Planning & Neighborhood Services

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Submission Procedure for Building, Zoning and Land Use Board Applications

The City of Norwich, including the Planning and Neighborhood Services Department is committed to servicing the community. The City is currently implementing a new online permitting portal where applications are submitted, documents can be submitted and retained, and direct communications regarding the particular projects are an integral 

All land use application are available online through the online permitting portal.
https://norwichct.viewpointcloud.com/  

If you need assistance understanding what information and documentation is generally required for various permits, finding information to complete permits, draw site plans, or other information please use the Zoning-Permit-Application-Guide


Mission

  • To ensure the well-being of Norwich residents and the local economy through enforcement of the building and housing codes, zoning ordinances and proactively encouraging appropriate development and the combat of blighted properties.


Adopted 2025 Zoning Regulations + Zoning Map Now Available:

Effective 02/15/2025

The City has conducted a comprehensive review, reformatting, and of the Zoning Regulations. The periodic update of the Zoning Regulations takes place to reflect alignment with the City's Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), also known as Envision 06360, and current City initiatives and directives. The updated Zoning Regulations are intended to be user-friendly, use modern language, incorporate new practices and standards for development, explore opportunities for better environmental resiliency and management, and support and inspire sound economic growth throughout the City of Norwich.  Should you have any questions, please reach out to Richard Shuck, Zoning Enforcement Officer at rshuck@cityofnorwich.org or Dan Daniska, City Planner / Wetland Agent at ddaniska@cityofnorwich.org

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2025 Norwich Zoning Map For Publication 02-15-2026 FINAL Image for Website 

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ENVISION 06360 - City of Norwich Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) Now Available:

September 5, 2023 The City of Norwich announces that Envision 06360 - City of Norwich Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) is now available digitally for download from the Planning and Neighborhood Services Department page on the City’s website www.norwichct.org. The 2023 POCD was adopted by the Commission on the City Plan at the August 15, 2023 Regular Meeting, with an effective date of September 15, 2023.  Should you have any questions, please reach out to Dan Daniska, City Planner at ddaniska@cityofnorwich.org.

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Village District Guidelines

Village District Guidelines

Subdivision Regulations

SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS

IWWCC Wetlands Regulations

Norwich Affordable Housing Plan, May 16, 2022

Legal Notices:

Starting September 1, 2022, the City of Norwich Planning and Neighborhood Services Department will be publishing Legal Notices in The Day newspaper instead of the Norwich Bulletin for:  

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Conservation Commission, Commission on the City Plan, Zoning Board of Appeals and Demolition


Published Legal Notices are also available online at:  https://www.theday.com/classifieds-search/?classifiedlist=Announcements


REMOTE MEETINGS: 
The Planning and Neighborhood Services Department is conducting Hybrid meetings for all land use boards and Commissions. (Remote and in Person Options) Please refer to the appropriate meeting agendas for the most current information.