Calumet City — Ch. 42 Housing § 42-1
Transitional living residences
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(a) Defintion. A transitional living residence or facility shall be defined as a state or federally licensed group care home for juvenile delinquents, half-way houses providing residences, rehabilitation and counseling to persons on release from a more restrictive custodial confinement, and residential rehabilitation treatment centers or residences, which also may provide out-patient rehabilitation for alcohol and other drug abuse. The TLR is similar to a community residence as defined in the Calumet City subdivision and zoning ordinances [appendixes A and B of this volume]. (b) Standards and regulations. (1) All requirements for a community residence as found in the Calumet City subdivision and zoning ordinances [appendixes A and B of this volume] shall apply to TLRs. (2) No more than ten (10) persons, including staff, shall reside in the TLR at one time. (3) No TLR shall be located within two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet of any other TLR, substance abuse treatment facility, or similar facility, nor shall a TLR be located within two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet of any religious assembly, school, or other educational institution. (4) Any sex offender as defined by state law who is a temporary or permanent resident of the TLR must report his residence to the police department within one (1) day of obtaining residency in the TLR. If the sex offender cannot or will not report to the police department, then it shall be the responsibility of the director or any other staff member of the TLR to report the sex offender's presence within twenty-four hours of residency. (5) Prior to taking possession of the structure, the sponsoring agency, director or other staff must comply with all requirements concerning occupancy and zoning as specified in the subdivision and zoning ordinances including meeting all requirements for an administrative occupancy permit. (6) All applicants for the occupancy permt must show proof of a required local, federal or state license to operate the facility. (7) All off-street parking requirements must be complied with pursuant to the subdivision and zoning ordinances of the City of Calumet City. (8) It shall be a requirement of the TLR that it be compatible with the other land uses in the appropriate zoning district, and that the structure and occupancy requirements as specified in the Calumet City subdivision and zoning ordinances shall be applicable. (9) Any structure housing TLRs shall have a minimum of two-hour fire rated separation walls and floor/ceiling assemblies between dwelling units unless protected by an automatic sprinkler system compliant with NFPA 13 or 13(r) as allowed.
Calumet City Code § 42-1 defines transitional living residences (TLRs) as licensed group care homes, halfway houses, and residential rehabilitation centers serving individuals transitioning from more restrictive settings or recovering from substance abuse. The provision sets out a comprehensive set of operating standards, including a cap of ten occupants and staff combined, minimum distance requirements from other similar facilities, schools, and religious assemblies, and structural fire-safety requirements. Sex offenders residing at a TLR must be reported to the police department within one day of arrival, with that duty falling to facility staff if the resident cannot or will not self-report.
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Operators and sponsoring agencies managing a TLR under § 42-1 generally secure all required local, state, or federal licenses before taking possession of the structure, and obtain an administrative occupancy permit in compliance with Calumet City's subdivision and zoning ordinances. Compliant operators confirm that the proposed site is at least 2,500 feet from any other TLR, substance abuse facility, school, or religious assembly, and that total occupancy—residents and staff combined—does not exceed ten persons. Structurally, operators ensure that dwelling units are separated by at minimum two-hour fire-rated assemblies or that an NFPA 13 or 13(r)-compliant automatic sprinkler system is in place, and they maintain off-street parking consistent with city zoning requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of a transitional living residence in Calumet City are protected by the occupancy and structural standards set out in § 42-1, including fire-safety separation requirements and limits on how many people may share the facility. If a resident believes a TLR is operating outside these standards—such as exceeding the ten-person occupancy cap or lacking required licenses—they may raise those concerns with Calumet City's housing or zoning authorities. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with Illinois housing law can help residents understand how § 42-1 interacts with their broader housing rights and what complaint or reporting options may be available.
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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