Animal Ordinances in Tigard, OR (2026)
5 verified animal ordinances for Tigard, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Tigard allows backyard chickens under Ordinance 22-09 (Nov. 2022), which amended TMC Chapter 6.02. Roosters over three months are banned. Coops must sit five feet from property lines, feed stored in lidded containers, animals enclosed at night.
Tigard Urban Livestock Rules (Ord. 22-09)
Some RestrictionsDog Leash Laws
Tigard delegates dog control to Washington County Animal Services. Title 6, Chapter 6.04 requires any dog off its owner's property to be on a physical leash no longer than seven feet, controlled by a capable handler.
Tigard Dog Leash Law (Washington County)
Heavy RestrictionsBreed Restrictions
Neither Tigard nor Washington County enforces breed-specific legislation. Oregon state law (ORS 609.095) uses behavior-based criteria for potentially dangerous dogs rather than breed bans. Oregon does not preempt local breed bans, but Tigard has not enacted any.
Tigard Dog Breed Restrictions
Few RestrictionsBeekeeping
Beekeeping is allowed in Tigard under Ord. 22-09 (TMC Chapter 6.02). Bee hives and fenced runs are exempt from the five-foot livestock setback. Beekeepers must respond to swarming complaints within 36 hours and meet general nuisance standards.
Tigard Beekeeping (Urban Livestock Ord. 22-09)
Few RestrictionsExotic Pets
Oregon prohibits keeping exotic animals without a valid ODA permit issued before January 1, 2010, or as provided under ORS 609.351. Cities may enact additional local bans. Tigard follows state law on exotic animal restrictions.
Tigard Exotic & Wild Animal Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Washington County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Tigard city rules.
Animal Ordinances in Washington County →