Help Shape Norwalk’s New Residential Parking Program
Your neighborhood. Your parking. Your voice.
The listening sessions for Norwalk’s proposed Residential Parking Program (RPP) have now been completed. Thank you to everyone who attended the sessions on February 17 and 18 at the Norwalk Library, Marvin Elementary School, and SONO Elementary School. Your input, experiences, and ideas shared during the small-group discussions were incredibly valuable and will directly help shape the program’s guidelines, potential permit types, zone boundaries, visitor exceptions, and other key elements.
We are currently compiling and reviewing all the comments received from the sessions. This feedback – combined with recent ordinances, parking studies, and ongoing community needs – will guide the next phase of developing fair, practical standards and guidelines for the program.
We are still accepting written comments! If you weren’t able to attend a listening session or would like to provide additional thoughts, please continue sending your input via email to: rppcommentnorwalk@lazparking.com.
All comments must be received by March 13, 2026, after which the comment period will close to allow us to finalize the compilation and move forward with drafting the plan.
Stay tuned for updates on this page and follow us on social media (Facebook: Park Norwalk / Instagram: @park_norwalk) as we progress. We’ll share more details about the emerging program outline, next steps, and opportunities for further review once the initial draft guidelines are ready.
Your neighborhood. Your parking. Your voice. Thank you for helping us build a program that works for Norwalk residents.
Help Shape Norwalk’s New Residential Parking Program
Your neighborhood. Your parking. Your voice.
Park Norwalk, in partnership with LAZ Parking, is developing a Residential Parking Program to address ongoing challenges such as street congestion and spillover parking from commuters, beaches, and downtown activity.
What is a Residential Parking Program?
- A Residential Parking Program is a tool some cities use to manage on-street parking in residential areas.
What does it typically involve?
- Designated zones where only permit holders park beyond a set time
- Short-term visitor or meter spots for guests and deliveries
- Clear rules posted so everyone knows what’s allowed
- Input from locals shapes how the zones are drawn
Our goal is simple:
- Improve access for residents
- Support local businesses
- Accommodate visitors and frequent guests
- Create fair and practical solutions that work for everyone
This program is rooted in community feedback, recent ordinances, and studies that highlight parking competition in Norwalk’s denser neighborhoods.
Before any rules, boundaries, permits, or enforcement are finalized, we are gathering real life experiences to ensure the program reflects actual neighborhood needs.
Join a Community Listening Session
These interactive sessions are your opportunity to share directly. There will be no formal presentations, just real conversations focused on your neighborhood.
What to expect:
- Small group discussions to map out street and neighborhood challenges
- Opportunities to share daily parking experiences and suggest solutions
- Facilitated conversations with Park Norwalk and LAZ Parking staff to collect detailed, location specific feedback
- A drop in format with no registration required
- Open to residents, business owners, commuters, and frequent visitors
What Happens After the Sessions?
- All feedback will be compiled and carefully analyzed.
- The input will be used to draft program guidelines, including potential permit types, boundaries, and visitor exceptions.
- Park Norwalk will review community feedback before any program details are finalized.
Updates will be shared here and through Park Norwalk communication channels.