Zoning Board of Appeals 05-21-2026

The City of Norwalk Connecticut Zoning Board of Appeals held a virtual meeting on May 21, 2026, primarily addressing zoning variance applications, coastal site plan reviews, and fee schedule revisions. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a variance request for a new single-family dwelling at 1 West Mir Avenue, involving height variances due to floodplain compliance and a sewer easement restricting buildable area. The board discussed the architectural design, flood regulations, and coastal management compliance, ultimately deciding to keep the hearing open for further revisions to reduce building height closer to the 40-foot maximum. Additionally, the board reviewed and recommended updates to the fee schedule for variances, appeals, and extensions, proposing a tiered fee structure based on project value to balance fairness and administrative costs. Two extension requests for building permits on previous variance approvals were also granted for 180 days each. The meeting concluded with discussions on hardship definitions and procedural matters.