Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-142
Sleeping room floor area
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Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one (1) person shall contain at least eighty (80) square feet of floor space. Every room occupied for sleeping by more than one (1) person shall contain at least sixty (60) square feet of floor space for each occupant thereof. Each such room shall also contain for each occupant not less than four (4) square feet of closet space with an unobstructed height of at least five (5) feet. If such closet space is lacking, an amount of space equal in square footage to the size of any deficiency in closet space shall be subtracted from the area of habitable room, in determining the number of persons by whom occupancy is permissible.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-142 establishes minimum floor area requirements for sleeping rooms. A room used by a single occupant must have at least 80 square feet of floor space, while rooms shared by multiple occupants must provide at least 60 square feet per person. Each occupant must also have at least 4 square feet of closet space with a clear height of at least 5 feet; any shortfall in closet space is deducted from the room's usable area when calculating how many people may legally occupy it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-142, compliant operators measure sleeping room floor area carefully before determining occupancy limits, ensuring single-occupant rooms meet the 80-square-foot threshold and multi-occupant rooms provide at least 60 square feet per person. Operators also verify that each occupant has access to at least 4 square feet of closet space with an unobstructed height of no less than 5 feet. Where closet space falls short, the deficit is subtracted from the room's total area before setting the permissible occupancy count, so accurate measurement of both floor and storage space is part of routine property management practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-142 gives occupants a right to sleeping rooms that meet specific size and storage minimums — at least 80 square feet for a solo occupant, 60 square feet per person in shared rooms, and 4 square feet of qualifying closet space per occupant. If a sleeping room appears to fall below these thresholds, tenants may document the dimensions and raise the violation with local housing or code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Glastonbury's housing code can help residents understand available options, including how a closet-space deficiency affects the legally permissible number of occupants in a given room.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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