City Council Agenda Report
December 2, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Theresa Devoy, City Clerk
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 25-1762 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2025-01 - AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE
UPDATING THE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE AND VARIOUS
OTHER SECTIONS RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL ZONING
Background:
The City Council, at its November 16, 2025 meeting, introduced Ordinance No. 25-1762, which will amend Title 17 (“Zoning”) of the Norwalk Municipal Code (“NMC”) to add a new Chapter
17.04.205 to Article “III” (“Accessory Buildings and Structures”); amend Section 17.04.210 (“Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units); and amend Chapter 17.05 (“Residential Zones”). . This ordinance is now being presented for second reading and adoption. If adopted this evening, Ordinance No. 25-1762 will become effective on January 2, 2026..
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
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City Council December 2, 2025
Ordinance No. 25-1762 – Norwalk Municipal Code
update to Title 17 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
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Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council accept for second reading by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 25-1762.
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 25-1762