Glen Ellyn — Title 7 Ch. 5 Rooming Houses § 7-5-9
Cellar, basement occupancy
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No license shall issue to any person for rooming house occupancy of a "cellar", as defined in the zoning ordinance of the Village; no license shall issue for basement, third floor or attic rooms in any building without the express written approval of the Village Board of Trustees.
Glen Ellyn Title 7, Chapter 5, Section 7-5-9 establishes that cellars — as defined by the village's zoning ordinance — may never be licensed for rooming house use under any circumstances. Basement, third-floor, and attic rooms face a separate but related restriction: a license for those spaces cannot be issued unless the Village Board of Trustees has granted explicit written approval. The rule effectively creates a tiered system of restrictions based on where in a building a rooming unit is located.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking a rooming house license under Section 7-5-9 must understand that cellar spaces are categorically off-limits for licensed occupancy, regardless of their physical condition or improvements. For basement, third-floor, or attic rooms, compliant operators obtain express written approval from the Village Board of Trustees before pursuing or renewing a license for those spaces. Maintaining documentation of any Board approval for these non-standard floor levels is a standard practice for operators managing properties with such configurations in Glen Ellyn.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-5-9 means that if you are living in a rooming house unit located in a cellar, that space cannot lawfully hold a rooming house license in Glen Ellyn. Basement, attic, or third-floor units are only permitted if the Village Board of Trustees has granted written approval — tenants can inquire with the Village of Glen Ellyn directly to verify whether such approval exists for their building. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing authorities can help residents understand what options are generally available when a unit may be operating without the required license or approval.
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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