Norwalk Zoning Decisions: February 2026

In February 2026, Norwalk held 8 public meetings covering zoning matters. 21 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (90% approval rate), 1 denied, 11 deferred. Activity was up 562% compared to January (50 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Continuance for 60 Maple Street

Deferred.

Property owner (name not stated) cited for fill and excavation without permit. Large trucks and equipment have been removed, storage materials decreasing over time. Owner needs to obtain fill and excavation permit which requires survey. Snow conditions preventing survey scheduling.

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Continuance for 36 Taylor Avenue

Deferred.

Property owner (Mr. Geiger) cited for illegal five family in four family zone. Zoning approval obtained January 7, 2026 to revert to four family. Fire marshal approval obtained. Illegal unit physically removed (cabinets, kitchen, sink, appliances, plumbing ripped out) but no building permit pulled. Owner has not scheduled building department appointment despite having approvals since January.

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Rear Setback Variance at 10 Winthrop Avenue

Deferred.

Application continued for Mark Barrett and Jillian Mylak seeking variance of rear setback (15 feet required, 6.7 feet existing/proposed) to connect existing detached garage to principal residence and add second story living space above garage. Property at 10 Winthrop Avenue, District 5, Block 5, Lot 125. Board found self-created hardship and suggested applicants revise plans.

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Coastal Site Plan - Unpermitted Seawall at 163 Gregory Boulevard

Deferred.

Continued to March 4 meeting. LandTech representing the Huddlings seeks to retain a shoreline flood and erosion control structure built approximately 2-2.5 feet waterward of approved location and construct a new residential dock. Wall was built taller than approved due to being placed further down slope. Applicant proposes lowering wall by removing top boulders and adding plantings rather than relocating entire wall.

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Building material storage yard at 349 Martin Luther King Drive continued

Deferred.

Case continued to January 28, 2026. Property across from Sky Zone has ongoing violations for building material storage yard use not allowed in SLI (light industrial) zone. Owner previously paid $35,000 fine for same violation. Property still shows piles of materials throughout.

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Fine of $5,000 at 349 Martin Luther King Drive

Approved.

Property owner John DiAntonio Sr. fined $5,000 for contractor yard use in zone that doesn't allow it. Property has history dating back three years with previous $30,000 fine paid in July 2025 (after tax sale lien). Maximum fine today was $16,350, staff recommended $10,000. Owner plans to apply for permit to build 4,500 sq ft warehouse to store materials and eliminate contractor yard use. Working with Ryan and Pauls architects and Star Building contractor.

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Second Kitchen Variance at 7 Shore Haven Road

Denied.

Variance denied for David and Ashley Gold to allow a proposed kitchenette/second kitchen on the 1st floor in addition to existing primary kitchen on 2nd floor. The single family home was constructed in 2001 with kitchen on 2nd floor. Staff and Board found no hardship meeting variance requirements. Applicants argued the regulation language does not limit kitchens but Board disagreed this constitutes hardship.

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Coastal Site Plan - Norwalk Cove Marina Bulkhead Replacement at 48 Calf Pasture Beach Road

Approved.

Approved repair of 158 feet of deteriorated steel bulkhead at Norwalk Cove Marina boat basin, including new anchor system, transformer pad, utilities, and pedestrian boardwalk. Work to be completed before boating season. Connecticut DEEP and Army Corps permits already obtained.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 21 recorded zoning decisions. See all Norwalk meetings →

Zoning Changes

• 5-family (illegal) → 4-family at 36 Taylor Avenue (Mr. Geiger)
• 3-family (illegal) → 2-family at 9 Couch Street (Melissa Holmes)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 103 instances
• variance: 43 instances
• residential: 42 instances
• setback: 22 instances
• commercial: 17 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 472% from January.
• Variance is new this month with 43 mentions, not present in January.
• Residential saw 425% more mentions month-over-month.
• Setback is new this month with 22 mentions, not present in January.
• Commercial mentions were up 55% from January.

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