Norwalk Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Norwalk held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. Of 9 zoning decisions with a clear outcome this month, 9 were approved (100% approval rate). 1 decision was deferred. Activity was up 12% compared to April (265 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Building Permit Extension at 222 W Rocks Rd.

Approved.

Danielle Hogan granted 180-day extension to obtain building permits for previously approved in-ground pool variance. Original variance approved December 18, 2025. Extension needed due to retaining wall compliance issues requiring engineering site plans.

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Five-Year Subdivision Extension at 174-176 Bouton Street

Approved.

Commission granted a five-year extension for subdivision 3655 (Map 14205) at 174-176 Bouton Street for 3655 A1Z7 LLC and Bouton Development LLC. The subdivision was originally approved in 2021. Work not completed includes sewer line extension and lot development. Property has been on market for four years.

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Coastal Site Plan for 35 Chapel Street - 8 Dwelling Units

Approved.

Commission approved coastal site plan for 35 Chapel LLC to construct three separate buildings containing 8 townhouse-style dwelling units at 35 Chapel Street in the CD3 zone. Buildings are 3.5 stories each. Project provides 14 parking spaces (11 required). Site is in Wall Street West Avenue plan area and received Redevelopment Agency design approval.

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Coastal Site Plan for 274 E Avenue - 6 Duplex Units

Approved.

Commission approved coastal site plan for Brooklawn Contractors LLC to construct three duplexes (6 total units) at 274 E Avenue in the CD3 zone. Each unit is 3.5 stories townhouse-style with garage on first floor. Site uses pervious pavement for parking area. Building setback is 2 feet from property line adjacent to existing building also 2 feet from line.

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Height Variance at 1 Westmere Ave.

Deferred.

Catherine Giusti seeks variances for building height (36.1 ft proposed vs 32 ft allowed) and total building height (43.8 ft proposed vs 40 ft allowed) for a new single-family dwelling to replace existing home in CD1S zone and coastal area management overlay. Board continued hearing to June 18th, requesting applicant return with design closer to 40 ft maximum height.

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Building Permit Extension at 8 Belmont Place

Approved.

Applicant granted 180-day extension to obtain building permits for previously approved garage with bedroom above variance. Original variance approved December 18, 2025. Delays caused by surveyor taking over two months and unexpected circumstances including home break-in.

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ZBA Fee Schedule Revisions

Approved.

Board approved tiered fee structure for residential one and two family variances and appeals: $260 base fee for projects $25,000 or less, increasing $50 for every $25,000 increment of project value, not to exceed $810. Commercial fees set at $810. Special exceptions remain at $560. Extension of time fees set at $560.

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Coastal Site Plan - ADU at 9 Shorehaven Rd.

Approved.

MGS Shorehaven LLC received approval for construction of a detached accessory dwelling unit on residential lot at 9 Shorehaven Rd., District 3, Block 78, Lot 41. The structure will be elevated on pilings with gravel ground cover underneath. Owner Greg Altshuler confirmed the patio distance from coastal jurisdiction line will be adjusted during construction.

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Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 73 instances
• variance: 37 instances
• residential: 36 instances
• commercial: 29 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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