Public Testimony at Council Meetings
In accordance with the City of Tigard's Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19 and Oregon House Bill 4212, all public meetings will be held virtually until further notice.

There will be no in-person public testimony during this period. How to comment:

• Written public comment may be submitted electronically at www.tigard-or.gov/Comments. All comments must be submitted before noon the day of the meeting.
• If you prefer to call in, please call 503-966-4101 during the meeting to be placed in the queue. We ask that you plan on limiting your testimony to three minutes. 

Written Testimony:

• For the initial hearing, testimony should be submitted as early as possible.  Written testimony should be received by the City Recorder 24 hours prior to the public hearing.
• Deadlines for submitting written testimony can be imposed for continued hearings.
• Scope of testimony limits can be imposed for continued public hearings.

Public Notice on Hearing Procedures:

• Hearing procedures handouts will be available at the entrance to the meeting room.
• Hearing procedures are reviewed by the City Attorney at the beginning of quasi-judicial (land use) and legislative hearings.

Rebuttal

• Applicant will have an opportunity to rebut testimony at the hearing following oral public testimony from the proponents and opponents. Applicant shall respond only to testimony given and present no new information. The applicant will be encouraged to deliver rebuttal remarks in 10 minutes or less. 

Staff Contact
Carol Krager
City Recorder's Office
503-718-2419

Public Input
The purpose of the hearing is to invite interested parties to participate in the decision-making process by submitting relevant testimony to the Planning Commission before a decision is made, or before a formal recommendation to City Council.

Public Hearing Format

1. The public hearing is opened by the Planning Commission President.
2. City staff will provide a summary of the staff report and their recommendation. A copy of the staff report is available for viewing one week in advance of the hearing in the City of Tigard Permit Center and on the website.
3. The Planning Commission President will invite public testimony.
4. The Planning Commission President will close the Public Hearing. No further testimony will be accepted.
5. The Planning Commission will deliberate and vote on the proposal. The president will allow for Planning Commission member discussion only.

Please Note:  The Planning Commission is the decision-making body for zone changes and planned developments only. For all others, the commission makes a recommendation to City Council—who makes the final decision. Please contact the Planning Department at 503-718-2421 if you have any questions.

Hearing Tips

• If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may submit your comments in writing to the Planning Commission. Written comments may be submitted to Doreen Laughlin, Planning Commission Secretary at doreen@tigard-or.gov or Doreen Laughlin, City of Tigard, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223. You may also submit your comments to the assigned planner whose name and contact information is included with each posted notice.
• Submitting your comments in writing to the Planning Commission in advance of the public hearing allows staff and the commission more time to formulate a response to your concerns.
• When called to speak, please clearly state your name, address and make your statement.
• Please be prepared to limit your testimony to three minutes.
• Please do not repeat testimony offered by yourself or earlier witnesses. If you agree with the statement of an earlier witness, please just state that and add any additional points of your own.
• If you have any exhibits for the Planning Commission to consider, such as a copy of your testimony, photographs, petitions, or other documents or physical evidence, at the close of your comments please notify the Planning Commission Secretary.

Staff Contact

Doreen Laughlin
Community Development
503-718-2447