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Norwalk zoning staff continue review of 108 Connecticut Ave. after police raid reports; owner told to file special-permit application
Summary
Planning hearing continued action on a property at 108 Connecticut Ave., described in city records as a convenience/tobacco shop, after staff reported a recent police raid and zoning changes that affect vape/tobacco uses. Staff told the property representative to submit a special-permit application; the case was continued to Dec. 3, 2025.
Hearing Officer Robert Maslow continued consideration of the zoning status of 108 Connecticut Ave. on Oct. 22, 2025, after staff said police activity and recent zoning changes raised questions about whether the location now requires a special permit.
Maslow said the matter would be continued to Dec. 3, 2025, to allow the owner or tenant to file a special-permit application and provide required state and city registrations. “If that's in process, it'd have to be submitted to the commission and they'll go over it,” city planner (Mr. Hall) told the hearing.
Why it matters: Norwalk amended its zoning definitions earlier in 2025 to distinguish vape/tobacco specialty shops from general retail, and staff said that after a February 2025 change in the city rules, vape/tobacco uses now can require special-permit review where previously a convenience/retail…
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