Norwalk Zoning Decisions: January 2026

In January 2026, Norwalk held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 5 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 2 approved (100% approval rate), 3 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Continuation at 48 Elmwood Avenue

Deferred.

Property with five sheds previously built without permits. Sheds now permitted and compliant. Remaining issue is approximately 530 square feet of unpermitted parking in front setback that needs to be removed. Paving companies dormant in winter.

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Continuation at 349 Martin Luther King Junior Drive

Deferred.

Light industrial (SCLI) zone property operating as unauthorized contractor's yard with building materials, vehicles, and equipment storage. Previously fined $30,000 by Judge DePampolis, paid through tax sale process in 2023. New citation issued November 5, 2025 with $150/day accruing fine. Owner Anthony D'Antonio absent citing medical reasons but was seen at property same day.

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Continuation at 238 West Rocks Road - Saint George Greek Orthodox Church

Deferred.

Church community center being used as commercial event space by Nikki Collective caterer for non-church events including bar mitzvahs. Violates 2006 special permit condition restricting use to church purposes only. Located in CD-1L residential zone. Neighbors complained of events running until 1-2 AM with loud music. Church preparing special permit modification application.

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Reappointment of Diana Mankowski to Planning and Zoning Commission

Approved.

Reappointed Diana Mankowski as an alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. She has 38 years residence in Norwalk, previously managed facilities and real estate for Purdue Pharma, and currently works for TXP Services focusing on economic development and land use.

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Reappointment of Tamsen Land Gallus to Planning and Zoning Commission

Approved.

Reappointed Tamsen Land Gallus as a regular member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. She has served on PNZ since 2017 and has background as a realtor.

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Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 18 instances
• commercial: 11 instances
• residential: 8 instances
• setback: 3 instances
• industrial: 2 instances

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