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Glen Ellyn — Title 7 Ch. 5 Rooming Houses § 7-5-15

Accessory building

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Operative Text

Glen Ellyn — Title 7 Ch. 5 Rooming Houses § 7-5-15
No accessory building, as defined in the zoning ordinance, shall be used for rooming house purposes.
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Plain English

Glen Ellyn Title 7 Ch. 5 § 7-5-15 establishes that structures classified as accessory buildings under the local zoning ordinance cannot be operated or used as rooming houses. The rule draws a clear boundary between primary residential structures and secondary or auxiliary buildings, reserving rooming house use for the former. This applies regardless of how the accessory building is configured or equipped.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Glen Ellyn § 7-5-15, compliant rooming house operators ensure that any structure on their property classified as an accessory building by the zoning ordinance is never rented out or used to house roomers. Before expanding a rooming house operation to additional structures on a lot, operators generally verify each building's classification under the zoning ordinance. Keeping documentation of each structure's zoning classification can help demonstrate ongoing compliance.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Glen Ellyn § 7-5-15 means that if you are renting a room in a structure that qualifies as an accessory building under the zoning ordinance, that arrangement may not be a lawfully operating rooming house. Tenants who believe they are housed in a non-compliant accessory building can raise this as a potential violation with local code enforcement or municipal authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Glen Ellyn's municipal code can help explain what options may be available in such a situation.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 7-5-6

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