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Extreme Fire Danger 11/15
The State of Connecticut is under Extreme Fire Danger and Stage 2 Drought Advisory.
The outdoor burning ban for Manchester will remain in effect. We ask all consumers to be mindful of any unnecessary water usage in order to protect our water supplies for essential drinking and fire-fighting purposes.
This page provides guidance on the regulations and maps relevant for development in Manchester. It includes information on zoning, wetlands, and other key planning guidelines to support your development projects.
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Regulations
Regulations:
- Zoning Regulations (Adopted May 2, 1938, Amended October 21, 2024)
- Residence M Regulations(PDF, 537KB)
- Wetlands Regulations(PDF, 275KB)
- Subdivision Regulations(PDF, 134KB)
- Aquifer Protection Regulations(PDF, 126KB)
- Downtown Manchester Architectural Design Guidelines (Revised June 2019)(PDF, 3MB)
- Complete Streets Policy(PDF, 126KB)
- Temporary Novelty Sign Regulations(PDF, 201KB)
Amendments to Zoning Regulations:
| Description | Approved | Effective | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROPOSED - Regulation amendment to Central Business District (CBD) zone at Art. II, Sec. 15.04.01 to require minimum 2 stories at the street frontage (1 story allowable by special exception). | Proposed Text(PDF, 104KB) | ||
| Regulation amendment at Art. II, Sec. 9.07 to allow the Commission to waive or modify residential screening requirements, consistent with other sections | 10/7/24 | 10/21/24 | Proposed Text(PDF, 217KB) Narrative(PDF, 54KB) Town Clerk Exhibit(PDF, 438KB) |
| Text Amendments to Form Based Zone. | 10/7/24 | 10/21/24 | Proposed Text(PDF, 9MB) Town Clerk Exhibit(PDF, 9MB) REVISED Town Clerk Exhibit(PDF, 9MB) |
| To allow construction of two-family homes with a special exception in the Residence A zone. | 9/4/24 | 9/25/24 | Proposed Text(PDF, 110KB) Town Clerk Exhibit(PDF, 207KB) |
| DENIED: To allow a higher density of dwelling units in the PRD zone by special exception, if the total number of bedrooms does not exceed 20 per acre | N/A | N/A | Proposed Text(PDF, 539KB) Town Clerk Exhibit(PDF, 824KB) |
Register for Public Hearing Notices on Zoning Map and Regulation Changes
Maps
- Zoning & Aquifer Protection Area (color(PDF, 18MB) ) and (B & W(PDF, 17MB) )
Amendments to Zoning Map:
| Description | Approved | Effective | Additional Information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROPOSED - Zone change from Rural Residence to Residence C zone at 333 & 345 Bidwell Street | Narrative(PDF, 60KB) | Zone Change Map(PDF, 942KB) | Town Clerk Exhibit(PDF, 1MB) | ||
| Zone Change from Residence B to Business III for two small portions of the site at 25 East Center Street and 443 & 463 Main Street. | 7/15/24 | 8/5/24 | Town Clerk Exhibit(PDF, 3MB) |
- Wetlands Map(PDF, 4MB) - Note: This data is not 100% accurate and not intended for use in designing projects. It is available for use only as a guide.
- GIS Parcel Viewer
- Roadway Classification Map(PDF, 4MB)