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Occupancy Standards
The City of Rolling Meadows has adopted nationally accepted minimum standards as a guide to determine proper occupancy limits. City zoning regulations limit occupancy to immediate family members or up to 3 non-related persons.
Impact of Overcrowding
Overcrowding is occasionally a problem in multiple and single family dwellings. When overcrowding occurs it can create serious problems such as:
Standards
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Community Development Department at 847-506-6030 or use the Complaint Form.
Impact of Overcrowding
Overcrowding is occasionally a problem in multiple and single family dwellings. When overcrowding occurs it can create serious problems such as:
- Buildings are subjected to more abuse and wear
- Diseases spread more easily
- Privacy is lost
- Mental health is affected
Standards
- Sleeping rooms may not constitute the only means of access to other sleeping rooms or habitable spaces.
- Every room may have access to at least one water closet and one lavatory without passing through another sleeping room.
- Kitchens, non-habitable spaces and interior public areas are not be occupied for sleeping purposes.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Community Development Department at 847-506-6030 or use the Complaint Form.
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Elizabeth Kwandras
Interim Superintendent
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Community Development
Physical Address
3600 Kirchoff Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Phone: 847-506-6030Fax: 847-483-0365
Hours
Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm
Permit Submissions Required In-Person