Norwalk Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Norwalk held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 13 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 10 approved (100% approval rate), 3 deferred. Activity was down 38% compared to February (331 activity items across 8 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

108 Water Street Mixed-Use Development with Hotel

Approved.

Special permit and coastal site plan review for Spinnaker Acquisitions LLC at 108 Water Street, District 2, Block 84, Lot 18. Approved conversion of previously approved office space to a 130-key hotel within a 4-5 story mixed-use development that includes 59 apartments, restaurant, boat slips, boardwalk, and personal service establishments. The 2.72-acre property is in the SD Marine Commercial Zone.

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218 Flax Hill Rd - Illegal 9th Unit and Parking Variance

Deferred.

Property owned by Macri Properties cited for creating a 9-unit dwelling in a legal 8-family building. Survey confirmed density and parking numbers comply, but all parking is located in the front setback requiring a ZBA variance. The 9th unit living space is currently vacated. Matter continued to allow ZBA application, with earliest hearing in May or June 2026.

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Continuance for Retaining Wall Variance at 34 Charles Street

Deferred.

JMT Charles 25 LLC sought variance to construct retaining wall up to 8.8 feet high (4 feet maximum allowed) for site stabilization for proposed duplex at 34 Charles Street in CD-2 zone and coastal area management overlay. Applicant requested continuance to meet with neighbors who submitted concerns. Board granted continuance to April meeting.

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Continuance for Rear Setback Variance at 10 Winthrop Avenue

Deferred.

Mark Barrett and Jillian Majak sought variance for rear setback (15 feet required, 10 feet proposed after revision from original 6.7 feet) to connect existing detached garage to single family residence at 10 Winthrop Avenue in CD-1S zone. Board members indicated they would support 12 feet but not 10 feet. Applicant accepted continuance to revise plans.

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Modifications to Ironworks Mixed-Use Development at 1 North Water Street

Approved.

Approved modifications to Special Permit 22-11 for Cam Northwater LLC at 1 North Water Street and 20 Washington Street to accommodate the Walk Bridge project. Connecticut DOT has exercised eminent domain over a portion of the garage, requiring closure of the primary North Water Street entrance effective April 6, 2026 for approximately 2.5-3 years. All vehicle operations will be redirected to Washington Street entrance. Six parking spaces in the courtyard will be converted to loading areas from 7AM-7PM Monday-Saturday.

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Seawall Repair at 25 Commerce Street

Approved.

Coastal site plan review approved for John Hiltz to repair approximately 60 feet of deteriorated stone seawall at 25 Commerce Street along the Norwalk River. Work involves disassembling and reassembling existing wall with drainage improvements and geotextile filter fabric. Project received DEP and Army Corps approval.

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Two-Family Dwelling at 30 Charles Street

Approved.

Coastal site plan review approved for Thomas Builders LLC to construct a two-family detached dwelling at 30 Charles Street (District 3, Block 7, Lot 14). Property is approximately 7,400 square feet in CD-2 zone. Access via 15-foot deeded right of way from Osborne Avenue. Applicant is JMT Charles 25 LLC/Joseph Tomas.

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Two-Family Dwelling at 32 Charles Street

Approved.

Coastal site plan review approved for Thomas Builders LLC to construct a two-family detached dwelling at 32 Charles Street (District 3, Block 7, Lot 15). Property is approximately 7,500 square feet in CD-2 zone. Access via 15-foot deeded right of way from Osborne Avenue. Applicant is JMT Charles 25 LLC/Joseph Tomas.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 13 recorded zoning decisions. See all Norwalk meetings →

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• variance: 26 instances
• residential: 15 instances
• setback: 12 instances
• commercial: 8 instances

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