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Public Hearings to Commence on Norwalk Zoning Rewrite

Following seven months of review, comment, feedback and revisions, the City of Norwalk Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings in December 2023 on the final drafts of the proposed zoning map and regulations. Hybrid public hearings have been scheduled for December 5 and 6, 2023 with the in-person
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Third Cannabis Retailer Approved in Norwalk

Land Use partner, Elizabeth Suchy, is quoted in Nancy on Norwalk regarding the approval of Shangri-La’s second cannabis retail location, making it the third retail location in Norwalk. Click to read more.

Parking Requirements Based on Space Utilization

Land Use partner, Elizabeth Suchy, is quoted in The Wilton Bulletin regarding a proposed amendment, which would allow parking requirements to be based on space utilization, rather than gross square-footage. The Norwalk P&Z Commission unanimously approved the text amendment. Click to read more.

Norwalk Planning & Zoning Commission Approve Wilton Center Lofts

The P&Z Commission voted to approve Wilton Center Lofts, a five-story, 42-unit residential building in Norwalk after using Connecticut’s 8-30g affordable housing statute. Click to read more in Good Morning Wilton.Click to read more in The Hour.

Sparks Fly Over Wilton Lofts at P&Z Hearing

Land Use partner, Liz Suchy, is quoted in The Wilton Bulletin regarding the public hearing for a 40-unit, multifamily development at 12 Godfrey Place in Wilton. Click here to read more.

City of Norwalk Comprehensive Zoning Rewrite: Meetings Commence

As part of the next phase of the City of Norwalk’s comprehensive zoning rewrite, meetings with neighborhood groups and in Common Council districts to present the proposed zoning map and regulations will commence this week. Meetings will be a mix of in-person and Zoom formats, offering property owners, interested parties
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City of Norwalk to present draft zoning regulations in April

Proposed revisions to the City of Norwalk Building Zone Regulations and Zoning Map will be revealed on Tuesday April 4, 2023 during a virtual presentation on zoom.com. This is the first time in more than 30 years that the City has undertaken a comprehensive rewrite of its regulations, a recommendation
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Norwalk Hospital Plans Expansion

September 26, 2022 Carmody Land Use partner Liz Suchy representing Norwalk Hospital is quoted in relation to expansion plans. Norwalk Hospital plans expansion | Nancy on Norwalk

From Floor to Roof, Norwalk Building Opens Among ‘Greenest’ in CT

Carmody’s Liz Suchy and Mike Sweeney advised clients Stone Realty Associates, LLC and HMTX, in relation to Connecticut’s newest “green” building, located in Norwalk. From floor to roof, Norwalk building opens among ‘greenest’ in CT (thehour.com)

Apartments in works for office buildings in Wilton

August 10, 2022 Carmody’s Land Use partner Liz Suchy quoted in relation to the reuse of three buildings in Danbury, from offices to residential units. Wilton considers converting office buildings into apartments (wiltonbulletin.com)

Connecticut General Assembly Extends Term of Certain Zoning Approvals

The General Assembly passed legislation extending the term of zoning approvals that were effective as of March 10, 2020, the date the Governor declared a State of Emergency to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The adopted legislation is in two parts: Public Act 21-34 (effective June 10, 2021) and HB 6541
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Land Use and Building Permit Tolling

This week, the Governor issued Executive Order: 7JJ (3): THE TOLLING OF LAND USE AND BUILDING PERMITS. This Executive Order extends the period of validity of approval or permits issued by a municipal land use agency or building official so they do not expire during the state of emergency. It
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