Norwalk Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Norwalk held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 10 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 14% compared to April (279 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

180-day permit extension at 222 West Rocks Road

Approved.

Danielle Hogan requested an extension to obtain building permits for a previously approved variance (accessory structure setbacks for an in-ground pool at existing single-family residence in CD11 zone at 222 West Rocks Road, District 5, Block 23, Lot 232, NB). Variance was granted December 18, 2025; permits were due June 16, 2026. Board granted a 180-day extension (permits due December 13, 2026), with no further extensions permitted.

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180-day permit extension at Belmont Place

Approved.

Applicant Zhang requested an extension to obtain building permits for a previously approved variance for the addition of a garage with a bedroom above at 8/2003 Belmont Place. Variance granted with conditions December 18, 2025; permits were due June 16, 2026. Delays cited included difficulty obtaining a survey and a home break-in. Board granted a 180-day extension (permits due December 13, 2026), with the understanding that no further extensions would be granted.

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Five-year subdivision extension at 174-176 Bouton Street

Approved.

Extension of time request for a previously approved five-lot subdivision (map 14205) at 174, 176 and 176 1/2 Bouton Street. Applicant Bouton Development LLC (formerly Fountain Development LLC). Five-year extension approved under CT Gen. Statutes 8-26B/C; sewer line extension and lot development remain incomplete.

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Coastal Site Plan approval at 35 Chapel Street

Approved.

Coastal Site Plan Review for construction of three separate buildings containing eight townhouse-style dwelling units at 35 Chapel Street (District 1, Block 28, Lot 12), CD3 zone. Owner Brant Baer / 35 Chapel LLC. Three-and-a-half stories each; 14 parking spaces provided (11 required at 1.3/unit). Approved unanimously by roll call.

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Coastal Site Plan approval at 274 East Avenue

Approved.

Coastal Site Plan Review for construction of three duplexes (six townhouse units) at 274 East Avenue (District 3, Block 40, Lot 14), CD3 zone. Applicant Brook Lawn Contractors LLC. Three-and-a-half stories each; zero side-yard setbacks; pervious pavement parking. Approved unanimously by roll call, though members expressed reservations about pavement abutting the building.

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Height variance and coastal site plan review at 1 Westmere Avenue

Deferred.

Application for building height variance (32 ft max allowed, 36.1 ft proposed) and total building height (40 ft max allowed, 43.8 ft proposed) plus coastal site plan review for a new single-family dwelling replacing a 1994 home in the CD1S zone and coastal area management overlay at 1 Westmere Avenue, District 6, Block 33, Lot 57. Applicants Catherine and Paul Giusti, represented by Liz (Carmody Torrance Sandak Hennessy), architect Robert Metzger (Neil Hauk Architects), engineer Tom Nelson (McCord Engineering). Board members objected to height exceeding 40 ft and asked applicant to redesign closer to 40 ft; hearing kept open and continued to June 18, 2026. Public comment deferred until revised plan.

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ZBA fee schedule revision recommendation to Common Council

Approved.

The board discussed and voted to recommend a revised, tiered fee schedule for variance and appeal applications on one- and two-family residences. Structure: base fee (~$260) for projects under $25,000, increasing $50 for every $25,000 of project value, not to exceed $810. Commercial/industrial fees left as proposed ($810). Existing residential appeal/variance fee was $260 (last changed 2006). Staff director Steve Kleppen presented comparison fees from Fairfield County towns. Recommendation passed to send to Common Council.

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Coastal Site Plan Review for new single-family dwelling at 25 Shorefront Park

Approved.

Coastal Site Plan Review for construction of a new single-family detached dwelling at 25 Shorefront Park, District 2, Block 85, Lot 59. Applicant Bobby Pascalides, represented by Andy Simolides of Land Tech. Demolition of existing non-FEMA-compliant residence and construction of new FEMA-compliant home. Approved by roll call, all yes.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 10 recorded zoning decisions. See all Norwalk meetings →

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 74 instances
• residential: 37 instances
• variance: 37 instances
• commercial: 30 instances
• density: 14 instances

What to Watch

• Variance mentions were up 118% from April.
• Density is new this month with 14 mentions, not present in April.

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