Building Zone Regulations

The content within Norwalk's online zoning regulations is for informational purposes only. For copies of the Zoning Regulations amended to June 28, 2019 for questions regarding the zoning regulations, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (203) 854-7780.

NOTE: This is a courtesy copy of the Building Zone Regulations for the City of Norwalk. The Official version is published by General Code Publishers. Should there be any discrepancies between this text and the Official version, the Official version will govern.

Table of Contents

Articles

The Building Zone Regulations are divided into articles as noted below:

Article 10 - Definitions Article 20 - Zone Designations Article 30 - Use Regulations Controlling Residence Zones Article 40 - Planned Residential Developments Article 41 - Conservation Developments Article 42 - Accessory Apartments Article 43 - Waterfront Clubs Article 44 - Hospital Zone Article 50 - Use Regulations Controlling Business Zones Article 60 -Research and Development Zone Article 70 - Use Regulations Controlling Industrial Zones Article 75 - Mixed-Use Developments Article 76 - Commercial Planned Residential Developments

Article 80 - General Regulations Article 90 - Supplementary Regulations for Residence Zones Article 100 - Supplementary Regulations for Business and Industrial Zones Article 101 - Workforce Housing Regulations Article 110 - Flood Hazard Zone Article 111 - Coastal Zone Article 112 - Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations Article 113 - Excavation and Fill Regulations Article 120 - Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations Article 121 - Sign Regulations Article 130 - Automobile Trailer Park Regulations Article 140 - Administration and Enforcement

Schedule of Height and Bulk of Buildings

The Schedules provide the permitted height, setbacks, density and coverage allowed in each zoning district:

Commercial and Industrial (Part One) Commercial and Industrial (Part Two) Reed-Putnam Design District

Residential (Part One) Residential (Part Two) Central Business District/Central Business District Water

NEW: Effective May 27, 2016 Applicants must notify the owners of land that abut or are directly across the street from the subject parcel of application submittal for all CAM, Site Plan and Special Permit applications: notification must occur no later than 10 days after application is submitted to this office
 
NEW: Fee Schedule effective April 28, 2017: Planning & Zoning fees for Maps & Applications to Planning, Zoning & ZBA

Maps and additional information

• Transit oriented development at East Norwalk RR Station map
   Main Street Outdoor dining map
  Norwalk Center Parking map
  South Norwalk Parking map