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Hearing continues Norwalk home-grooming citation; owner says business moving and staff recommends up to $15,000 fine
Summary
At a Feb. 6 hearing, Norwalk hearing officer Robert Maslow continued the case on unpermitted dog grooming at a residence (3 Bob White Drive) to March 26 and warned owners the city could impose a fine staff estimated at $15,000; owners say they are moving the business to leased space in Wilton.
Norwalk City hearing officer Robert Maslow on Feb. 6 continued a citation hearing concerning an alleged dog-grooming business operating from a residence at 3 Bob White Drive and set a follow-up hearing for March 26, 2025. Zoning staff presented photographs and homeowner admissions that staff said showed customers dropping off and picking up animals at the property.
Maslow told the owners he would continue the matter one month before deciding whether to impose a penalty: "Where I'm headed with this is to continue this 1 month, then we'll have a formal hearing. If you're out by then, then we'll have an end date so I can assess an appropriate fine. There will be a fine unless there's some factual, basis not to." Zoning inspector Hall, who led the presentation of evidence, told the hearing his office was recommending a maximum administrative penalty of $15,000 and…
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