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Norwalk continues enforcement at 318 Strawberry Hill over unpermitted tenant signage and front‑setback parking
Summary
Staff told the Jan. 29 hearing that 318 Strawberry Hill hosts an unpermitted tenant (auto repair/tire shop), excessive temporary signage and parking in the front setback; a citation was served and the case was continued to April 16 for all violations.
At a Jan. 29 citation hearing, Norwalk zoning staff summarized multiple violations at 318 Strawberry Hill, including occupancy by a tenant without a zoning approval or certificate, temporary signage beyond permitted duration and parking within the front setback.
Staff told the hearing the property received a temporary certificate but had not completed permit conditions. Inspections from October through January documented growing amounts of tenant signage (banners, pennants and blade signs), a van parked in the front setback and, most recently, a changeable-copy sign that city staff said is generally prohibited in Norwalk. The staff presentation included aerial photos, inspection photos and a 1990 Public Works map showing original curb and sidewalk requirements for the site.
Olbers said the city mailed a notice of violation on Dec. 30, followed by a citation served by constable on Jan. 25. Staff also reported receiving a tenant application on Jan. 27, after the citation. A Jan. 28 follow-up inspection found additional signage and continued noncompliance.
Olbers said the panel will continue the matter to April 16 to allow time for the applicant to remedy signage and parking and to allow the city to review the newly filed materials. He noted that, if violations persist, fines will accrue and could reach several thousand dollars by the April date. Staff also said they will work with the applicant and public works on the parking/curb requirements and review whether the tenant use is compatible with zoning.
