City Services

The City of Norwalk is a full-service community, constantly striving to improve on all services offered. These services include full-time police and fire protection, city-owned water and wastewater utilities, full-time sanitation services including an excellent recycling program which features a brush/yard waste collection program, and an efficient street and water distribution department. We also boast a complete recreation department with a state of the art aquatic center and a well-tended park system.

Please click on the links to the left for more information about the different services the City of Norwalk offers.

Safety/ Service Director

Dale Sheppard
safetyservice@accnorwalk.com

The Safety/Service Director plans and directs the activities of the departments of public service and public safety.  He meets with department heads to discuss and resolve operational problems and coordinates safety and service departments toward common goals.  The Director establishes crosswalks, safety zones, traffic lanes, etc.; oversees the issuing of licenses and permits; regulates parking within the city; and establishes and enforces temporary traffic regulations to cover emergencies of special conditions.  A key role is that of answering resident phone calls, e-mails and letters covering a wide range of issues and working with the residents in an attempt to help solve the issue(s) in question.
 

City Hall

38 Whittlesey Ave.

Norwalk, OH 44857

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Phone: (419) 663-6700

Fax: (419) 663-6788
cityofnorwalk@accnorwalk.com

Trees

Trees located between the street and sidewalk are City trees.  If residents have a concern about the trees, they should report it to the Safety/Service Director and tree board will inspect the tree and take appropriate action.

Permits

Permits are required for:
 

Garage Sales
Residents may hold up to four garage sales per year.
Sales can be no longer than four days and must be held at least 30 days apart.
No cost for permit.
You may download and complete the following garage sale permit.  Please return the permit to City Hall for processing. 
Garage Sale Permit

Fence Permits
Required when erecting any fence within the City
Specifications listed on permit form
Permit fee of $10

Fence Permit
 

Parades/Block Parties
Required for any function requesting use of city street
Must be requested at least five days prior to event
No cost for permit
Parade Permit Application
 

Door to Door Solicitation

Proof of identity required
Background check run
Permit expires 1 year from date of issue
Permit fee of $18

Solicitor's Permit Application

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness - Norwalk Architectural District

All permits are available in the Safety/Service Director's Office at City Hall.

Parking

Free parking is available on the uptown streets.  Signs are posted with time limitations, with parking is limited to a maximum of two hours.  On-street parking is not permitted in town during the hours of 3:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.  Four parking lots located in the downtown area offer free parking.

Parking tickets may be paid in the Utility Billing Office at City Hall during regular office hours.  For information, please call (419) 663-6740.

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Copyright © 2005 The City of Norwalk

Modified: 10/11/2007