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City of Norwalk CT Permits and Licenses

Code Enforcement (Contact: William Ireland at (203) 854-7755)

  • Building permits
    • Commercial
    • Residential
    • Industrial
    • Addition/alterations
  • Sign permits
  • Demolition permits
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing/heating/AC
  • Pool
  • Asbestos removal
  • Fences

Conservation Commission (Contact: Alexis Cherichetti at (203) 854-7744)

  • Declaratory ruling: An administrative approval given for an activity that is not located in a wetland or watercourse and has no greater than a minimal impact on any wetland or watercourse.
  • Summary ruling: A permit given for any activity which is located within and/or has the potential to impact a wetland or watercourse.
  • Plenary Ruling: A permit given for an application that has been through the process of a public hearing.

Also reviews and comments on subdivision applications before the Planning Commission, which are located within and/or have the potential to impact a wetland or watercourse.

Fire Department (Fire Marshall division at (203) 866-3313)

  • Underground tank installation & Removal
  • Blasting
  • Oil Truck Inspection card

Health Department

Please call (203) 854-7776 for permits involving or issued by the Health Dept.

Parks & Recreation (Contact: Mike Mocciae at (203) 854-7806)

  • Cranbury Park & Mansion use
  • Pavillion use
  • Beach use
  • Field use

Planning & Zoning (Contact: Michael Greene or Michael Wrinn at (203) 854-7780)

  • Zoning Approval
  • Variances
  • Subdivision Approval

Public Works (Contact: DPW at (203) 854-7791)

Types of Road Excavation and Encroachment Permits (fees, bonds & ins. apply):

  • Road Opening
  • Driveway (Commercial & Residential)
  • Sidewalks
  • Sewer Capping (Prior to Demolition)
  • Sewer Connections
  • Dumpsters (Street or Sidewalk)
  • Filling of Land (Over 50CY, NOT Wetlands-see Conservation)
  • Drainage Connections
  • Pay Phones
  • Telephone Poles
  • Scaffolding
  • Road Closings
  • Parades

Other Ordinances, Restrictions, Services & Policies:

  • Solid and Liquid Waste Restrictions
  • Pollution / Littering
  • Construction Safety
  • Call Before You Dig (1-800-922-4455)
  • Covered Vehicles
  • Noise Ordinance
  • Sidewalks (Snow & Ice Removal / Repair & Cleaning)

Redevelopment (Contact: Jack Burritt at (203) 854-7810)

No permits, but certain permissions needed for changes that occur in 6 areas:

  • Design Review
  • 6 urban renewal areas

Town Clerk (Contact: Andrew Garfunkel at (203) 854-7746)

  • Dog licenses
  • Certified birth certificate copies
  • Certified death certificates copies
  • Gaming (hunting and fishing)
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