them in the morning.While your chickens won't want to eat or drink at night,rats will,so make sure they are not attracted to your area by seed from wild bird feeders,or cat or dog food left out overnight.And if you spill food,clean it up.If rodents have a food source,they will set up camp for the long term." In addition,Messmer said to store chicken feed in rodent-proof containers.Rodents,raccoons and skunks are more likely to chew through wood than plastic,and more likely to chew through plastic than metal. As far as exclusion,Messmer said that chicken wire is not a barrier to predators.Most predators can tear through it and rats can bite through the thin wire.Smaller rodents will simply squeeze through the holes.Chicken wire should only be used to keep chickens in,not to keep predators out.Instead,use tightly woven mesh hardware cloth that is one-fourth to one-half inch for the best protection. "If you see gnawing damage on your coop,staple hardware cloth around the damaged area so rodents won't get through,"he said. "Also consider wiring the bottom of your run,burying the bottom of your fence or providing an apron so they can't enter the coop from below.Since rats,raccoons and even skunks can climb fences,the only way to completely exclude them from the chicken yard is to enclose the top,bottom and sides." Utah State University sites use cookies.By continuing to use this site you accept our privacy and cookie policy. I agree 1/2 "If you have done all the above and still have rodents,consider population control,"he said."Simple wood-base snap traps baited with peanut butter work well.If you use toxicants,they must be used with a tamper-proof bait box so that chickens,pets and people aren't at risk for poisoning.Pets can also get poisoned second hand by getting ahold of a poisoned rodent,he said.A bait box will keep the rodent contained so it can't leave and die in a wall or beneath your house or coop and decompose there." For further information,contact your local county Extension office or visit https://poultry.usu.edu/raising. Writer:Julene Reese,Julene.reese@usu.edu Contact:Terry Messmer,Terry.messmer@usu.edu Utah State University sites use cookies.By continuing to use this site you accept our privacy and cookie policy. f I agree 2/2 The following model zoning ordinance may be used as a basis for municipal regulation of non- commercial and small-scale keeping of chickens. The municipal zoning ordinance is generally the best location for backyard chicken regulations because it is regulated as an accessory use to a residence. This model zoning ordinance is not applicable to commercial poultry activities subject to Pennsylvania Act 38 "The Agriculture, Communities and Rural Environment Act of 2005"(ACRE), which (among other provisions) gives farmers the right to ask the Pennsylvania State Attorney General's office to review local ordinances that they feel unlawfully restrict normal agricultural operations or ownership. This model zoning ordinance is set up from a Township standpoint and applies a special exception process. The regulation of backyard chickens typically occurs in townships, although some boroughs do allow the use in limited circumstances in low density districts. The special exception process allows neighbors to offer comments during a public hearing. However, because of the additional costs for special exception applications, rural municipalities and others may choose to permit backyard chickens as a "by-right"use, subject to listed conditions. A MODEL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE: RAISING AND KEEPING OF CHICKENS WHEREAS, the Township permits various accessory structures and land uses; and, WHEREAS, the raising and keeping of chickens on a non-commercial basis at a residential property, and their associated henhouses, coops and runs are appropriate accessory uses if certain conditions are met; and, WHEREAS, the Township desires to ensure that the raising and keeping of chickens and their associated structures are conducted in a way as to not adversely affect the safety and general welfare of the citizens of the Township, and not create any public nuisance. NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED AND ENACTED, by the Township Board of Supervisors, as follows: Section 1. Definitions. (Note: These definitions should be placed in the definitions section of the zoning ordinance.) A. Chicken run or pen: A fenced or other type of enclosure that is mostly open to the elements, for the purpose of allowing chickens to leave the henhouse or coop while remaining in a predator-safe environment. The chicken run or pen is typically attached to the henhouse or chicken coop. B. Domesticated chicken: A subspecies of the species Gallus domesticus. C. Henhouse or chicken coop: A structure providing shelter for chickens which is completely enclosed. A MODEL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE:RAISING AND KEEPING OF CHICKENS Chester County Planning Commission 05/18/17 1 Section 2. Purpose and General Regulations. A. Purpose. The purpose of this article is to provide minimum standards for the keeping of domesticated chickens. This article enables residents to keep chickens on a non- commercial basis as an accessory use to a residence, while limiting the adverse effects of the activity on surrounding properties. Such adverse effects can include noise, odors, unsanitary conditions, attraction of predators, chickens running at large, unsightly conditions, and similar adverse conditions. B. Special Exception Required. The keeping of domesticated chickens may be permitted as an accessory use to a single-family dwelling by special exception, and a zoning permit shall be required. C. Additional Reasonable Conditions May be Attached. In granting a special exception, the Township Zoning Hearing Board may attach such reasonable conditions and safeguards, in addition to those expressed in this Ordinance, as it may deem necessary to implement the purposes of the Township Zoning Ordinance. (Note: reasonable conditions may include the provision of landscaping or fencing to screen views of the activity, and increased setbacks.) D. Periodic Inspection. The Township may periodically inspect the facility, upon reasonable notice, to ensure that all conditions of the special exception are continuously met. E. Non-commercial Use Only. Domesticated chickens shall be kept for non-commercial purposes only; however, the incidental sale of eggs is not prohibited, provided that all other Township regulations relating to the accessory sales are met (Note: The Township would regulate the incidental sales of eggs as it would regulate a typical roadside vegetable stand). F. Enclosed Structure Required. Chickens shall be kept in an enclosed structure at all times. No chicken shall be permitted to roam freely. Section 3. Lot Size and Limits on Numbers of Chickens. (Note: This Section is intended to apply primarily to suburban municipalities. Rural and agricultural communities may vary the minimum lot size regulations and increase the number of chickens that are permitted by lot area. Furthermore, the municipality should decide which districts will permit backyard chickens. We recommend that this activity be limited to residential districts that permit single-family detached dwellings; backyard chickens are usually not appropriate in multi-family or mixed-use districts.) A. Minimum lot size. One acre. (Note: Some municipalities have chosen to allow chickens on lots smaller than one acre and limit the number of chickens accordingly. Each municipality should determine what they deem most appropriate for their community.) B. Number of chickens per lot. 1. Three chickens shall be permitted for the first one acre. 2. One additional chicken shall be permitted for each additional 1/4 acre, up to a maximum of 20 chickens per lot. 3. Notwithstanding Section 3.B.2., there shall be no limit on the number of chickens on lots over five acres. (Note: Municipalities may impose a reasonable maximum limit on the number of chickens on larger lots, but it may not be necessary to do so for A MODEL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE:RAISING AND KEEPING OF CHICKENS Chester County Planning Commission 05/18/17 2 lots where the potential for neighborhood disturbance is limited; this is a matter of municipal discretion.) 4. No rooster shall be permitted on any lot less than five acres. (Note: Some municipalities impose a complete ban on roosters.) C. Setbacks. 1. Chicken runs, pens, henhouses and chicken coops shall be set back from all adjacent residences that are not occupied by the applicant by not less than seventy- five (75)feet and by not less than fifty (50)feet from any lot line. (Note: Municipalities choosing to allow chickens on smaller lot sizes may choose to lower these setbacks. Also, the municipality should check the required setbacks for other accessory structures and amend their ordinance as necessary to indicate which setback takes precedence. This could be the more restrictive of the two, or they may want to make an exception specific to the use.) 2. Chicken henhouses and coops shall be set back not less than twenty (20)feet from the applicant's residence. 3. All structures relating to chickens shall be located to the rear of the residence. 4. No facility for storing manure or feed shall be located within one hundred (100) feet of any adjacent residence not occupied by the applicant and not less than fifty (50) feet from any lot line. � 10, 40. 100'min.to Zany adjacent dwelling chicken is 50'min. coop 1 run ir _ from any Yk i I lot line al k 1.2 I •manure and� E ' fA [food storage E't 20' A' o 4 o min. 1a C c -c -E _E co I U)a T 4- c r A 75'min.from any adjacent dwelling property ,is 50'min.from any lot line line ) ichicken coop- elevated 18" çp__ q i A ,1 50'min. f 1• 20'., A' from any min. lot line manure and 100'min.to J food storage any adjacent rrr dwelling A MODEL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE:RAISING AND KEEPING OF CHICKENS Chester County Planning Commission 05/18/17 3 Section 4. Structures, Chicken Pens, Runs, and Coops. A. Enclosed and Predator Resistant Structure. Chicken runs, pens, henhouses and coops shall be enclosed and constructed of durable materials to prevent entry by predators or the escape of chickens. All walls and ceiling and roof areas shall also be protected against entry by predators. B. Construction Materials. Chicken pens, henhouses and chicken coops shall be constructed of weather-resistant that can readily be cleaned and maintained and kept in good appearance. C. Prevention of Entry by Burrowing. A horizontal at-grade area not less than one (1)foot in width along the interior or exterior perimeter of the chicken run or pen shall be composed of chain link or other material to prevent entry by burrowing predators. Alternatively, a barrier to burrowing not less than one (1)foot in depth may be placed along the perimeter of the chicken run or pen. D. Elevation of Structures. Henhouses and chicken coops shall be elevated at least 18 inches above grade, with an elevated floor that will prevent entry by predators. The applicant shall provide details of how manure will be properly cleaned from henhouse and chicken coop floors. E. No External Illumination. The exterior areas of henhouses and chicken coops shall not be illuminated. F. Minimum Area per Chicken in Henhouse or Coop. The henhouse or chicken coop shall provide not less than one square foot (144 square inches) of area per chicken, as well as separate roosting or egg-laying areas. G. Minimum Area per Chicken Run or Pen. A chicken run or pen shall be provided and be large enough to allow freedom of movement, but shall provide not less than four (4) square feet per chicken. H. Feed and Water Required. Adequate feed and water shall be continuously provided, with protection against freezing. Section 5. Conduct of the Owner. A. Banding. (Note: Some municipalities require the banding of chicken's legs with the owner's name, telephone number and other information. This is not recommended because bands large enough to include significant information are typically not commercially available, and chickens are not permitted to roam freely. Additionally, it is difficult and may be dangerous to attempt to catch a roaming chicken in order to inspect its leg band.) B. Odor and Noise. Odors shall not be perceptible at the lot line. Noise shall not be perceptible at lot lines to the extent that it results in a public nuisance or is in violation of the municipal noise ordinance. C. Waste and manure storage and removal. A written waste storage and removal plan shall be submitted. All stored manure shall be placed within a fully enclosed container. No A MODEL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE:RAISING AND KEEPING OF CHICKENS Chester County Planning Commission 05/18/17 4 more than three cubic feet of manure shall be stored. All other manure not used for composting or fertilizing shall be removed. The henhouse, chicken run and pen and surrounding area must be kept free from trash and accumulated manure. D. Mortality. Dead animals shall be disposed of promptly and consistent with applicable waste disposal regulations of the municipality. E. Slaughtering. Slaughtering of chickens shall be conducted in a fully-enclosed structure. F. Description of how the Backyard Chicken Activity will be conducted. (Note: This discretionary option may give the municipality a good assessment of how thoroughly an applicant has considered the proposed backyard chicken activity.) The applicant shall describe how the chickens will be cared for, and shall elaborate on the following: 1. how the facility will be maintained on a routine basis, 2. routine collection of eggs, 3. continuous provision of fresh food and water supplies, 4. waste collected and removal, 5. amounts of mulch or animal bedding, 6. how complaints from neighbors will be addressed, and 7. other matters that the Township Zoning Hearing Board wishes to consider. Section 6. Severability. In the event that any section, subsection or portion of this article shall be declared to by any competent court to be invalid for any reason, it is the intent of the Township that all other sections, subsections or portions of this article shall remain valid. Section 7. Validity and Effective Date. To the extent that this ordinance is inconsistent with any other portion of the Township's zoning ordinance, the provisions of this ordinance will take precedence. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon enactment. A MODEL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE:RAISING AND KEEPING OF CHICKENS Chester County Planning Commission 05/18/17 5 TALKING POINTS rk WSAVA iii) One Health Comm tee Do Backyard Chickens Pose Any Health Risks to Humans? Casey Barton Behravesh,MS,DVM,DrPH, DACVPM Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, Georgia Owners of backyard chickens and other "i,„ poultry(eg,ducks,geese,turkeys) should be made aware of the risks these \\ `4 pets pose to humans and take basic '� " ��, biosecurity steps to protect against zoo- `� i notic disease transmission.Backyard 4-� ?A. poultry can appear healthy and clean t� but can carry Salmonella spp or Campy- -4 • max; . -. lobacterspp 1-3 Eggs and habitats can (i fr� - =s� .f /M,.4:1/ '- '\. also become contaminated1-3 - -,/ ';I V Zoonotic diseases that backyard poultry may spread to humans include salmonel- losis,campylobacteriosis,and avian influenza viruses.Since the 1990s, ,.I, numerous widespread outbreaks of human Salmonella spp infections linked \ to contact with backyard chickens have . , been documented in the United States!' -ate '"'4 7'' ---. Some humans—including children r-"q• .. _+�,,, _ �� - ` . Jet . "`,"�4“—• .- younger than 5 years,humans with weak- t 1'— ,.. , .I1� vat J � '' _ ened immune systems,humans 65 years f= .;.- +,e u• ,• ,.=— — of age or older,and pregnant women— _ - �, t^ are at higher risk for serious illness from _ poultry-borne zoonotic diseases. 60 cliniciansbrief.com March2018 Salmonellosis& reported avian influenza infections in should be avoided until hands can be Campylobacteriosis humans have occurred after unprotected washed. Symptoms of salmonellosis or campylo- contact with infected birds or contami- ► Equipment or materials used to raise bacteriosis include diarrhea(which may nated surfaces.6 or care for live poultry(eg,cages, be bloody),fever,and/or abdominal feed or water containers)should be cramps.In cases of severe infection, Prevention cleaned outside the home.M hospitalization may be required and Veterinarians should advise owners of infection may spread from the intestines backyard chickens and/or other poultry References to the bloodstream and other body about zoonotic risks and how to reduce 1. Heymann DL.Salmonellosis.In:Heymann DL, ed.Control of Communicable Diseases Manual. sites,which can be life threatening. the risk for disease transmission: 20th ed.Washington,DC:American Public HInfection generally lasts up to one week. ► Hands should always be washed thor Behravealth ssociat Association Press;Hopkins 201532-539. 2. Behravesh CB,Brinson D,Hopki BA, oughly with soap immediately after Gomez TM.Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis:a recurring,yet preventable Avian Influenza Viruses touching poultry or anything in their public health challenge.Clin Infect Dis. Avian influenza viruses(ie,diseases habitat. 2014;58(10):1432-1438. caused byinfection with avian influenza -Adults should supervise handwash- 3. Centers for ter(campylobacteriosis). nl and Prevention.D P Campylobacter(campylobacteriosis).ODC Type-A viruses)occur naturally among ing by young children. website.https://www.cdc.gov/campylobacter. Updated October 25,2017.Accessed wild aquatic birds worldwide and can -Hand sanitizer should be used if December 7,2017. easily spread and infect domestic poultry soap and/or water are unavailable. 4. Basler C,Nguyen T,Anderson TC,Hancock T,Behravesh CB.Outbreaks of human and other avian and animal species.5 ► Poultry should not be allowed to enter Salmonella infections associated with live aquatic birds(eg,ducks,geese)can homes,especially areas where food or poultry,United States,1990-2014.Emerglnfect Wild ( g p Y Di5.2016;22(10):1705-1711. be infected with avian influenza viruses drinks are prepared,served,or stored. 5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. but appear healthy;however,some of ► Owners should designate apair of How infected backyard poultry could spread pP Y g bird flu to people.CDC website.https:// these viruses can cause serious illness shoes to wear while caring for poultry www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/avianflu/avian-flu- transmission.pdf.Accessed December 7,2017. and death in domestic poultry(eg,chick- and avoid bringing those shoes into 6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ens,ducks,turkeys).Infected birds can the home. Avian influenza current situation summary. CDC website.https://www.cdc.gov/flu/ carry viruses in saliva,mucus,and feces.5 ► Children younger than 5 years,those avianflu/avian-flu-summary.htm.Updated with weakened immune systems, April 12,2017.Accessed December 7,2017. Avian influenza viruses can infect pregnant women,and adults 65 years Suggested Reading humans via inhalation or contact with or older should not handle or touch Greenacre CB,MorishitaTV.Backyard Poultry the eyes,nose,or mouth.5Avian influ- chicks,ducklings,or other live poultry. Medicine and Surgery:A Guide for Veterinary enza in humans has ranged from mild to ► Food or drink should not be consumed Practitioners.Ames,IA:Wiley-Blackwell;2015. United States Department of Agriculture. severe.Signs and symptoms include in areas where poultry live or roam. Biosecurity for birds.USDA website.https:// www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/ fever,cough,sore throat,runny or stuffy ► Birds and other poultry should never animalhealth/animal-disease-information/ nose,muscle or body aches,fatigue, be kissed or snuggled,and touching of avian-influenza-disease/birdbiosecurity. Updated June 29,2017.Accessed December headaches,conjunctivitis,diarrhea,nau- the face or mouth after handling birds 7,2017. sea,vomiting,and difficulty breathing. Humans in close or prolonged unpro- tected contact with infected birds or con- taminated environments are thought to be at greater risk for infection,and some humans—including children younger Zoonotic diseases that backyard than 5 years,humans with weakened immune systems,humans 65 years of poultry may spread to humans include age or older,and pregnant women—are salmonellosis, campylobacteriosis, at greater risk for serious illness from avian influenza virus infections.Most and avian influenza viruses. March2018 cliniciansbrief.com 61 From: Joy Mahon, 12095 SW 118th Ave., Tigard, OR 97223 To: City of Tigard Planning Commission, City Council, City Staff Livability and Planning Depts. Subject: Urban Agriculture— Livestock Date: July 16, 2022 My name is Joy Mahon, 77 years ago as a three-year-old I lived in the old house that is located on the corner of 121st Ave. and Walnut. My parents had eight and a half acres of farmland. My mother and father always raised chickens for food and eggs, and calves, and pigs for meat. My dad always planted a field of hay for the animals. In 1944 that is how many in the community of Tigard lived. I have seen many changes over my 77 years in Tigard. We have grown into the 704th largest city in the United States. With this growth, we as a community must grow and adapt with our city. Firstly, I want to address that this is not a personal attack on any individual that chooses to raise livestock and poultry in our community. I happen to know a neighbor who rescues and raises livestock and poultry. She is a compassionate, well-informed, and kind-hearted person. I do not wish to speak ill of her, or of her way of life. I do, however, want regulations that protect all. A recent article in "Tigard Life" has highlighted the necessity of proper city ordinances to address livestock and poultry living conditions. While mentioned before, I am a big supporter of the farming community, as I once lived on a farm. But with anything, there must be proper restrictions to ensure the safety and welfare of our belove community. Upon further research I found no ordinance describing the rules and regulations for our city. However, I did discover that the city of Tualatin has an ordinance which states a maximum of 4 hens can be kept on a lot with proper license; the chicken facility must be located in the rear of the lot and must be a least 10 feet from all property lines and 25 feet from all adjacent residences; also the chicken facility and the place where the chickens are located must be maintained in good repair, in a clean and sanitary condition, and free of vermin, and obnoxious smells and substances that create a nuisance for adjoining properties. Tualatin is located no more than 5 minutes from Tigard city limits, and it is half the size of our city. Why is it that Tigard, listed as the 704th largest city in the United States has not established proper ordinances for the health and safety of our community? We also need to be very aware of our neighbors and neighborhoods. We must adapt to our growing community and put into place clear and concise ordinances that reflect our desire to live in a clean and healthy environment. Thank you for your time. Joy Mahon From: Doreen Laughlin Sent: Monday,July 18, 2022 6:39 PM To: Ahsha Miranda; Craig Schuck; George Brandt;Jamie Watson;John Roberts; K7 Tiruvallur; Nathan Jackson;John Roberts; Yi-Kang Hu Cc: Tom McGuire; Hope Pollard Subject: Fw: Urban Agriculture- Livestock Regulation Attachments: Model Township Ordinan...e Raising and Keeping of Chickens.pdf WSAVAandCDC BackyardChickens HealthRisk 2018.pdf Is There a Correlation Between Rodents and Backyard Chickens__ USU.pdf 7-16-22 Joy Mahon Comnt to COT re Ag-Code.pdf Forwarding this to you at Tom's request. Thanks, Doreen From:Tom McGuire<TomM@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday,July 18, 2022 6:36 PM To: Doreen Laughlin <doreen@tigard-or.gov> Cc: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: FW: Urban Agriculture- Livestock Regulation Hey Doreen, Please forward this to the Commission members. Thank you. Tom From: Roger H. Potthoff<rog.potthoff@live.com> Sent: Monday,July 18, 2022 5:48 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>; Kathy Nyland <kathyn@tigard-or.gov>;Tom McGuire <TomM@tigard-or.gov>; #Councilmail <councilmail@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Agriculture- Livestock Regulation Greetings! In advance of tonight's meeting of the Planning Commission and tomorrow's meeting of the City Council I am submitting documents relating to the task of crafting reasonable regulations non-commercial backyard urban agriculture, specifically the raising and keeping of livestock, what types, what quantities and under what conditions. The documents attached include a Model Township Zoning Ordinance for Keeping and Raising of Chickens, and scholarly articles on the risks backyard chicken/fowl pose both directly and indirectly (through rodents and insects) to public health and safety. I have also attached a copy of Ms. Joy Mahon's statement on this topic. Ms. Mahon delivered her statement to Ms. Hope Pollard and the June 29 Community Discussion. That statement did not include Ms. Mahon's address, and on the attached copy that has been corrected. Ms. Mahon has approved of this correction and accepted my offer to resubmit her statement. I look forward to a constructive dialogue leading to a reasonable regulatory construct with which compliance will be a "want to," not a "have to." Roger Potthoff 11710 SW Ann St. Tigard, OR 97223 DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: James Schiffer Sent: Tuesday,July 19, 2022 4:04 PM To: Hope Pollard Cc: Carol Krager Subject: Re: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Thank you so much! I meant to comment sooner, but am glad to see it will be included in some form. Cheers, Jim On Tue,Jul 19, 2022 at 2:52 PM Hope Pollard <hopepjtigard-or.gov>wrote: Thank you for sending my way, Carol, and thank you for your feedback,James! I will include this in my project file and in my description of comments received after the agenda was published. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Carol Krager<carolk@tigard-or.gov> Sent:Tuesday,July 19, 2022 2:49 PM To:james.schiffer@gmail.com Cc: Hope Pollard <hopep�tigard-or.gov> Subject: RE: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form From: City of Tigard, OR<webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent:Tuesday,July 19, 2022 12:43 PM To: Carol Krager<carolkPtigard-or.gov>;Jesse Raymundo<jesse.raymundo@tigard-or.gov>; Webteam <webteam@tigard-or.gov> Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Hi James, I wanted to let you know that comments were due by noon today for the Council meeting tonight. While your comment did not arrive in time to be included in the Council summary, I have added Associate Planner Pollard to this email response. She will be presenting tonight, giving a briefing on Urban Agriculture in Tigard and the feedback received. Carol Krager City Recorder City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 718-2419 Cell (971) 724-1565 carolk@tigard-o r.gov Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1826611 IP Address: 8.33.138.40 Submission Date: 07/19/2022 12:43 Survey Time: 9 minutes,40 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name James Schiffer Email james.schiffer@gmail.com Complete Address 12595 SW Brookside Ave Tigard,OR 97223 Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on? (Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Urban Agriculture Comments A clear benefit of our low density is for residents to be able to grow vegetables to eat for themselves and to share with neighbors. Nutrition is an issue in America,as the nutrient density of vegetables in the USA has seen significant decline over the last 70 years due to poor soil and unsustainable agricultural practices. I think we should enable residents to experiment with growing their own vegetables and animal husbandry to certain limits.We should avoid regulations that can be weaponized by neighbors who have outdated views on urban agriculture. Except for roosters. Don't allow any roosters. Attachment Supporting Documents/Images Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday,July 21, 2022 8:56 AM To: Colleen St. Mary Subject: RE: No new livestock codes Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind your as we start to write our draft urban agriculture regulations. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event around September, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get an email invite as the event approaches (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Original Message From: Colleen St. Mary<colleenstmary@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday,July 20, 2022 2:58 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: No new livestock codes [You don't often get email from colleenstmary@yahoo.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification Hello, Hope. I am writing to you regarding a very important subject. Self sustainability is an important life skill and way to support a family. Especially with gas prices and food prices skyrocketing. Citizens need to be able to have urban agriculture. It reduces waste. It reduces the carbon footprint. It reduces the use of chemical fertilizers. It feeds families and neighbors and friends. It raises responsible members of society. It is a vital necessity for a lot of families. There are even mental health benefits from our friends and neighbors urban flocks. Who doesn't love the gifts of fresh eggs?These tiny joys brighten up our lives in these dark times. Please do not pass laws limiting food and accessibility for people because a tiny handful of people loudly disagree. People need accessibility to food. Thank you for your time and energy on the subject of Homesteading. Colleen St. Mary From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday,July 21, 2022 1:29 PM To: #Councilmail; Carol Krager;Joanne Bengtson Cc: Tom McGuire; Ken Ross Subject: FW: No Phone in Public Comment at last Council Meeting Attachments: RE: For the love of chickens RE: Urban Agriculture is Imperative for Food RE: People need accessibility to food RE: No new livestock codes RE:Tigard Urban Agriculture Briefings RE: Backyard Chickens Belong in Tigard Hello Council, Just wanted to follow up regarding Elizabeth's email. I responded with the email below, and wanted to share with you right away the written correspondence I received following the workshop. I believe the attached comments are likely from those who tried to call in. We have been in consistent communication with Elizabeth throughout the planning process and will continue to work with her going forward. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hope Pollard Sent:Thursday,July 21, 2022 1:23 PM To: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Cc: Ken Ross<kenro@tigard-or.gov>;Tom McGuire<TomM@tigard-or.gov>; Carol Krager <carolk@tigard-or.gov>;Joanne Bengtson <joanne@tigard-or.gov> Subject: RE: No Phone in Public Comment at last Council Meeting HI Elizabeth, I apologize for the miscommunication.The July 19th meeting was set up to be a Workshop, where Council receives updates and briefings from staff and no public hearings. In the past we had no public comment at Workshops but at council's suggestion, we are now accepting written comments through the Public Comment Portal until noon the day of the meeting.There is no phone-in opportunity at Workshops. The phone number wording should not have been on the cover page for the agenda and will be removed from future Workshop agendas. When the meeting became a hybrid Workshop/Business meeting some of the wording carried over. I also misunderstood direction regarding public comment--I was under the impression call-ins were allowed at the top of the meeting,just not for my specific item. That said, I did receive the attached six written comments sent immediately after the workshop. I will forward these to Council right away, assuming they are written by the folks who tried to call in. We are still deep in research mode and no vote has been made yet—any written comment received before the eventual adoption hearing in October will be shared with Council as part of the staff report. We will also be hosting another community event in September and then there will be a call-in opportunity at the actual hearing. Please let me know if you have any questions. Again, so sorry about the miscommunication but please rest assured that the written comments are still very relevant and there is still plenty of time prior to Council making a final decision. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday,July 21, 2022 10:30 AM To:#Councilmail <councilmail@Tgard-or.gov> Cc: Hope Pollard <hopepPtigard-or.gov>; Ken Ross<kenroPtigard-or.gov>;Tom McGuire <Tom M @tiga rd-o r.gov> Subject: No Phone in Public Comment at last Council Meeting I was extremely disappointed that there was not an option to phone in comments to the last City Council Meeting on Tuesday,July 19th.The website page showing the information for that meeting said nothing about them not being allowed. It gave instructions on how to call in and a reminder to keep testimony to 3 minutes or less. Had it said calls would not be allowed I would have submitted written testimony and had my supporters do the same. I had testimony prepared and many supporters lined up to call in regarding the poultry/livestock code discussions. I, and many others, tried several times and the recorded message said there was no meeting accepting public comment at that time. Putting together research and testimony,gathering others to do the same and have them call in to a meeting took an incredible amount of time. As Hope and Tom said regarding the in-person events, there can be a lot of interest, but getting people to all show up on a certain day at a certain time is difficult. I am curious to know why no calls were taken. Thank you. Kindly, Elizabeth Sprague From: Hot Mess Homestead NW Sent: Thursday,July 21, 2022 2:04 PM To: Hope Pollard Cc: Ken Ross;Tom McGuire; Carol Krager;Joanne Bengtson Subject: Re: No Phone in Public Comment at last Council Meeting Thank you for that explanation Hope, I appreciate your response. I don't know if the wording was on the actual agenda,just the webpage for that specific meeting (like this one for the next meeting that is cancelled hops://www.tigard-or.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1569/372) Kindly, Elizabeth Sprague On Thu,Jul 21, 2022 at 1:23 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: HI Elizabeth, I apologize for the miscommunication.The July 19th meeting was set up to be a Workshop, where Council receives updates and briefings from staff and no public hearings. In the past we had no public comment at Workshops but at council's suggestion, we are now accepting written comments through the Public Comment Portal until noon the day of the meeting.There is no phone-in opportunity at Workshops. The phone number wording should not have been on the cover page for the agenda and will be removed from future Workshop agendas. When the meeting became a hybrid Workshop/Business meeting some of the wording carried over. I also misunderstood direction regarding public comment--I was under the impression call-ins were allowed at the top of the meeting,just not for my specific item. That said, I did receive the attached six written comments sent immediately after the workshop. I will forward these to Council right away, assuming they are written by the folks who tried to call in. We are still deep in research mode and no vote has been made yet—any written comment received before the eventual adoption hearing in October will be shared with Council as part of the staff report. We will also be hosting another community event in September and then there will be a call-in opportunity at the actual hearing. Please let me know if you have any questions. Again, so sorry about the miscommunication but please rest assured that the written comments are still very relevant and there is still plenty of time prior to Council making a final decision. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday,July 21, 2022 10:30 AM To:#Councilmail <councilmailfftigard-or.gov> Cc: Hope Pollard <hopepptigard-or.gov>; Ken Ross<kenrofftigard-or.gov>;Tom McGuire <TomMPtigard-or.gov> Subject: No Phone in Public Comment at last Council Meeting I was extremely disappointed that there was not an option to phone in comments to the last City Council Meeting on Tuesday,July 19th.The website page showing the information for that meeting said nothing about them not being allowed. It gave instructions on how to call in and a reminder to keep testimony to 3 minutes or less. Had it said calls would not be allowed I would have submitted written testimony and had my supporters do the same. I had testimony prepared and many supporters lined up to call in regarding the poultry/livestock code discussions. I, and many others, tried several times and the recorded message said there was no meeting accepting public comment at that time. Putting together research and testimony,gathering others to do the same and have them call in to a meeting took an incredible amount of time. As Hope and Tom said regarding the in-person events, there can be a lot of interest, but getting people to all show up on a certain day at a certain time is difficult. I am curious to know why no calls were taken. Thank you. Kindly, Elizabeth Sprague DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday,July 21, 2022 8:57 AM To: jewell lawler Subject: RE: For the love of chickens Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind your as we start to write our draft urban agriculture regulations. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event around September, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get an email invite as the event approaches (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:jewel! lawler<jewell.lawler@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday,July 19, 2022 10:27 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: For the love of chickens You don't often get email from jewell.lawler@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Self sustainability is an important life skill and way to support a family. Especially with gas prices and food prices. People need to be able to have urban agriculture. It reduces waste. It reduces the carbon footprint. It reduces the use of chemical fertilizers. It feeds families and neighbors and friends. It raises responsible members of society. It is a vital necessity for a lot of families. My family's and My own mental health benefit from our tiny urban flock. My extended family, neighbors and friends love our gifts of fresh eggs.These tiny joys brighten up our lives in these dark times. Please do not pass laws limiting food and accessibility for people because a tiny handful of people loudly disagree. People need accessibility to food. Thank you for your time and energy on the subject of Homesteading. Jewell From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday,July 21, 2022 8:57 AM To: Kacy Rose Curtis Markowitz Subject: RE: Backyard Chickens Belong in Tigard Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind your as we start to write our draft urban agriculture regulations. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event around September, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get an email invite as the event approaches (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Kacy Rose Curtis Markowitz<kacyrcm@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday,July 19, 2022 11:02 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard Chickens Belong in Tigard You don't often get email from kacyrcm@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Hello Hope, I support backyard chickens and urban agriculture to combat climate change and create more sustainable and equitable communities. Please do not take the word of a few out of touch residents who complain about them. It is good for kids,families and neighbors to have the opportunity to raise chickens and grow their own food. Please do not write code restricting this. Regards, Kacy Curtis Markowitz 503-679-7123 From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday,July 21, 2022 8:57 AM To: Rachel Brown Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture is Imperative for Food Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind your as we start to write our draft urban agriculture regulations. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event around September, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get an email invite as the event approaches (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Rachel Brown <gentlespiritdoula@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday,July 19, 2022 10:20 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Agriculture is Imperative for Food You don't often get email from gentlespiritdoula@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Self sustainability is an important life skill and way to support a family. Especially with gas prices and food prices. People need to be able to have urban agriculture. It reduces waste. It reduces the carbon footprint. It reduces the use of chemical fertilizers. It feeds families and neighbors and friends. It raises responsible members of society. It is a vital necessity for a lot of families. People need accessibility to food. Thank you, Rachel Rachel Brown, CD(DONA) Pronouns: she/her Gentle Spirit Doula Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, Placenta Arts Specialist www.gentlespiritdoula.org From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday,July 21, 2022 8:57 AM To: Rachel Brown Subject: RE: People need accessibility to food Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind your as we start to write our draft urban agriculture regulations. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event around September, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get an email invite as the event approaches (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Rachel Brown <crcoast@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday,July 19, 2022 10:18 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: People need accessibility to food You don't often get email from crcoast@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Self sustainability is an important life skill and way to support a family. Especially with gas prices and food prices. People need to be able to have urban agriculture. It reduces waste. It reduces the carbon footprint. It reduces the use of chemical fertilizers. It feeds families and neighbors and friends. It raises responsible members of society. It is a vital necessity for a lot of families. Please do not pass laws limiting food and accessibility for people because a tiny handful of people loudly disagree. People need accessibility to food. Thank you, Chris From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday,July 21, 2022 8:57 AM To: Sarah DeNezza Subject: RE:Tigard Urban Agriculture Briefings Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind your as we start to write our draft urban agriculture regulations. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event around September, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get an email invite as the event approaches (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Sarah DeNezza <sarandenezza@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday,July 20, 2022 7:21 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Re:Tigard Urban Agriculture Briefings You don't often get email from sarandenezza@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Hi Hope, Thank you for the update. Here is where I stand on the Urban Agriculture issue: Self sustainability is an important life skill and way to support a family. Especially with gas prices and food prices. People need to be able to have urban agriculture. It reduces waste. It reduces the carbon footprint. It reduces the use of chemical fertilizers. It feeds families and neighbors and friends. It raises responsible members of society. It is a vital necessity for a lot of families. Please do not pass laws limiting food and accessibility for people because a tiny handful of people loudly disagree. People need accessibility to food. Thank you! Sarah DeNezza On Jul 19, 2022, at 11:13 AM, Hope Pollard <hopeWtigard-or.gov>wrote: Hello everyone, One more update as we approach the City Council briefing tonight. I wanted to make sure it was clear that any public commentary this evening will be limited to the general public comment portion of the session—meaning if you are planning to call in you will need to do so at the beginning of the Council meeting. Because Urban Agriculture is a workshop item (not a hearing with a formal vote),there will not be the opportunity to call in at the time of the actual item. If you are planning to call in, please be aware that your testimony will be limited to three minutes maximum. Additional written comments can also be provided before noon today at wwwtigard- or.gov/Comments Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hope Pollard Sent:Tuesday,July 12, 2022 3:46 PM Subject:Tigard Urban Agriculture Briefings Hello, If you're receiving this email, it's because you're on our interested parties list for urban agriculture in Tigard! Thank you to those who attended our June 29 event or called, wrote in, or emailed me to provide constructive input. We will be presenting your ideas along with our initial research to the Planning Commission and City Council next week. Please see attached for the draft agenda (including link to watch virtually)for the Planning Commission meeting—scheduled for Monday July 18. See here for the City Council meeting—scheduled for Tuesday July 19—the agenda (including staff report and support materials) should be available by tomorrow at this link: hops://www.tigard-or.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1561/66? toggle=next30days Following these briefings,we will be drafting up some regulations and coming back to you all with another event sometime in September. From there, we are aiming to bring the code to the City Council for adoption by October. Let me know if you have additional questions or comments in advance of these briefings. Note: due to a spike in covid cases,these meetings will both be held virtually. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopePPtigard-or.gov 110 TI GARD DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday,July 25, 2022 10:30 AM To: Carol Krager;Joanne Bengtson Subject: RE: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Awesome,thank you, Carol! I'm not sure that I need to respond to this one since she mentioned she contacted me separately+the email I responded to had very similar info. Let me know what you think. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Carol Krager<carolk@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday,July 25, 2022 9:49 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>;Joanne Bengtson <joanne@tigard-or.gov> Subject: FW: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Here is the email. From: City of Tigard, OR<webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent:Tuesday,July 19, 2022 11:51 AM To: Carol Krager<carolk@tigard-or.gov>;Jesse Raymundo<jesse.raymundo@tigard-or.gov>; Webteam <we btea m@tiga rd-o r.gov> Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Public Meeting Comment Form Public Meeting Comment Form Submission#: 1826339 IP Address: 73.180.11.97 Submission Date: 07/19/2022 11:50 Survey Time: 34 minutes,48 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Ariana Wiss Email arianawissjgmail.torn Complete Address Which agenda item or topic are you commenting on? (Comments are due by noon the day of the meeting) Urban Agriculture Comments I have emailed a full summation of my comments to Hope Pollard,which is on record.While reading others' responses, I see that some of those against chickens are not fully educated on the subject.This is why I stressed education in my response. RE: rats,chickens don't bring rats,they are not created out of thin air. Rats find food- whether that is from your neighbors chickens or your own wild bird feeders, Fanno Creek,etc. Education needs to be there for the livestock owners, if they are aiding the issue, but also for the public to not go straight to assuming chickens=the root of all issues. I also see that people liked the idea of 2 or less-chickens are social animals so 2 is not really realistic,especially when one dies(age,disease,cancer etc).Then you have to integrate more.The number of cats and dogs on a property is not regulated (as far as I can tell)as well as what is done with their waste on property but there are calls for bird poop? Nothing seems to be done about wild bird poop? If anything domestic bird poop is safer because diseases can be treated or contained vs spread through feeders etc. Before making any regulation on an animal, lots of research must be made on the animal and not go by what some people want because that soothes them-that may not be feasible for the animal.That is all I ask. Attachment Supporting Documents/Images Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday,July 25, 2022 9:20 AM To: Kristie Sadewasser Subject: RE: Right to food security and self sustainability Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind your as we start to write our draft urban agriculture regulations. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event around September, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get an email invite as the event approaches (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Original Message From: Kristie Sadewasser<ksade333@gmail.com> Sent: Friday,July 22, 2022 7:07 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Right to food security and self sustainability [You don't often get email from ksade333@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification Good morning Hope, Self sustainability is an important life skill and way to support a family. Especially with gas prices and food prices. People need to be able to have urban agriculture. It reduces waste. It reduces the carbon footprint. It reduces the use of chemical fertilizers. It feeds families, neighbors and friends. It raises responsible members of society. It is a vital necessity for a lot of families. It also teaches kids valuable life lessons. Please do not pass laws limiting food and accessibility for people because a tiny handful of people loudly disagree. People need accessibility to food. Thank you, Kristie Sadewasser From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday,July 25, 2022 9:25 AM To: 'mbrewin72@wesleyan.edu' Cc: Joanne Bengtson Subject: RE: Please Forward: My Report (and Testimony)to the Tigard City Council and the Planning Commission: Regarding Poultry and Livestock Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind as we start to write our draft urban agriculture regulations. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event around September,which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with. I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Michael Brewin <mbrewin72@wesleyan.edu> Sent: Sunday,July 17, 2022 4:25 PM To:Tom McGuire<TomM@tigard-or.gov>;#Councilmail <councilmail@tigard-or.gov>; Carol Krager <ca rol k@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Please Forward: My Report (and Testimony)to the Tigard City Council and the Planning Commission: Regarding Poultry and Livestock You don't often get email from mbrewin72@wesleyan.edu. Learn why this is important Public Testimony: "A PLAGUE TO CALL HOME" POULTRY and LIVESTOCK: Public Health Hazards and Nuisances in Urban Communities 1. Introduction 2. Other Local Cities' Regulations 3. Scientific Reports,Articles, Public Health Data,and History 4.Tigard examples To anyone familiar with "farm animals," poultry and livestock should always be kept in a fenced run or covered shelter, with a specified buffer to the property boundary, and at a safe distance away from any adjacent neighbors, residences, or close dense, urban human populations. [Also, properties with slopes: Dangerous Livestock Manure runoff poses very high risk probability on sloped properties; rain washes manure, e coli bacteria, etc. downhill --onto adjacent properties, and into streams, public ways. Historically, due to advances in science, medicine, and urban planning 100 years ago and the knowledge gained thereby, in the early 20th century, zoning was first implemented in New York, Chicago, Washington DC, and other US cities,to protect the public from 1)farm animal diseases and nuisances, 2) industrial pollution and nuisances, and 3)to protect the livability, appearance, and property values of residential neighborhoods. Decades ago, such residential zoning and distance buffers were specifically created by informed city planners --to protect the public from rampant dangerous "farm animal" diseases (and the insects, parasites, rodents which farm animals attract), numerous animal nuisances, animal cruelty and unlicensed slaughter/butchering, serious and substantial harm to adjacent property values (including equity and real estate market value), environmental harm, and general terrible unsightliness in residential zones. There is clear and abundant evidence of ongoing lawbreaking and public nuisances by selfish poultry and livestock owners in Tigard; further weakening the very nuisance code (as was done in 2018)—designed to protect the public—only made the public hazards and nuisances more pervasive and worse. That was gross negligence and a breach of the public trust, on the part of our city staff and officials. Instead,Tigard should strictly regulate chickens (3 Hens allowed only) and, like Beaverton, prohibit other livestock(i.e. NO Roosters, Pigs, Goats, Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Peacocks,Turkeys, etc.) and "exotic animals." Compared to other local municipalities,Tigard is way behind the times in strengthening animal standards, codifying them, requiring paid permits, specifically banning Roosters (a blatant Noise Nuisance), banning all livestock, and protecting and enforcing the public health, safety, and welfare of the 99%of Tigard citizens who do NOT keep "farm animals." From my own experience and research, I would estimate that less than 1%of Tigard's population is raising "farm animals" (poultry or livestock),whether legally or unlawfully. Of the instances I have myself witnessed, I have not seen a single owner of such animals in full compliance with our existing laws, and in every single instance, I have seen either multiple code violations, ORS Class B criminal misdemeanors (animal neglect, cruelty, and/or prohibited cruel slaughter), public health hazards, pollution of the environment, or other unlawful nuisances and dangers--and the persons most affected and at risk are the adjacent neighbors. A physical buffer with a specified distance is very important to the public health. Whether enforced or not (and Shame on the city for NOT enforcing our Residential Zoning!), at least we used to have that protective buffer(50 feet [chickens] to 100 feet [livestock] from any adjacent neighbor's house). Totally eliminating the nuisance code section (in 2018) requiring'fenced runs' and a '100 foot' distance to a neighbor's house (a longstanding pre-existing nuisance code section which is completely consistent with recently revised Chapter 18 development code), with NOTHING in place to govern such placement or prohibition, and the claim by community development that sometime later, the city might then try to regulate such activities--was an abdication and absolute irresponsible dereliction of public duty, gross incompetence and negligence in public policy making, and a clear and present pandemic DANGER to the citizens of Tigard. Extensive science and medical evidence, and a documented history of poultry and livestock transmitted deadly flu viruses and plagues, support prohibiting livestock in cities and strictly regulating any poultry-- by keeping it away from dense urban human populations. With each foot that a poultry or livestock facility is located closer to human neighbors, the risk of disease transmission and rodents/pests to such adjacent neighbors increases exponentially; that's why a specified buffer for any coop or fenced run (e.g. 20 feet) away from the property boundary is crucial, as well as a required safe buffer (e.g. 50 feet for chickens, 100-200 feet for livestock or livestock Prohibited) away from any adjacent property residences. And clearly any chicken/animal coops and runs and grazing should be prohibited in front and side yards, and conditionally only allowed by a Regulated City paid for Annual PERMIT, and only in backyards of properties with sizable lots, which is the policy in other localities. This is a most serious public health and safety matter, and should be regarded with paramount priority and extreme caution in public policy. In 2015, 35 million chickens had to be killed in the USA to prevent a deadly avian flu outbreak from infecting(and killing) millions of Americans. In 1918, more than 1 million Americans died from animal flu transmitted by backyard chickens and pigs. The incurable flu (with an ineffective vaccine) circulating in 2018 was a variant of such deadly animal flus crossing species,for which we humans have NO immunity--and people are dying from this animal flu. Annually,tens of thousands of Americans are infected by salmonella contracted from chickens and livestock feces. In the 19th century, according to the New York Times, 20,000-22,000 people died each year in New York City alone, from the bacteria in livestock manure transmitted to humans. Animal manure was on the streets, in urban backyards, and in the air particles breathed by New Yorkers, sickening hundreds of thousands and killing 20,000+ people yearly. Such an alarming dreadful and deadly situation (caused by ignorantly keeping poultry and livestock around an urban human population)was the impetus for the public health movement and beginning of urban zoning. The historic Great Plague of medieval Europe was, in fact, an Asian livestock disease transmitted on ships by rodents to Europe, and then transmitted by rodents and insects in Europe to human populations, killing 1/3 of the entire European population,thereby destroying entire cities and countries-- human civilization. The public health and safety is paramount, and must be the absolute top priority of any governance and public policy. The welfare of 99%of our city's population far outweighs the patently selfish desires of the less than 1%of our population who are already willfully violating our [pathetic and weakened] animal regulations, endangering their neighbors, committing persistent public nuisances (or those who would wish to do so in the future). The City of Tigard should NOT be encouraging such selfishness,the city should NOT be wasting any public monies or any staff time in support of or promoting such ignorance or the selfish few, who care not a whit about the public health, sanitation, pests, unsightliness, noise, odor, other nuisances, or their neighbors--except to bribe them with eggs in return for silence (or an official's public support), of course. I support plant-based urban agriculture; it is not harmful to people or the environment, and it does not create nuisances. The keeping of"farm animals" in a dense urban human residential environment is inherently problematic, an increased public health hazard, a public nuisance, and is medically/scientifically, environmentally, and fundamentally logically insupportable. I have prepared the following supporting charts, research, data, articles, and Tigard examples to provide vital information for you. Michael Brewin,Tigard Cities Comparisons Chickens [livestock/poultry] Beaverton: up to 4 hens, minimum 5,000 sf lot, No roosters, Not permitted to slaughter chicken, All other livestock Prohibited. + No keeping of wild, exotic or dangerous animal. Revised: 2010 Tualatin: up to 4 hens, No roosters, No slaughtering, $50 permit required, notice to all adjacent property owners, must be in rear yard, at least 10 feet from property lines, at least 25 ft from all adjacent residences, coop must be enclosed on sides facing neighbors,vermin proof food container, single family zoning. Revised: 2013 Sherwood: conditional permit (variance) required for chickens or livestock, minimum 7,000 sq ft lot., permit cost=$4,111.00, required USPS notice to all neighbors within 300 ft. radius of property, proof of"farm animal" insurance coverage for damage, liability. Reviewed: 2010, 2015 with extensive public input and hearings. Proposed code changes (reducing lot size for chickens) recommended Denial by Planning Commission. Proposed code changes Denied by City Council. (NOTE:The people most opposed to the proposed code changes were generally owners of small lots in subdivisions or in the historic city core.) Gresham: up to 3 hens, No roosters, $50 permit (2 year) required, chickens must be kept in a covered, enclosed coop from 10 p.m.to 7 a.m. At all other times,the chickens must be kept in the coop or run. Coop must be at least 25 feet from residences on different lot and 10 feet from any property line. The run must be at least 10 feet from the property line. The coop and run may only be located in the rear yard. single family dwelling. Wilsonville: 1 acre minimum lot size, chicken pen/run no closer than 100 feet to residence. Roseburg: permit required for chickens, coop must be enclosed from neighbors, coop and run not less than 200 feet from any human residence. My Recommendation to the Tigard City Council and the Planning Commission regarding the Municipal Code: Develop a new stronger code regarding chickens, but prohibiting all other livestock (as Beaverton did in 2010). My recommendation regarding substantive features of the new code: up to 3 Hens permitted; all other Livestock/poultry Prohibited within Tigard city limits. Chickens: up to 3 hens, required city permit ($50 annual), No roosters, No slaughtering/butchering, 7,000 sq ft minimum lot size; Coop and run must be in rear yard, at least 20 feet from all property lines, at least 50 feet from any residence on an adjoining lot; single family dwellings only. Coop must be enclosed on all sides. Chickens must be kept in a covered, enclosed coop from 9 p.m.to 7 a.m.At all other times,the chickens must be kept in the coop or run. Vermin proof food container. Coop and run to be kept clean, no odor, no unsightliness. No manure buildup/residue. No Noise Nuisances. Required USPS Notice to all adjoining property owners. Proof of "farm animal" damage/liability coverage on homeowner's insurance. [Chicken Permit revoked for any violation. (5 years wait before same property owners/renter can reapply after a revoked chicken license. If 2nd license revoked: lifetime ban in Tigard from keeping chickens.)] (+ Keeping of Certain Animals Prohibited: No person shall keep a wild, exotic or dangerous animal.) Fact: Poultry and Livestock,their Feces, and their food attract RODENTS and INSECTS, raccoons, skunks, possums, coyotes, bobcats, cougars, and other predators. Grazing or Penned animals outside: pose a high risk of Odor Nuisance to adjacent neighbors. Increased Risk of diseases transmitted to humans. Chicken coops: pose a high risk of Odor Nuisance to adjacent neighbors, and especially in summer. Increased Risk of diseases transmitted to humans. Grazing or Penned animals outside: pose a high risk of Noise Nuisance to adjacent neighbors. Grazing animals outside near any stream or creek: pose a high risk of Water Pollution from Manure. (e.g. Derry Dell Creek, Fanno Creek) Chicken coops and Livestock within city limits harm neighboring residential properties: public Health Hazards, Nuisances, harm to residential market value, harm to property value, harm to equity. US Centers for Disease Control, Medical, Scientific articles: Poultry HEALTH HAZARDS and DISEASES Avian Influenza Salmonella Leptospirosis Hepatitis E e coli parasites tics, lice, mites rodents sources: Tufts University, states of Michigan, Indiana, Idaho. Livestock HEALTH HAZARDS and DISEASES Rabies (deadly) Anthrax (deadly) Pandemics (deadly) Lyme disease (deadly) Thelazia gulosa, an eye worm e coli parasites tics, lice, mites rodents swine flu swine are dangerous:they can transmit many diseases to humans, and they can kill and will eat humans rabbits: leprosy rodents: plague Many Wild and Exotic animals are Health Hazards and Dangerous monkeys: ebola, HIV/AIDS,Zika snakes/reptiles: deadly poisons, bites, asphyxiation ferrets,weasels: a ferret killed a baby in Beaverton wild big cats (lion,tiger, cougar, cheetah,jaguar, bobcat) Fact: Raising livestock is wasteful and harmful to the environment. Raising livestock for slaughter is genocidal cruelty. Unlicensed slaughtering and butchering of animals is illegal. Under ORS statutes, it is a criminal Class B Misdemeanor to slaughter any animal inhumanely(with pain). Health: Meat-eating is unnecessary and hazardous to your health; it is a major factor associated with the onset of many human diseases. Similarly, eggs are high in bad cholesterol. Furthermore, backyard eggs pose higher health risks for diseases than inspected and regulated store-bought eggs. INFECTIOUS DISEASE October 20th, 2017 Backyard chicken coop trend linked to spike in salmonella cases More than 1,100 people have contracted salmonella poisoning from chickens and ducks so far this year, with health officials pointing to an increase in backyard coops as the cause. At least one of the cases has resulted in death,with nearly 250 others requiring hospital care. The cases span across 48 states, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates the number to be far higher than what's been reported. "For one salmonella case we know of in an outbreak,there are up to 30 others that we don't know about," CDC veterinarian Megin Nichols said. Listeria in Backyard Chickens Thankfully listeria outbreaks are much less common than salmonella since about twenty percent of humans that get the severe form go on to die from it.The reason it is included here is because the number of reported cases are on the rise. Listeria is less a disease of poultry—more of cattle, goats and sheep, but they can become infected by pecking at soil, decaying vegetation or water that has been contaminated. Campylobacter An article in the Guardian, stated that campylobacter in poultry accounted for a whopping eighty percent of all campylobacter illness in humans! In the US, campylobacter is responsible for greater than fifty percent of all cases of enteritis investigated. In humans' profound diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea,vomiting and fever are all part of the disease.Victims often need rehydration and hospitalization, especially the young and elderly. E. coli in Chickens E. coli is shed in the poop, so infection of other birds can easily occur. 13 Animal-to-Human Diseases Kill 2.2 Million People Each Year By Jeanna Bryner, Live Science Managing Editor I July 6, 2012 09:45am ET Diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans, such as bird flu and tuberculosis, can wreak havoc on the health of both organisms. Now researchers have found 13 so-called zoonoses are responsible for 2.2 million human deaths every year. The study, detailed this week in the report "Mapping of Poverty and Likely Zoonoses Hotspots," shows the vast majority of these illnesses and deaths occur in low-and middle-income countries. For instance,Africa's Ethiopia, Nigeria and Tanzania, along with India, had the highest rates of associated illness and death. "From cyst-causing tapeworms to avian flu, zoonoses present a major threat to human and animal health," lead study author Delia Grace, a veterinary epidemiologist and food safety expert with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Kenya, said in a statement. "Targeting the diseases in the hardest-hit countries is crucial to protecting global health as well as to reducing severe levels of poverty and illness among the world's 1 billion poor livestock keepers." The new global zoonosis map, an update of one published in the journal Nature in 2008, also revealed the northeastern United States, Western Europe (particularly the United Kingdom), Brazil and parts of Southeast Asia may be hotspots of"emerging zoonoses." An emerging zoonosis is a disease that is newly infecting humans, has just become virulent, or has just become drug-resistant. [10 Deadly Diseases That Hopped Across Species] Animal-human disease About 60 percent of all human diseases and 75 percent of all emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, according to the researchers. Most human infections with zoonoses come from livestock, including pigs, chickens, cattle, goats, sheep and camels. Out of 56 zoonoses studied,the researchers found 13 that were most important in terms of their impact on human deaths,the livestock sector and the severity of disease in people, along with their amenability to agriculture-based control. These were, in descending order: zoonotic gastrointestinal disease; leptospirosis; cysticercosis; zoonotic tuberculosis (TB); rabies; leishmaniasis (caused by a bite from certain sandflies); brucellosis (a bacterial disease that mainly infects livestock); echinococcosis;toxoplasmosis; Q fever; zoonotic trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), hepatitis E; and anthrax. They found many livestock were infected with these zoonoses in poor countries,where: • 27 percent of livestock showed signs of current or past infection with bacterial food-borne disease that causes food contamination (a type of zoonotic gastrointestinal disease) • 12 percent of animals have recent or current infections with brucellosis • 10 percent of livestock in Africa are infected with trypanosomiasis • 7 percent of livestock are currently infected with TB • 17 percent of smallholder pigs show signs of current infection with cysticercosis • 26 percent of livestock show signs of current or past infection with leptospirosis • 25 percent of livestock show signs of current or past infection with Q fever Dependence on livestock Nearly three-quarters of rural poor people and about one-third of the urban poor depend on livestock for food, income, manure and other services,the researchers say. As such,the loss of one milking animal can devastate these households,though even worse,the researchers point out, is the loss of a loved one to a zoonotic disease. The new map of hotspots will give researchers and officials places on which to focus their efforts.The highest zoonosis burden,they found, occurs in just a few countries, particularly Ethiopia, Nigeria and India.These three countries also have the highest number of poor livestock keepers and the highest number of malnourished people. "These findings allow us to focus on the hotspots of zoonoses and poverty, within which we should be able to make a difference," Grace said in a statement. Chickens cause serious infections in humans March 5, 2012 -06:23 Intestinal bacteria from poultry can infect humans and cause urinary tract infections. A new study looks into disease transmission from animals to humans in a world of increasing antibiotic resistance. Keywords: Biology, Diseases, Health, Medicine,The Body SendPDFPrint By: Kristian Sjogren Chickens can infect humans with bacteria that cause urinary tract infections and in some cases heart valve infections.There is a growing concern in the international science community for potentially resistant bacteria that are transmitted from animals to humans. (Photo: Colourbox) The intestinal bacterium Enterococcus faecalis can transmit from chickens to humans, causing urinary tract infections. This discovery is yet another example of how emerging infectious diseases in humans often stem from animals. As part of her PhD thesis, Louise Ladefoged Poulsen, of the University of Copenhagen, has studied disease transmission between poultry and humans in Vietnam. Along with scientists across the world, Poulsen warns about the careless use of antibiotics in both animals and humans: "My research shows that we should practice extreme caution when using antibiotics on animals," she says. If antibiotic resistance develops in animals, it can be transmitted to humans and cause serious treatment problems. Potent antibiotics that are currently reserved for humans should not be used on animals.The bacteria could become resistant to antibiotics that would otherwise be used as a last resort for humans." Louise Ladefoged Poulsen "If antibiotic resistance develops in animals, it can be transmitted to humans and cause serious treatment problems. Potent antibiotics that are currently reserved for humans should not be used on animals.The bacteria could become resistant to antibiotics that would otherwise be used as a last resort for humans." Researcher collected faeces and urine Poulsen collected faeces and urine from poultry and humans in a suburb of Vietnam's capital Hanoi to study the transmission of infectious bacteria between animals and humans. She then examined whether having chickens in the home could be regarded as a source of infection for humans with urinary tract infections. The examinations were performed by growing the bacteria and subjecting them to genetic analysis. Poulsen followed up with a comparison of the genetic structure of the bacteria to find out whether the bacteria in chickens and in humans were identical. Facts When a cell is divided, two identical bacteria emerge.These are known as clones. When two bacteria are clones, they are so closely related that they must originate from the same parent bacterium. Researchers can trace their way to the origin of the bacteria by checking whether bacteria from humans are clones of bacteria from chickens. The results revealed that more than half of the women who had urinary tract infections had chickens in their home. In many cases,the bacterium causing the infection was a clone of bacteria found in chickens. Infection presumably through food or dirt "Since we have shown with a variety of methods that the bacteria are identical, we can conclude that there is some transmission between animals and humans," says the researcher, adding that they don't know for sure whether it's the chickens that have infected the humans or vice versa. "But since the chickens run around defecating all over the place, and humans often come into contact with their faeces, it's fairly safe to assume that the infection route for the bacterium goes from the animal to the human intestines." She says the most likely scenario is that humans are initially infected by contaminated food or poor hygiene. "The bacterium then makes its way into the bladder from the intestines via the urethra" Facts Infections between animals and humans are known as zoonosis. Scientists have pointed out several diseases that they believe stem from animals, including smallpox, tuberculosis, rabies and measles. In 30 percent of the cases where infections occurred,the bacterium was highly resistant to gentamicine, which is an important antibiotic for the treatment of heart valve infections. Heart valve infections can occur as a result of untreated urinary tract infections with Enterococcus faecalis. If this bacterium is resistant to gentamicine, it could prove fatal for the infected. Also relevant to the West Although it's uncommon in the Western world to keep chickens in the home, we should beware of infections with resistant bacteria from animals. Antibiotic resistance and infection between animals and humans have been given top priority under the Danish EU presidency in 2012. On 14-15 March, a major conference will be held at Copenhagen's Bella Center, where 300 of the world's leading researchers and government representatives in the field will meet to do discuss the problem and its possible solutions. Articles relating to Louise Ladefoged Poulsen's research are currently being peer-reviewed for publication in international science journals. Diseases from goats and livestock to humans • Brucellosis[k]Brucellosis is a bacterial infection that can affect goats and other livestock such as sheep and cows and wild ruminants such as deer, elk and bison. Brucellosis causes abortion or stillbirth in animals. Brucellosis is rare in livestock in the U.S. but common in many other countries. People most often get infected from direct contact with the placenta and other discharges from animals that are giving birth. Infected animals can shed the Brucella bacteria in milk and in vaginal fluids after abortion or birth. People can also get infected from consuming unpasteurized milk and other dairy products from infected animals. Symptoms in people vary, but serious disease can occur. Dogs can also get brucellosis but the dog type rarely spreads to people. • Brucellosis, CDC • Brucella canis, NASPHV • Brucellosis, CFSPH, Iowa State UniversityisE_P,] • Campylobacteriosis[sE_P]Campylobacteriosis is an infection of the intestines caused by a bacteria called Campylobacter.The bacteria is commonly found in the feces of infected animals and in food products contaminated with the bacteria during processing or preparation. Raw or undercooked chicken is one of the most common sources of human infection.[sEp • Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli) infection!sE_P]]Escherichia coli (E. coli) include a large group of bacteria that live in the guts of animals and people. Most are harmless but some can cause disease. One particular strain called E. coli O157:H7 can cause serious disease in people.The E. coli O157:H7 are shed in the stool of infected animals and people. People can get infected when they eat food or drink water or milk contaminated by the bacteria. Infection with E. coli O157:H7 can cause diarrhea and in some cases a severe complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS damages the kidneys and blood vessels and is more common in young children and the elderly.F5_6] • Listeriosis!SE_P]Listeriosis is a rare but serious disease of humans caused by the germ Listeria monocytogenes; it is usually acquired by eating or drinking foods contaminated with the germ. Unpasteurized milk and cold cuts are the foods most likely to transmit listeriosis. Infected cattle and goats can also spread the infection to humans when the infection causes them to abort and the placental remains are heavily contaminated. Listeria is especially hazardous to pregnant women.sh'] • Orf(sore mouth infection, contagious ecthyma);sEP]Orf is a common disease worldwide in goats and sheep. It is also called "sore mouth" or"scabby mouth." It is caused by a virus (parapoxvirus) that causes blisters to form on the lips, muzzle, and in the mouth. Later the blisters become crusty scabs. It is especially common in young animals and may cause them to have difficulty nursing or feeding. Most animals recover completely within a month, but may get reinfected. Orf lesions may resemble foot- and-mouth disease,which is a very serious animal disease that has not occurred in the U.S. since 1929. Due to concern about foot and mouth disease, the WA State Department of Agriculture investigates possible cases of orf in goats and sheep to be sure that the animal does not have foot- and-mouth disease (see link below).[sEP]People can get infected via direct contact with an infected animal or by touching contaminated equipment such as halters, buckets or fences in the animal's environment.The virus penetrates through small lesions in the skin. People most often get infections on their fingers where blisters form in 3-7 days.The sores may be painful and can last for two months. A lab test to diagnose the infection is available at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.A healthcare provider would need to contact the local health department for information about testing. There is no specific treatment and people do not infect other people. Activities that may put people at risk of infection include bottle feeding or shearing sheep or goats, petting infected animals, handling contaminated equipment, and being bitten by an infected animal. • Frequently Asked Questions About Sore Mouth Infection (Orf Virus), CDC • Foot-and-mouth disease: A Foreign threat to Washington livestock, WA State Dept. of Agriculture [5b] • Q Fever[sE_P]Q fever is a disease caused by a type of bacterium named Coxiella burnetii. It is primarily a disease of cattle, sheep, and goats although other livestock and pets can also get Q Fever.The disease in people ranges from asymptomatic to severe. Most animals have no symptoms but infection may cause abortion in sheep and goats. Infection in people occurs by inhaling dust contaminated with dried placental material, birth fluids, as well as urine and feces from infected animals.The risk of infection is greatest close to the source of bacteria, but there have been cases of infection even several miles away. Accidentally inhaling contaminated milk is a less common way getting the infection.[sEP] • Salmonellosis-Goats and Livestock[sEPSalmonellosis is a bacterial infection of the intestines caused by a group of bacteria called Salmonella.The bacteria are shed in the stool of infected animals and humans. Infection can happen when a person eats food or drinks water or milk that has been contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Infection with Salmonella can cause serious disease especially in children younger than 5 years of age,the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems. • Last Updated October 27, 2017 United Nations FAO.org Surge in diseases of animal origin necessitates new approach to health - report Focus on root causes and prevention needed 16 December 2013, Rome- Population growth, agricultural expansion, and the rise of globe-spanning food supply chains have dramatically altered how diseases emerge,jump species boundaries, and spread, according to an FAO report released today.A new, more holistic approach to managing disease threats at the animal-human-environment interface is needed, it argues. Seventy percent of the new diseases that have emerged in humans over recent decades are of animal origin and, in part, directly related to the human quest for more animal-sourced food, according to the report, World Livestock 2013: Changing Disease Landscapes. The ongoing expansion of agricultural lands into wild areas, coupled with a worldwide boom in livestock production, means that "livestock and wildlife are more in contact with each other, and we ourselves are more in contact with animals than ever before," said Ren Wang, FAO Assistant Director- General for Agriculture and Consumer Protection. "What this means is that we cannot deal with human health, animal health, and ecosystem health in isolation from each other-we have to look at them together, and address the drivers of disease emergence, persistence and spread, rather than simply fighting back against diseases after they emerge," he added. Multiple impacts of disease FAO's new report provides a number of compelling reasons for taking a new tack on disease emergence. Developing countries face a staggering burden of human, zoonotic and livestock diseases, it says, creating a major impediment to development and food safety. Recurrent epidemics in livestock affect food security, livelihoods, and national and local economies in poor and rich countries alike. Meanwhile, food safety hazards and antibiotic resistance are on the increase worldwide. Globalization and climate change are redistributing pathogens, vectors, and hosts, and pandemic risks to humans caused by pathogens of animal origin present a major concern. An increasingly complex disease landscape Changes wrought by human activity have created a vastly more complicated global disease landscape, states World Livestock 2013. Ongoing population growth and poverty-coupled with inadequate health systems and sanitation infrastructure- remain major drivers in disease dynamics. But in the push to produce more food, humans have carved out vast swaths of agricultural land in previously wild areas- putting themselves and their animals into contact with wildlife-borne diseases. Indeed, a majority of the infectious diseases that have emerged in humans since the 1940s can be traced back to wildlife, notes FAO's report. For instance, it is likely that the SARS virus emerging in humans was first transmitted by bats to masked palm civets and eventually spilled over to humans via animal markets. In other cases,the opposite occurs- livestock introduce pathogens into natural areas, affecting wildlife health. Meanwhile, greater numbers of human beings are on the move than ever before, and the volume of goods and products being traded internationally is at unprecedented levels-giving disease-causing organisms the ability to travel the globe with ease. And climate fluctuation is having direct impacts on the environmental survival rate of disease agents, especially in warm and humid areas,while climate change influences the habitats of hosts, migration patterns and disease transmission dynamics. The role of livestock FAO's new study focuses in particular on how changes in the way humans raise and trade animals have affected how disease emerge and spread. October 19, 2017 12:29 PM DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Luke Gabriele was a healthy 14-year-old football player in Pennsylvania when he began to feel soreness in his chest that grew increasingly painful. When his breathing became difficult, doctors detected a mass that appeared to be a tumor. For a week, Dan and DeAnna Gabriele thought their son was dying until tests identified the cause: not cancer, but chickens-the ones he cared for at home.They had apparently infected him with salmonella that produced a severe abscess. The popular trend of raising backyard chickens in U.S. cities and suburbs is bringing with it a soaring number of illnesses from poultry-related diseases, some of them fatal. Since January, nearly 1,000 people have contracted salmonella poisoning from chickens and ducks in 48 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control. More than 200 were hospitalized and one person died.The toll was four times higher than in 2015. The CDC estimates the actual number of cases from contact with chickens and ducks is likely much higher. "For one salmonella case we know of in an outbreak,there are up to 30 others that we don't know about," CDC veterinarian Megin Nichols said. A "large contributing factor"to the surge, Nichols said, comes from natural food fanciers who have taken up the backyard chicken hobby but don't understand the potential dangers. Some treat their birds like pets, kissing or snuggling them and letting them walk around the house. Poultry can carry salmonella bacteria in their intestines that can be shed in their feces.The bacteria can attach to feathers and dust and brush off on shoes or clothing. But illnesses can be prevented with proper handling.The CDC recommends that people raising chickens wash their hands thoroughly after handling the birds, eggs or nesting materials, and leave any shoes worn in a chicken coop outside. Salmonella is much more common as a food-borne illness. More than 1 million people fall ill each year from salmonella contamination in food, resulting in more than 300 deaths, according to the CDC. There are no firm figures on how many households in the U.S. have backyard chickens, but a Department of Agriculture report in 2013 found a growing number of residents in Denver, Los Angeles, Miami and New York City expressed interest in getting them. Coops are now seen in even the smallest yards and densest urban neighborhoods. For Tanya Keith,the nine hens and a rooster that she keeps behind her home in Des Moines provide fresh eggs and lessons for her three children about where food comes from. But even as her kids collect eggs and help keep the six nesting boxes tidy, she warns them not get too affectionate. "We don't transfer chicken germs to our face," Keith tells them. Stopping the germs at home is important because safeguards against salmonella are limited at the commercial sources that sell most of the birds. A large share of baby chicks and ducks sold to consumers come from about 20 feed and farm supply retailers across the U.S.They get their chicks from a half dozen large hatcheries that supply tens of millions of baby chicks and ducklings each year. While the Agriculture Department encourages hatcheries to be tested regularly for salmonella contamination,the program is voluntary. Unsanitary conditions or rodent infestations can help salmonella spread in hatcheries. Dr. Stacene Maroushek, a pediatric infectious disease physician in Minneapolis, sees both sides of the popular trend. She manages her own flock of about 50 birds. "I love to see people getting back to nature, having their home gardens and having self-sustainability," Maroushek said. But in her clinic she's seen young children suffering from salmonella poisoning. The bacteria often cause flu-like symptoms, including diarrhea, and can produce more serious infections in children,the elderly and people with weak immune systems. "It gets into their blood and it can get into organs," she said. "It can be much more significant in people with underlying health problems." Even those who have had chickens for years can fall victim, as Luke Gabriele did in 2013 in his hometown of Felton in southeast Pennsylvania. DeAnna Gabriele said her son was responsible for feeding and watering the chickens, but he didn't really like the birds and certainly didn't treat them as pets. "They really never figured out specifically how Luke got the salmonella," she said. "They theorized that maybe he inhaled something because it can live in the environment and you can breathe it in in the dust." He recovered after nine days in the hospital with the help of antibiotics. She and her husband said that anyone buying chickens for the first time should try to find out whether the hatchery they came from tests for salmonella. Nichols said the best way chicken raisers can protect themselves is to assume all birds carry salmonella and treat them carefully. "We view this as a preventable public health problem and are really hoping we start to see some change," she said. Consumer Reports' Study Reveals Dangers In Chickens By Susan KoeppenDecember 19, 2013 at 5:45 pm Filed Under:Bacteria, Chicken, Consumer Reports, E. coli, Enterococcus, PITTSBURGH (KDKA)—If you eat chicken, a concerning report came out today potential health risks. Consumer Reports'tests of more than 300 raw chicken breasts revealed 97 percent harbored bacteria that can potentially make you sick. FAO.org— United Nations: Pigs and Public Health Risks A number of risks to human health arising from the pig production chain must be considered. Close contact between people and their animals, inevitable in all production systems, provides opportunities for pathogens to cross from pigs to humans and vice versa. Special attention must be given to viruses with pandemic potential such as Influenza A, which have been shown to exploit the pig as a mixing vessel from which new recombinants can emerge. What are some diseases goats can transmit to humans? GoatsAugust 27, 2010 Goats can transmit several diseases to humans, including: Leptospirosis —This disease is widely distributed in domestic and wild animals.Transmission of the organism to humans can occur through skin abrasions and mucous membranes by contact with urine or tissues of animals infected with leptospirosis. Inhalation or ingestion of organisms can also transmit the disease.The disease can vary from an asymptomatic infection to severe disease with symptoms ranging from flu-like ailments to liver and kidney failure, encephalitis, and pulmonary involvement. Cryptosporidia — Some species of this disease have a worldwide distribution that can be found in many animal species, including ruminants. Cryptosporidiosis is caused by a protozoan parasite that lives in the intestines of mammals. Usually the diarrhea is self-limiting, but in immunocompromised individuals,the disease can have a prolonged course. Q fever —This disease is caused by Coxiella burnetii,which is a rickettsia) disease of goats and cattle. Humans can be infected by inhalation of infectious particles.The organism is shed in urine, feces, milk, and birth products of domestic sheep,goats, and cattle. Symptoms in humans are usually flu-like. In some cases, more serious symptoms can occur, especially in elderly patients or in immunosuppressed people. Psittacosis (ornithosis, chlamydiosis) —This disease is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci. C. psittaci is common in wild birds but can also cause enzootic abortion in sheep, goats, and cattle. Exposure to birth fluids and membranes of infected sheep and goats has been reported to cause gestational psittacosis in pregnant women. Contagious echthyma (orf) —This disease is caused by a pox virus and is endemic in sheep and goat herds in the United States. Orf produces pustular lesions on the lips, nostrils, and mucous membranes of the oral cavity in infected animals. Humans are infected by direct contact with exudates from the lesions or from fomites.The disease in humans is characterized by similar lesions on the hand, arm, or face. Rabies —This disease is very rare in the laboratory environment, but any random source animal or wild animal showing central nervous system signs must be considered a potentially rabid animal.The rabies virus is most commonly transmitted to other animals or humans by the bite of a rabid animal or by introduction of saliva containing the virus into skin wounds or intact mucous membranes. Rabies produces a fatal acute viral encephalomyelitis. Escherichia coli 0157:H7 — E. coli 0157:H7 is a bacterial organism that can be found in the intestines of healthy cows. Meat can become contaminated during slaughter, and milk can be contaminated from bacteria on the cow's udder or on milking equipment. Other sources of infection include eating sprouts, lettuce, salami, unpasteurized milk and juice and swimming in or drinking sewage-contaminated water. Infected persons often have bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps. In children under 5 years of age and the elderly, an E. coli 0157:H7 infection may cause hemolytic uremia and resulting kidney failure. Persons with diarrhea can transmit this organism to other people if personal hygiene is inadequate. Salmonellosis —Along with a variety of other species, Salmonella and other enteric bacteria are capable of causing disease in humans. Salmonellae are transmitted by the fecal-oral route. Infection produces an acute enterocolitis and fever with possible secondary complications such as septicemia. Ringworm — Dermatophytes, which are fungi, cause ringworm in humans and animals. Infection in animals may not be apparent and is transmitted to humans by direct contact with infected animals or by indirect contact with contaminated equipment or materials. Dermatophytes produce flat, circular lesions that are clear in the center and crusted and red on the periphery. Dangers of Urban Farming By Ian Elwood I January 17, 2012 As the urban-farming movement grows in popularity,the importance of animal husbandry as a piece of the puzzle becomes a must-act issue. In the past few years, independent bookstores in cities such as San Francisco, Oakland, and Portland have sprouted new urban-farming sections. Sandwiched between celebrity gourmands and sustainable gardeners are newly minted books covering a range of topics relating to hobby-scale urban agriculture. Covered with colorful pastoral graphics overlaid on a gritty urban backdrop a reader can find an artsy watercolor painting of happy farm animals or images of a rooster atop a graffitied brick wall, a metropolitan rendition of American Gothic. Urban farming is a growing trend and has captured the imaginations of many people. City planning scholars,food writers, environmentalists, activists—basically anyone with a political interest in food is now likely interested in urban farming. Because of its newfound popularity in such a wide variety of intellectual disciplines, urban farming is often written about glowingly and with uncritical praise. It is often portrayed in sweeping terms as a panacea for the problems of the inner-city poor, with urban farms held in the same esteem as community centers, city parks, or public libraries. So what's the problem? Providing access to healthful fruits and vegetables for people in low-income communities is crucial to address the inequities in the distribution of nutritious food. But in the haste to create laws to encourage farming in cities, many city governments are making one fatal mistake: deregulating animal farming. Animal Farmsb]Of all the community gardens and farms in cities across the country, generally less than 10 percent include animals. Some cities such as Boston, Detroit, and Washington, DC prohibit keeping animals within city limits, and others including Denver, Chicago, and Long Beach, CA prohibit the slaughtering of animals,which precludes raising animals for meat. In the past five years,the majority of cities that have deregulated animal husbandry in some way have done so because people want to have backyard chickens as "pets with benefits"—specifically, using the chickens for(urban) farm-fresh eggs.The practice of breeding, keeping, and killing other animals is an afterthought in many locations, without any real scrutiny of the larger impacts on animal welfare, human health,the environment, or city livability. If the problem we are trying to solve is food injustice, breeding animals for slaughter misses the mark. Even keeping hens for eggs is of questionable benefit. Given the costs, risks, and dangers involved in animal farming, cities should focus on creating exclusively horticulture-based urban farming systems. Out Back[sip]What, exactly, are the risks of raising animals within city limits?The vast majority of urban farming's shortfalls result in unnecessary suffering on the part of backyard poultry and other food animals. In his recent book, editor in chief of Make magazine Mark Frauenfelder recounts how his backyard chickens Rosie and Daisy were eaten by coyotes because the coop they were kept in was not predator proof, and later posted a recording of the neighborhood coyotes to his blog. Botched slaughter is all too common, but even slaughter that is performed "correctly" is still no treat to witness or hear happening next door. Free-roaming animals are often attracted to "livestock" enclosures, which cause conflict with human neighbors.The list of problems goes on. With so much that can go awry in backyard husbandry, communities need to evaluate what, if any, problem the practice actually solves. Sprouted Solutions p]Urban farming can be a positive step for people in cities who are trying to feed themselves, but if changes to city policies are not crafted with great caution they could have a large negative impact on animals. So what is the solution we should be advocating for as people who care greatly for all animals and for all people? Food Empowerment Project is doing great work to help create food systems that are just, humane, and sustainable—goals which are most effectively realized by creating food policy that is based exclusively on horticulture, leaving the controversial business of animal husbandry and slaughter aside. A 2010 study on the inequities of food distribution in California's Santa Clara County called "Shining a Light on the Valley of Heart's Delight" details some of the major problems that people in the inner city face with regards to accessing food that is healthful and sustainable. No one disputes the health benefits of a diet that includes copious amounts of fruits and vegetables, which can be grown on urban farms with some education and a little hard work. If our cities want to solve the very real problems of food justice and food insecurity—and not create a host of additional problems—urban horticulture should be vigorously promoted and incentivized,while animal farming and slaughter in cities should be specifically prohibited. Fat, Cholesterol and Protein The American Dietetic Association supports a dairy-free, vegan diet: It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. Besides containing saturated fats, cholesterol, hormones and too much protein, milk is also linked to testicular cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. Hormones, and Cancer In 2006, a researcher from the Harvard School of Public Health found a strong link between dairy consumption and hormone-dependent cancers—testes, breast, and prostate. Scientist/physician Ganmaa Davaasambuu believes that the naturally occurring hormones in a pregnant cow's milk increase the risks for these types of cancer. SCATOLOGY Species (adult) Pounds Daily Week (manure/feces) Cow 65-80 lbs 455-560 lbs Horse 37 lbs 259 lbs Pig 10-15 lbs 70-105 lbs Goat/Sheep 10 lbs 70 lbs Turkey .35 2.45 lbs Hen .21-.28 1.4-1.96 Rabbit .13-.26 .91-1.82 Dog .75-1 lb 5.25-7 Cat .3 lb 2.1 Human adult avg. .28-.66 lbs 4.62 Sources: US Dept. of Agriculture Organic Lifestyle Magazine Purdue University, Swine Manure Management Pennsylvania State University, Horse Stable Management "The Characterization of Feces and Urine," Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology The Merck Veterinary Manual Stall Waste Production and Management Animal Manure Management September 29, 2015 How Much Manure Will a Horse Produce? A 1,000 pound horse will defecate approximately four to thirteen times each day and produce approximately nine tons of manure per year.The 1,000 pound horse will produce, on the average, 37 pounds of feces and 2.4 gallons of urine daily, which totals about 50 pounds of raw waste per day in feces and urine combined. A horse kept in a stall may require fifteen to twenty pounds of bedding per day. Bedding products include: wood by-product (shavings, chips, or pellets), straw, hay, or paper. Bedding must be provided in stalls with cement floors, kept reasonably clean, and changed periodically. Manure plus bedding will have a volume of between two and three cubic feet per day. Soiled bedding can equal almost twice the volume of the manure, but will vary based on management practices. A stalled horse will require the removal of 60 to 70 pounds of waste per day.This results in between 12 and 13 tons of waste per stall per year with 9 tons being manure, 3.5 tons urine, and the remainder bedding. The density of horse manure is about 63 lb/cubic foot. Annual stall waste from one horse will fill a 12 foot x 12 foot stall about 6 feet deep.This leads to a steady stream of manure to handle. Daily manure and waste production from a typical 1,000 lb. horse Manure Daily 37 lbs feces 2.4 gallons urine 51 lbs manure Stall Waste Daily 15-20 lbs bedding (1.6 cubic ft) 51 lbs manure (0.8 cubic ft) 60-70 lbs stall waste/day(2.4 cubic ft) (Table adapted from Pennsylvania State University, 2000, Horse Stable Manure Management) Waste Management from Socially Responsible Agricultural Project Where there are animals,there is animal waste, and as the growth of industrial farming concentrates thousands of animals on increasingly fewer farms, it produces massive amounts of animal waste on relatively small plots of land. When too much waste is produced in one place,there's no safe, cost- effective way to either use it productively or dispose of it. While government regulation and better waste management practices can make a difference and should be encouraged for existing farms, the problem of livestock waste will never end so long as we rely on concentrated industrial farms to produce our food. Mountains of Manure The USDA estimates that more than 335 million tons of"dry matter"waste (the portion of waste remaining after water is removed) is produced annually on farms in the United States, representing almost a third of the total municipal and industrial waste produced every year. FWhat's more, animal feeding operations annually produce about 100 times more manure than the amount of human sewage sludge processed in US municipal wastewater plants. FOne dairy farm with 2,500 cows produces as much waste as a city with around 411,000 residents. FUnlike human waste, however, in most cases the law does not require that livestock waste be treated. At farms where animals are allowed to graze on pasture, much - if not all -of their manure is excreted directly onto the land, serving as a fertilizer and recycling nutrients back into the soil. On industrial livestock farms, however, animals drop their manure in the houses where they live. From there,the manure must be cleaned out,transported, and stored, each step of which can negatively affect the environment. Simply cleaning out livestock houses can waste vast amounts of water—a dairy operation that utilizes an automatic "flushing" system can use up to 150 gallons of water per cow per day. F Manure is usually stored for many months, often in giant outdoor pits known as lagoons. FAs it decomposes, the manure emits harmful gases such as ammonia and hydrogen sulfide. FMeanwhile, these lagoons can leak or rupture, polluting the surrounding soil and water systems. One study conducted by North Carolina State University in 1995 estimated that as many as 55%of the manure lagoons on hog farms in that state were leaking. FEven without leaks, manure lagoons are so fragile that major storms often result in overflows. Perhaps most famously, in 1999,the majority of North Carolina's manure lagoons spilled over into waterways during Hurricane Floyd, leading to widespread water contamination. What made matters even worse was that North Carolina, like most states, requires no treatment of animal waste. F Since manure is produced on factory farms in excess of what can safely be absorbed by the farm's soil, it is often shipped to neighboring farms for use as fertilizer. Unfortunately, manure is quite heavy, so transporting it both consumes large amounts of fuel (needed to power the trucks that haul it) while at the same time contributing to air pollution (due to emissions from the trucks that haul it). F Once the manure arrives at its destination, it is sprayed onto farm fields as fertilizer. Under the current system of animal production, however, there is always more manure available than can possibly be absorbed by the soil as fertilizer. In fact, studies show that between 1982 and 1997, as industrial agriculture grew,the US experienced a 64 percent increase in the amount of manure that could not be absorbed by our soils. FThis practice is not only harmful to the soil, but can also result in contamination of human drinking water and lead to serious public health problems. Animal Waste, the Environment, and Human Health People often believe that animal manure is harmless, but in truth it can be quite hazardous. Factory livestock facilities pollute the air and release over 400 separate gasses, mostly due to the large amounts of manure they produce. FThe principal gases released are hydrogen sulfide, methane, ammonia, and carbon dioxide. FGasses can be dangerous air pollutants that threaten both the environment and human health. Nitric oxides are also released in large quantities from farms through manure application, and are among the leading causes of acid rain. FLsEpTsb'The risks of lagoon leakage, overflows, and illegal discharge of waste also pose a direct threat to the quality of soil and water systems.A report for the U.S. Geological Survey documented over one thousand spills and dumps of animal waste in the ten Midwestern states it surveyed over the course of three years. FManure from leaky lagoons or saturated farm fields has also been known to enter public water sources and infect humans. FFor example, a study of waterborne disease outbreaks from 1986 to 1998 conducted by the Centers for Disease Control demonstrated that in every case where the pathogen could be identified, it most likely originated in livestock. F Among the many nutrients usually present in high concentrations in animal waste are phosphorous and nitrogen,which are beneficial to the soils when the manure is added in small concentrations. However, the volume of manure usually found in lagoons and storage systems, and subsequent very high concentrations of nutrients, can cause a range of ecological problems like fish kills or a loss in biodiversity Fwhen released into the environment and can affect human health when leached into drinking water. Nitrogen in manure is tied up in its organic state until,through decomposition, it is converted to a soluble form (ammonium nitrate). When ammonium nitrate is mixed with water, nitrates can leach into groundwater systems and threaten the water quality. F According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), drinking water with nitrate concentrations above ten parts per million (ppm), Fcan cause developmental deficiencies in infants and death in severe cases due to oxygen deprivation. Nitrates introduced into the body through affected water significantly reduce the blood's oxygen carrying capacity, Fand deprive the body of oxygen. High nitrate concentrations are also believed to have caused spontaneous abortions and possibly cancer. F The storage of animal waste under industrial livestock facilities and in manure tanks also poses a direct health risk to both animals and humans. Since animal waste is often stored directly beneath the barns in which the livestock live, livestock commonly die from poor ventilation that allows for the buildup of toxic gases inside confinement facilities. FWhat's more, manure pits have been known to claim the lives of farm workers, and between 1992 and 1997 at least twelve workers died due to asphyxiation by manure gases and drowning while trapped in manure lagoons. FThe gases in livestock facilities can also pose other risks to workers;for example, methane is highly flammable, and if not vented properly from manure tanks it can cause explosions. F Regulation and Technology in Managing Waste Until recently,there has been very little regulation of animal waste. Federal law changed in 2002 to require virtually all confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs G) to apply for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for their waste discharge. In 2005,the rule was revised requiring only CAFOs that discharge waste (i.e. into streams, rivers, or lakes) to apply for a NPDES permit. FHowever,these new regulations make it clear that Federal law prohibits any CAFO from discharging waste, even accidentally, without a permit and will face fines if this is violated. Additionally, CAFOs applying for this permit are now required to submit a nutrient management plan (NMP) with the permit application that is open for public review. FThis new regulation makes nutrient management a Federal regulation (no longer leaving it up to the states to enforce) and requires a plan of action for the management of waste to ensure that no waste is discharged from the CAFO site. The Environmental Protection Agency has the right to prosecute those who discharge animal waste illegally under the Clean Water Act, Falthough these cases are brought infrequently. Apart from regulation,there are some other innovations that may help control the potential problems associated with animal waste. Researchers have discovered that adding sodium carbonate—a mineral commonly found in laundry detergents—to manure can dramatically decrease the amount of the harmful bacterium E. Coli O157:H7 present. FThere are also feed additives for cattle—including one derived from a type of seaweed which is already widely used in human foods and cosmetics—that can significantly reduce the amount of this dangerous strain of E. Coli in cattle manure. F Another proven and simple way to reduce the presence of E. Coli in cattle manure is the method of sending them out to graze on pasture, and taking them off of industrial feed made of corn and other grains. While feed additives are a creative way to address some problems, ultimately they do nothing to address the fact that too much waste is being produced in areas that are too concentrated. Eliminating E. Coli bacteria does nothing to address the problems of harmful gases or the detriment high concentrations of manure (and therefore nitrogen and phosphorous) have on the environment and human health. While methane digesters can partially reduce the discharge of harmful gasses, they can't eliminate the solid waste which still must be stored and discharged, nor do they protect against leaks or overflows that can contaminate water supplies. Comparing Animal and Human Waste Production In order to compare the impact of different types of animals, livestock statistics are often cited in terms of"animal units." One animal unit equals 1,000 lbs. of the live weight of an animal, (for example,four 1,250-pound cows equal 5 "animal units" of cattle, while 125 eight-pound chickens make up 1 "animal unit" of chicken). By this measure, one animal unit of broiler(meat) chickens produces an average of 14.97 tons of manure each year,fattened cattle 10.59 tons per year and dairy cows 15.24 tons per year. Fin comparison, one "animal unit" of humans produces a mere 5.48 tons of waste per year. F Did You Know? • Dairy cows in confined feeding operations throughout the US produce more than two billion pounds of manure nitrogen per year. F • The most recent available Census of Agriculture data shows that there were almost 95.5 million cows and calves in the United States in 2002. FThere were also about 60.4 million hogs and pigs, each producing waste every day. F What You Can Do It's clear that the best way to deal with industrial agriculture's mountains of manure is to de- concentrate the animals and likewise de-concentrate their waste. Sustainable, pasture-based systems allow for the animals to distribute their waste in amounts that the soil can absorb, without using large quantities of water for washing or fuel to power trucks for transportation and spraying. By shopping at small, local sustainable farms and supporting pasture-based methods of waste management, we can all encourage change and promote healthier and more environmentally-friendly farming. NOISE NUISANCES:Tigard Municipal Code= Day: above the legal noise limit>50 decibels is a noise nuisance; Night: above>40 db. is illegal. [Note:as decibels are measured, 60 db is 2x the volume of 50 db, 70 db is 2x the volume of 60 db, etc.] Peacock: 100-115 decibels Rooster: 100-113 decibels Pig: 100-115 db Turkey: 80-100 db Goat/sheep: 60-80 db 1 Hen: 60-70 db (for each additional hen, add 3 decibels) dog: loud barking: 75-90 db (Very loud bark: 100 db) pain threshold: >=80 db regular exposure to noise >80 db can cause hearing damage/loss inside car: 70 db normal conversation: 60 db (55-60) normal/quiet street: 50 db quiet home: 40 db rustling leaves: 20 db threshold of human hearing: 0 db Tigard examples: Location#1: 12515 SW Pathfinder Ct./at Walnut St. until recently this was a Nuisance Property; it was foreclosed and sold mid-2017 Yard slopes, backs on and drains into Derry Dell Creek. Awful Noise Nuisances: Peacocks,Turkeys, Roosters 30 hens grazing in yard and often loose on public streets (traffic hazards) feed thrown onto ground; attracted rodents, pests manure was never removed from yard small children played barefoot in the yard Multiple Roosters bred for criminal cockfighting Animals illegally and cruelly slaughtered Residents commmitted numerous other ORS statute and code violations. Coop not located according to city code. Manure runoff into Derry Dell Creek violated Federal Environmental Standards: EPA, Clean Water Act � 4 0 1 7"t�t{'.: J�' '1!J i ,. '"IA ,.t•y Y A '°" .t 1 . 5 }, - f, .K r, .� it. �;�' .0 1, d ,' ► Ott , , ,` p •I a P p c ly : ' t i+ , , ° 4".4. a ff0"4" : py• ( hen" i ,. �" ra. pe Seri t +.. �` M Location #2: 11230 SW Fonner Very large chicken coop at rear of lot. Hazard: Chickens graze to property line with City of Tigard stormwater facility on SW 113th PI. Federal: EPA, Clean Water Act. Potential Environmental Hazard. Hazard: Odors of chicken manure. Manure not removed; straw spread instead. Too many chickens. Noise nuisance recently,too, at 5 a.m. (too many hens, or young rooster?= illegal to keep a loud bird i.e. any rooster (noise nuisance in excess of 50 db)). Also, breeding rabbits. Appears to be ORS Class B misdemeaner: animal neglect, animal cruelty: Rabbit exposured to excessive cold weather, no shelter, no walls on wire cage housed outside. Location#3: 11215 SW Fairhaven St. 2 goats kept outside on steep slope year-round. manure never removed. goats without sufficient shelter. goats graze to 3 property lines, < 25 feet from neighbors' house[s], within inches of public sidewalk and Derry Dell Creek public trail, goats too close to children on sidewalk or trail,goats have destroyed habitat on the sloped property. Goat Manure drains downhill onto public trail, and into Derry Dell Creek. 8+years in violation. Appears to be ORS Class B misdemeanor: animal neglect. Federal: EPA, Clean Water Act violations. Location#4: 13240 SW 121st Ave. Corral in front yard (20+years). In decent weather, 2+ Horses graze in front residential zone yard. Horses kept< 100 feet from neighbors' house. Every summer:terrible manure odor along SW 121st Ave. Big piles of horse manure, not removed = hundreds of pounds of horse manure. Bad Public Health Hazard from the manure,which attracts rodents and countless insects (visible). Location#5: SW 121st Ave @ Fonner the small accessory structure by back fence of lot was used for several years as an illegal chicken coop, right up to the property line, and 10 feet from the neighbor's house. Thankfully,the chickens have been gone for some years. Tigard Times: some Tigard Police log examples: Thursday, February 8, 2018:A neighbor's gray and brown-colored horse was reported running loose on Watkins Avenue and Cook Lane. Police corralled the animal. Code Violation. {was owner duly issued a $500 citation??} 1/14/18 4:40 p.m. A man told police that his neighbor's dog attacked and killed his daughter's chicken and he wants to press charges. He'd also like the dead chicken returned if officers find it. [chicken running loose/not confined; code violator wants to press charges] {was loose chicken owner duly issued a $500 citation??} 12/17/17 7:30 a.m.:A resident of Glacier Lily Street was not happy about the rooster that had been crowing since 6:45 a.m. PUBLIC NOISE NUISANCE {was owner duly 1) issued a $500 noise nuisance citation and 2) told to get rid of the rooster(NO keeping of animals or birds making noises louder than 50 db [decibels]??} Rooster= 100+db Jul 7, 2017:Tigard police received two reports Friday morning of a cougar wandering in the community. Public danger: cougar attracted by scent of livestock, poultry and their feces and urine outside. [A Cougar [mountain lion] was prowling on my cul de sac!] June 10, 2017:A large snake reportedly climbed into the engine compartment of a vehicle at Macy's Furniture Gallery, 9009 S.W. Hall Blvd. Friday, May 12, 2017: A goat escaped from its confines in the 9300 block of Tangela Street.This is not the first time the goat has gotten loose. Code Violation. {was owner duly issued a $500 citation??} Saturday, May 6, 2017 9:28 AM PDT: Fox 12 News:Tigard Police Officer escorts goat home. Code Violation. {was owner duly issued a $500 citation??} Wednesday,April 12, 2017: Goats got loose in the 13300 block of Chelsea Loop. Code Violation. {was owner duly issued a $500 citation??} Wednesday, May 11, 2016 Two goats were seen running in the road in the 8400 block of Bonita Road. The animals were returned to their owner. Code Violation. {was owner duly issued a $500 citation??} Tuesday, Feb 2, 2016: Four loose chickens were spotted in a man's yard in the 8900 block of Waverly Drive.The fowl were escaped residents from a neighbor's chicken coop. Code Violation. {was owner duly issued a $500 citation??} Thursday,Jan. 28, 2016: Five chickens escaped from their pen in the 8900 block of Waverly Drive and ended up in a neighbor's yard. Code Violation. {was owner duly issued a $500 citation??} Monday,Jan. 18, 2016: A woman in the 14800 block of 76th Avenue said that a baby cow in a nearby field was making loud noises. Code Violation. {was owner duly issued a $500 citation??} Dec. 11, 2014: a lone chicken was found running around a parking lot on Oak Street. Code Violation. {was owner duly issued a $500 citation??} Thursday,Aug10, 2014: Loose goats reportedly got stuck between the shrubbery and fence line of a property in the 9300 block of Tangela Street. Code Violation. {was owner duly issued a $500 citation??} September 04, 2013: Oregonian:Tigard police this morning nabbed a pot-bellied pig from a yard, and officials are seeking the animal's owner. The pig wandered into a yard of a residence in the 9100 block of Elrose Court about 10:50 a.m.today, said Jim Wolf, a Tigard police spokesman. Police could not find the pig's owner. NOTE: Code Violation. And Washington County Animal Control didn't know what to do with it,too. If it had been a pregnant sow, we could have had a feral pig infestation in Tigard. NOTE: Millions of abandoned, loose feral pigs have ravaged the South of the US. In 2012, an Oregon farmer had a heart attack, fell down in his pen, and was eaten by his pigs. All that was left of him was his dentures. Tigard Municipal Code: 2017 6.02.070 Livestock/Poultry No poultry or livestock,other than normal household pets, may be kept unless housed or retained within a fenced run at least 100 feet from any nearby residence except a dwelling on the same lot. (Ord. 12-02§1) Links: Govt: https://www.codepublishing.com/OR/Beaverton/#!/Beaverton05/Beaverton0509.html http://www.sherwoodoregon.gov/planningbage/backyard-chickens hops://www.tualatinoregon.gov/planning/chickens https://www.ci.wilsonville.or.us/DocumentCenter/View/11725 https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/12/1/pdfs/05-0979.pdf https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/IllnessandDisease/AnimalTransmittedDiseases http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/210621/icode/ Articles: http://sciencenordic.com/chickens-cause-serious-infections-humans http://www.poultryworld.net/Health/Articles/2018/2/Scientists-to-look-into-how-rapidly-bird-flu-can- a d a pt-to-i nfect-h u m a n s-243947 E/ hops://www.livescience.com/21426-global-zoonoses-diseases-hotspots.html 13 Animal-to-Human Diseases Kill 2.2 Million People Each Year http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/12/19/consumer-reports-study-reveals-dangers-in-chicken/ http://www.sustainabletable.org/906/waste-management Animal Waste,the Environment, and Human Health http://articles.extension.org[pages/18868/stall-waste-production-and-management http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageld=4103&catld=1 Dangers of Urban Farming DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday,July 25, 2022 9:30 AM To: Roger H. Potthoff Cc: Joanne Bengtson Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture- Livestock Regulation Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind your as we start to write our draft urban agriculture regulations Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Roger H. Potthoff<rog.potthoff@live.com> Sent: Monday,July 18, 2022 5:48 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>; Kathy Nyland <kathyn@tigard-or.gov>;Tom McGuire <TomM@tigard-or.gov>; #Councilmail <councilmail@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Agriculture- Livestock Regulation Greetings! In advance of tonight's meeting of the Planning Commission and tomorrow's meeting of the City Council I am submitting documents relating to the task of crafting reasonable regulations non-commercial backyard urban agriculture, specifically the raising and keeping of livestock, what types, what quantities and under what conditions. The documents attached include a Model Township Zoning Ordinance for Keeping and Raising of Chickens, and scholarly articles on the risks backyard chicken/fowl pose both directly and indirectly (through rodents and insects) to public health and safety. I have also attached a copy of Ms. Joy Mahon's statement on this topic. Ms. Mahon delivered her statement to Ms. Hope Pollard and the June 29 Community Discussion. That statement did not include Ms. Mahon's address, and on the attached copy that has been corrected. Ms. Mahon has approved of this correction and accepted my offer to resubmit her statement. I look forward to a constructive dialogue leading to a reasonable regulatory construct with which compliance will be a "want to," not a "have to." Roger Potthoff 11710 SW Ann St. Tigard, OR 97223 From: Penny Dixon Sent: Wednesday,August 3, 2022 5:57 PM To: Hope Pollard Subject: RE:June 29th community meeting Sounds Good! TY Sent from the all new AOL app for Android On Wed, Aug 3, 2022 at 12:18 PM,Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Penny, Thank you for providing your availability! Let's do Thursday at 10. I'll give you a call at that time. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Penny Dixon <pennyrd79@aol.com> Sent:Wednesday,August 3, 2022 7:18 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: RE:June 29th community meeting Good morning Hope. Thursday at 10 or 1:00? Sent from the all new AOL app for Android On Tue,Aug 2,2022 at 6:39 PM, Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Penny, Sorry for the delay—I need to set time aside in advance for a talk so I can make sure I'm fully focused, if that's okay with you 0 How does Thursday work for you? Let me know if there are a few times that would work best. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Penny Dixon <pennyrd79@aol.com> Sent: Monday,July 25, 2022 10:51 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: RE: June 29th community meeting You don't often get email from pennyrd79@aol.com. Learn why this is important Hi again. Anytime is good. I'm actually home now if you would like to call me. Thanks. Sent from the all new AOL app for Android On Mon, Jul 25,2022 at 9:08 AM, Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Penny, Thank you for reaching out. Yes, let's set up a time to discuss! Are there a few times that might work for you over the next couple of weeks? I can compare with my schedule and set up a time for us. Would you like to discuss via Teams or phone? Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Penny Dixon <pennyrd79@aol.com> Sent: Monday,July 25, 2022 8:55 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject:June 29th community meeting You don't often get email from pennyrd79@aol.com. Learn why this is important Hi Hope, My name is Penny and I was unable to attend the recent agriculture meeting. I was hoping to discuss the issue of chickens and number allowed. Is it possible to set up a time to discuss? My number is 503 860-5194. Thank you! Sent from the all new AOL app for Android DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Antje Spethmann Sent: Friday,August 19, 2022 9:11 AM To: Hope Pollard Cc: Jason Snider;Tom McGuire; Kenny Asher; #Councilmail Subject: Re: Backyard chickens You don't often get email from antje.spethmann@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Thank you.This is very kind. I will look forward to the draft. Thanks. AS On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 5:42 PM Hope Pollard <hopepPtigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Antje, I apologize for the delayed response as I was out of office for a few days. I'd like to echo the Mayor's sentiments and invite you to stay involved as we write our regulations. I'm still deep in research mode—meeting with experts and community members to identify how we can write the best regulations that protect urban ag/livestock as an important part of our community while also protecting against potential nuisances and hazards that sometimes come along with this activity. Please let me know if you'd like to schedule some time for a Teams meeting or a phone call so we can discuss more in depth.Additionally, we have a few milestones coming up: 1. September 13: we will email our draft regulations to our interested parties list (I will add your email to this list) for review 2. September 20: we will have an open house event at the Tigard Public Library where folks can share feedback on our draft regulations before we bring it to the Planning Commission and City Council for adoption. 3. Mid-late October: we will bring the code to Commission and City Council for adoption. I'll add you to our interested parties list so that you get regular updates as these events approach. Please let me know if you have any questions or want to set up some time to chat! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:Jason Snider<Jason( 1gard-or.gov> Sent:Thursday,August 11, 2022 1:28 PM To:Antje Spethmann <antje_spethmann@gmail.com> Cc:#Councilmail <councilmail@tigard-or.gov>; Hope Pollard <hopep@jgard-or.gov> Subject: RE: Backyard chickens Antj e, Thank you for sharing your experiences keeping chickens. As you might know,we've ' heard a lot of feedback, both good and bad regarding urban agriculture and livestock in Tigard. The city recognizes urban agriculture and livestock as one important component of a healthy and sustainable community. At our last outreach event,we heard a lot of positive things about keeping chickens—from the eggs they provide to the sense of community they foster. We've also heard a lot of feedback about how our current code is too murky to enforce or understand. Our intention with building urban agriculture regulations is not to prohibit chickens. Our aim instead is to build regulations that are clear and easy to understand, simple to enforce, and encourage keeping chickens and other livestock in a manner that is clean, pest-resistant, and founded on education. Tigard staff is currently doing research with experts from organizations like the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Tualatin Water and Soil Conservation District, and Portland Community College to ensure that any regulations we build are founded on animal health and safety. It is our understanding that many of the perceived negative impacts of keeping livestock in a suburban setting can be mitigated or avoided completely with proper education—that's why we're looking at requiring an educational component for folks keeping larger numbers of livestock on their lots. That said, none of our regulations are final yet. I see you copied Associate Planner Hope Pollard; I encourage you to have conversations with her and stay tuned for future events she's planning where you can get involved and play a part in writing the regulations. I know she's actively seeking community input to make sure we get this code right and that it reflects the true desires of our community. Thanks again for reaching out, I appreciate the time to you took to weigh in on this issue. Respectfully, Jason B. Snider, Mayor Jason B. Snider - Mayor DIRECT 503.718.2476 TIGARD CELL 503.810.0269 ® EMAIL jason@tigard-or.gov WEB www.tigard-or.gov City of Tigard I CITY COUNCIL 13125 SW Hall Boulevard,Tigard,OR 97223 From:Antje Spethmann <antje_spethmann@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday,August 10, 2022 8:10 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep�tigard-or.gov>; #Councilmail <councilmail@tigard-or.gov>;Jason Snider <Jason@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard chickens Some people who received this message don't often get email from antje_spethmann@gmail.com.Learn why this is important I'm writing to voice my concern about the current debate regarding backyard chickens. We've had our girls on our property for seven years and they have never received a complaint.They eat bugs and larva and keep the pests in our area under control. And we have rat resistant feeding and watering solutions to keep from attracting other pests. Meanwhile, coyotes are allowed to ravage the neighborhoods and eat pets and the city tells me over and over that the county has to deal with that.The county doesn't call back and the only exterminator licensed to deal with coyotes is also unresponsive. There are neighbors with multiple broken vehicles and completely overgrown lots and nothing is done... There are armed robbers hitting local businesses and traffic is abysmal and... Please tell me that this chicken kerfuffle is going to go away soon. Well kept chickens in private back yards who aren't creating noise or causing health issues are one of the things that are GREAT about this town.... and are certainly not a problem. "The most powerful force in the universe is knowing what you want. Unfortunately, most of us never get beyond knowing what we don't want." Anonymous DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. 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I , XIft I• 1 Sent from the all new AOL app for Android On Thu,Aug 18, 2022 at 3:56 PM,Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Penny, It was so good to talk to you the other week.Thank you for setting aside the time to talk with me —I learned a lot! We are currently looking for visuals of what backyard hives look like. I remember you mentioning that you raised mason bees for a time. Do you happen to have any pictures of hives that you wouldn't mind us using as a reference? Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Penny Dixon <pennyrd79@aol.com> Sent:Wednesday,August 3, 2022 5:57 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: RE:June 29th community meeting Sounds Good! TY Sent from the all new AOL app for Android On Wed, Aug 3, 2022 at 12:18 PM, Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Penny, Thank you for providing your availability! Let's do Thursday at 10. I'll give you a call at that time. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Penny Dixon <pennyrd79@aol.com> Sent:Wednesday, August 3, 2022 7:18 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopepPtigard-or.gov> Subject: RE:June 29th community meeting Good morning Hope. Thursday at 10 or 1:00? Sent from the all new AOL app for Android On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 6:39 PM, Hope Pollard <hopep@tgard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Penny, Sorry for the delay—I need to set time aside in advance for a talk so I can make sure I'm fully focused, if that's okay with you Q How does Thursday work for you? Let me know if there are a few times that would work best. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City ofTigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Penny Dixon <pennyrd79Paol.com> Sent: Monday,July 25, 2022 10:51 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: RE:June 29th community meeting You don't often get email from pennyrd79 c(aaol.com.Learn why this is important Hi again. Anytime is good. I'm actually home now if you would like to call me. Thanks. Sent from the all new AOL app for Android On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 9:08 AM, Hope Pollard <hopep@tgard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Penny, Thank you for reaching out.Yes, let's set up a time to discuss! Are there a few times that might work for you over the next couple of weeks? I can compare with my schedule and set up a time for us. Would you like to discuss via Teams or phone? Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City ofTigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Penny Dixon <pennyrd79CWaol.com> Sent: Monday,July 25, 2022 8:55 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject:June 29th community meeting You don't often get email from pennyrd79@aol.com. Learn why this is important Hi Hope, My name is Penny and I was unable to attend the recent agriculture meeting. I was hoping to discuss the issue of chickens and number allowed. Is it possible to set up a time to discuss? My number is 503 860-5194. Thank you! Sent from the all new AOL app for Android DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 1:54 PM To: Joanne Bengtson Cc: Emily Tritsch; Kenny Asher Subject: RE: 8/9/2022 Call-in testimony Thank you,Joanne!!! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:Joanne Bengtson <joanne@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday,August 22, 2022 9:46 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Cc: Emily Tritsch <emily.tritsch@tigard-or.gov>; Kenny Asher<KennyA@tigard-or.gov> Subject: FW: 8/9/2022 Call-in testimony Good morning Hope, I just wanted you to know I called each of the folks who called into the August 9 City Council meeting (listed below). I invited each to the Sept. 20 open house at the library and shared your name as the contact for questions. Elizabeth Sprague mentioned that she'd been in contact with you and commended your responsiveness. Mr. Schiffer said he's going to try to make it to the open house. Thanks for your hard work on this project. You're doing a great job! Joanne Joanne Bengtson - Exec.Asst.to City Manager&Mayor DIRECT 503.718.2476 TIGARD CELL 503.686.0510 ® FAX 503.684.7297 EMAIL joanne@tigard-or.gov City of Tigard I CITY MANAGEMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard,Tigard,OR 97223 From: Kathy Nyland <kathyn@tigard-or.gov> Sent:Tuesday,August 9, 2022 7:55 PM To:Joanne Bengtson <joanne(Wtigard-or.gov> Subject: FW: 8/9/2022 Call-in testimony fyi From: Mike Nolop<miken@tigard-or.gov> Sent:Tuesday,August 9, 2022 7:37 PM To: Carol Krager<carolk@tigard-or.gov>;Jesse Raymundo<jesse.raymundo@tigard-or.gov> Cc: Kathy Nyland <kathyn@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: 8/9/2022 Call-in testimony Caller#1- Elizabeth Sprague-503-962-0486 Caller#2- Mike Sprague-971-772-4055 Caller#3—James Shaffer 503-619-7589 DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. 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From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2022 5:06 PM Bcc: Hot Mess Homestead NW;frankideane@gmail.com; kentgenter@aol.com; crcoast@gmail.com; sarandenezza@gmail.com; lindsayafreedman@gmail.com; ali.m.hart@gmail.com; amysue74@gmail.com; rog,potthoff@gmail.com; mary,potthoff@live.com; richm@tri-starelectric.com;jl.lannan@gmail.com; kristiwal@outlook.com; trennaeecomcast.net; alissabrandtdesign@gmail.com; esnicoli@yahoo.com; mayanaze.tn@gmail.com; DelgadoM@SherwoodOregon.gov; arianawiss@gmail.com; lizjohnson318@gmail.com; martiwillis72@gmail.com; jimwillis72jJmsn.com; rmorgan@dovelewis.org; sherryshureePgmail.com; a jtjmurray@comcast.net; Charles.hajduk(a gmail.com; zachary-@curedoregon.com; beckyyoung@graceclinic.org; brad.young@graceclinic.org; ihsan9e9joutlook.com;ym baker@hotmail.com; sdalinger@gmail.com; kjonesdesigns@frontier.com;jvanrosejgmail.com; dvjhammes@msn.com; linette.moncayo@comcast.net; raene 1234@hotmail.com; keeverbeliever@gmail.com; Kimmie31415926535@gmail.com; tamera.slack@gmail.com; leebennett@pon.net; info@oneillautomation.com; chrisd334@frontier.com; krickettsong@aol.com; sharp13@sbc.edu; robin.foley22(a)gmail.com;jamilarman@gmail.com; Steve.Welch@trane.com; ballywhistle@_gmail.com; dmginc@teleport.com; Anne Lewis; crospeck@comcast.net;jviets@finity.com; sheltie7heaven@aol.com; capurk@yahoo.com; onecuttom@comcast.net; ding dan@hotmail.com; h.millergutierrez@gmail.com; konni@comcast.net; woodell@hotmail.com; griebelerjuno.com; gpeck.imperial@gmail.com; durton@guildmortgage.net; terri.lynn 3@yahoo.com; mkirk@pcc.edu; allendr63@gmail.com; chestnutstallion@frontier.com; Michael Antonelli; rog,potthoff@live.com; onecuttom@comcast.net; katikim76jgmail.com; kaylchase@yahoo.com; allenlchase@yahoo.com; christine.winson@axiompest.com; wittenr@gmail.com; Kendra503@msn.com; Oneluckyga105@gmail.com; Ifisette@hotmail.com; francescalowes@gmail.com; lydia.hammond@frontier.edu;tjsetzel@aol.com; Shaun Stuhldryer; mbrewin72@wesleyan.edu; rpitz@pamplinmedia.com; PMS44Mag@comcast.net; karen.nelson100@gmail.com; earnsberg@gmail.com; mbrewin72@wesleyan.edu; Stacey508(_gmail.com; acmedesign@msn.com; Skraushaar1959@gmail.com;james.schiffer@?gmail.com; bhatx017@umn.edu; vsasaki@yahoo.com; mays@tualatinriverkeepers.org; bbentien@gmail.com; kragertam@comcast.net;jemmdm7 gmail.com; mahonmd@gmail.com; colleenstmaryjyahoo.com; sarandenezza@gmail.com; kacyrcm@gmail.com;jewell.lawler@gmail.com; gentlespiritdoula@gmail.com; crcoast@gmail.com; pennyrd79@aol.com; antje_spethmann(>gmail.com; ksade333@ gmail.com;Tom McGuire; Ken Ross Subject: Invite to Sept 20 Open House Hello, If you're receiving this email,you're on our list of interested parties for urban agriculture and chicken regulations in Tigard! Thank you for your continued interest in helping Tigard stay true to its motto of "a place to call home". On June 29th, we had our first in-person community discussion and we heard a lot of great feedback. We've been hard at work incorporating this feedback into draft code regulations and it's almost time for another event to go over these regulations together. Please join us on Tuesday,September 20 for an open house at the Tigard Public Library. We'll be there from 4:30-5:30 PM, ready to share our draft urban agriculture regulations and get your input.This is your last chance to share your thoughts before these changes become official! If you would like to attend, please register in advance.We'll send registrants a draft copy of our code about a week ahead of the event so you have time to review on your own before we get together. You can sign up and learn more about where we're at on the engagement website here: https://www.engage_tigard-or.gov/urbanag Please note that this open house will directly impact the standards we will eventually propose to the City Council and adopt into our official Development Code later this year. So bring your best solutions- oriented thinking caps! If you can't make it on September 20th,your voice is still important to us. Please contact me to schedule a private time to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to help and I look forward to meeting and working with you! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopeP@tigard-or.gov IIII 01 TI GAR D From: City of Tigard, OR Sent: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 8:59 PM To: Hope Pollard Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Urban Agriculture Interest Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Urban Agriculture Interest Submission#: 1949080 IP Address: 67.169.206.128 Submission Date: 09/06/2022 8:58 Survey Time: 5 minutes You have a new online form submission. Note:all answers displaying"*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name John Penner Email Address jlpenner58@yahoo.com Phone Number 9714041488 Anything you'd like to share with us before the event? I would request the city council to not change the current city ordinance on backyard chickens. I do so in support of those who need this in these dire financial times. Thank you, City of Tigard This is an automated message generated by Granicus.Please do not reply directly to this email. From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:00 AM To: Art Ashby Subject: RE: City ordinance for backyard chickens Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestion in mind and add your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event on September 20, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I added you to our interested parties list so you should have just received another email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:Art Ashby<nbuck1953@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 13, 2022 8:46 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: City ordinance for backyard chickens You don't often get email from nbuck1953@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Please do not make any changes to city ordinances regarding backyard chickens. Urban farming is essential to continue. A very few complaints over past, ears from nuisances and complainers making unfounded complaints should not destroy the ability of small flocks to be raised in Tigard. We do not need government interference to prevent law abiding chicken owners from enjoying the fruits of their labors. Thank you. Art Ashby 503-319-5991 From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:54 AM To: Chris Kashmir-Green Subject: RE: Backyard Chickens in Tigard Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind and add your statement to the public record for this project.Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards.We will be having another community event on September 20, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get another email later today with more info(let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Original Message From:Chris Kashmir-Green<chris@syscom-or.com> Sent:Sunday,September 11,2022 12:59 PM To: Hope Pollard<hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard Chickens in Tigard [You don't often get email from chris@syscom-or.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.msJLearnAboutSenderldentification I am writing to express my support for backyard chickens in Tigard. Egg laying hens should continue to be allowed.They are far quieter than many dogs! I agree that roosters are noisy and can be an annoyance, but still quieter than dogs. Perhaps roosters should be limited. Thank you for your consideration. Sent from my iPad Chris Kashmir-Green From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:34 AM To: chrisd334@frontier.com Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20 Hi Chris, Thank you for this feedback! I will make a note to consider run height requirements and include your feedback in our public record. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: chrisd334@frontier.com <chrisd334@frontier.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:49 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20 You don't often get email from chrisd334@frontier.com.Learn why this is important Hi Hope Thank you for the draft. It looks complete. The only comment is the height of the fence in the run for chickens. I had a neighbor with a 4 ft fence around her property with the backyard for their run and the chickens regularly got over it. The chickens used the neighbors yards and cul de sac for their free range. A full fenced/roofed run would be better I think. The new owners of the property kept the chickens and I have not seen them since. This document looks like it would have solved much of the problem and at least provided recourse for the neighbors. Thank you Chris Dart From: Hope Pollard <hopepPtigard-or.gov> Sent:Tuesday, September 13, 2022 8:59 AM Subject: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20 Hello everyone, If you're receiving this email it's because you're on our interested parties list for urban agriculture and livestock in Tigard.Thank you for your interest in keeping Tigard a place to call home! As you know, we've been hard at work drafting regulations based on the feedback we've received from you all so far and we have our final community event coming up next Tuesday, September 20. Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library for an open house. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect! In order to make the open house as productive as possible, I'm sharing a copy of our DRAFT regulations with you all here. Please feel free to review in advance, mark up, and ask questions via email in advance.At the event, we'll have some stations to help you break down and visualize the regulations and share your thoughts on the draft code we've built so far. None of this is final yet—this is very much still a draft and in need of your comments and questions. Note:this is the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1)for adoption.You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. If you can't make it on September 20th,your voice is still important to us. Please contact me to schedule a private time to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to help and I look forward to meeting and working with you! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopePPtigard-or.gov 1111119 TIGARD DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:54 AM To: emily.terriquez(agmail.com Subject: RE: Backyard chickens Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind and add your statement to the public record for this project.Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards.We will be having another community event on September 20, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get another email later today with more info(let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Original Message From:emily.terriquez@gmail.com<emily.terriquez@gmail.com> Sent: Friday,September 9,2022 8:48 AM To: Hope Pollard<hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard chickens [You don't often get email from emily.terriquez@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification ] I support the city council making no changes to the current ordinances about chickens. I love having them as part of our community. Thanks! -Emily Terriquez From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:56 AM To: Joel V. Subject: RE: Backyard Chickens are a GREAT addition to our community Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind and add your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get another email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:Joel V. <vermillion.joel@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 6, 2022 9:24 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard Chickens are a GREAT addition to our community You don't often get email from vermillion.joel@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Hi Hope, My name is Joel Vermillion, and my wife and I own the home at the junction of the Fanno Creek Trail &Tigard st. (10525 SW Tigard st.) It is possible that we are the most visible chicken owners in Tigard with so many people passing by our yard each day — many of whom stop to enjoy our chickens. We have heard nothing but positive feedback from the community and so many people have shared how our yard is a destination for their walks and bike rides because they and their families enjoy seeing the birds. The chickens have given us chance to engage in conversation with dozens (if not hundreds) of people over the years, and though we have had back yard chickens for about 8-9 years now, we are not aware of a single complaint against us or our birds. On the contrary, we have received hundreds of compliments. Of course we are concerned that the city council is considering limiting backyard chickens and we want to express our opinion as responsible chicken owners in Tigard. We have a large lot (over half an acre) and have sized our coop and our flock to the amount of space the chickens have to run around. We care for them well with quality food, water, and care during the lives of the birds. If you have ever been to a commercial chicken farm, you will recognize immediately what a better quality of life backyard chickens enjoy compared with commercialized, factory birds. We have never kept a rooster (out of respect for the noise ordinance and our neighbors in the Windmill apartments) and have freely shared eggs with neighbors when we have been asked. We have never charged for an egg, but have been happy to share with people in Tigard knowing that we are helping families share with their kids about 'where food comes from' and how much better a fresh egg is compared with a factory egg. We have even had people share that they started their own flock because they enjoyed ours so much. We realize that despite the many upsides of chickens there can be potential issues such as noise from a rooster or unwanted predators including rats. We have had issues a couple of times, and believe me when I say, we have been the most motivated to take care of any of these issues because we want to have healthy birds and a safe property for our family. There are many things that attract rats, so I would also add that chickens are not the only cause, or even the main cause. Tigard will still have plenty of rats even if there were no chickens. We believe the current city ordinance as it stands is appropriate and fair and that the specific disturbances and complaints should be dealt with on a case by case basis. To add unnecessary regulation that impacts all chicken owners because of a few issues specific issues that have arisen would be analogous to restricting dog ownership because there are a few dogs that bark too much or are too aggressive. Those code violations are dealt with when they arise, and it we believe it should be the same with chickens. Unfortunately I am traveling for work on September 20th and am unable to attend the meeting, but we have strong opinions on this issue, and ask the city to make a good decision by keeping the city ordinances as they are and figuring out appropriate solutions with specific issues on a case by case basis when they arise. I would welcome a conversation and can be reached at (971) 998-3451 or at this email address. Best Regards, Joel Vermillion From: Joel V. Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:35 AM To: Hope Pollard Cc: Tom McGuire Subject: Re: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20 Hi Hope, Thank you for your prompt response. I don't have Teams and am not sure what that is, so a phone call might be better. You can reach me at 971-998-3451, or kindly send your number and I can call you around 3pm. Kind Regards, Joel Vermillion On Sep 13, 2022, at 10:33 AM, Hope Pollard wrote: Hi Joel, Thank you for your feedback.This is a draft for folks to react to at this point and public input will likely influence what gets adopted, so I appreciate your detailed and thoughtful response. I'd be happy to set up a call this afternoon. I'm free at 3PM. Do you want to do a phone call or Teams? I can send you an invite. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:Joel V. <vermillion.joel(a?gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:24 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20 You don't often get email from vermillion.joel@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Hi Hope, I would like to schedule a phone call about this issue. I leave on an international work trip on Thursday, and won't be back until the 21st. For me it would need to be tomorrow or early afternoon today(3pm or so). Please let me know what might work for you. Best Regards, Joel Vermillion On Sep 13, 2022, at 8:59 AM, Hope Pollard <hopeft@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hello everyone, If you're receiving this email it's because you're on our interested parties list for urban agriculture and livestock in Tigard.Thank you for your interest in keeping Tigard a place to call home! As you know, we've been hard at work drafting regulations based on the feedback we've received from you all so far and we have our final community event coming up next Tuesday, September 20. Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library for an open house. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect! In order to make the open house as productive as possible, I'm sharing a copy of our DRAFT regulations with you all here. Please feel free to review in advance, mark up, and ask questions via email in advance.At the event, we'll have some stations to help you break down and visualize the regulations and share your thoughts on the draft code we've built so far. None of this is final yet—this is very much still a draft and in need of your comments and questions. Note:this is the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1)for adoption.You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. If you can't make it on September 20th,your voice is still important to us. Please contact me to schedule a private time to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to help and I look forward to meeting and working with you! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopePCWtigard-or.gov <image001.png> DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." <DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf> From: Slope Pollard Sent Tuesday,September 13,2022 7:55 AM To: Josh Moore Subject: RE:Chicken ordinance Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback.I will keep your suggestions in mind and add your statement to the public record for this project Our goal Is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nulsances/hazards. 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I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get another email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:Josiah Makinster<MAKINSTER2768@msn.com> Sent: Friday, September 9, 2022 11:37 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Keep Backyard Chickens You don't often get email from makinster2768@msn.com.Learn why this is important Hi Hope, My name is Josiah and I live along the Fanno Creek trail. We have some wonderful neighbors on Tigard St with chickens and my 3-year old loves to stop and look at them.This is a family tradition now, and we do this many times a week. Our neighbors have been great and the chickens are never a nuisance. I see no reason for the backyard chicken laws in Tigard change. Best, Josiah Makinster Makinster2768@msn.com Get Outlook for Android From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:55 AM To: Mandi Modrall Subject: RE: Backyard Chickens Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind and add your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event on September 20, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get another email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Mandi Modrall <mandimo414@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 6, 2022 8:04 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard Chickens You don't often get email from mandimo414@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Hi, Hope! I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to reach out to you about the potential new ordinance outlawing backyard chickens in the city of Tigard. I personally do not have chickens anymore, but I had them for many years here, in the city of Tigard and had no issues. We never had complaints from the neighbors, or any issues caused by our flock. I think this decision should not be taken lightly. Our girls were a big part of our family, no different than a cat or dog and asking people to simply"give them away" which, I will also tell you, is not an easy task, is just not fair.There are not many options and unfortunately, in most cases,the chickens will be killed. How would you feel if you were asked to have your pet killed? Hens, for the most part, are quiet animals other than the few minutes they are laying eggs. This is no different than the occasional bark of a dog, and they should be treated equally. I can, however, understand heftier restrictions being made for Roosters, as they are much louder and more aggressive. Please take some serious thought into this decision. I get to see a lovely flock on my daily walks and they bring me so much joy, as do others who see them on their walks. Thank you for your time and consideration. Best, Mandi From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 8:00 AM To: Mark Brooks Subject: RE: Chicken ordinance Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestion in mind and add your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event on September 20, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get another email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Mark Brooks<kendallcub@hotmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:59 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Chicken ordinance You don't often get email from kendallcub@hotmail.com.Learn why this is important Please don't change the current ordinance regarding chickens in backyards. It's unnecessary to change the rules because of 2 complainers in 6 years. Get Outlook for Android From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:53 AM To: Mia Steben Subject: RE: Support for Backyard Chickens in Tigard(?) Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind and add your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event on September 20, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get another email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Mia Steben <miasteben1996@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 1:59 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Support for Backyard Chickens in Tigard 4j You don't often get email from miasteben1996@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Hi Hope, I wanted to write an email in support of having backyard chickens in Tigard and would like to recommend the city council make no changes to current city ordinances concerning backyard chickens. Thank you & have a great day! Best, Mia From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:53 AM To: Michael McMurray Subject: RE: Support for Chickens in Tigard Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind and add your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event on September 20, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get another email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Michael McMurray<michael@mcmurray.tech> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 6:09 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Support for Chickens in Tigard You don't often get email from michael@mcmurray.tech.Learn why this is important Hi Hope, I'm writing to you to show support for having backyard chickens in Tigard. I plead that the city council does not infringe on the current rights of those in Tigard to own backyard chickens. Hope you have a great week! Best, Michael From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:55 AM To: Naia Smith Subject: RE: Backyard chickens Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind and add your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event on September 20, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get another email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: City of Tigard, OR<webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 12:05 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard chickens Message submitted from the<City of Tigard>website. Site Visitor Name: Naia Smith Site Visitor Email: naianevada@gmail.com I love backyard chickens they bring so much light and happiness to so many people! Urban Agriculture makes us feel more connected to the earth and the outdoors around us. Please do not change any current city ordinances involving backyard chickens. It would be so sad for so many of us,thank you! From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:54 AM To: Paul Colligan Subject: RE: Chickens In Tigard Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind and add your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get another email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Paul Colligan <paulcolliganpersonal@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, September 9, 2022 9:40 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Chickens In Tigard You don't often get email from paulcolliganpersonal@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Thanks for all you do for the City of Tigard. No place I'd rather live right now. I'm going to try to attend the meeting on the 20th (thanks for having it), but just in case I can't. In regards to the chicken question. Thanks for hearing from the community and trying to make a decision that's best for all of us. I have to believe this is a question of case to case basis, backyard size and not that of limiting the number of chickens. I have a tiny backyard, and two chickens might be too many but I have other friends here in Tigard that could handle a nice little batch without creating any havoc at all. I wonder if this can/should be handled like we do with nuisance dogs-case by case. I run my own business out of my home here in Tigard and have a great feeling every time I don't add a car to the road in the morning. It's good for all of us-and I'm able to do it. I think chickens are maybe the same way: No carbon footprint in grabbing eggs from your own backyard, and they certainly taste better. Yes, the second the process becomes a nuisance for someone else,we should probably respond, but as long as our neighbors are doing the right things for the right reason, we should encourage that, right? Telling someone with a backyard that can sustain chickens that they are limited feels a little like telling me I have to find an office to work-just because others haven't found out how to make a good living working at home. Would love to hear your thoughts. Paul Colligan From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:55 AM To: Robert Nelson Subject: RE: ronelson@easystreet.net Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind and add your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event on September 20, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get another email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: City of Tigard, OR<webteam@tigard-or.gov> Sent:Thursday, September 8, 2022 3:08 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: ronelson@easystreet.net Message submitted from the<City of Tigard>website. Site Visitor Name: Robert Nelson Site Visitor Email: ronelson@easystreet.net Dear Hope, I would like to weigh in on the proposal of the chicken changes, I think the chickens I see in the city are well cared for and are not in anyway, shape or form presenting a nuisance to anyone around them.They are located on Tigard Street and are fun to walk by them. I think if you create another law about them,you will have to enforce it and that may be a nuisance to those who have to enforce it. The issues about chickens should be handled on a case by case basis and would quickly be resolved in that manner.Thanks for listining. Robert From: City of Tigard Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 12:48 PM To: Hope Pollard Subject: Anonymous User completed Sept 20 Open House Sign-Up Anonymous User just submitted the survey Sept 20 Open House Sign-Up with the responses below. Name ROGER POTTHOFF Email rog.potthoff@live.com Phone Number 503-989-3846 Anything else you'd like us to know before the event? In light of the upcoming election in November when Tigard voters will be electing 3 new people to the City Council AND a new mayor, all of whom taking office in January. Effectively this wholesale change- out f elected officials will come less than 3 months after a Council vote on this important matter regarding changes to the Tigard Muni Code(TMC). Changes that, in my personal experience for better or worse will impact public health, livability and the peace and safety of Tigard neighborhoods. So, given the current "lameduck" status of 4 of the 5 elected positions in Tigard city government, and the timing of a Council/Mayor vote on this important set of changes to the TMC before January-the aspiring soon-to-be elected office holders need to be involved and speak to this issue. My preference is that not only do these candidates partcipate in the public info process, but the vote on the proposed changes is postponed until after the new elected city officials are seated in January. The fact is that It's been 4 years since the City Council and Mayor in 2018 voted to eliminate more-or-less all TMC regulations relating to the livestock, including chickens, etc in/on residential zoned properties. A move Mayor Snider, and at least 2 council members have, on the record, lamented. So what's the rush in again entrusting this important matter to this now "lameduck" government? as The countdown now qiuckens to the November election and the January transition to a renewed choice in the governing of Tigard by the voters of Tigard. From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:53 AM To: Susan Rosenthal Cc: Elizabeth Sprague Subject: RE: Chickens and livestock in Tigard Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind and add your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event on September 20, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get another email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Susan Rosenthal <susanfrosenthal@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2022 4:53 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Cc: Elizabeth Sprague<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Subject: Chickens and livestock in Tigard You don't often get email from susanfrosenthal@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Dear Ms. Pollard, I am writing regarding the proposal to regulate chickens and livestock in Tigard. I am a resident of northern Washington County, but I work in Tigard. I am writing to express my concern about regulations that will severely limit chickens in Tigard. I ride my bike on the Fanno Creek Trail every day when I commute to and from work. I pass the chickens that live along the trail near Tigard street.These hens have a huge,grassy enclosure that is full of plants, grass, and trees. It is the nicest chicken enclosure I have ever seen. I sometimes stop and observe the chickens. I like to see how the flock has changed over the years. I live in a community that has six chickens. I like to compare our birds with the Fanno Creek Trail flock. I frequently notice other people stopping to observe the birds.They bring pleasure and enjoyment to the people who use the trail. I recently visited the Sprague family on SW Ann St.This family has three adorable goats and thirty poultry. Most of the animals have been rescued from other properties. One of their neighbors is claiming that this property is creating a significant rodent problem. I know that birds and livestocks can attract rodents.They drop grain on the ground and spread it through their feces.The Spragues told me about the efforts they are making to reduce the rodent problem, which include setting rat traps. The Sprague flock provides benefits for the local neighborhood, as the family shares eggs with their neighbors. People also enjoy visiting the animals. When I visited it became apparent to me that the Spragues care deeply about their animals, and they are cared for very well. I understand that the city of Tigard is considering a proposal that would limit people to owning four to six hens.This is not reasonable. It would cause undue hardship to families such as the Spragues. If the city is going to place a limit on the number of chickens,the limit should be a bigger number, such as fifteen birds. People who already have more than the alloted quota should be allowed to reduce their flocks through death and attrition.They should not be forced to get rid of their birds. Thank you for considering my views. Susan Rosenthal From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:56 AM To: 'Thomas Poff' Subject: RE: Poultry and Goat Restrictions Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback. I will keep your suggestions in mind and add your statement to the public record for this project. Our goal is to be as reasonable as possible while having clear standards that limit potential nuisances/hazards. We will be having another community event on September 20, which I encourage you to attend so we can hear what you think of what we come up with! I will add you to our interested parties list so you'll get another email later today with more info (let me know if you do not want to be on this list). I'm also happy to discuss more with you via phone/Teams or email. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:Thomas Poff<thomasbeavertonfm@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday,August 6, 2022 8:56 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Poultry and Goat Restrictions You don't often get email from thomasbeavertonfm@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Hello! I am a Tigard resident, and have been for majority of my life! I think there shouldn't be any more restrictions on homesteading in Tigard, including Goats and Poultry. They are very harmless creatures and bring great benefits to the owners. They help make the owners more self sufficient in their home. Elizabeth Sprague from Tigard is my mother! And growing up with all of these plants and animals made life interesting and gave me things to focus on. I definitely wouldn't change a thing,these animals taught me a lot growing up! 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As you know, we've been hard at work drafting regulations based on the feedback we've received from you all so far and we have our final community event coming up next Tuesday, September 20. Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library for an open house. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect! In order to make the open house as productive as possible, I'm sharing a copy of our DRAFT regulations with you all here. Please feel free to review in advance, mark up, and ask questions via email in advance.At the event, we'll have some stations to help you break down and visualize the regulations and share your thoughts on the draft code we've built so far. None of this is final yet—this is very much still a draft and in need of your comments and questions. Note:this is the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1)for adoption.You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. If you can't make it on September 20th,your voice is still important to us. Please contact me to schedule a private time to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to help and I look forward to meeting and working with you! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopePPtigard-or.gov IN OS TIGARD From: Hope Pollard Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 8:23 AM To: Ariana Wiss Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20 Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. I will make note of your suggestions as we revise the code and move it into its final form before adoption. I'll also save your comments as part of the written record. Please let me know if you have any questions or want to discuss more. Hope to see you on Sept 20! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:Ariana Wiss<arianawiss@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 13, 2022 5:41 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20 You don't often get email from arianawiss@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Hello, I, as chicken tender, like the agreements that have been made but do have some points that need to be addressed a little bit more. 1)Chicken minimum shelter size- I think 2sqft as an absolute minimum is sufficient-depending on breed size for sure. Having 6 chickens would mean a 4ftx6ft coop which is fairly large since it is just sleeping as well as having room for nesting boxes. .They snuggle up at night and if you had small breed chickens, at least half of that coop space is unnecessary. Roost length is more important at about 8-10inches/avg size bird. So 6 chickens would be a minimum 4ft in roost length. For bantams (small breed it is recommended 6in/bird and 2sqft/bird. hops://fisherbarns.com/blog/what-size-chicken-coop-do-i-need/ This site shows that small (lighter) breeds need 2sqft, avg need 3sqft, large need 4sqft. When purchasing coops, often it says "good for 3-5 chickens" but they never say how big of chickens they are accounting for. This is when roost size is more important and know when size breeds you have.That might be 5 small or 3 avg or only 2 large breeds. When I had 4 chickens in one coop- it was about a 3ftx4ft= 12sgft (3sqft/avg size bird) and that was a good size for them given they had a large run and only sleep/nest (1 or 2 at a time) in coop. If food and water are stored in the coop,then it would have to be large enough to store all of that in one section that would not get pooped on at night, still have nesting boxes, and a light source during the day so with all that, a larger size coop would be needed. But if we are talking about absolute minimums, especially when needing the license for more than 6 and needing to meet the absolute minimums for that,4sqft is too high in my opinion.There are a lot of case by case situations regarding this so it is hard to create a one size fits all. I think having the infographics on the Tigard site where people that are looking into starting this journey would be nice. So that if someone see the 2sqft a chicken and get the smallest coop for that but does not see that the roost is not long enough, they want to keep the food and water in the coop but there is not enough room,y etc,they would know what exactly to look for for their set up. 2)"Runs must be covered with a replaceable ground cover appropriate to the type of animal being contained,to reduce smells, flies, and weeds" This needs more clarification - is this like using sand?Acts like cat litter to easily scoop feces? If so, that is only realistic in some portions- I like to have grass available in the run if possible for them to graze so that would be prevented (I imagine that is a good source for a goat's diet as well) . If it applies to plants such as grass as ground cover,that is hard to maintain 24/7 for 100%of the run as it requires time to grow if ripped up etc. Ariana Wiss On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 8:59 AM Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hello everyone, If you're receiving this email it's because you're on our interested parties list for urban agriculture and livestock in Tigard.Thank you for your interest in keeping Tigard a place to call home! As you know, we've been hard at work drafting regulations based on the feedback we've received from you all so far and we have our final community event coming up next Tuesday, September 20. Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library for an open house. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect! In order to make the open house as productive as possible, I'm sharing a copy of our DRAFT regulations with you all here. Please feel free to review in advance, mark up, and ask questions via email in advance.At the event, we'll have some stations to help you break down and visualize the regulations and share your thoughts on the draft code we've built so far. None of this is final yet— this is very much still a draft and in need of your comments and questions. Note:this is the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1)for adoption. You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. If you can't make it on September 20th,your voice is still important to us. Please contact me to schedule a private time to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to help and I look forward to meeting and working with you! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopePPtigard-or.gov DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hot Mess Homestead NW Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 6:41 PM To: Hope Pollard Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House Sounds good, not sure if your number gets to you in remote days so if you could call me at 9 that would be great. 503-962-0486 Kindly, Elizabeth On Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 4:46 PM Hope Pollard <hopepJ jgard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Elizabeth, I'm free until noon tomorrow. How about 9 or 10? Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 10:05 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopepjfigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House I can't do today (I had Mike move his meetings to today so I could do tomorrow) but a phone call tomorrow works for me. I'm available anytime after 8am. On Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 8:06 AM Hope Pollard <hopep�figard-or.gov>wrote: Sorry, scratch the Monday morning availability—I forgot I'll be out of office that morning. But today in person or tomorrow morning via phone works. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hope Pollard Sent:Wednesday, September 14, 2022 8:01 AM To: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Subject: RE: Invite to Sept 20 Open House Hi Elizabeth, I could actually make today work for an in-person meeting the easiest, since I'm working at City Hall today(working remote from Portland tomorrow). I have a window from 1230-130, does that work? If not,we can do a phone call tomorrow morning or in-person Monday morning. This is definitely a draft and we are actively seeking feedback—Joel had some great ideas that I've already started sharing with the team. Let me know what you think. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:02 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopepjtigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House I completely understand, no worries. I won't bring anything to the meeting (except hopefully my notes on suggested changes to the draft are ok to bring?) I can make Thursday work. What would be easiest for you; my property, coffee or?Anytime that day should be fine. It is obvious you put a lot of work into these draft codes. Discussing certain parts in person will just be easier for my brain and I won't feel like I am taking up all your time at the meeting on the 20th. I heard you spoke with Joel today(with the chickens on the Fanno Creek trail) and he had some very positive things to say about your willingness to listen and be open to changes to the draft. I have to tell you, after I first received it, I had to laugh and almost emailed you asking if it was just a draft. I'm sure even though you made it very clear you probably still got many calls/emails from people that didn't read that. I don't envy your position in all of this right now and I truly appreciate your time and kindness. Let me know the best time and place Thursday and I'll be there. If you want Tom or anyone else to attend that is also totally fine. Kindly, Elizabeth Sprague 503-962-0486 On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 4:36 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Elizabeth, I meant to check in with Tom about this today but he went home sick. Per our legal rep,for liability reasons, we won't allow anything edible to be brought in by outside parties/not purchased by the City. For the flowers or other nonedible items, we may allow it—but we might lean the direction of not allowing anything to be brought in for this meeting(i.e. binders with photos in them). So it will probably be an all or nothing situation where we allow anyone to bring in nonedible items, or no one. But I will update you this week when I check in again with Tom! But also,yes I'm available to talk before the 20th. I can talk most times Thursday. Does Thursday work for you? Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 13, 2022 3:06 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House No worries,that's why I wanted to ask first! I'd love to chat with you in person about the draft codes before the 20th if you have any time to do so? Kindly, Elizabeth On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 7:50 AM Hope Pollard <hopep�tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Elizabeth, Sorry for the delayed response. I wanted to check with my manager and our legal rep about whether this would be allowable. I'll update you by end of today. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, September 4, 2022 2:44 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep_@ igard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House Hi Hope! I wanted to check with you and see if it is ok for me to bring some show and tell (show and share?) items to the meeting.Things like eggs,flowers and/or produce from the garden for city staff as well as attendees to take home with them if they'd like. Kindly, Elizabeth On Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 5:06 PM Hope Pollard <hopep_@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hello, If you're receiving this email, you're on our list of interested parties for urban agriculture and chicken regulations in Tigard! Thank you for your continued interest in helping Tigard stay true to its motto of"a place to call home". On June 29th, we had our first in-person community discussion and we heard a lot of great feedback. We've been hard at work incorporating this feedback into draft code regulations and it's almost time for another event to go over these regulations together. Please join us on Tuesday,September 20 for an open house at the Tigard Public Library. We'll be there from 4:30-5:30 PM, ready to share our draft urban agriculture regulations and get your input.This is your last chance to share your thoughts before these changes become official! If you would like to attend, please register in advance. We'll send registrants a draft copy of our code about a week ahead of the event so you have time to review on your own before we get together. You can sign up and learn more about where we're at on the engagement website here: https://www.engage.tigard-or.gov/urbanag Please note that this open house will directly impact the standards we will eventually propose to the City Council and adopt into our official Development Code later this year. So bring your best solutions-oriented thinking caps! If you can't make it on September 20th,your voice is still important to us. Please contact me to schedule a private time to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person— whatever works best for you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to help and I look forward to meeting and working with you! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopeP(a Tgard-or.gov NI TIGARD e DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: DeAnn Vermillion <vermillion.deann@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2022 12:02 PM To: Hope Pollard Subject: Re: Urban Agriculture Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed [You don't often get email from vermillion.deann@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification Thank you, Hope. Yes, I have seen the draft code. Unfortunately, I will be traveling and unable to attend on September 20th. DeAnn Sent from my iPhone >On Sep 15, 2022, at 13:58, Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: > Hi Deann, >Thank you for your thoughtful comments. I will add them to the public record for the case and consider them as we work on developing the code. It sounds like you have read the draft code already, but please let me know if you would like me to send you a copy. I will add you to the interested parties list so you get updated as other deadlines approach. Have you signed up for the Sept 20 event? >Thank you! > Hope Pollard >Associate Planner >City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT > Original Message > From: DeAnn Vermillion <vermillion.deann@gmail.com> >Sent:Thursday, September 15, 2022 7:21 AM >To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> >Subject: Urban Agriculture > [You don't often get email from vermillion.deann@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification > Dear City of Tigard- > I just wanted to express my concern over the proposed changes to the urban agricultural rules. As a chicken owner, the proposed changes would require unnecessary work and expense to people who already spend a lot of time, money, and energy on our urban agricultural endeavors. > I believe that most people who take on the extra work of having chickens, bees, or goats are doing so with a great deal of thought and intentionality. There is, of course, a learning curve to doing anything new, so offering people some sort of free/low-cost one time educational opportunity might be a great idea. I disagree, however, with over-regulating urban agriculture by requiring yearly licensing, setting arbitrary limits, and writing pages and pages of codes. >Almost every time I am outside, several people comment about how much they love our chickens. Mothers have told me they bring their children by every afternoon to look at the chickens. We love our chickens, and we are glad that they bring joy to the neighborhood, as well. > I ask you to please trust your urban farmers to make the best decisions, and if a problem arises,take it on a case by case basis, but do not make life more difficult for everyone. >Thank you, > DeAnn Vermillion >Sent from my iPhone > DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2022 6:44 AM To: Hot Mess Homestead NW Subject: RE: Invite to Sept 20 Open House Perfect, I'll call you at 9! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 6:41 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House Sounds good, not sure if your number gets to you in remote days so if you could call me at 9 that would be great. 503-962-0486 Kindly, Elizabeth On Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 4:46 PM Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Elizabeth, I'm free until noon tomorrow. How about 9 or 10? Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 10:05 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopepjtigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House I can't do today (I had Mike move his meetings to today so I could do tomorrow) but a phone call tomorrow works for me. I'm available anytime after 8am. On Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 8:06 AM Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Sorry, scratch the Monday morning availability—I forgot I'll be out of office that morning. But today in person or tomorrow morning via phone works. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hope Pollard Sent:Wednesday, September 14, 2022 8:01 AM To: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.lizPgmail.com> Subject: RE: Invite to Sept 20 Open House Hi Elizabeth, I could actually make today work for an in-person meeting the easiest, since I'm working at City Hall today(working remote from Portland tomorrow). I have a window from 1230-130, does that work? If not, we can do a phone call tomorrow morning or in-person Monday morning. This is definitely a draft and we are actively seeking feedback—Joel had some great ideas that I've already started sharing with the team. Let me know what you think. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:02 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopeWtigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House I completely understand, no worries. I won't bring anything to the meeting (except hopefully my notes on suggested changes to the draft are ok to bring?) I can make Thursday work. What would be easiest for you; my property, coffee or?Anytime that day should be fine. It is obvious you put a lot of work into these draft codes. Discussing certain parts in person will just be easier for my brain and I won't feel like I am taking up all your time at the meeting on the 20th. I heard you spoke with Joel today(with the chickens on the Fanno Creek trail) and he had some very positive things to say about your willingness to listen and be open to changes to the draft. I have to tell you, after I first received it, I had to laugh and almost emailed you asking if it was just a draft. I'm sure even though you made it very clear you probably still got many calls/emails from people that didn't read that. I don't envy your position in all of this right now and I truly appreciate your time and kindness. Let me know the best time and place Thursday and I'll be there. If you want Tom or anyone else to attend that is also totally fine. Kindly, Elizabeth Sprague 503-962-0486 On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 4:36 PM Hope Pollard <hopeOtigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Elizabeth, I meant to check in with Tom about this today but he went home sick. Per our legal rep,for liability reasons, we won't allow anything edible to be brought in by outside parties/not purchased by the City. For the flowers or other nonedible items, we may allow it—but we might lean the direction of not allowing anything to be brought in for this meeting(i.e. binders with photos in them). So it will probably be an all or nothing situation where we allow anyone to bring in nonedible items, or no one. But I will update you this week when I check in again with Tom! But also,yes I'm available to talk before the 20th. I can talk most times Thursday. Does Thursday work for you? Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 13, 2022 3:06 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopepPtigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House No worries,that's why I wanted to ask first! I'd love to chat with you in person about the draft codes before the 20th if you have any time to do so? Kindly, Elizabeth On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 7:50 AM Hope Pollard <hopep�tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Elizabeth, Sorry for the delayed response. I wanted to check with my manager and our legal rep about whether this would be allowable. I'll update you by end of today. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, September 4, 2022 2:44 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Invite to Sept 20 Open House Hi Hope! I wanted to check with you and see if it is ok for me to bring some show and tell (show and share?) items to the meeting.Things like eggs,flowers and/or produce from the garden for city staff as well as attendees to take home with them if they'd like. Kindly, Elizabeth On Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 5:06 PM Hope Pollard <hopepPtigard-or.gov>wrote: Hello, If you're receiving this email, you're on our list of interested parties for urban agriculture and chicken regulations in Tigard! Thank you for your continued interest in helping Tigard stay true to its motto of"a place to call home". On June 29th, we had our first in-person community discussion and we heard a lot of great feedback. We've been hard at work incorporating this feedback into draft code regulations and it's almost time for another event to go over these regulations together. Please join us on Tuesday,September 20 for an open house at the Tigard Public Library. We'll be there from 4:30-5:30 PM, ready to share our draft urban agriculture regulations and get your input.This is your last chance to share your thoughts before these changes become official! If you would like to attend, please register in advance. We'll send registrants a draft copy of our code about a week ahead of the event so you have time to review on your own before we get together. You can sign up and learn more about where we're at on the engagement website here: https://www.engage_tigard-or.gov/urbanag Please note that this open house will directly impact the standards we will eventually propose to the City Council and adopt into our official Development Code later this year. So bring your best solutions-oriented thinking caps! If you can't make it on September 20th,your voice is still important to us. Please contact me to schedule a private time to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person— whatever works best for you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to help and I look forward to meeting and working with you! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopeP@tigard-or.gov I DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2022 12:02 PM To: Nathan Early. Subject: RE: Chicken status Attachments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Hello, Thank you for your feedback. I will add this to the public record and consider your suggestion as we work on something to present to City Council. I'm attaching a draft of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to attend our next Open House on Sept 20. I've also added you to our interested parties list so you can get updates as the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list). Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you'd like to attend on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect! Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1)for adoption. You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Nathan Early<jadeforest4@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 7:24 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Chicken status You don't often get email from jadeforest4@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Hello there, I just wanted to add my voice to the number of people that are fine with ordinances or lack of concerning chickens in the city. All my neighbors that have them are both serious about taking care of them as well as not bothering their neighbors. Thank you for all you do! Nathan Early From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:29 PM To: Brendan Liverman Subject: RE: Backyard chickens Attachments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Hello, Thank you for your feedback. I will add this to the public record and consider your suggestion as we work on something to present to City Council. I'm attaching a draft of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to attend our next Open House on Sept 20. I've also added you to our interested parties list so you can get updates as the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list). Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you'd like to attend on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect! Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1)for adoption. You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Brendan Liverman <brendanliverman@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2022 6:17 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard chickens You don't often get email from brendanliverman@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Hi, I am a Tigard resident, and I recently became aware that the city is considering new regulations concerning backyard chickens. I just wanted to express my support for continuing to allow chicken raising, which I believe makes the community better (particularly the home along the Fanno Creek Trail that my children love to visit). If additional restrictions are necessary, please consider limiting them to roosters (not hens)which are a much greater nuisance to neighbors. Thank you, Brendan Liverman 11194 SW 114th PI,Tigard, OR 97223 From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:33 PM To: Grace Vermillion Subject: RE: Urban Ag Attachments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Hello, Thank you for your feedback. I will add this to the public record and consider your suggestion as we work on something to present to City Council. I'm attaching a draft of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to attend our next Open House on Sept 20. I've also added you to our interested parties list so you can get updates as the project progresses(let me know if you would like to be kept off this list). We will be finalizing the proposed code to bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17)and City Council (November 1)for adoption.You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings,and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Original Message From:Grace Vermillion<vermillion.grace@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday,September 15,2022 2:24 PM To: Hope Pollard<hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Ag [You don't often get email from vermillion.grace@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification Hello, I am a young adult in Tigard,and my family has chickens. I have heard about the proposed changes to the regulations that might limit our ability to have chickens at our house. I would ask that we keep the regulations as they are. We have had chickens for many years and never had any complaints; quite the opposite actually, I hear very frequently from other Tigard residents that they enjoy seeing our chickens very much. I have even been told on many occasions that coming to see our chickens is the destination on their walk down the Fanno Creek Trail for many families with young children. Urban agriculture has been a very positive thing in my experience,as well as getting to share with other people by means of getting to see a garden or chickens up close. I wish I could attend the open house, however I unfortunately do not think I can fit it in my schedule. Thank you for your careful consideration of this issue and how it will affect the residents of Tigard,Grace Vermillion From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:29 PM To: Singly Handed Subject: RE: Support for backyard chickens in Tigard Attachments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Hello, Thank you for your feedback. I will add this to the public record and consider your suggestion as we work on something to present to City Council. I'm attaching a draft of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to attend our next Open House on Sept 20. I've also added you to our interested parties list so you can get updates as the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list). Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you'd like to attend on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect! Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1)for adoption. You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Singly Handed <singlyhanded@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2022 4:05 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Support for backyard chickens in Tigard You don't often get email from singlyhanded@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Good day,tell whom his concerns, I would like to recommend that the city Council make no changes to current city ordinance considering backyard chickens. We appreciate the kind wildlife and think this adds to the city in many positive ways. Thank you for your understanding and consideration, Kevin Cardoza From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:31 PM To: 'marsha@cpasnw.net' Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD Attachments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Hello, Thank you for your feedback. I will take a look into the information you provided and yes, let's have a call! Can you please provide 3 timeframes over the next 2 weeks that would work for you? I'm attaching a draft of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to attend our next Open House on Sept 20. I've also added you to our interested parties list so you can get updates as the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list). Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you'd like to attend on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect! Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1)for adoption. You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: marsha@cpasnw.net<marsha@cpasnw.net> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 7:37 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD You don't often get email from marsha@cpasnw.net.Learn why this is important Citrix Attachments Expires March 15, 2023 osu honeybee guidance.pdf 15.4 MB Download Attachments Marsha Elliot uses Citrix Files to share documents securely. Hope, I am a beekeeper in Tigard, I assume you are familiar with the OSU Extension Service publication: "Residential Beekeeping , Best-practice guidelines for nuisance-free beekeeping in Oregon (EM9186) (which are attached). Beekeepers having more than 5 hives are already required to meet certain state requirements. With the need to promote hobby beekeeping adding another layer of regulation could be prohibitive. Local beekeeping clubs are well networked and provide an abundant source of guidance for hobby beekeepers and channeling beekeepers to this resource would be preferable to licensing and additional rulemaking. I would appreciate a call if you would have some time to chat about the reason that the city feels there is a need to add another layer of regulation to beekeeping. Thank you, Marsha K. Elliott CPA 5285 Meadows Road Ste 200 Lake Oswego,OR 97035 Phone: 503-974-5085 Fax: 503-305-6788 Click here to upload files. Any accounting,business or tax advice contained in this communication,including attachments and enclosures,is not a substitute for a formal opinion,nor is it sufficient to avoid tax-related penalties. This communication is intended for the sole use of the addressee. If you receive this transmission in error,you are advised that any disclosure,copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance upon this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error,please contact me at the above email address. Thank you. From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:28 PM To: Penny Dixon Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20 Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Awesome,thank you so much! Will you be attending tomorrow? Note: due to mason bees being less of a potential hazard by nature, they will not be regulated by this ordinance (they will continue to be allowed). Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Penny Dixon <pennyrd79@aol.com> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 8:27 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20 Hi Hope, Here's a great Mason Bee webinar on line Wednesday,for anyone interested. Penny Dixon beemail@crownbees.com> Subject: Let Us Help You Harvest Mason Bee Cocoons! Sent from the all new AOL app for Android On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 8:59 AM, Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hello everyone, If you're receiving this email it's because you're on our interested parties list for urban agriculture and livestock in Tigard.Thank you for your interest in keeping Tigard a place to call home! As you know, we've been hard at work drafting regulations based on the feedback we've received from you all so far and we have our final community event coming up next Tuesday, September 20. Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library for an open house. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect! In order to make the open house as productive as possible, I'm sharing a copy of our DRAFT regulations with you all here. Please feel free to review in advance, mark up, and ask questions via email in advance. At the event,we'll have some stations to help you break down and visualize the regulations and share your thoughts on the draft code we've built so far. None of this is final yet— this is very much still a draft and in need of your comments and questions. Note:this is the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1)for adoption. You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. If you can't make it on September 20th,your voice is still important to us. Please contact me to schedule a private time to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to help and I look forward to meeting and working with you! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopePPtigard-or.gov 1111 TI CARD DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:26 PM To: Rich Metzler Subject: RE: Anonymous User completed Sept 20 Open House Sign-Up Attachments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Hello, Thank you for signing up for our open house. I'm attaching a draft of our code for you to review prior to the event, if you'd like. Thank you and looking forward to getting your feedback! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: City of Tigard <notifications@engagementhq.com> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 11:08 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject:Anonymous User completed Sept 20 Open House Sign-Up Anonymous User just submitted the survey Sept 20 Open House Sign-Up with the responses below. Name Richard Metzler Email richm@tri-starelectric.com Phone Number 5038605249 From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:31 PM To: Summer Allen Subject: RE: draft urban agriculture regulations Attachments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Hello, I'm attaching a draft of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to attend our next Open House on Sept 20. I've also added you to our interested parties list so you can get updates as the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list). Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you'd like to attend on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect! Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adoption. You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Summer Allen <summer.e.allen@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 2:24 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: draft urban agriculture regulations You don't often get email from summer.e.allen@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Dear Hope, I would love to view a copy of the draft urban agriculture regulations. Could you please send me a copy via email? I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it to Tuesday's meeting. Thanks so much! Summer From: Carsten Bobsin Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 2:25 PM To: Hope Pollard Subject: Aw: RE: Ordinance Concerning Backyard Chickens You don't often get email from carsten.bobsin@gmx.de.Learn why this is important Hello Hope, Thank you for the reply! Yes, I will join todays meeting. Thanks for the invitation! Best regards, Carsten Gesendet: Montag, 19. September 2022 urn 16:26 Uhr Von: "Hope Pollard" <hopep@tigard-or.gov> An: "Carsten Bobsin" <carsten.bobsin@gmx.de> Betreff: RE: Ordinance Concerning Backyard Chickens Hello, Thank you for your feedback. I will add this to the public record and consider your suggestion as we work on something to present to City Council. I'm attaching a draft of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to attend our next Open House on Sept 20. I've also added you to our interested parties list so you can get updates as the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list). Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you'd like to attend on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect! Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adoption. You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Carsten Bobsin <carsten.bobsin@gmx.de> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 9:41 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Ordinance Concerning Backyard Chickens You don't often get email from carsten.bobsin@gmx.de.Learn why this is important Dear Mrs. Pollard, Riding on my bicycle to work every da, I pass a backyard with chickens. I am writing on behalf of those chickens and their owner. I have read on the internet there is currently only light ordinance on chickens in urban settings. I.e. "chickens are not a problem until they becoime a problem". I believe it to be a good idea to keep it this way, as the chickens themselves are not a problem if kept appropriately. On the other hand, increasing restrictions on keeping livestock in the backyard negatively affects the texture of a neighborhood. I grew up in Berlin Germany. Though the city was walled in at the time and building space scarce in result, there were still a couple of farms operating within the city. We were one of those lucky families to live accross the street of one of these farms! As a child, it was perfectly normal for me to hear the rooster crowing in the morning. I actually missed it when the farmer gave up his chickens. Urban livestock reminds us of where our food comes from (or used to). Backyards with livestock in them are gems in an ocean of uniform but sterile gardens. At the particular backyard in Tigard which I pass twice a day, I commonly see parents explaing the birds and their virtues to their children. It would be a sad thing to see that go. Thank you! Best regards, Carsten Bobsin DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Randoid Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 8:41 PM To: marsha@cpasnw.net; Hope Pollard Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD You don't often get email from randoid@randoid.com.Learn why this is important Hello Hope, I mentioned Carolyn Breece at OSU's Honey Bee Lab. Here is her contact information. I'm sure she would appreciate sharing her massive experience and research. OSU Honey Bee Lab (541) 737-1875 carolyn.breece@oregonstate.edu 4017 ALS Bldg Corvallis, OR 97331 Randall Elliott- NW7T Tigard CERT Station Manager (503) 310-0134 mob &txt Original message From: marsha@cpasnw.net Date: 9/20/22 6:58 PM (GMT-08:00) To: 'Hope Pollard' <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Cc: "Randy B. Elliott" <randoid@randoid.com> Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD Sorry forgot attachment.The newsletter provides some valuable contact information for the people I mentioned in my prior email. From: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:31 PM To: marsha@cpasnw.net Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD Hello, Thank you for your feedback. I will take a look into the information you provided and yes, let's have a call! Can you please provide 3 timeframes over the next 2 weeks that would work for you? I'm attaching a draft of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to attend our next Open House on Sept 20. I've also added you to our interested parties list so you can get updates as the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list). Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you'd like to attend on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect! Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1)for adoption. You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: marsha@cpasnw.net<marsha@cpasnw.net> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 7:37 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD You don't often get email from marsha@cpasnw.net.Learn why this is important Citrix Attachments Expires March 15, 2023 osu honeybee guidance.pdf 15.4 MB Download Attachments Marsha Elliot uses Citrix Files to share documents securely. Hope, I am a beekeeper in Tigard, I assume you are familiar with the OSU Extension Service publication: "Residential Beekeeping , Best-practice guidelines for nuisance-free beekeeping in Oregon (EM9186) (which are attached). Beekeepers having more than 5 hives are already required to meet certain state requirements. With the need to promote hobby beekeeping adding another layer of regulation could be prohibitive. Local beekeeping clubs are well networked and provide an abundant source of guidance for hobby beekeepers and channeling beekeepers to this resource would be preferable to licensing and additional rulemaking. I would appreciate a call if you would have some time to chat about the reason that the city feels there is a need to add another layer of regulation to beekeeping. Thank you, Marsha K. Elliott CPA 5285 Meadows Road Ste 200 Lake Oswego,OR 97035 Phone: 503-974-5085 Fax: 503-305-6788 Click here to upload files. Any accounting,business or tax advice contained in this communication,including attachments and enclosures, is not a substitute for a formal opinion,nor is it sufficient to avoid tax-related penalties. This communication is intended for the sole use of the addressee. If you receive this transmission in error,you are advised that any disclosure,copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance upon this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error,please contact me at the above email address. Thank you. DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." From: marsha@cpasnw.net Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 6:57 PM To: Hope Pollard Cc: Randy B. Elliott Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD You don't often get email from marsha@cpasnw.net.Learn why this is important Hope, Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. I am attaching a copy of a recent Tualatin Valley Bee Keepers Assoc newsletter. Additional important contacts would be Dewey Caron and Debby Garman both members of the TVBA and Honey Bee Experts. Dewey Caron has world wide experience with Bee keeping and has literally written the book about it. In addition John at Hive and Garden in West Linn has a depth of information about bee keeping. I think the beekeeping issue should not be thrown in with other city livestock issues. Honey bees are not creatures that can be penned in,they do not cause waste/noise/or pest issues and based on my questions, it does not appear that there have been issues and complaints related to beekeeping in the Tigard community. In addition, Honeybees are critical to our environment and their positive impact is wide spread across the community. Beekeepers "host"these wild creatures, but we do not tame or domesticate them but do our best to provide a healthy environment in which they can thrive. I look forward to discussing this issue with you more. Marsha Elliott From: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:31 PM To: marsha@cpasnw.net Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD Hello, Thank you for your feedback. I will take a look into the information you provided and yes, let's have a call! Can you please provide 3 timeframes over the next 2 weeks that would work for you? I'm attaching a draft of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to attend our next Open House on Sept 20. I've also added you to our interested parties list so you can get updates as the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list). Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you'd like to attend on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect! Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adoption. You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: marsha@cpasnw.net<marsha@cpasnw.net> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 7:37 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD You don't often get email from marshacpasnw.net. Learn why this is important Citrix Attachments Expires March 15, 2023 osu honeybee guidance.pdf 15.4 MB Download Attachments Marsha Elliot uses Citrix Files to share documents securely. Hope, I am a beekeeper in Tigard, I assume you are familiar with the OSU Extension Service publication: "Residential Beekeeping , Best-practice guidelines for nuisance-free beekeeping in Oregon (EM9186) (which are attached). Beekeepers having more than 5 hives are already required to meet certain state requirements. With the need to promote hobby beekeeping adding another layer of regulation could be prohibitive. Local beekeeping clubs are well networked and provide an abundant source of guidance for hobby beekeepers and channeling beekeepers to this resource would be preferable to licensing and additional rulemaking. I would appreciate a call if you would have some time to chat about the reason that the city feels there is a need to add another layer of regulation to beekeeping. Thank you, Marsha K. Elliott CPA 5285 Meadows Road Ste 200 Lake Oswego,OR 97035 Phone: 503-974-5085 Fax: 503-305-6788 Click here to upload files. Any accounting, business or tax advice contained in this communication,including attachments and enclosures, is not a substitute for a formal opinion,nor is it sufficient to avoid tax-related penalties. This communication is intended for the sole use of the addressee. If you receive this transmission in error,you are advised that any disclosure,copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance upon this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact me at the above email address. Thank you. DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." From: marsha@cpasnw.net Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 11:52 AM To: Hope Pollard Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD That's perfect. Thank you. m From: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 9:34 AM To: marsha@cpasnw.net Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD Hi Marsha, We are out of office on Fridays but I can give you a call tomorrow(Thursday) at 2 if that works for you! Let me know what you think. Thank you and nice to meet you in person yesterday! I will take a look at the resources you emailed this week too. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: marshac cpasnw.net<marsha@cpasnw.net> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 5:51 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD You don't often get email from marsha@cpasnw.net.Learn why this is important Hope, I am available Monday through Friday 11 am-6pm at 503-974-5085. Fridays are best as they tend to be quieter days. Would this Friday afternoon work for you?Around 2pm? Thanks Marsha From: Hope Pollard <hopep_@tigard-or.gov> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 4:31 PM To: marsha@cpasnw.net Subject: RE: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD Hello, Thank you for your feedback. I will take a look into the information you provided and yes, let's have a call! Can you please provide 3 timeframes over the next 2 weeks that would work for you? I'm attaching a draft of our ordinance here for your review and encourage you to attend our next Open House on Sept 20. I've also added you to our interested parties list so you can get updates as the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list). Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library if you'd like to attend on the 20th. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect! Note: Sept 20 the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adoption. You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: marsha@cpasnw.net<marsha@cpasnw.net> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 7:37 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: BACK YARD BEE KEEPING IN THE CITY OF TIGARD You don't often get email from marsha@cpasnw.net. Learn why this is important Citrix Attachments Expires March 15, 2023 osu honeybee guidance.pdf 15.4 MB Download Attachments Marsha Elliot uses Citrix Files to share documents securely. Hope, I am a beekeeper in Tigard, I assume you are familiar with the OSU Extension Service publication: "Residential Beekeeping , Best-practice guidelines for nuisance-free beekeeping in Oregon (EM9186) (which are attached). Beekeepers having more than 5 hives are already required to meet certain state requirements. With the need to promote hobby beekeeping adding another layer of regulation could be prohibitive. Local beekeeping clubs are well networked and provide an abundant source of guidance for hobby beekeepers and channeling beekeepers to this resource would be preferable to licensing and additional rulemaking. I would appreciate a call if you would have some time to chat about the reason that the city feels there is a need to add another layer of regulation to beekeeping. Thank you, Marsha K. Elliott CPA 5285 Meadows Road Ste 200 Lake Oswego,OR 97035 Phone: 503-974-5085 Fax: 503-305-6788 Click here to upload files. Any accounting, business or tax advice contained in this communication,including attachments and enclosures, is not a substitute for a formal opinion,nor is it sufficient to avoid tax-related penalties. This communication is intended for the sole use of the addressee. If you receive this transmission in error,you are advised that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance upon this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact me at the above email address. Thank you. DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2022 4:42 PM To: d anderson Subject: RE: Backyard chickens Attachments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf Hello, Thank you for your feedback. I will add this to the public record and consider your suggestion as we work on something to present to City Council. I'm attaching a draft of our ordinance here for your review. I've also added you to our interested parties list so you can get updates as the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list). Note: we are currently working on refinements to the proposed code based on community feedback, and we'll be bringing it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adoption. You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Original Message From: d anderson <djanderson2062@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 20, 2022 6:10 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Backyard chickens [You don't often get email from djanderson2062@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification I support the backyard chickens at the bike path and tigard street.They are quiet snd fun to see when riding. If there are problems please treat them on a case by case basis Donna Anderson Sent from my iPhone From: Hot Mess Homestead NW Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2022 4:46 PM To: Hope Pollard Subject: Re: Public meeting Thank you for that info! Good luck with my redlined code, lol. Elizabeth On Thu, Sep 22, 2022 at 4:06 PM Hope Pollard <hopep tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Elizabeth, I thought Tuesday went really well—it was good to see so many people involved and activated in a constructive way! I can't share the actual data I've been working with since I'm not sure what parts of it are confidential/private (lots of ownership and extra tax lot info in the data set I have). It's also a rough estimate since it includes all lots that are zoned MUR and TMU—there are some lots in those areas that are not residential. But here's what I found: • 1,193 lots in the MUR-1, MUR-2,TMU, RES-A, RES-B, RES-C, RES-D, and RES-E zones are over 20,000 sf • 520 lots in these zones over 40,000 sf • 343 lots over 60,000 sf • 265 lots over 80,000 sf • 210 lots over 100,000 sf Please let me know if you have any additional questions. About to dive into your redlined code.... 0 Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, September 22, 2022 10:53 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopepjtigard-or.gov> Subject: Public meeting Hi Hope! I really enjoyed the meeting Tuesday. It was nice to see a lot of the people we've met and talked with show up and use their voices.The conversations were awesome and constructive, at least the ones I was in anyway, I did hear about some others that were less so. I had asked at the meeting if I could see the research about lot sizes in Tigard, I'd love it if you could send that over when you get a chance. I was also trying to recall where you said you got the info on composting?You mentioned a ground cover to avoid too much nitrogen that could potentially cause excess to get into the water system. From my personal research that is really only an issue on a large, commercial scale. Everything I've read talks about how animal manure is slow releasing (for nitrogen, etc.) which makes it perfect for soil building and fertilizing plants. Whereas, chemically produced fertilizers are an environmental issue due to overuse and the fact they are quick release of nutrients.The plants can only take up so much before the excess is then flooded down to the water system. I am happy to send you some sources I have looked into, but I'd love yours as well because I am always open to learning better and doing better if there is something I have wrong or if I just don't have all the info. I appreciate the work you are putting into this project, I hope everyone was kind to you at the meeting. Elizabeth Sprague DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2022 4:40 PM To: Glen Post Subject: RE: Urban Ag Attachments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf Hello, Thank you for your feedback. I will add this to the public record and consider your suggestion as we work on something to present to City Council. I'm attaching a draft of our ordinance here for your review. I've also added you to our interested parties list so you can get updates as the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list). Note: we are currently working on refinements to the proposed code based on community feedback, and we'll be bringing it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adoption. You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Glen Post<glenpost@msn.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 1:35 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Ag You don't often get email from glenpost@msn.com.Learn why this is important HI Hope. I am really hopeful that the City will not listen to the few"urban farm" supporters. I cannot say much about the rabbits as they are almost always in hutches and pretty much mute. Chickens can and are very noisy and really cannot be trained to not make noise. The idea of goats, who are pretty much escape artists and, I believe,would wind up roaming the neighborhood is not appetizing to me. All in all, I believe that if folks want to have mini farms they should purchase enough land, outside urban neighborhoods to support their animals and to assure that their animals are not infringing on the rights of their neighbors. We currently have a skunk frequenting our backyard and recently saw a cayote going down the middle of SW Kable Street. I feel domestic farm type animals would simply attract more wild animals and present a danger to smaller children and pets in the urban setting. Sent from Mail for Windows From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2022 4:42 PM To: Elizabeth Ziegler Murphy Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture Draft Policy Feedback Attachments: DRAFT Livestock Code.pdf Hello, Thank you for your feedback. I will add this to the public record and consider your suggestion as we work on something to present to City Council. I'm attaching a draft of our ordinance here for your review. I've also added you to our interested parties list so you can get updates as the project progresses (let me know if you would like to be kept off this list). Note: we are currently working on refinements to the proposed code based on community feedback, and we'll be bringing it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1) for adoption. You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Elizabeth Ziegler Murphy<elizabethaziegler@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, September 20, 2022 4:11 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Agriculture Draft Policy Feedback You don't often get email from elizabethaziegler@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Hi Hope, I am a Tigard resident and urban chicken keeper with some feedback on the draft of the proposed regulations for urban agriculture. While I have thoughts on several of the sections of this document, overall, I feel this change is unnecessary given the existing city codes for excessive noise, smell, rodent infestations and debris piles. Further, I would like to express my concern that this issue seems to have been brought to the city by a small group of residents whose views are not representative of the majority of city residents. It seems as though these disgruntled neighbors are using city processes to enact new regulations and fees for every Tigard resident,to settle a personal grudge. I wonder if this effort is truly in the best interest of the majority of the residents of the city, let alone the best use of the limited time and resources of the city staff,the planning commission and city council.Again, the current city code already protects residents from any problems that could arise from urban agricultural activity. If the city continues to pursue this set of new regulations, however, I would like to provide my feedback and suggestions, specifically for the sections pertaining to chicken keeping, as follows: Limiting the number of chickens: If there is a limit placed on chickens, I believe it should be related to the size of the property. I have a half an acre lot and share a fenceline with a property on a full acre. Many lots in my neighborhood are large enough to easily accommodate a larger flock. Six chickens is not enough for me to feed my family of four without supplementing with store-bought eggs. My yard and chicken run can safely house many more,though optimally a glock of 8-12 is enough. In the winter chickens reduce their laying and so a larger flock helps to offset this. Perhaps it would make more sense to set this limit according to yard size. License and fees for more than 6 chickens: It does not make sense to me to add a new fee for families who are helping the environment by producing a local food source. If there is a fee, I think it should be a one-time fee when you first establish your flock, not once a year.And I do not think it should be more than $20. I would like to see the amount clearly stated in this document.As someone who recently went through a divorce, unemployment and under-employment due to the pandemic, every penny counted. I needed the eggs from our hens to provide a readily available protein source during my economic hardship. We must remember that people go through hard times and food insecurity is very much a reality for many people in our city, at some time or another in the course of our lives. The training/education for those seeking to have more than 6 chickens does not make sense. People just starting out are the ones who can best benefit from this training,though they are usually not starting with a large flock. This education should be readily available on the city's website for everyone to access at any time. People who pursue licensing are more likely to be the more experienced poultry keepers and they already have read every blog and book on the subject and joined every local group of chicken keepers available to them. People get really passionate about chickens! It sounds odd but they are amazing and I feel very fortunate to have had an opportunity for my kids and Ito have them. The replaceable ground cover in the chicken run: Personally, I don't see the need for this to be in regulation. Chickens scratch, that's their nature, and this breaks down the organic material spread on the ground in a chicken run. It quickly turns into great, nutrient-rich dirt.At what point would you consider this ground "covered"?This seems too broad and more suitable for an educational resource distributed by the city.Also, chickens eat weeds, so there is not an issue of weeds sprouting in the run. It just doesn't happen.They are little omnivorous dinosaurs that will eat almost anything. Feeding food in containers, not on the ground: Chickens love to have "scratch"treats. It makes them happy and simulates their natural feeding instincts, given they are restrained in a run and not free range. In moderation,they gobble up these treats and nothing is left.They really are very efficient at eating anything and everything. Thank you so much for allowing us to comment on this issue. Elizabeth Murphy elizabethaziegler@gmail.com 208-244-1328 From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 8:30 AM To: Maya Hurst-Mayr Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20 Hi Maya, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! I will take a look at the resources you provided and take your advice into account as we work on revisions.You'll get updates as this moves forward,too. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Maya Hurst-Mayr<maya@tualatinriverkeepers.org> Sent:Tuesday, September 20, 2022 3:59 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20 Hi Hope, Thank you for sharing the draft urban agriculture and livestock regulations! I work for Tualatin Riverkeepers as Watershed Resilience Coordinator. We are a community-based organization that protects and restores the Tualatin River watershed. We build watershed stewardship through engagement, advocacy, restoration, access, and education. We are interested in protecting local ecosystems and waterways and are eager to see the urban agriculture regulations in Tigard protect our natural environment. My main feedback for the draft is regarding livestock manure management. It would be useful to refer to a source that explains good management for manure, and help citizens understand best practices for livestock that may graze and produce waste near the river. Especially in a rainy climate like ours, livestock living close to streams and rivers can be a threat to water quality and affect the health of our local rivers. Manure washing off into streams and rivers can cause E.Coli outbreaks, result in algae growth, and disrupt normal ecosystem functions.The Tualatin River provides drinking water to over half a million people in Washington County, and it is essential that we maintain a clean and healthy ecosystem to continue doing so. For this reason,you may also consider adding in regulations for good management practices that prevent issues like contamination in streams and rivers,for example requiring a buffer area between livestock and open streams/rivers. I have attached a document from OSU's extension service which details good practices for small scale livestock operations to protect water quality and may be a useful resource for information on good manure management. Please take these suggestions into account and we look forward to seeing future drafts of the regulations. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions, comments, or clarifications. Thank you for your time! Maya Hurst-Mayr On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 8:59 AM Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hello everyone, If you're receiving this email it's because you're on our interested parties list for urban agriculture and livestock in Tigard.Thank you for your interest in keeping Tigard a place to call home! As you know, we've been hard at work drafting regulations based on the feedback we've received from you all so far and we have our final community event coming up next Tuesday, September 20. Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library for an open house. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect! In order to make the open house as productive as possible, I'm sharing a copy of our DRAFT regulations with you all here. Please feel free to review in advance, mark up, and ask questions via email in advance.At the event, we'll have some stations to help you break down and visualize the regulations and share your thoughts on the draft code we've built so far. None of this is final yet— this is very much still a draft and in need of your comments and questions. Note: this is the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1)for adoption. You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. If you can't make it on September 20th,your voice is still important to us. Please contact me to schedule a private time to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to help and I look forward to meeting and working with you! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopeP@tigard-or.gov 019 TIGARD DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. 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I ; , , .. , I I , 1, II 1.5 I I \ 1 r 1 rl r r I, P If, , 1 i I ri,ii 11 , , I / irr r '1/4i• ' , I ,t ( 1 I il 1 l li , 1 ' 1 „ kik W r 'rLpryY(�" " I� I � "� " W W ) ' " 01‘ 111‘)Tliii,,Ici , 11 't ik, ;'11:1 0 il W`p Iliiiii,IA I^,'0,1�"I 111 il � I W i ,l'i 1 ,)11" I 1'1 o gi I 0 i I I l' I i i j , \ v''' 11 0 0 r, i , f , \ L 1 1 i t il , Li ' I' \' I it +I, i I r 91 1r III ' It Susan Rosenthal From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, October 10, 2022 9:51 AM To: Lorraine Bettencourt; Richard Bettencourt Subject: RE: City of Tigard Livestock Regulation Updates Hi Lorraine, Thank you for the email and I apologize for the delayed response. It is certainly not too late to respond. Following the public comment we've received through this project, we have come up with three options for the Planning Commission and City Council to consider: 1. Keep things as is 2. Enhance the nuisance code with a few objective criteria 3. Build nuanced regulations livestock a. Under these, you may be required to get a livestock license, but given your property is over 1 acre in size,the livestock you have currently would still be allowed under the version we'll be presenting to planning commission and council. I encourage you to call in or attend the Council meeting in person when it comes time for the hearings. In-person comment holds a lot of value in these situations: October 17: Planning Commission (virtual) Nov 1: City Council (hybrid) More details on the above three options will be made available later this afternoon when the staff report for the Oct 17 Planning Commission is published. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Lorraine Bettencourt<bettencourt48@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 3, 2022 3:25 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov>; Richard Bettencourt<richardebettencourt@gmail.com> Subject: Re: City of Tigard Livestock Regulation Updates You don't often get email from bettencourt48@gmail.com.Learn why this is important Hello Hope, my husband Rick and I met you at the original meeting a couple of weeks ago talking about the livestock draft code.Your email must have gone to my trash, Rick forwarded this to me. I hope it is not too late to respond. We live on 121st avenue in Tigard. our address is Rick and Rainy Bettencourt. 13240 Southwest 121st avenue My phone number is 541-977-4018. We have lived here for 42 years. We had learned about the meeting where Rick and I had met you, by a fellow named Mike,who I believe lives on Anne Street. Otherwise we would not have heard about the gathering at the Library. We appreciate the opportunity to have gotten to meet you and be aware of the animal draft code that Tigard is working on. We have six chickens, a dog, a cat and two horses. We are very much hoping that we are Grandfathered into the city of Tigard with regards to our horses being on our property. We do a good job of managing all of our animals: giving our horses expert care, and being aware of the impact of horses in our ever-growing city of Tigard. Please know how important it is for ourselves to be able to continue our little farm/ Urban way of life.... the way that we have all of the years we have been in our home. We moved in directly after our honeymoon, have raised our four children here, they have all gone to Tigard schools. We are now moving on to sharing our way of life with our grandchildren. Looking forward to hearing from you and what we can expect in the future. I would love a phone call from you or an email with any updates. Thank you very much, Rainy Bettencourt 541-977-4018 On Mon, Oct 3, 2022, 3:10 PM Lorraine Bettencourt<bettencourt48@gmail.com>wrote: Hello Jean, Rainy again wanted to send you everything I had from Rick, My husband. I hope you find this helpful. Forwarded message From: Richard Bettencourt<richardbettencourt@hotmail.com> Date: Wed, Sep 28, 2022, 7:14 PM Subject: Fwd: City of Tigard Livestock Regulation Updates To: Rainy Bettencourt<bettencourt48@gmail.com> Get Outlook for Android From: Hope Pollard <hopep�tigard-or.gov> Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 5:18:12 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep_@tigard-or.gov> Subject: RE: City of Tigard Livestock Regulation Updates Hello, Please see attached for those who would like a separate document to print out for your records. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hope Pollard Sent:Tuesday, September 27, 2022 3:41 PM Subject: City of Tigard Livestock Regulation Updates Hello, If you're receiving this email,you're on our list of interested parties for urban agriculture and chicken regulations in Tigard! Thank you for your continued interest in helping Tigard stay true to its motto of"a place to call home". Considering the significant public input we've received on this project, we have scheduled an additional briefing to the Planning Commission (Oct 3) and City Council (Oct 11).These briefings are just to update the Commission and Council on the feedback we've received so far, so we will not be taking public testimony on this item at the briefings. However,you are always welcome to write directly to the Planning Commission and City Council. And of course, you can also tune in to watch live: www.tigard-or.gov/virtualPC for Planning Commission or see options to view City Council at hops://www.tigard-or.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1947/66. Additionally, as I've shared with most of you,we will still have our adoption hearings on October 17 for the Planning Commission and November 1 for City Council. You will get notifications as these dates approach and will also be welcome to provide verbal testimony at those hearings. Please contact me if you'd like to schedule a private time to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in- person—whatever works best for you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to help! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopePPtigard-or.gov DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, October 3, 2022 4:09 PM To: Mary Potthoff Cc: Tom McGuire; Ken Ross Subject: RE: COT code regulation meeting Hi Mary, I apologize for the delay; I will get back to you with some answers tomorrow 1.The license requirement allows educated livestock keepers to exceed the basic number allowed for beginners. Other cities, such as Gresham and Hillsboro, have permit requirements as well. These were not used as model ordinances, however. Our ordinance was based on research of other codes, community feedback, research of animal health, our own code's format, and interviews with experts. 2. Please see above. 3. Note: minimum livestock facility sizing under the regulations you read applies to all livestock, not just those with licenses. a. Not necessarily required to be in their own structures the way it's written. b. The minimum run size is per animal of each type (no piggybacking). 4. Yes 5. Inspections would be subject to the same requirements as currently—all regulated by code compliance. 6.The applicant would need to attest to being educated in certain areas by checking these items off on their application form.The City would also provide some resource for people to get started. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Mary Potthoff<mary.potthoff@live.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 11:37 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: COT code regulation meeting You don't often get email from mary.potthoff@live.com. Learn why this is important Hello Hope, I and my husband attended the urban livestock code meeting on June 20, 2022. At the end of the meeting, I left you the attached questions because the staff at the various stations were unable to answer many of the questions that I posed. You mentioned that you would review the questions and get back to me with answers. As of yet I have not heard from you. I would appreciate your response as it will be helpful to have the answers prior to the October 3rd,virtual meeting when staff plans to brief the Planning Commission. Thank you, Mary Hatley Potthoff From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 8:30 AM To: Maya Hurst-Mayr Subject: RE: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20 Hi Maya, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! I will take a look at the resources you provided and take your advice into account as we work on revisions.You'll get updates as this moves forward,too. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Maya Hurst-Mayr<maya@tualatinriverkeepers.org> Sent:Tuesday, September 20, 2022 3:59 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Urban Agriculture Invite to Sept 20 Hi Hope, Thank you for sharing the draft urban agriculture and livestock regulations! I work for Tualatin Riverkeepers as Watershed Resilience Coordinator. We are a community-based organization that protects and restores the Tualatin River watershed. We build watershed stewardship through engagement, advocacy, restoration, access, and education. We are interested in protecting local ecosystems and waterways and are eager to see the urban agriculture regulations in Tigard protect our natural environment. My main feedback for the draft is regarding livestock manure management. It would be useful to refer to a source that explains good management for manure, and help citizens understand best practices for livestock that may graze and produce waste near the river. Especially in a rainy climate like ours, livestock living close to streams and rivers can be a threat to water quality and affect the health of our local rivers. Manure washing off into streams and rivers can cause E.Coli outbreaks, result in algae growth, and disrupt normal ecosystem functions.The Tualatin River provides drinking water to over half a million people in Washington County, and it is essential that we maintain a clean and healthy ecosystem to continue doing so. For this reason,you may also consider adding in regulations for good management practices that prevent issues like contamination in streams and rivers,for example requiring a buffer area between livestock and open streams/rivers. I have attached a document from OSU's extension service which details good practices for small scale livestock operations to protect water quality and may be a useful resource for information on good manure management. Please take these suggestions into account and we look forward to seeing future drafts of the regulations. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions, comments, or clarifications. Thank you for your time! Maya Hurst-Mayr On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 8:59 AM Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov>wrote: Hello everyone, If you're receiving this email it's because you're on our interested parties list for urban agriculture and livestock in Tigard.Thank you for your interest in keeping Tigard a place to call home! As you know, we've been hard at work drafting regulations based on the feedback we've received from you all so far and we have our final community event coming up next Tuesday, September 20. Please sign up here to join us between 4:30-5:30 PM at the Tigard Public Library for an open house. Please register in advance so we know how many folks to expect! In order to make the open house as productive as possible, I'm sharing a copy of our DRAFT regulations with you all here. Please feel free to review in advance, mark up, and ask questions via email in advance.At the event, we'll have some stations to help you break down and visualize the regulations and share your thoughts on the draft code we've built so far. None of this is final yet— this is very much still a draft and in need of your comments and questions. Note:this is the last chance to offer feedback before we finalize the proposed code and bring it to the Planning Commission (October 17) and City Council (November 1)for adoption. You will also have a chance to share public testimony at the hearings, and I'll send you a reminder as those dates approach. If you can't make it on September 20th,your voice is still important to us. Please contact me to schedule a private time to talk separately via Teams, phone, or in-person—whatever works best for you! You can also feel free to send me an email of your thoughts and ideas, if you prefer that. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to help and I look forward to meeting and working with you! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopeP( tigard-or.gov 019 TIGARD DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, October 10, 2022 9:43 AM To: Michael Sheffield Subject: RE: Urban Ag Regulations Attachments: Attachment 2_Draft Muni Code.pdf Hello, Thank you for your inquiry. Please see attached for the draft we shared at the September event but note that we have since revised the code and are providing three options for the approval bodies to consider.Those options will be published later this afternoon when the Planning Commission staff report is published. I'll add you to the interested parties list so you'll get updates. Let me know if you don't want to be on the list. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Original Message From: Michael Sheffield <m3gutguy@mac.com> Sent: Monday, October 3, 2022 10:12 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Urban Ag Regulations [You don't often get email from m3gutguy@mac.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification Hope, I just heard about the potential new regulations. Is it possible to see the draft that will be presented to the Council? I didn't know about the September meeting and just want to be prepared for potential new regulations. Michael F. Sheffield Sent from my iPhone From: Tim Carrier<tim_carrier@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 9:28 AM To: Hope Pollard Subject: Noise in my back yard [You don't often get email from tim_carrier@yahoo.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification ] Hello Hope, I found you on the Tigard Urban Agriculture web page and want so share something with you. I am experiencing constant barking dogs in my backyard.The neighbor directly behind me has 3 dogs that bark all the time, and the barking is triggered by the farm animals (chickens and ducks)from a different neighbors back yard. I wonder if the urban agriculture guidelines cover dogs, or the increased noise pollution inherent with chickens, ducks and dogs in close proximity. Please include this type of compounding noise problem in the urban planning guidelines so non animal owning neighbors can have quite time in there back yard. Thanks, Tim From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2022 6:04 PM To: James Schiffer Subject: RE: Good work on City Council Meeting Hi Jim, Thank you for the feedback! I really appreciate it;good to hear you feel listened to—that's my number one goal! Let me know if you have any questions as we approach the hearing. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:James Schiffer<james.schiffer@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, October 13, 2022 5:07 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Good work on City Council Meeting Hi Hope, I am sending this because I suspect you don't get enough of this type of feedback. I liked your presentation and feel listened to. Citizens like me really did throw you guys for a loop, but you responded well and did a great job voicing our feedback to city council. I liked the 3 option slide you gave, it said a lot without any text. Cheers, Jim From: Hope Pollard Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 9:52 AM To: Tim Carrier Subject: RE: Noise in my back yard Hi Tim, I apologize for the delayed response and thank you for your feedback. We do not currently have regulations about dogs specifically, but we do have regulations about noise. We will continue to prohibit excessive noise as a nuisance going forward. I encourage you to look into our code compliance system and consider whether you want to file a code complaint for the excessive noise you're experiencing: https://www.tigard-or.gov/your-government/departments/community- development/code- compliance#:—:text=For%20help%20with%20our%20code,person%20at%20the%20Permit%20Center. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I'm happy to discuss more with you! Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Original Message From:Tim Carrier<tim_carrier@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 9:28 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Noise in my back yard [You don't often get email from tim_carrier@yahoo.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification Hello Hope, I found you on the Tigard Urban Agriculture web page and want so share something with you. I am experiencing constant barking dogs in my backyard.The neighbor directly behind me has 3 dogs that bark all the time, and the barking is triggered by the farm animals (chickens and ducks)from a different neighbors back yard. I wonder if the urban agriculture guidelines cover dogs, or the increased noise pollution inherent with chickens, ducks and dogs in close proximity. Please include this type of compounding noise problem in the urban planning guidelines so non animal owning neighbors can have quite time in there back yard. Thanks, Tim From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2022 6:03 PM To: Hot Mess Homestead NW Subject: RE: Planning Commission Briefing Hi Elizabeth, For your questions about complaints, bees, and feed storage: our intent is really just to add some more livestock-specific language to the existing nuisance code and add some measurable standards (don't just say there's a rat problem; we have to actually see the evidence for it to be a valid complaint.The existing code is very vague about situations that"may" attract rats. That's been a major point of contention with some complainants. We want to eliminate that confusion). As always, Ken or whoever our code compliance officer is in the future will maintain the discretion to interpret the code. So if it's not your rat or not your swarm,you won't be penalized. For the feed,that's a good question. I believe we would only consider the types of feed that are attractive to vermin—pellets and the like seem to be the big offenders—but I can talk to the team and make sure that's covered under the discretion of the code compliance officer. For the agriculture/horticulture part: that really is just a legal-speak/technical issue.Technically, we only need Council approval for changes to the Development Code—not for changes to the Municipal Code. And public noticing requirements require us to talk specifically about changes to the Development Code. However, we think livestock regulations make more sense in the Municipal Code for enforcement/technical reasons. So we're just removing references to agriculture from the development code. And as for sales,that would continue to be treated the same way as currently. For small-scale one-off things, we wouldn't regulate. For a full-fledged business, it would need to meet home occupation requirements. We'll get more into business operations, too, (livestock and non- livestock related)with the next phase of the HOME project.The intent of these regulations is really just to regulate the nuisances associated with some livestock keeping. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 9:42 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Planning Commission Briefing Oh auto-correct! "Half-written" not "hat written" and Council President "Leub," not "Leroy..." On Wed, Oct 12, 2022 at 9:36 AM Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.lizPgmail.com>wrote: I watched the council briefing last night and looked over the Planning Commission packet. I have a hat written email to council that I will CC you on, but some of my thoughts on the Tier Two specifics: 6.02.630 Keeping Livestock A. Complaints.Livestock keepers must respond to and remediate valid complaints in a timely manner.Valid complaints include,but are not limited to,the identifiable presence of vermin or noxious odors. Aren't all residents expected to respond to complaints in a timely manner?I am concerned with the wording "the identifiable presence of vermin or noxious odors." Vermin live all throughout Tigard regardless ofpoultry/livestock. There are certainly things livestock owners can do to make sure they aren't attracting them (storing feed in lidded containers, traps, regular cleaning of animal area, etc.) but they are wild animals and will always live in Tigard. If someone can just show a photo of a rat on or near a property with livestock(which is how this reads to me) and use it as a "valid complaint,"then this is going to cause so many problems. Noxious odors are certainly easier to validate by a visit from code compliance. C. Bees. 1. Hive care and maintenance. Beekeepers must: 1. Respond to bee swarming incidents within 36 hours. 2. Keep hives in good repair and provide adequate space to prevent overcrowding and swarming. There is no way to know if a nearby swarm belongs to a specific person's hive. Beekeepers prefer to keep their colonies, so if they thought it might be theirs I have no doubt they would try to retrieve it ASAP, but you can't automatically assume it is theirs because they have hives. D. Other Livestock. 1.Livestock Care and Maintenance 2. Animal feed must be stored in a lidded container and managed so as not to become a nuisance. I understand grain/seed based feeds being stored in lidded containers to help prevent pest issues. But what about Hay and Hay pellets?These things are literally cut grass. Beyond these issues,Tier Two seems to be a reasonable solution, really just confirming the nuisance codes already in place. I'm a little confused on the code changes moving Agriculture/Horticulture from commercial to industrial. What is the purpose of this exactly? Like Council President Leroy said at the meeting, explain it like you would to someone who doesn't know government speak, lol.This area is very much out of my wheelhouse.And am I correct in thinking the "Home Occupation" section will be saying it is ok to sell foods grown on the property(with home occupation permit and business license?)Any clarification you can offer on this code part is appreciated. Thank you again for all your hard work! Kindly, Elizabeth Sprague On Wed, Oct 12, 2022 at 8:20 AM Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for that feedback! I don't know if you saw the Council briefing last night but it looks like they are most in favor of tier 2 as well. I sent out the Planning Commission packet to the interested parties list yesterday; let me know if you got it and have any questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, October 6, 2022 8:21 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tjgard-or.gov> Subject: Planning Commission Briefing I enjoyed the Planning Commision briefing on Monday.You and your team continue to exceed my expectations with your hard work and problem solving skills. I loved the three tier setup and (while I'm still forever team option #1) I think option#2 has the potential to be a wonderful compromise that addresses the specific concerns expressed by those unsure about urban poultry/livestock. I look forward to seeing more of the specifics for option #2. I am hoping the animals "not at large" allows for free ranging in a fenced yard and the use of a chicken tractor in an unfenced yard,goats on a lead, without supervision, etc. I am hoping to have some clarification on "open feed" and how it applies to hay/hay pellets since they are literally just dried grass. Maybe specifying "grain or seed based feeds" if written in the code or just a verbal/written clarification on what the expectations would be. I loved the discussion about a resources page for places residents can find information on how to care for these animals. I hope to see this regardless of which option is voted in. Again, I truly appreciate the time and thought you have put into this project. Your thoroughness, acknowledgement of all opinions and active listening is seen and appreciated. Kindly, Elizabeth Sprague DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hot Mess Homestead NW Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 9:42 AM To: Hope Pollard Subject: Re: Planning Commission Briefing Oh auto-correct! "Half-written" not "hat written" and Council President "Leub," not "Leroy..." On Wed, Oct 12, 2022 at 9:36 AM Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com>wrote: I watched the council briefing last night and looked over the Planning Commission packet. I have a hat written email to council that I will CC you on, but some of my thoughts on the Tier Two specifics: 6.02.630 Keeping Livestock A. Complaints.Livestock keepers must respond to and remediate valid complaints in a timely manner.Valid complaints include,but are not limited to,the identifiable presence of vermin or noxious odors. Aren't all residents expected to respond to complaints in a timely manner?I am concerned with the wording "the identifiable presence of vermin or noxious odors." Vermin live all throughout Tigard regardless of poultry/livestock. There are certainly things livestock owners can do to make sure they aren't attracting them (storing feed in lidded containers, traps, regular cleaning of animal area, etc.) but they are wild animals and will always live in Tigard. If someone can just show a photo of a rat on or near a property with livestock(which is how this reads to me) and use it as a "valid complaint,"then this is going to cause so many problems. Noxious odors are certainly easier to validate by a visit from code compliance. C. Bees. 1.Hive care and maintenance. Beekeepers must: a. Respond to bee swarming incidents within 36 hours. b. Keep hives in good repair and provide adequate space to prevent overcrowding and swarming. There is no way to know if a nearby swarm belongs to a specific person's hive. Beekeepers prefer to keep their colonies, so if they thought it might be theirs I have no doubt they would try to retrieve it ASAP, but you can't automatically assume it is theirs because they have hives. D. Other Livestock. 1.Livestock Care and Maintenance 2. Animal feed must be stored in a lidded container and managed so as not to become a nuisance. I understand grain/seed based feeds being stored in lidded containers to help prevent pest issues. But what about Hay and Hay pellets?These things are literally cut grass. Beyond these issues,Tier Two seems to be a reasonable solution, really just confirming the nuisance codes already in place. I'm a little confused on the code changes moving Agriculture/Horticulture from commercial to industrial. What is the purpose of this exactly? Like Council President Leroy said at the meeting, explain it like you would to someone who doesn't know government speak, lol.This area is very much out of my wheelhouse.And am I correct in thinking the "Home Occupation" section will be saying it is ok to sell foods grown on the property(with home occupation permit and business license?)Any clarification you can offer on this code part is appreciated. Thank you again for all your hard work! Kindly, Elizabeth Sprague On Wed, Oct 12, 2022 at 8:20 AM Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for that feedback! I don't know if you saw the Council briefing last night but it looks like they are most in favor of tier 2 as well. I sent out the Planning Commission packet to the interested parties list yesterday; let me know if you got it and have any questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, October 6, 2022 8:21 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep�tigard-or.gov> Subject: Planning Commission Briefing I enjoyed the Planning Commision briefing on Monday.You and your team continue to exceed my expectations with your hard work and problem solving skills. I loved the three tier setup and (while I'm still forever team option #1) I think option#2 has the potential to be a wonderful compromise that addresses the specific concerns expressed by those unsure about urban poultry/livestock. I look forward to seeing more of the specifics for option #2. I am hoping the animals "not at large" allows for free ranging in a fenced yard and the use of a chicken tractor in an unfenced yard,goats on a lead, without supervision, etc. I am hoping to have some clarification on "open feed" and how it applies to hay/hay pellets since they are literally just dried grass. Maybe specifying "grain or seed based feeds" if written in the code or just a verbal/written clarification on what the expectations would be. I loved the discussion about a resources page for places residents can find information on how to care for these animals. I hope to see this regardless of which option is voted in. Again, I truly appreciate the time and thought you have put into this project.Your thoroughness, acknowledgement of all opinions and active listening is seen and appreciated. Kindly, Elizabeth Sprague DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 8:20 AM To: Hot Mess Homestead NW Subject: RE: Planning Commission Briefing Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for that feedback! I don't know if you saw the Council briefing last night but it looks like they are most in favor of tier 2 as well. I sent out the Planning Commission packet to the interested parties list yesterday; let me know if you got it and have any questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, October 6, 2022 8:21 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Planning Commission Briefing I enjoyed the Planning Commision briefing on Monday. You and your team continue to exceed my expectations with your hard work and problem solving skills. I loved the three tier setup and (while I'm still forever team option #1) I think option#2 has the potential to be a wonderful compromise that addresses the specific concerns expressed by those unsure about urban poultry/livestock. I look forward to seeing more of the specifics for option #2. I am hoping the animals "not at large" allows for free ranging in a fenced yard and the use of a chicken tractor in an unfenced yard,goats on a lead,without supervision, etc. I am hoping to have some clarification on "open feed" and how it applies to hay/hay pellets since they are literally just dried grass. Maybe specifying "grain or seed based feeds" if written in the code or just a verbal/written clarification on what the expectations would be. I loved the discussion about a resources page for places residents can find information on how to care for these animals. I hope to see this regardless of which option is voted in. Again, I truly appreciate the time and thought you have put into this project.Your thoroughness, acknowledgement of all opinions and active listening is seen and appreciated. Kindly, Elizabeth Sprague From: Hot Mess Homestead NW Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 9:29 AM To: Hope Pollard Subject: Re: Planning Commission Briefing Thank you for your clarification Hope. I am planning to call into the Planning meeting tonight and look forward to hearing what everyone has to say.You've done an amazing job! Kindly, Elizabeth Sprague On Thu, Oct 13, 2022 at 6:02 PM Hope Pollard <hopepJ jgard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Elizabeth, For your questions about complaints, bees, and feed storage: our intent is really just to add some more livestock-specific language to the existing nuisance code and add some measurable standards (don't just say there's a rat problem; we have to actually see the evidence for it to be a valid complaint.The existing code is very vague about situations that "may" attract rats.That's been a major point of contention with some complainants. We want to eliminate that confusion). As always, Ken or whoever our code compliance officer is in the future will maintain the discretion to interpret the code. So if it's not your rat or not your swarm, you won't be penalized. For the feed, that's a good question. I believe we would only consider the types of feed that are attractive to vermin—pellets and the like seem to be the big offenders—but I can talk to the team and make sure that's covered under the discretion of the code compliance officer. For the agriculture/horticulture part: that really is just a legal-speak/technical issue.Technically, we only need Council approval for changes to the Development Code—not for changes to the Municipal Code. And public noticing requirements require us to talk specifically about changes to the Development Code. However,we think livestock regulations make more sense in the Municipal Code for enforcement/technical reasons. So we're just removing references to agriculture from the development code. And as for sales,that would continue to be treated the same way as currently. For small-scale one-off things,we wouldn't regulate. For a full-fledged business, it would need to meet home occupation requirements. We'll get more into business operations, too, (livestock and non-livestock related)with the next phase of the HOME project.The intent of these regulations is really just to regulate the nuisances associated with some livestock keeping. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.lizPgmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 9:42 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep_tigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Planning Commission Briefing Oh auto-correct! "Half-written" not "hat written" and Council President "Leub," not "Leroy..." On Wed, Oct 12, 2022 at 9:36 AM Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com>wrote: I watched the council briefing last night and looked over the Planning Commission packet. I have a hat written email to council that I will CC you on, but some of my thoughts on the Tier Two specifics: 6.02.630 Keeping Livestock A. Complaints.Livestock keepers must respond to and remediate valid complaints in a timely manner.Valid complaints include,but are not limited to,the identifiable presence of vermin or noxious odors. Aren't all residents expected to respond to complaints in a timely manner?I am concerned with the wording "the identifiable presence of vermin or noxious odors." Vermin live all throughout Tigard regardless of poultry/livestock. There are certainly things livestock owners can do to make sure they aren't attracting them (storing feed in lidded containers, traps, regular cleaning of animal area, etc.) but they are wild animals and will always live in Tigard. If someone can just show a photo of a rat on or near a property with livestock(which is how this reads to me) and use it as a "valid complaint,"then this is going to cause so many problems. Noxious odors are certainly easier to validate by a visit from code compliance. C. Bees. 1. Hive care and maintenance. Beekeepers must: 1. Respond to bee swarming incidents within 36 hours. 2. Keep hives in good repair and provide adequate space to prevent overcrowding and swarming. There is no way to know if a nearby swarm belongs to a specific person's hive. Beekeepers prefer to keep their colonies, so if they thought it might be theirs I have no doubt they would try to retrieve it ASAP, but you can't automatically assume it is theirs because they have hives. D. Other Livestock. 1.Livestock Care and Maintenance 2. Animal feed must be stored in a lidded container and managed so as not to become a nuisance. I understand grain/seed based feeds being stored in lidded containers to help prevent pest issues. But what about Hay and Hay pellets?These things are literally cut grass. Beyond these issues,Tier Two seems to be a reasonable solution, really just confirming the nuisance codes already in place. I'm a little confused on the code changes moving Agriculture/Horticulture from commercial to industrial. What is the purpose of this exactly? Like Council President Leroy said at the meeting, explain it like you would to someone who doesn't know government speak, lol. This area is very much out of my wheelhouse.And am I correct in thinking the "Home Occupation" section will be saying it is ok to sell foods grown on the property(with home occupation permit and business license?)Any clarification you can offer on this code part is appreciated. Thank you again for all your hard work! Kindly, Elizabeth Sprague On Wed, Oct 12, 2022 at 8:20 AM Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for that feedback! I don't know if you saw the Council briefing last night but it looks like they are most in favor of tier 2 as well. I sent out the Planning Commission packet to the interested parties list yesterday; let me know if you got it and have any questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, October 6, 2022 8:21 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep�tigard-or.gov> Subject: Planning Commission Briefing I enjoyed the Planning Commision briefing on Monday.You and your team continue to exceed my expectations with your hard work and problem solving skills. I loved the three tier setup and (while I'm still forever team option#1) I think option #2 has the potential to be a wonderful compromise that addresses the specific concerns expressed by those unsure about urban poultry/livestock. I look forward to seeing more of the specifics for option#2. I am hoping the animals "not at large" allows for free ranging in a fenced yard and the use of a chicken tractor in an unfenced yard,goats on a lead, without supervision, etc. I am hoping to have some clarification on "open feed" and how it applies to hay/hay pellets since they are literally just dried grass. Maybe specifying"grain or seed based feeds" if written in the code or just a verbal/written clarification on what the expectations would be. I loved the discussion about a resources page for places residents can find information on how to care for these animals. I hope to see this regardless of which option is voted in. Again, I truly appreciate the time and thought you have put into this project. Your thoroughness, acknowledgement of all opinions and active listening is seen and appreciated. Kindly, Elizabeth Sprague DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2022 5:43 PM To: Rob Ruedy Subject: RE: Request for the COT Staff Report on DCA2022-00003 Hello, The staff report and attachments can be found here: hops://www.tigard- or.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2292/230 Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Rob Ruedy<robruedy@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday, October 13, 2022 3:57 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Cc: Robert Ruedy<robruedy@yahoo.com> Subject: Request for the COT Staff Report on DCA2022-00003 You don't often get email from robruedy2yahoo.com. Learn why this is important Good afternoon Ms. Pollard, I am herein requesting a copy of the COT Staff Report for the subject "Urban Agricultural Development Code Amendment." Please forward the report promptly to the email address provided. Thank you, Robert Ruedy From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 3:10 PM To: Marc Crump Subject: RE:Tigard Urban Livestock Updates Hi Marc, Thank you for your feedback. It will be considered and has been forwarded to the Planning Commission. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Marc Crump <mcrump2000@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 12:46 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Re:Tigard Urban Livestock Updates Hope, My comment is that I would like to see some provision made for older hens that are retired and no longer laying, but are pets. Maybe a provision saying, for example, in addition to the maximum 6 chickens, you may have up to X number of retired, non- laying hens as pets. We currently have 3 hens that are 5 years old and their egg production is slowing. These are pets. We're not going to kill them just because they stop laying next year. But they may live 2 or 3 more years. Normally we would get 4 chicks next year to raise as replacements, assuming that at least 3 would make it to maturity. If all 4 survive, we would have 7 chickens for a year or two, but only 4 would be laying. 3 would be retired pets. They've given us a lot of eggs over the years and they deserve a comfortable retirement. It looks like there's no maximum for chicks under 3 months old, so it would be nice to say no maximum for retired hens. But I suppose someone might take that as permission to start a retired chicken rescue. Maybe you can specify that the retired chickens had to have lived the majority of their life at the current location? Thanks. Marc On Monday, October 17, 2022 at 09:58:47 AM PDT, Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Marc, The submit electronically link on the Planning Commission event page should open up an email to me, actually Q So you can submit comments by emailing me directly. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City ofTigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Marc Crump <mcrump2000@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 9:23 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Re: Tigard Urban Livestock Updates Hope, I click on the "submitted electronically" link to upload my written comments for the meeting, but nothing happens. How do I submit my comments? Thanks. Marc On Monday, October 17, 2022 at 09:00:18 AM PDT, Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi all, Just a heads up there was a minor change to the Tier 2 of the code to account for a scrivener's error. A memo has been added to the public file here describing the change (expressly prohibiting roosters) https://www.tigard-or.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2292/424. The Planning Commission adoption hearing is happening tonight so please let me know if you have any questions about participating—you are welcome and encouraged to call in for public testimony. Reminder: after tonight, the City Council adoption hearing is still scheduled for November 1, where you will once again have the opportunity to call in for public testimony. For council you may also have the option of providing testimony in person. Please see attached for more information on the council hearing. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City ofTigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hope Pollard Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 5:10 PM Subject: Tigard Urban Livestock Updates Hi all, If you're receiving this email, you're on our list of interested parties for urban agriculture and chicken regulations in Tigard! Thank you for your continued interest in helping Tigard stay true to its motto of"a place to call home". Just wanted to update you all that the staff report and attachments (including proposed code language) for the Oct 17 Planning Commission Hearing are now available online: https://www.tigard- or.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2292/424 Reminder: Oct 17: Planning Commission Hearing Nov 1: City Council Hearing Call-in testimony or in-person testimony are the most effective ways to have your voice heard. I will continue sharing all written comment with the Planning Commission and City Council, but you are also welcome to call in to Planning Commission and call in or come in person to City Council to share your opinions on the proposal and what solution you think is best. As always, please let me know if you have any questions or want to discuss more. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City ofTigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopeP@tgard-or.gov 043 TI GARD DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 12:17 PM To: Joel V. Cc: Tom McGuire Subject: RE:Tigard Urban Livestock Updates Forgot to link the map. Here it is! hops://maps_tjgard-or.gov/Html5Viewer/Index.html? viewer=PublicAdvanced Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 12:17 PM To:Joel V. <vermillion.joel@gmail.com> Cc:Tom McGuire<TomM@tigard-or.gov> Subject: RE:Tigard Urban Livestock Updates Hi Joel, Please see my answers in red below and let me know if you have additional questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:Joel V. <vermillion.joelPgmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 10:59 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep_@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Re:Tigard Urban Livestock Updates Hi Hope, Thanks for your response. I would like to discuss this further. A few specific questions: 1. Is there a time limit for people calling in to share feedback at tonights call? Testimony is limited to 3 minutes per person. 2. I would appreciate if you would forward to me the specific letters and information from the Tualatin river keepers, along with scientific research they provide regarding the direct impact of chickens (or livestock more broadly) on the river ecosystem. I remember seeing something from them when I looked through the materials earlier, but am not sure which document it was part of, and upon looking again I can't find it. If you have it handy I would like to read it. I've attached the email from Tualatin Riverkeepers here. Note: I need to discuss with my supervisor this afternoon, but I believe we would approach your property as existing/legal nonconforming or something similar—basically acknowledging that development and livestock activity already exists on this property and we're not kicking it out. I care about the water quality of fanno creek and the Tualatin river but am also concerned that something with a negligible or non-existent impact is outweighing other reasonable input. I trust the council is keeping in mind the differences of livestock actually in the creek vs. a situation like ours where a few chickens are separated by a pretty wide buffer from the creek itself— not to mention that a few chickens would be a minuscule impact compared with the thousands of ducks/geese/and other waterfowl and wildlife defecating and being in the creek on a regular basis. 3. Please also send me links to the maps of the vegetated corridor/significant wetland areas. I've tried to search on the city website and am not readily finding that information. Please see here for our interactive map. On the left hand menu, choose "layers"then search "CWS" and select the "CWS Vegetated Corridor" layer: This is the layer the"vegetated corridor" restriction applies to. Certain development and activity is already prohibited in this area by CWS.You should be able to zoom in to your property and see where it lands. Best regards, Joel Vermillion On Oct 13, 2022, at 5:50 PM, Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Joel, Thank you for the feedback. Vegetated corridors are actually a very specific type of sensitive lands as defined by our code and Clean Water Services—it does not refer to regular plantings/trees/vegetation. It is actually an existing buffer area that CWS regulates along streams and significant wetlands.The standard to prohibit livestock in these areas came from feedback from Tualatin Riverkeepers, commissioners, councilors, and the public regarding concern about livestock impacts on streams. Your property is partially located within a vegetated corridor and significant wetland, where under existing standards development is prohibited. There would be some sort of grandfathering in for your existing livestock operations on already developed land. We would need to talk internally about how to get more specific about that, but our intent would not be to push out your chickens or to make you choose between chickens and vegetation. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:Joel V. <vermillion.joel@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, October 13, 2022 1:41 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Re:Tigard Urban Livestock Updates Hi Hope, I received the information and was able to read through much of it. I was encouraged to such a strong majority from our community ask for'no change to existing code', and even saw so many specifically mention our chickens as something they enjoy. One question for clarification,there was a new line that I hadn't seen before in the new 'Tier 2' option. It says 1. "Livestock may not be kept or allowed to roam in vegetated corridors. " As you have passed our house,this would mean that we would have to choose between our grapes/fruit trees and our chickens? It is hard for me to see any good reason for this line of code and ask that it be removed even from Tier 2 consideration. Our chickens fertilize our fruit trees, and they enjoy the leaves and fruit. They enjoy the shade (especially on the really hot days of summer) and for the life of me I can't see any good reason for this addition to the proposed code. I plan to call in on the 17th and at this point am very disappointed with the needless and arbitrary suggestions in the code. I would support some very basic animal care principles (minimum sq. Ft. Per bird in coop and run) requirement, but cannot support these regulations which would destroy our ability to have any chickens whatsoever, and which are not based on any scientific or established principles of animal husbandry. Chickens have been roaming around trees and vegetation for as long as chickens have been on this planet, and that the city is coming up with more arbitrary principles like these to discourage healthy urban agriculture is truly disappointing. I would appreciate your comments on this as I would prefer to not have to get rid our flock of birds if I want to keep my fruit trees. I implore the city to use common sense and look for positive solutions for our community, not to impose unscientific, arbitrary and needless code. Best regards, Joel Vermillion On Oct 11, 2022, at 5:09 PM, Hope Pollard <hopep�tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi all, If you're receiving this email,you're on our list of interested parties for urban agriculture and chicken regulations in Tigard! Thank you for your continued interest in helping Tigard stay true to its motto of"a place to call home". Just wanted to update you all that the staff report and attachments (including proposed code language)for the Oct 17 Planning Commission Hearing are now available online: https://www.tigard- or.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2292/424 Reminder: Oct 17: Planning Commission Hearing Nov 1: City Council Hearing Call-in testimony or in-person testimony are the most effective ways to have your voice heard. I will continue sharing all written comment with the Planning Commission and City Council, but you are also welcome to call in to Planning Commission and call in or come in person to City Council to share your opinions on the proposal and what solution you think is best. As always, please let me know if you have any questions or want to discuss more. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopePPtigard-or.gov <image001.png> DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Joel V. Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 4:55 PM To: Hope Pollard Cc: Tom McGuire; Hot Mess Homestead NW Subject: Re:Tigard Urban Livestock Updates Thanks for the update. This is very helpful and I hope a good path forward for the city. Best regards, Joel Vermillion On Oct 17, 2022, at 4:00 PM, Hope Pollard wrote: Hi Joel, Copying Elizabeth here,too, since she called earlier to check on how this might impact your property. Talked to Tom and our legal team. Long story short: we are recommending that we strike this requirement from the Tier 2 and Tier 3 regulations. Our intent was to prohibit new livestock activity in undisturbed vegetated corridors, not to make already-developed sites like yours illegal.After talking it through, we realize our existing requirements within the Development Code adequately address new development, removal of native species, and other activity in the vegetated corridor that would be disruptive to habitat and streams. We thought it'd be cleaner and clearer to re-state that prohibition here in this new section of the code, but the more we talk it through the muddier it gets. So we're keeping it simple. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 1:15 PM To:Joel V. <vermillion.joel@gmail.com> Cc:Tom McGuire<TomM@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: RE:Tigard Urban Livestock Updates Hi Joel, I have a meeting set up at 330 this afternoon. I'll reach out right at 4 to let you know. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:Joel V. <vermillion.joel@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 1:04 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Cc:Tom McGuire<TomM@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Re:Tigard Urban Livestock Updates Hope, Thanks for your responses. Please let me know how you plan to deal with our property after you discuss this. Best Regards, Joel Vermillion On Oct 17, 2022, at 12:16 PM, Hope Pollard <hopell@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi Joel, Please see my answers in red below and let me know if you have additional questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:Joel V. <vermillion.joel@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 10:59 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Re:Tigard Urban Livestock Updates Hi Hope, Thanks for your response. I would like to discuss this further. A few specific questions: 1. Is there a time limit for people calling in to share feedback at tonights call? Testimony is limited to 3 minutes per person. 2. I would appreciate if you would forward to me the specific letters and information from the Tualatin river keepers, along with scientific research they provide regarding the direct impact of chickens (or livestock more broadly) on the river ecosystem. I remember seeing something from them when I looked through the materials earlier, but am not sure which document it was part of, and upon looking again I can't find it. If you have it handy I would like to read it. I've attached the email from Tualatin Riverkeepers here. Note: I need to discuss with my supervisor this afternoon, but I believe we would approach your property as existing/legal nonconforming or something similar—basically acknowledging that development and livestock activity already exists on this property and we're not kicking it out. I care about the water quality of fanno creek and the Tualatin river but am also concerned that something with a negligible or non-existent impact is outweighing other reasonable input. I trust the council is keeping in mind the differences of livestock actually in the creek vs. a situation like ours where a few chickens are separated by a pretty wide buffer from the creek itself— not to mention that a few chickens would be a minuscule impact compared with the thousands of ducks/geese/and other waterfowl and wildlife defecating and being in the creek on a regular basis. 3. Please also send me links to the maps of the vegetated corridor/ significant wetland areas. I've tried to search on the city website and am not readily finding that information. Please see here for our interactive map. On the left hand menu, choose "layers" then search "CWS" and select the "CWS Vegetated Corridor" layer: This is the layer the "vegetated corridor" restriction applies to. Certain development and activity is already prohibited in this area by CWS. You should be able to zoom in to your property and see where it lands. Best regards, Joel Vermillion On Oct 13, 2022, at 5:50 PM, Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard- or.gov>wrote: Hi Joel, Thank you for the feedback. Vegetated corridors are actually a very specific type of sensitive lands as defined by our code and Clean Water Services—it does not refer to regular plantings/trees/vegetation. It is actually an existing buffer area that CWS regulates along streams and significant wetlands. The standard to prohibit livestock in these areas came from feedback from Tualatin Riverkeepers, commissioners, councilors, and the public regarding concern about livestock impacts on streams. Your property is partially located within a vegetated corridor and significant wetland, where under existing standards development is prohibited. There would be some sort of grandfathering in for your existing livestock operations on already developed land. We would need to talk internally about how to get more specific about that, but our intent would not be to push out your chickens or to make you choose between chickens and vegetation. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From:Joel V. <vermillion.joelPgmail.com> Sent:Thursday, October 13, 2022 1:41 PM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@Tgard-or.gov> Subject: Re:Tigard Urban Livestock Updates Hi Hope, I received the information and was able to read through much of it. I was encouraged to such a strong majority from our community ask for'no change to existing code', and even saw so many specifically mention our chickens as something they enjoy. One question for clarification, there was a new line that I hadn't seen before in the new'Tier 2' option. It says 1. "Livestock may not be kept or allowed to roam in vegetated corridors. " As you have passed our house,this would mean that we would have to choose between our grapes/fruit trees and our chickens? It is hard for me to see any good reason for this line of code and ask that it be removed even from Tier 2 consideration. Our chickens fertilize our fruit trees, and they enjoy the leaves and fruit. They enjoy the shade (especially on the really hot days of summer) and for the life of me I can't see any good reason for this addition to the proposed code. I plan to call in on the 17th and at this point am very disappointed with the needless and arbitrary suggestions in the code. I would support some very basic animal care principles (minimum sq. Ft. Per bird in coop and run) requirement, but cannot support these regulations which would destroy our ability to have any chickens whatsoever, and which are not based on any scientific or established principles of animal husbandry. Chickens have been roaming around trees and vegetation for as long as chickens have been on this planet, and that the city is coming up with more arbitrary principles like these to discourage healthy urban agriculture is truly disappointing. I would appreciate your comments on this as I would prefer to not have to get rid our flock of birds if I want to keep my fruit trees. I implore the city to use common sense and look for positive solutions for our community, not to impose unscientific, arbitrary and needless code. Best regards, Joel Vermillion On Oct 11, 2022, at 5:09 PM, Hope Pollard <hopep_@tigard-or.gov>wrote: Hi all, If you're receiving this email,you're on our list of interested parties for urban agriculture and chicken regulations in Tigard! Thank you for your continued interest in helping Tigard stay true to its motto of"a place to call home". Just wanted to update you all that the staff report and attachments (including proposed code language)for the Oct 17 Planning Commission Hearing are now available online: hops://www.tigard- or.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/229 2/424 Reminder: Oct 17: Planning Commission Hearing Nov 1: City Council Hearing Call-in testimony or in-person testimony are the most effective ways to have your voice heard. I will continue sharing all written comment with the Planning Commission and City Council, but you are also welcome to call in to Planning Commission and call in or come in person to City Council to share your opinions on the proposal and what solution you think is best. As always, please let me know if you have any questions or want to discuss more. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov Email I HopePPtigard-or.gov <image001.png> DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." <Mail Attachment.eml> From: Hope Pollard Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 12:19 PM To: Hot Mess Homestead NW Subject: RE: Vegetative corridor Hi Elizabeth, Please see here for our map: https://maps.tigard-or.gov/Html5Viewer/Index.html? viewer=PublicAdvanced and follow these instructions to find the CWS vegetated corridor: On the left hand menu, choose "layers" then search "CWS" and select the "CWS Vegetated Corridor" layer:This is the layer the "vegetated corridor" restriction applies to. Certain development and activity is already prohibited in this area by CWS.You should be able to zoom in to a property and see where it lands. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you! Hope Pollard Associate Planner City of Tigard I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT From: Hot Mess Homestead NW<sprague.liz@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 11:36 AM To: Hope Pollard <hopep@tigard-or.gov> Subject:Vegetative corridor Can you tell me what the boundaries are for this?Thanks! Kindly, Elizabeth From: Ty K. Wyman Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 12:19 PM To: Hope Pollard Cc: Roger H. Potthoff; Marky Potthoff Subject: Tigard Urban Livestock Updates Attachments: DCAPDX-#4410967-v2-LT Planning Commission.DOCX You don't often get email from twyman@dunncarney.com.Learn why this is important Ms. Pollard - Please see attached my letter of today, for delivery to the Planning Commission Thanks! Ty K. Wyman twyma n @d u n nca rney.corn Direct 503.417.5478 I Fax 503.224.7324 I DunnCarney.com 3( DUNN CARNEY LLP Dunn Carney Allen Higgins &Tongue LLP Suite 1500, 851 SW Sixth Avenue I Portland, OR 97204 Member of Meritas Law Firms Worldwide Meritas.org, NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential information. If you have received it in error, please advise the sender by reply email and immediately delete the message and any attachments without copying or disclosing the contents. Thank you. From: kllaelollaol Sent: Monday,October 12,202212:34 PM Rob Medy Subject: RE.Written Testimony for OCA2022-00e03 Hello, Thank you for your feedback.your nommen.have been received and forwarded to the Commission. Thank yowl Hope Pollard Ass ciate Planner City oo)r gar,I cowmuxm orvrtnvaem From:Rob Rued),<robe:weeyahoo.Roma Sent:Monday,October 17,202211:3P AM To:Hope Pollard<topep@dgard-ocgov> Co Robert Ruedy<robruedy@yahoo.<om> Subject:written Tesdmony for OIA2022-00003 You dorVto get email romwbu1.24aYeM1 ocom.Learn whvmbbimgydam Ms.Pollard, Please accept and include in the record my attached written testimony for the City entries to consider in any modifications to the Tigard City Codes. Respectfully submitted, Robert Ruedy October 17,2022 To: The City of Tigard Planning Commission&Tigard City Council. From: Robert Ruedy, 14185 SW 100`h Avenue,Tigard,OR 97224 Subject: Urban Agriculture-Development Code Amendment(DCA2022-00003) My written testimony herein relates to any and all proposed or planned changes to the Development and Municipal Codes for the City of Tigard,including but not limited to;Tigard Community Development Code Chapters 18.60,18.110, 18.120, 18.130, 18.140,18.710,and 18.790;Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goals 1 and 2;Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2;Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Title 8. In the event changes are made to the current City Codes,I request the following conditions be placed on commercial and non-commercial property Owners,their tenants,and/or residents: 1. Personal agricultural activities shall be limited to 3,600 square feet maximum on any given property,private or public. 2. Composting must occur within contained devices that control and do not in any manner or form release any off-gassing of noxious or toxic fumes. 3. Poultry and any other form of animal or livestock,other than outdoor allowed personal dogs and cats shall be allowed in any manner or form within the City Limits. Domesticated animals of Owner's&Residents must comply with all current noise abatement and animal control regulations and must be kept indoors during the hours of darkness unless on a leash for brief urination and defecation activities. 4. Domesticated Pet foods must be kept indoors at all times to control noxious and negative health abatement activities by non domesticated animals and birds. 5. Intentional or unintentional wild animal and/or non-domesticated animal feeding shall not be allowed within the City Codes in any manner or form as it creates rodent and other invading non-domesticated animals and birds from infesting all properties within the City. Think about the negative impacts of`ferule rabbit&rodent"and"ferule cat&dog" infestations for example. 6. Owner's shall be comprehensively responsible for violations of the City Codes, especially relating to noise, unpleasant odors,rodent infestation,and propagation of non-domesticated animals and birds becoming inadvertently domesticated. These are my requests to facilitate harmony of all residents,property Owner's and neighbors within the City of Tigard. Nobody's individual rights of property ownership or residency shall be greater than,or impose on,another's rights. Respectfully submitted, Robert E.Ruedy 30-year Tigard Property Owner,Resident&Taxpayer Cell:(503)819-7898 On Thmatley,October 13,2022 at 0503:26 PM POT,Hope Pollard glopsafglomMor.papo wrote: HNIo. The staff report and attachments can be found here:Was tlwwwpop_c.gpv/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2292/230 Please let me know If you have any questions. Thank yowl Hope Pollard Associate Planner City ofTigard I COMMUNITY esvnoPSenr Frain:Hob Ruedy<robmedy@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday,October 13,20223:57 PM To:Hope Pella.<t21uedoQrd�r.gov> Cc:Robert Rown<bgbtgCOTStan Report Subject:Request for the COT Staff Report an OCA2022L0003 You den,often get...nailm mbmedyegyehao.com.Learn wily this is important Good afternoon Ms.Pollard, I am herein requesting a copy of the COT Staff Report for the subject"Urban Agricultural Development Code Amendment" Please forward the report promptly to the email address provided. 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' '" Y` '~• By Michael Brewin ,, .. °, • )t , . +a 'tea�, V- '�! n 1. } There was a time when even we were very young, ,A r Y a,- and our futures lay before us—a seemingly boundless, r 4 unfolding tapestry of our hopes and dreams. v.2'. , .,; •-, The bounty of this earth,and all the sustenance that it provides for humanity,seemed virtually .- > endless,too.Collectively,we had no understanding,yet,that there are limitations to what our . r ,{ planet can support,and what it can withstand. r 4 r ,yi- .. ` �� ,t f • l t,�; Framed in the aftermath of a second world war,images of those ear- . r+i '�" , " -w` ly years come as recollections of intense growth, in every sector of ' `' h g#„ 4 a ° . society. Human population exploded, and to accommodate it there A �_ Y• p p P n - _ i ': �;`� was vast construction—housing,industry,and infrastructure.Gaso- .�, },, line was plentiful and cheap,and advertising enticed us to crave the Earth Cry ` ` i se`w latest chrome-coated automobiles from Motor City. As newly-built ry ,� f interstate highways connected America in the 1950s,there was an ,• .. % - Day breaks,steam rolls misty through the sky, ' ever-insistent push for larger, more powerful car engines. Similarly, �� Smoke stacked haze surrounds us,you and I. = r ;' s. i ` °y� �+ even as toddlers, we were already barraged with overt media mes- _~ ,z, F ,'^t.f Far, m� . � _ sages targeted at us,as consumers. Meanwhile,the very real omni When you look,your eyes grow distant, _ .{` a',,� present threat of nuclear war loomed over our heads for our entire You seem to scan the plain. - .-w t ! ' '. • P , childhood and adolescence,and continuing through adulthood. Though you know that's not good enough, _•� = IMF $ �^ _ E ,t h _- It only causes pain. " , ' "�•`tt " c Within this pervasive social context,it should be no surprise,then, ' ," + ., I= Tide rolls,murkywater rushespast . �'' that hardly anyone gave a thought to preserving our planet's en- p •r vironment. While there have always been conservationists, pub- Hudson River flows to kitchens now at last. ` 1•�� ' ' lic attention and efforts in this area were directed mostlytoward When you sip,your face turns somber, 0 '', • ,-. ' 4 L��. preventing forest fires, and to stop people from littering. Indeed, You seem to pray for rain. -NI.� .' ",: I,: ., , l; x .__ -e for our generation,U.S. Forest Service mascot Smokey Bear was a Though you know that's not good enough, ' °` " ' r '' - solitary voice crying in the wilderness.A half century earlier,had Water don't taste the same. r;ti{, V.. , John Muir not lobbied President Theodore Roosevelt to expand w, _ .: . .. t:a '-" . �� r k*0 y _,� and safeguard our national park system, federal forests, and wild- Chainsaws,trees crash loudly to the ground, .4a +r� i + `+' 4' } s� life refuges,we would probably have already lost the crown jewels Douglas firs left stumps for miles around. °'"� • ' " t .-' of our nation's natural splendor. We all know that we need the wood, But rainforests revive the air. • ' - It was not until the 1960s that our public When all the leancient groves are gone, +0 _ rt� - - l How will people fare? IIIII NA, r' ,, t;�\ >+ _ z ri consciousness was drawn to any abiding . � >=`- concern for the natural environment. —Michael K. Brewin©1969,2020 r Composed at Wesleyan University . ., _ ' In a book entitled Silent Spring,U.S. wildlife biologist Rachel Car- ? ` —'- � , .. Y. •� . -",,, +r> son delineated how industrial and agricultural pollution(especial- -, � "� r ly chemical pesticides like DDT)was harming wildlife and habitat ..,:,_ 4,.. r, *cam ,� ,. ;. on a large scale. Carson's compelling argument (with supporting �`Y -' -� . -: ', ., i� -. evidence)was that we needed to drastically change our industrial - h ',P.' and technological approaches, since ourpesticides andpollution were sickening, mutating, �. � ,�. _ _ - „i.�.� �'' g' pp g -'-1' - neradicatingother ci —wi h direconsequences for h f r humanity, well. •�, . -t.��,. _ - __ _ - and spe es t the future of as we . • �� ,... w .; 1970, other voices were expressingecological concerns, By especially regarding pollution. '' sp Ily airand water - - .mac✓ y _ _rTM_ # r - ,ram •�` ' Despite an increased awareness of ecological issues,scientists had not and mass extinctions of species.The main factors are due to man-made yet calculated the cumulative harm done to our planet(and the atmo- CO2 fossil fuel emissions and deforestation.Therefore,we must address sphere) by unmitigated fossil fuel carbon emissions, wanton defores- both of these problems immediately. tation, and industrial water pollution. However,by 1975, the issue of unhealthy smog pollution in our cities led to the installation of catalytic converters in all new cars. Similarly, oil companies began selling un- leaded gas.When scientists discovered that CFCs(chlorofluorocarbons) It is estimated that about 56% of all greenhouse gas emissions are from aerosol sprays were harming the atmosphere's protective ozone the result of energy production and industry. The concept of"car Human Population layer, manufacturers gradually shifted away from using CFCs in prod bon capture" was first proposed in 1938, but was not attempted in- 12 ucts,too.During this early period of environmental awakening,notions dustrially until 1972. CCUS (carbon capture utilization storage) ' '® _ about recycling also took hold on a wider public scale. has been proven effective in power plants; using filters, 90% of car o 10\<. _,. ,4%!.oky:eii 1 bon emissions can be captured (mainly from coal and natural gas). = 8 Fifty years later, our planet is in even more However, only two coal-burning power plants have been retrofitted o dire straits as the human race has multiplied for carbon capture in North America (and 18 facilities worldwide). 6 Still, those carbon-capturing plants account for a 1% reduction in i;. and placed overwhelming burdens upon power plant CO2 emissions. Whereas only 35 tons of CO2 are cap- a 4 the natural environment. tured annually, it is estimated that to effect any substantial positive 2 change,it will be necessary to capture 115 giga-tons annually by 2060. Here is a consensus of what environmental scientists have noted, and Hence,we must ramp up retrofitting all fossil-fuel burning plants with 0 ----- Drawingattention to CCUS technology. 1850 1900 1950 2000 2050 2100 projected for the future—and the most logical plan,as an antidote:Nu —World—USA---�oafa—•-China ecological concerns, merous recent scientific studies have shown that, along with a natu- Senator Gaylord Nelson rally rising Earth temperature (beginning with the end of the Ice Age, Along with capturing carbon emissions,global storage of up to 20po gi ga tons of pot will also be needed.On the surface,storage of dCO2 (w poses gained support to establish 10,000-12,000 years ago), the CO2 in this planet's atmosphere has risen more during the Industrial Age than at any time in the last few enormous potential problems, such as storing it underground(where it Average Global Temperature Change Earth Day(April 22). might then leak).Scientists are discovering various methods to address and Atmospheric CO2 Concentration As students at Wesleyan million years.Exacerbating this effect are fossil fuel pollutants,defores such CO2 storage problems. For instance, CO2 can be converted into 430 ' Cation,and habitat destruction(and methane)caused by unprecedented fertilizer, beverages, and concrete. The federalgovernment even pro- 410 0 6 then,we were accustomed wide-scale ranching(especially cattle),on a global scale. g to political and social vides tax credits for carbon capturing power plants and firms that then 390 activism.However,the Even if we were able to reduce and eliminate all fossil fuel pollutants by process and utilize the carbon. 370 °4 notion of protecting the en 2050,the studies all point to the same conclusions: The shift away from fossil fuels to clean energy production is compli- a 350 ,'' 0.2 vironment took a backseat 1) that the planet will continue to warm anyway for at least 200- cated by several other factors,relating to the dependability and conver- c 330 0 a to more pressing concerns— 300 years into the future, making survival for the human race sion of the energy source, whether it be solar or wind (or geothermal, ° 310 , '' 0.2 12 possibly presseing ing to very difficult on this planet; too). Geographically, some locations may be unsuitable for large wind 290 .,,N 0.4 farms.Likewise,some regions may lack sufficient sunlight to power so- u W fight a war in Vietnam. 2) that the sea levels may rise at least 3-5 meters in the next 100+ lar cell networks. The main flaw with solar cells,though,is inefficient 270 -0.6 So,there were only afew of years,thereby wiping out countless coastal cities and communi- conversion of sunlight to electricity;this has been a fundamental prob- 250 -0.8 us to organize Connecticut ties worldwide; lem from the outset with solar cells(from its invention in New York back ,85° ,875 900 1925Year 1950 1975 2000 2025 events or participate in 3) that there is a very limited timeframe and path for humanity to in 1884). So far, commercial solar panels are only able to convert 20% that first Earth Day. join together to deal with this gradually unfolding ecological and of sunlight into electricity. Furthermore, after several hours'use, solar Nevertheless,although human disaster. panel efficiency drops markedly (termed"light-induced degradation"). Sea Level Change Recent experiments with solar cell energy conversion have achieved a the crowds weren't much 4) The studies described how replanting trees on a massive scale, 40% efficiency, but such solar panels have not yet been commercially 250 that day,it was covered globally, could substantially reduce the CO2 in our atmosphere produced. Still,by 2019 the total energy capacity of solar cells reached 200 • extensively by the media, by at least another 25%+. 630,000 megawatts. and nationally. 5) The studies all point to such massive tree planting(reforestation), There are some proponents of nuclear power who advocate for reassess- £150 ,.r''/ Later that same ear combined with developing technology to capture carbon emis- y y sions at the industrial sources, and also extract CO2 from the ing it again as a main power source. However, history has shown that j:y '°°1970,the U.S.Congress we have not yet mastered the technology (especially the safe storage ( r passed the Environmental upper atmosphere(much more difficult),as the best approaches 'of used radioactive materials for thousands of years), and incidents 50 .�• (combined with terminating fossil fuel usage by 2050)for restor- •I"•V Protection Act, ing the planet's environment to a healthy and natural state—and like the Chernobyl and Fukushima disasters only confirmed people's ;,;. and subsequently hence suitable for the preservation of humans and other species. worst fears. 0 ; '' 1875 1900 1925 1950 1975 2000 2025 revised clean air and Hydro-electric power has been a dependable mainstay of the U.S.power Year water measures,too. Let's examine some of these factors: grid since the 1930s.More than eighty years since the New Deal poli- cies of the Great Depression led to the construction of huge dams and CO2 in the Atmosphere hydro-electric plants across America, these same water-powered utili- ties are still functioning,providing energy to millions of people. Since 1900, the earth's climate has warmed 1 degree (Celsius). If the In the Pacific Northwest,scientists have also been experimenting with atmosphere warms another 2+ degrees in the 21st century, that will wave power,by installing a series of giant buoys with wave-powered gen- lead to global disasters—intense heatwaves, droughts, crop failures, erators off the Oregon coast. Ilii 1: 4 et r tI' � Jo' 4_ '7 r wr s * Total Greenhouse. multiplying on this planet at this pace. Immigrants coming from rural and undeveloped na + � �. r Gas Emissions • tions generally used less resources there;once settled in developed nations(like the U.S.),they +''rr :..:,, 5Y 'ikl ' 'i ' ' •''�'V - r ederale olice toasu f uortn oc ua�ion�lontrol efforts reasonable border enfocemern immi ra • ,r: in 2016 ali P g�, � �to , P Y PP P P g V t •}` R tion limits, provide assistance to countries in need (or in civil disorder), and not encourage s xar� ° unwise policies that simply increase population and exacerbate the collective carbon footprint. C '`i / . jr , I 4'4. , r + +' �� ''- �, Deforestation ` " ' r ; . Since the end of the Ice Age,the earth has lost 1/2 of its trees.Today,there are about 3 trillion r •' 1' 1 i' ,14 ► 4 trees left; 10 billion trees are cut every year. Our large remaining rainforests absorb the CO2 '� t ° #, it :4,.' k lr ?; and purify the oxygen for us to breathe (photosynthesis).We are not replacing these trees as , '. fast as they are being cut. Further,it takes decades for a replanted forest to grow into mature - : -' trees.14-20%of annual greenhouse emissions are due to deforestation.Therefore,it is impera- f ., dataI 10 million t 50 million t 100 million t 500 million t 1 billion t 5 billion t >10 billion ttrees! - I � if° No I I I I tive that we support and embark upon a combined global movement to replant trillions of f A ' d 1# In 2020,the World Economic Forum and the United Nations encouraged all countries to join 4 ,-, - , Source:CAIT Climate Data Explorer via.Climate Watch;OurWorldlnData.org/co2-and-other-greenhouse-gas-emissions this effort. 'S .1 ' l ,m 4 ri r + . 1r �� , Transportation accounts for another 14%of greenhouse gas emissions.Since 1975,the U.S. It is estimated that,on average,each person's annual ,I II;i'''.,+ i . b'r. government has been addressing this issue,by mandating stricter vehicle emissions standards carbon footprint equals 20 large,old-growth trees. „ `� ' r . At; and more recently by encouraging the development of electric vehicles.As automobile manu- + r�+ facturers increase the driving range of battery-powered electric vehicles,gas-powered vehicle It should be obvious,then,that we need to plant lots of trees! } '�`i I f 'c'a usage and ownership will certainly decline. Currently, several American firms have recently I , • ... ti+. In the Pacific Northwest, the U.S. Forest Serviceplants millions of trees annually. Privately- developed car batteries which can now extend the driving range of electric vehicles to 300-500 Y �« , r t r. t IS miles before recharging.For the public to shift en masse to electric cars,however,it will take owned forests comprise a large percentage of old-growth forests,too.In Oregon,after harvest- , f ..-:• -; p ' - years to build a national network of thousands of recharging stations, and thereby eventually ing trees on private lands,the foresters plant 40 million seedlings yearly.While statutes man- 1 ,.4'# . 1;�` replace gas stations. date replanting 100-200 trees/acre, foresters typically replant 400 trees/acre, because some i seedlings don't survive and others are eaten by hungry deer and elk.Winter to early Spring is Ai •�. J , ir:i. 4'1:111 ' I Some have proposed developing hydrogen-powered vehicles.However,while hydrogen is well the best time to plant trees,when seedlings are dormant and the weather is cool and wet(best y , s . li 'I suited for industrial and domestic heating purposes, it is less efficient than electric batteries for root development).Unfortunately, that's physically also the most difficult time of year for 1i t ,r % v "• ` ) i- , y for all but the heaviest vehicles("energy vector otransition").Per 100 watts,hydrogen has a 30% tree planters.Tree planters carry about 45 lbs.of gear,as they hike up steep terrain and bend P ,r 1 ` f j -ear efficiency, while electric batteries achieve 80%. For heavier vehicles, comparative energy ef- over to plant seedlings,one by one.Technological advances are slowly changing this scenario. '' r . i• •ficiency for hydrogen power improves,due to the heavy weight of electric batteries sufficient to While a human can plant up to 2,000 seedlings/day,a drone can plant 100,000 seedlings in a 1 - . , • power large trucks and vans. day.Robot planters can also traverse treacherous,remote topographic locations,which might ,I I. rr. �` be dangerous or inaccessible for humans. �fj. Aviation is another source of significant carbon emissions.Scientists are developing zero f} it )i + emission aircraft(sponsored by Bill Gates),and the U.S.government has begun setting up new J. , , Ot environmental regulations to force the airplane industry to adapt. Share of LandCovered b ! 4.£21117:7 "yr — '` �•eitit .I �+ it Methane emissions (CH4) from livestock (and natural gas, biomass sources) comprise Forest in 2020 � .<' „� ' wmit- r� �( / r about 16%of global gas emissions.On average,a cow produces the same amount of daily gas s. b ft.4 . ji t ,• • 4- emissions (enteric fermentation) as a car. Moreover, the clear-cutting of forests worldwide to r z i '� ti - create livestock ranches has dramatically increased greenhouse emissions.In the short term, �' �* 3° ItA.O � r. J i methane is more harmful than CO2 pollution;however,it dissipates more noticeably.Regard '�nre� t v� /rrj 1 j f, J li ' t ing the methane problem, an Australian farmer discovered that by adding a handful of sea- I f •lb • k �,. , r �. ; 1 weed to each cow's daily diet,the methane is almost totally eliminated in the cow's biological '� , A ' /- . t ., processing. �j m de l f M J ,+ L., /� _ #- *° The ongoing proliferation of mountains of single use plastics dumped into waterways and a-- e, .I If .is .r v the oceans has created yet another set of ecological problems. There are about 50 trillion . A t , s pieces of plastic in our oceans, and possibly zillions of micro-plastic particles, too, affectingt',. ' �' i , ,`, p hugefloating plastics No data0% 10% 20% aoi 40% 50% , ' 800 marine species.North of Hawaii,there is a island of in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.Plastic wastes in the oceans absorb CO2,acidifying the water,and harming I i r 50% nor 8oIr 9�r ,00r el a *'. '- Al coral reefs.Medical researchers have recently discovered such micro-plastics even in humanI ,i 41 , I placentas(which should be alarming to everyone). Source:UN Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO)and historical sources;OurWorldlnData.org/forests i • f -,1 _• i Since we wereborn,theU.S.populationhasmorethandoubled(from149milliontoapprox- Planting trees can also be profitable by providing food (e.g. fruit, nuts, olives). For example, 5 I �' -,� imately 333 million+),largely due to immigration.Global over-population and the resulting foresters in Asia have been planting coconut tree groves,which are hardy and a food-source. fi increased depletion of earth's resources is the major driving force behind all the environmental Similarly,planting trees strategically can also help to restore soil and agricultural land in areas " problems—engendering regional disputes, social-political tensions, and humanitarian crises. on the fringes of deserts.Studies have shown that eucalyptus trees are among the most resil- ° t + d• L.: With limited available resources,it's both destructive and suicidal for the human race to keep ient and adaptable to desert conditions. r0 4' i i I i,•.- . r• . t t, ' From: Roger H. Potthoff Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 3:03 PM To: Hope Pollard Cc: Tom McGuire; Carol Krager; Kathy Nyland; Marky Potthoff;Ty Wyman Subject: 10-17-2022 Public Testimony in re Tigard Urban Livestock Regulation Attachments: 3-5-2019 Wm Oleckno Case Against UrbanChkns.pdf Urban Livestock Public Health Digest pp1-6.pdf Insight Pest Control Potthoff Assessment 5-26-22.pdf 10-17-2022 TyW-Ltr to COT-PingComm.pdf . . til r L # i • p • Ar -9' tha.f11= MI' • mE I. irm L— „1 c 1 'i.-i m• • . F. a IA .- • t - .. 11%1 !1 • •r n2022 Jan-May Rat Foto Board jpg 4 MEI t Il 2022 Jun-Sept Rat Foto Board jpg ' 11■ • . r ,L 941 M n2022 Feb Site & Oct Rat Fotos jpg Ms. Pollard, and Tigard Planning Commissioners, My name is Roger Potthoff, I, along with my wife Mary Potthoff, reside at 11710 SW Ann St., Tigard, OR 97223. This email includes multiple attachments, both documents and photos, which I offer in supplement to the Oct. 17,2022 letter, sent to you for distribution to the Planning Commissioners by our attorney Ty Wyman of the Dunn Carney, LLP. The attachments are centered on the serious and very real public health risks that attach to, or come along with, urban livestock. They include expert opinion pieces and scientific and academic journal articles from credible named sources. The photo attachments are offered as evidence that my, my wife's experience with an urban livestock keeper living adjacent to our home has, over at least 7 years, been tortuous. So indeed, we have real-life experience and offer credible evidence of what the unintended consequences of keeping livestock in a residential suburban neighborhood without regulation and regulatory enforcement thereof of urban livestock kept in residential neighborhoods. Specifically, in the absence of regulation of urban livestock in Tigard, we are now living in immediate proximity to 40 chickens, ducks, quail and goats - crammed into a 1,600sf to 2,000sf backyard. With multiple auxiliary structures related to said livestock, and grounds littered with feed, feces and junk, with odors, with flies, fleas and RATS! The attached disgusting, yet compelling, photo evidence of the rat infestation linked to this urban livestock mess are date stamped, with the one exception of one photo, and all photos are from 2022 (I have rat photos going back to 2015, but 2022 is off-the-chart!) Regulation is necessary, and it must be done with careful attention to data and expert advice. Regulation that reaches beyond the good intentions of the livestock keepers, and protects the health, safety and general welfare of the broader community- neighbors, the animals, the asset value and livability of family homes. I intend to call in to this evening's meeting, to add comments, to respond to any questions that Planning Commission members may have. Roger Potthoff October 17, 2022 To: The City of Tigard Planning Commission &Tigard City Council. From: Robert Ruedy, 14185 SW 100th Avenue, Tigard, OR 97224 Subject: Urban Agriculture - Development Code Amendment (DCA2022-00003) My written testimony herein relates to any and all proposed or planned changes to the Development and Municipal Codes for the City of Tigard, including but not limited to; Tigard Community Development Code Chapters 18.60, 18.110, 18.120, 18.130, 18.140, 18.710, and 18.790; Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goals 1 and 2; Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2; Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan Title 8. In the event changes are made to the current City Codes, I request the following conditions be placed on commercial and non-commercial property Owners, their tenants, and/or residents: 1. Personal agricultural activities shall be limited to 3,600 square feet maximum on any given property, private or public. 2. Composting must occur within contained devices that control and do not in any manner or form release any off-gassing of noxious or toxic fumes. 3. Poultry and any other form of animal or livestock, other than outdoor allowed personal dogs and cats shall be allowed in any manner or form within the City Limits. Domesticated animals of Owner's & Residents must comply with all current noise abatement and animal control regulations and must be kept indoors during the hours of darkness unless on a leash for brief urination and defecation activities. 4. Domesticated Pet foods must be kept indoors at all times to control noxious and negative health abatement activities by non domesticated animals and birds. 5. Intentional or unintentional wild animal and/or non-domesticated animal feeding shall not be allowed within the City Codes in any manner or form as it creates rodent and other invading non-domesticated animals and birds from infesting all properties within the City. Think about the negative impacts of"ferule rabbit & rodent" and "ferule cat& dog" infestations for example. 6. Owner's shall be comprehensively responsible for violations of the City Codes, especially relating to noise, unpleasant odors, rodent infestation, and propagation of non-domesticated animals and birds becoming inadvertently domesticated. These are my requests to facilitate harmony of all residents, property Owner's and neighbors within the City of Tigard. Nobody's individual rights of property ownership or residency shall be greater than, or impose on, another's rights. Respectfulllyy submitted, Robert E. Ruedy 30-year Tigard Property Owner, Resident & Taxpayer Cell: (503) 819-7898 Ty K. Wyman C DU N N CARN EY Admitted in Oregon and Washington LLP twyman@dunncarney.com Direct 503.417.5478 October 17, 2022 Via email: hopep@tgard-or.gov Tigard Planning Commission 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223 Re: Urban Agriculture — Development Code Amendment City File No.: DCA2022-0003 Our File No.: POT15.1 Dear Commissioners: This firm represents Roger & Mary Potthoff in the referenced matter. Roger and Mary purchased in 1999 their home on Ann Street in the Leron Heights neighborhood and have lived there since. Over the past 23 years, they have lived next to a farm operation including at any given time chickens, ducks, quail, a pig, and goats. Currently the numbers total approximately 40 plus chickens, ducks and quail and 6 goats. This circumstance gives them an obvious interest in the proposed ordinance. They asked me to analyze and comment on the proposed ordinance. The Oct. 10 staff report presents "three options to the Planning Commission for consideration." I first observe that this constitutes a legislative, rather than quasi-judicial matter. As such, the commission is not limited to any enumerated options. Rather, the commission is free to modify or reject any option.' My second observation is novelty. Oregon introduced comprehensive land use planning nearly fifty years ago. During that time many issues (e.g., transportation planning, stormwater quality & quantity) have become familiar to the commission. Trending in popularity (along with resulting off-site impacts), urban livestock is simply not one of these issues. Accordingly, unlike the others, we lack an established body of expertise. Third, I note the dynamic nature of the process to date. Not an obscure technical planning issue, urban livestock regulation has garnered significant interest from the community. Given that interest, City staff has received comment through a number of public sessions. It has responded to those comments with multiple ordinance proposals. The most recent proposal (published on Oct. 10) changes materially those (a) described in the notice to the Oregon Dept. of Land Conservation & Development (DLCD), and (b) those published on September 13. 1 The only limits on the commission's purview are (a) the notice provided last month by the City to DLCD and (b) governing law. The latter consists mostly of the comp plan, but includes federal and state law. Suite 1500, 851 SW Sixth Avenue Portland, Oregon 97204 Main 503.224.6440 Fax 503.224.7324 DunnCarney.com Dunn Carney Allen Higgins &Tongue LLP I Member of Meritas Law Firms Worldwide Meritas.org DCAPDX\4410967.v2 k Tigard Planning Commission October 17, 2022 Page 2 I appreciate staff's effort to craft language responsive to the public comment. In my experience, however, publication at such a late date of such significant revisions to a proposed ordinance signifies code text that is in search of policy. In this context, I think it would be wise to for the commission to do the following. 1. Seek Data from Experts. Land use policy decisions are grounded primarily in the community's planning goals, e.g., to increase development density, mitigate traffic congestion, and accommodate stormwater flows. The effect of any proposed decision, then, is driven by data regarding the effect on those goals, e.g., traffic generation, potential development density, decreases in floodplain capacity. This data relies, in turn, on recognized expertise, e.g., traffic engineers, economists, and hydrologists. I find in the record to date broad acknowledgement that livestock creates off-site impacts, viz., attraction of rodents. I note a second, less obvious impact - land allowed for raising livestock necessarily decreases the City's potential development density.2 Any decision to allow urban livestock in residential zoning districts must rely on measurements of expected impacts (e.g., increases in the local rat population) and ways and means of mitigating that impact. In reports to the commission, staff cites conversation with experts on the topic. I find, however, no citation to experts' names (much less credentials or references to published work on the topic). 2. Look to Existing Regulations. Other communities have already tackled the issue of urban livestock. The City of Portland has adopted regulations that are more clear and strict than anything described in the Oct. 10 Tigard staff report. Of particular note, Portland (a) requires a conditional use permit for farm uses in its similar residential zones and (b) allows no more than six chickens, ducks, pigeons and/or other similarly sized domestic fowl on any lot.3 It provides no licensing or other mechanism to exceed these limits. The difficulties Portland has experienced in maintaining a livable environment for its residents are well known. I doubt very much that Tigard would want to adopt a looser urban livestock allowance. Furthermore, the City already regulates livestock. Only in its most recent report (Oct. 10) does staff recognize that CDC Chap_ (a) prohibits agriculture and horticulture uses in two of its five residential districts and (b) allows livestock in the other three only if housed at 2 Indeed, the comp plan provision most directly on point recognize Oregon's overarching land use policy - to maximize development density within urban growth boundaries in order to preserve land outside the boundary for ag uses. Comprehensive Plan, p. 3-1 ("The City of Tigard supports the efficient use of urban land within its City limits to help preserve designated farm lands in rural areas."). This policy alone suggests that the City must restrict tightly urban livestock. Other comp plan policies pertain to the commission's decision, notably the stated desire to constitute a "place to call home." See Goal 10.2 ("Maintain a high level of residential livability.") 3 On smaller lots, Portland allows no more than four small domestic fowl. DCAPDX\4410967.v2 Tigard Planning Commission October 17, 2022 Page 3 least 100 feet from any dwelling unit on a neighboring lot. Staff proposes elimination of these restrictions. Such a fundamental change to the proposed ordinance warrants new notice to DLCD and the community. Furthermore, I see no explanation (must less justification) for dropping longstanding, basic land use regulations. Indeed, off the top of my head, I am aware of no other jurisdiction in the region that does not regulate agricultural uses. 3. Abrogate any Putative Nonconforming Use Rights. The fits and starts of City of Tigard urban livestock regulation have left the community in limbo. Accordingly, this process demands certainty and clarity. In order to ensure that all residents proceed from a clean slate, I recommend clarifying that any nonconforming use rights otherwise applicable to existing livestock operations be abrogated. In the end, Roger and Mary agree with staff that the City needs to better regulate urban livestock. They will present their ideas to you directly. I note only that the three tiers presented in the staff report appear to constitute a false choice; the commission is free (and probably wise) to regulate livestock more tightly than even Tier 3. Thank you for your consideration. Feel free to forward me any questions or comments. Very truly yours, Ty K. Wyman TKW: cc: Roger & Mary Potthoff DCAPDX\4410967.v1 DCAPDX\4410967.v2 From: Carol Krager Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 9:56 AM To: Hope Pollard Subject: FW: Public Comments Good morning Hope, This came in last night and I don't think it went through the electronic submission portal for the Planning Commission public hearing comments. I will include it in tonight's Council correspondence if you did not receive it in time for your public hearing. Let me know. Carol Carol Krager City Recorder City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 718-2419 Cell (971) 724-1565 carolk@tigard-or.gov Original Message From: MARILYN DEPAUL<krickettsong@aol.com> Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 7:02 PM To: Carol Krager<carolk@tigard-or.gov>;Jesse Raymundo<jesse.raymundo@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Public Comments [You don't often get email from krickettsong@aol.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification I live in a yard attached to the spraques. Her foul is attached to my fence, so every rat coming in thru the south side comes thru my yard, or west side rogers yard .We have been dealing with the noise,the smells,the flies, and the rats! rats! rats! For seven years now, but it just keeps on, and it's getting worse! She keeps adding to her livestock has, quail in cages hanging in the chicken house, ducks, 6 goats, and fourty chickens. Way to much for the tiny yards and close neighbours she lives with. I don't want to fight with them, but it is not fair to ruin the livability of my yard. I have a constant fight to try and keep them killed out of my trailer and my basement and my truck cab. And fighting with rat holes where they burrow in along the foundation,trying to get under the house, and they I raise babies in the holes if left unchecked. They did all over my yard, burrowed in under someplace and smell horrendous for a few weeks. I bury what can find but the smell keeps me from hunting to long to find the hiders.The bait she uses is not guarded and kills birds and squirrels, which smell worse. We only have one gray squirrel left and hardly any birds alive around here right now.The lady across 116th from them told me they were moving out because of the "steady trail of rats from the spraques yard to her house,"they were under her deck and in her garage and she moved. I think we need a very severe limit on the amount of animals people can have in these small yards. DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." From: Doreen Laughlin Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 6:32 PM To: Ahsha Miranda; Craig Schuck; George Brandt;Jeanette Shaw; jnoellewatson@gmail.com;John Roberts; K7 Tiruvallur; Nathan Jackson; Roberts,.John; Yi-Kang Hu Cc: Hope Pollard;Tom McGuire Subject: FW: Urban ANIMAL-Based Agriculture Hello Commissioners- here is some late testimony for you to see (email is below). Doreen From: Michael Brewin <mbrewin72@wesleyan.edu> Sent: Monday, October 17, 2022 5:22 PM To: Doreen Laughlin <doreen@tigard-or.gov> Subject: Urban ANIMAL-Based Agriculture You don't often get email from mbrewin72@wesleyan.edu. Learn why this is important To the Tigard Planning Commission: By now, you've hopefully had time to read the detailed and scientific packet I sent you several months ago on this subject (Urban ANIMAL-based Agriculture). Here are some additional thoughts on the matter. First, let's change the title of this public menace so that is stated correctly and truthfully; it is NOT simply"urban agriculture," but rather"Urban Animal-based Agriculture." Urban plant-based agriculture is also "urban agriculture." These public hearings deal specifically with the public nuisance and idiotic fad known as urban animal-based agriculture. Historically, Urban Animal-based Agriculture creates real public health hazards, blights residential neighborhoods, attracts rodents and other pests,and harms property values of adjacent neighbors. Where are all the health inspectors for urban animal-based agriculture? None. Who will inspect the eggs or milk for safety? Nobody. And why should flesh-eaters and egg-sucking yokels be given special treatment — at the expense of the livability of entire neighborhoods? That's unconscionable! Also,Tigard does NOT have a budget to hire 5-6 more code compliance officers to deal with such an epidemic of morons keeping farm animals in congested urban residential neighborhoods. Folks who grew up in rural farming communities understand that chickens and livestock should NOT be kept within 100-200 feet of a human residence. That's why Roseburg has a 200 ft minimum distance to any human residence, That's why Tigard HAD a sensible 100 foot minimum distance to any human residence — until the code was recklessly, unconscionably and ignorantly voided in about 2017. What ensued here has been anarchy and chaos. Plant-based urban agriculture harms nobody, and it does not create nuisances (unlike animal-based). NOISE: It's unlawful in Tigard for anyone to keep animals that create noise nuisances. The legal decibel limit is 50 decibels. (Every 10 decibels higher is 2x the noise level; 60 decibels is twice as loud as 50 decibels. Roosters and peacocks make noises that easily exceed 90-100 decibels. Pigs squealing can exceed 90 decibels. That's partially why Beaverton banned roosters, peacocks, and all livestock (countless noise complaints)! SMELL:The odor of a chicken coop or pigsty is quite nasty, and an abomination for adjacent neighbors. ENVIRONMENTAL: Raising livestock is anti-environmental! The unnecessary raising of livestock is a major factor in the destruction of the environment and in global warming. Last year, Wesleyan University published my research essay "Healing Mother Earth" (complete with graphs and charts) in a book. It's obvious that raising livestock is globally already destroying vast areas of habitat and generating a substantial percentage of the methane gas in the earth's atmosphere. The only true planet-conscious diet(heathy,too) is vegan,or at least pure vegetarian. This is my 50th year as a pure vegetarian (95%Vegan diet). Raising and murdering animals (fellow sentient beings) to feast on their bodies is cruel, unspiritual, and barbarian. "Animals are my friends, and I don't eat my friends." — George Bernard Shaw I am personally quite tired of being subjected to the tyranny— in public policies — of Meat Eaters! Where are the VEGETARIANS on the Planning Commission and City Council? Surveys reveal that about 1/3 of the households in this area have some vegetarians in the household/family. Portland is consistently ranked the#1 Vegan and Vegetarian metro area in North America! There is NO diversity in our city government, if Tigard's thousands of Vegetarians are not even represented! Instead of catering to and coddling Cro-Magnon barbarians (the Ted Nugents of this world), please jump on the Environmental bandwagon. Talk is cheap — if you have concern for our planet and climate,then clamp down on and reject urban animal-based agriculture. Don't even pretend to talk about ecology unless you actually"walk the walk." That begins with promoting vegan and pure vegetarian diets (in public policies, at city events/functions,and in one's daily personal practice). I helped jump-start and organize Earth Day back in 1970 — where were you?! Sincerely, Michael Brewin,Tigard DISCLAIMER: E-mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E-mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules"City General Records Retention Schedule." AGENDA ITEM No. 5 Date: November 1, 2022 TESTIMONY SIGN-UP SHEETS Please sign on the following page(s) if you wish to testify before the City Council on: Public Hearing: Urban Agriculture Code Adoption This is a City of Tigard public meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's public meeting and records laws. All written and oral testimony become part of the public record and is openly available to all members of the public. The names and addresses of persons who attend or participate in City of Tigard public meetings will be included in the meeting minutes, which is a public record. Due to Time Constraints City Council May Impose A Time Limit on Testimony AGENDA ITEM No. 5 Date: November 1, 2022 PLEASE PRINT This is a City of Tigard public meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's public meeting and records laws. All written and oral testimony become part of the public record and is openly available to all members of the public. 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