Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-67
Window glass area
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Every habitable room shall have at least one (1) window facing directly to the outdoors. The minimum aggregate glass area of windows for habitable rooms shall be adequate to provide sufficient light to the room served by them. Whenever light-obstructing structures are located less than three (3) feet from the window and extend to a level above the ceiling of the room, such window shall not be included as contributing to the required minimum total window area.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-67 requires that every habitable room have at least one window that opens directly to the outside, with enough total glass area to supply adequate natural light to that room. Windows that face a close-by structure — one positioned less than three feet away and rising above the room's ceiling — do not count toward the minimum window area requirement. The rule is designed to ensure that people living in residential spaces receive a baseline level of natural daylight.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-67, compliant property operators ensure that each habitable room contains at least one outward-facing window whose aggregate glass area delivers sufficient natural light. When planning renovations or evaluating existing units, operators typically account for any nearby structures that sit within three feet of a window and extend above the ceiling line, since those windows are excluded from the minimum calculation. Keeping documentation of window dimensions and any obstructing structures can help demonstrate compliance during inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-67 establishes a right to natural light in every habitable room through properly qualifying windows. If a room in your rental lacks a direct-to-outdoors window or appears to have insufficient glass area — particularly because nearby structures block light — that may constitute a code violation. Tenants who believe this standard is not being met can contact the relevant Glastonbury municipal code enforcement office to request an inspection, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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