Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-89
Storage space
Operative Text
(a) Every dwelling unit shall have at least four (4) square feet of floor to ceiling height closet space for the personal effects of each permissible occupant; if it is lacking, in whole or in part, an amount of space equal in square footage to the deficiency shall be subtracted from the area of habitable room space used in determining permissible occupancy. (b) Each dwelling shall have a suitable facility for the safe storage of medicines, toxic materials, and household poisons, such as ammonia, paint, etc., to ensure safety for children in a residential environment.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-89 establishes two storage-related requirements for dwelling units. First, each unit must provide at least four square feet of floor-to-ceiling closet space per permissible occupant; any shortfall directly reduces the square footage counted as habitable space, which in turn lowers the number of occupants legally allowed in the unit. Second, every dwelling must include a suitable facility for safely storing medicines, toxic materials, and household poisons — such as ammonia and paint — to protect children in residential settings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-89, compliant property operators generally ensure that each dwelling unit contains at least four square feet of enclosed, floor-to-ceiling closet space for every permissible occupant, and they account for any closet deficiency when calculating the unit's allowable occupancy. Operators also maintain a dedicated, child-safe storage facility for medicines, toxic materials, and household poisons in each dwelling. Keeping documentation of closet dimensions and storage facilities can support compliance during inspections or occupancy reviews.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-89 gives occupants a right to adequate closet space and safe storage for hazardous household materials. If a unit lacks the required four square feet of closet space per occupant, that deficiency may affect the unit's legally permitted occupancy level — a point that can be relevant when occupancy limits are disputed. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet these storage requirements may consider documenting the conditions, raising the issue with their landlord in writing, or contacting the local housing or code enforcement office to inquire about filing a complaint.
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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