Zoning Citation Hearings 09-09-2026

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut held a zoning citation hearing on September 9, 2026, concerning a property at 404 Highland Avenue. The hearing addressed a citation issued for the construction of a wooden shed without the required permits. The property owner and a zoning enforcement officer discussed the history of the shed, which replaced an older metal shed, and the ongoing permit application process. The hearing officer noted that the primary violation was performing work without a permit and that a survey was pending to confirm compliance with setback and coverage requirements. The owner was informed that an after-the-fact permit would be required, with a doubled fee of approximately $220. The hearing officer exercised discretion to continue the case, considering the owner's age and the permit application status, and proposed imposing a $150 fine if compliance is confirmed. The hearing concluded with the violation upheld for lack of permit, but with the possibility of closing the case upon permit approval and survey confirmation.