Zoning Citation Hearings 05-20-2026

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut held a zoning citation hearing on May 20, 2026, addressing two main cases involving zoning violations. The first case involved unpermitted sheds and parking issues, which were resolved satisfactorily without fines. The second case concerned a property at 336 Westport Avenue operating a vape and tobacco shop without the required permits and signage violations. The hearing reviewed the history of citations dating back to 2025, including failure to obtain permits after a change in ownership and nonconforming use of the property. The hearing officer found the vape shop use violation valid due to its location within one mile of another permitted vape shop and imposed a fine of $10,000 based on 92 days of violation at $150 per day. The signage violation was not upheld. The property and business were also noted to be for sale. No further testimony was provided by the property representatives.