Glen Ellyn — Title 7 Ch. 5 Rooming Houses § 7-5-6
Approval of application
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The Village Clerk shall submit all applications to the Building and Zoning Official, who shall be authorized by the application and the applicant to make an inspection of the premises, either personally or by his deputy; no license shall issue until the application has been approved by the Building and Zoning Official. The Building and Zoning Official shall determine whether all requirements of the Building, Electrical, Fire and Plumbing Codes and the zoning ordinance have been complied with, and that the premises are safe and suitable for habitation and are provided with adequate heat, light and ventilation facilities. If such inspection discloses that the premises do not comply with the provisions of this Code, the applicant may correct the deficiencies within ten days. Any applicant who is dissatisfied with the decision of the Building and Zoning Official may appeal, in writing, to the Village President and Board of Trustees. The President and Board shall review the decision appealed from at their next regular meeting, and either affirm of reverse the decision.
Under Glen Ellyn Title 7, Chapter 5, § 7-5-6, a rooming house license cannot be issued until the Building and Zoning Official has reviewed the application and physically inspected the premises to confirm compliance with the Building, Electrical, Fire, Plumbing, and Zoning codes, as well as adequate heat, light, and ventilation. If deficiencies are found during inspection, the applicant has ten days to correct them before the license can proceed. Applicants who disagree with the official's decision have the right to appeal in writing to the Village President and Board of Trustees, who must take up the matter at their next regular meeting.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking a rooming house license under Glen Ellyn § 7-5-6 generally ensure that the property fully meets all applicable Building, Electrical, Fire, Plumbing, and Zoning code requirements before submitting an application, since the Building and Zoning Official must inspect and approve the premises before any license is issued. Compliant operators typically address any deficiencies identified during inspection within the ten-day correction window provided by the provision. If the Building and Zoning Official's decision is unfavorable, § 7-5-6 provides a formal written appeal path to the Village President and Board of Trustees.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glen Ellyn § 7-5-6 establishes that a rooming house may not legally operate under a license unless the premises have passed inspection for safety, habitability, and code compliance — meaning tenants in licensed rooming houses have a baseline assurance that the property met these standards at the time of licensing. If a tenant has concerns about whether a rooming house is properly licensed or whether conditions have deteriorated since approval, they may look into the Village's Building and Zoning office as a starting point for understanding the property's compliance history. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Glen Ellyn or DuPage County housing regulations can help residents understand how § 7-5-6 and related code provisions may apply to their 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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