
Public Information Meeting: Seaview Avenue Complete Streets Project
Monday, May 22nd
5 - 8PM Veterans Park (Walkthrough at 5pm)
SoNo Brach Library Community Room (Presentation at 6:30pm)
We want your feedback! Join the City at the Transportation, Mobility, and Parking (TMP) Team’s second Public Information Meeting regarding the Seaview Avenue Complete Streets project on Monday, May 22nd, from 5-8pm. The project team will present proposed concepts based upon previous public recommendations. The project team is offering two sessions for the public to attend. First, at 5:00 PM a corridor walkthrough along Seaview Avenue for an in-depth discussion on the proposed improvements and second, a presentation beginning at 6:30 PM of the proposed concepts followed by public comment.
The walkthrough will commence at the Veterans Park driveway entrance (across from Betts Pl.) at 5:00 PM and the presentation will take place shortly after at the SoNo Branch Library Community Room at 6:30 PM. Free parking at the Webster Lot will be provided for the presentation and public comment period at the SoNo Library. You can come to both sessions, or just one! More information to follow next week. For any questions, please contact Greg Pacelli, Transportation Planner for the Department of Transportation, Mobility, and Parking, at gpacelli@norwalkct.org or 203-854-7275.


Norwalk Zoning Regulations Update for District A
Norwalk Zoning Regulations Update for District A
May 24, 2023
6:00 PM
Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave.
Join the City of Norwalk and District A to discuss the proposed Zoning Regulations!
Please note: This public hearing will be in person.
You can also join us on zoom
zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83747039394
To review the public draft of the Norwalk Zoning Regulations and presentation, CLICK HERE.
Norwalk Zoning Regulations Update for District C
Norwalk Zoning Regulations Update for District C
May 2, 2023
6:30 PM
Community Room (1st floor), Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave.
Join the City of Norwalk and District C to discuss the proposed Zoning Regulations!
Please note: This public hearing will be in person.
You can also join us on zoom
zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88026001305
To review the public draft of the Norwalk Zoning Regulations and presentation, CLICK HERE.
Norwalk Zoning Regulations Update for District B
Norwalk Zoning Regulations Update for District B
May 1, 2023
6:00 PM
Norwalk SoNo Branch Library, 10 Washington St. OR virtually
Join the City of Norwalk and District B to discuss the proposed Zoning Regulations!
Please note: This public hearing will be held in person as well as virtually. If you would like to attend virtually, please use the link below:
To review the public draft of the Norwalk Zoning Regulations and presentation, CLICK HERE.
Norwalk Zoning Regulations Update for District D
Norwalk Zoning Regulations Update for District D
April 26, 2023
6:30 PM
501 Merritt 7, Conference Room (lobby level)
Join the City of Norwalk and District D to discuss the proposed Zoning Regulations!
Please note: This public hearing will be in person.
To review the public draft of the Norwalk Zoning Regulations and presentation, CLICK HERE.
Norwalk Zoning Regulation Update: Public Draft Virtual Presentation


What Are Accessory Dwelling Units and Does Connecticut Allow Them?

What are Accessory Dwelling Units?
ADUs go by many names. Mother-in-law suites, backyard cottages, accessory apartments, and granny pods are just a few. At their heart, ADUs are a second, smaller house or apartment that is either attached to or detached from the primary residence. For example, often people have an ADU in their basement or backyard. The size and location of ADUs on a property are typically determined by that municipality’s zoning regulations. There will be a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and living room area. Each dwelling can be made to cater to a specific person or family size. Building ADUs can vary in cost depending on where you build it and how big you build it. Creating one in your existing house, like the basement, can be cheaper because you don't have to deal with adding walls, foundation, or plumbing. If you build one detached from your home , you do have to pay for new plumbing and electrical hook ups, it can be more customizable but at a more costly rate.Benefits for Single Family Homes

Accessory Dwelling Unit Laws in Connecticut
The laws around accessory dwellings in Connecticut changed in 2021. The legislation, Public Act 21-29, requires towns to designate specific zones where ADUs are permitted as-of-right, either attached to or detached from the single-family house. However, towns can opt out and set their own requirements for ADUs or not allow them at all. One exception to this is that towns cannot require a minimum square footage. Checking local requirements before building will ensure you aren't breaking any laws.ADU Laws in Norwalk, Connecticut
In Norwalk, CT ADU regulations were adopted in 1982, with updates adopted by the Planning & Zoning Commission at their December 8, 2022 meeting. There are currently 259 accessory apartments in the city. After reviewing the new state laws, Norwalk agreed with the majority of the new state law. In fact, many of Norwalk’s current ADU regulations already comply with the law, including:- Permitted in all zones where the primary use of a property is a single-family residence
- ADUs allowed to be attached to or within a single-family residence
- Setbacks and building frontage must be less than or equal to that required for single family residences
- No more than one parking space for an ADU
- A familial, marital or employment relationship between accessory apartment
- occupant and single family residences owner is not required
- Separately billed utilities is not required
Prohibited Structures
In Norwalk, the following structures are prohibited and shall not be used as an accessory dwelling unit:- Mobile homes
- Recreational vehicles
- Travel trailers
- Shipping containers
- Storage containers
- Any other wheeled or transportable structures
Procedure for Approval
A certificate in the form of an affidavit which verifies that the owner continues to reside on the premises, the minimum rental duration and all other conditions met at the time of the original application remain unchanged, shall be submitted to the Zoning Enforcement Officer by January 31 of each year. Applications for attached accessory dwelling units shall be permitted subject to approval by the Zoning Enforcement Officer, and applications for detached accessory dwelling units shall be permitted by the Planning and Zoning Commission, subject to Section 118-1451 with a site plan review. Both forms of approval are considered as-of-right which comply with the standards established by Public Act 21-29.Seaview Avenue Complete Streets Public Hearing

Public Hearing on Proposed New Zoning Regulations and Map
Public Hearing on Proposed New Zoning Regulations and Map
September 21, 2022 6:00 PM Via ZoomThe Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on zoning regulations text amendment to the following:
- Article 10 Definitions
- Article 50, Use Regulations Controlling Business Zones
- Article 70, Use Regulations Controlling Industrial Zones
- Article 120, Off Street Parking and Loading Regulations
At this hearing interested persons may be heard, and written communications submitted.
All application materials are available at the Planning and Zoning Office at City Hall, 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT and on the City of Norwalk’s website at https://www.norwalkct.org/3088/Industrial-Zones.
A copy of the agenda and instructions on how to participate in this virtual meeting will be available on the City of Norwalk’s website at: https://www.norwalkct.org/1913/Meeting-Notices.
Audiencia pública sobre la propuesta de nuevos reglamentos de zonificación y mapa
La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la modificación del texto de los reglamentos de zonificación a lo siguiente:- Artículo 10 Definiciones
- Artículo 50, Reglamento de Uso que Controla las Zonas Comerciales
- Artículo 70, Reglamento de Uso que Controla las Zonas Industriales
- Artículo 120, Reglamento de Estacionamiento y Carga Fuera de la Calle
Missing Middle Housing and How It Benefits Cities and Towns
