GOVERNMENT
CITY OF NORWALK
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE NO. 26-1770
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard
Place: City Council Chambers, Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, CA 90650
Description: The City Council of the City of Norwalk will conduct a public hearing for review and adoption of an ordinance to amend to Title 17 (the Zoning Code) of the Norwalk Municipal Code to (Zoning Text Amendment No. 2026-04):
Update the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance to be in compliance with state law;
To allow Low Barrier Navigation Centers (LBNC) in mixed-use areas and in nonresidential zones that allow multifamily uses, and to correct LBNC land use inconsistencies in the M-1, M-2, and I zones, in accordance with Program 3.5 (Special Needs Housing) of the 2021-2029 Housing Element and Government Code section 65660; and
Update land use and development criteria for Special Needs Housing in accordance with Program 2.1 (Special Needs Housing) of the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Environmental Review Information: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project will qualify for the Common Sense Exemption under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment and is not subject to CEQA.
Public Comment: Interested persons are invited to attend this hearing and be heard regarding this matter. The agenda report for the above-described matter may be reviewed at the City’s webpage at: https://www.norwalk.org/government/agenda_minutes_and_videos.php. Written comments may be submitted to the City Council prior to the time set for the hearing. Address written comments: Attention City Clerk at the address noted above or by email to Clerk@norwalkca.gov. You may watch the meeting on Charter Channel 3, Verizon Fios Channel 32, or livestream through the City’s website. If you challenge the proposed matter, you may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered prior to the public hearing.
More Information: Questions concerning the public hearing matter should be directed to Nancy Lee, Development Services Manager at (562) 929-5741; or nlee@norwalkca.gov.
Accessibility: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 929-5720. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. Assisted hearing devices will be available at this hearing without prior notification.
Dated this 8th day of October 2026.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
The Norwalk Patriot
10/9/26