Norwalk Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Norwalk held 9 public meetings covering zoning matters. 16 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 13 approved (93% approval rate), 1 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was up 33% compared to September (300 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Appeal of cease and desist, workforce housing rents at 10 Willard Road

Denied.

Appeal by 10 Willard Apartments, LLC of the cease and desist order issued by Deputy Zoning Inspector Ian Hall, dated 7-23-26. The order cited violation of workforce housing maximum rent rules (Section 6.12.4) at a 2020 special-permit mixed-use development in the CD-3C zone. The development has 219 residential units, 22 of them workforce housing units, plus a four-story storage facility. The board held that parking fees must be included in the monthly rent and denied the appeal 4-1. The motion referenced the Corporation Counsel letter. Anthony Samari was opposed.

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Special exception at 25 Butler Street

Approved.

25 Butler, LLC requested a special exception under Sections 1.18.3 and 8.3.3.A.2.B.2 to change a nonconforming manufacturing use to warehousing of motor vehicles with an accessory office. The site is in the CD4 zone and the coastal area (CAM) overlay, District 1, Block 12, Lot 11. The vehicles are non-street-legal race cars. Structural alterations are estimated at $49,774, under 25% of the building's $220,280 assessed value. There is no footprint expansion; a mezzanine office and lounge will be added. The motion was approved unanimously.

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11-unit multifamily at 65 Van Zandt Street and 28 Rowan Street

Approved.

Millen Bielski coastal site plan: an 11-unit development (an 8-unit multifamily building plus 3 townhouses on Rowan Street) in the CD3 zone with EVTZ overlay, District 3, Block 34, Lots 13 and 16. Architect Alexander Melko presented; peer reviewer Robert Griswold raised issues on sidewalk standards, junipers, clear glass and window details, and manufactured stone. The decision deadline required action that night. The vote was unanimous.

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Coastal site plan at 1 Westmere Avenue

Approved.

Paul and Catherine Hustey (Giusti). Demolish the existing single-family home and build a new FEMA flood-compliant 4-bedroom single-family home in the CD1S zone. The 0.22-acre lot's impervious coverage drops from 58.7% to 38.8%. A ZBA height variance was granted in August. Approved on a roll call with one abstention.

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Coastal site plan at 18 Marion Avenue

Approved.

18 Marion Avenue LLC. A 10x20 in-ground pool, pervious patio, outdoor shower, planters, an enlarged utility platform, and reconfigured front steps at a spec house now under contract. Approved on a roll call.

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Coastal site plan review at 25 Butler Street

Approved.

The board found the proposal consistent with Connecticut Coastal Management Act (CCMA) goals and policies and that it will not adversely impact coastal resources. The vote was unanimous.

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Coastal Site Plan Review at 3 Brown Place

Approved.

Brian and Jessica Bailey: demolish existing non-FEMA-compliant single-family home and build a new flood-compliant single-family residence on about 1/3 acre in the CD1S zone adjacent to Norwalk Harbor. No variances were needed. The Harbor Commission found the project consistent with the harbor management plan. The roll call was all yes.

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Site Plan Review for exterior modifications at 35 Van Zandt Street

Approved.

William A. Cook: exterior modifications in the CD3 zone within the EVTZ overlay, following third-party design review by BFJ. Approved without the fence recommended by BFJ, because of sight-line concerns. The vote was unanimous.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 16 recorded zoning decisions. See all Norwalk meetings →

Zoning Changes

• SDMW at Longshore Avenue 0 and 3, Manresa Island (Manresa Osprey LLC)
• CD-1S → SD-MW at Longshore Avenue, Manresa Island (Block 86, Lots 1 and 2) (RMS P LLC)
• Zoning change at Wall Street Village District overlay area, Norwalk (Wall Street Neighborhood Association)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 114 instances
• variance: 52 instances
• density: 39 instances
• residential: 33 instances
• commercial: 33 instances

What to Watch

• Variance mentions were up 93% from September.
• Density came up 290% more often than September.
• Commercial saw 200% more mentions month-over-month.

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