City Hall Hours
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternating Fridays
Zoning
The Zoning Ordinance, located in Title 17 of the Norwalk Municipal Code, is designed to implement the goals of the General Plan through detailed regulations. Each property in the City is designated a certain zone. The Zoning Ordinance, in turn, establishes the types of uses permitted, the location, intensity, and size of structures within each zone.
General Plan
The General Plan is a policy document that represents the official statement of the City regarding its social, physical, and economic goals. The adopted General Plan includes chapters on land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, safety, community design, educational and cultural resources, and utility infrastructure. The General Plan determines the potential growth of the City, including residential, commercial, and industrial growth; then, it establishes goals to accommodate that growth.
Land Use and Land Use Map
Planning Division
OUR SERVICESThe Planning Division is involved with shaping development in the City by implementing the vision of the General Plan through Zoning Code regulations and applicable procedures. Key operations are organized into two groups: Advance Planning (plan making) and Current Planning (plan implementation). Planners prepare and administer long-range policies and environmental documents that guide future development, provide information to property owners and developers about permitted uses and development standards on private property, and process associated entitlements for public hearing. |
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Development
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Addition Address Assignment Application Landscaping Improvements:
Wireless Telecommunications Permit
Business / Home Activity
Animal Permit Yard Sale Permit
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General Plan Map
Parkway Ground Cover Examples Sample Residential Plans Zoning |
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Our NEW Citizen Access Portal currently allows you to apply for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Planning Entitlement. Please note: Prior to your submittal, please contact the City of Norwalk Planning Division to discuss your project with a Planner. This will help better determine the necessary entitlement application(s) to process your request. To get in touch with a Planner, please contact the Planning Division at (562) 929-5744 or by email at Planning@norwalkca.gov.
Phone: (562) 929-5744 Monday - Thursdays: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM We now offer the option to get in line remotely before arriving to City Hall. For appointments, we recommend you contact us first. Most inquiries can be resolved before visiting the counter. |
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