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Commission adopts parking text amendments for CD4 urban core; measure passes 5–4 after heated public debate
Summary
The Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5–4 to adopt text amendments to Articles 4 and 6 of the zoning regulations that change minimum parking rules in the CD4 urban core, create a special‑permit path to waive parking within a half‑mile of South Norwalk Station, and allow fee‑in‑lieu payments (proposed at $20,000 per space). TMP urged a
The Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission adopted text amendments to the city’s zoning regulations affecting minimum parking requirements in the CD4 urban core and related zones after a contentious public hearing and extended discussion. The measure passed on a 5–4 roll call.
What the changes do - Transit-proximity reductions: The amendments tweak the transit-proximity reduction table (Table 4.3.12.b(4)), increasing the percentage reductions permitted near the Norwalk Transit Hub and South Norwalk Station for certain walking radii. - CD4 special permit for no parking: Within the CD4/CD4‑W zones, projects within a half-mile of the South Norwalk train station can seek a special permit to request a complete reduction of parking; applicants would need to meet a set of criteria and the commission would retain discretionary authority. - Fee in lieu: For CD4 properties beyond the half-mile radius, applicants may request an exemption…
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