Regulations and Maps

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:

Amendments to Zoning Regulations:

Description Approved Effective Additional Information
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)

To permit a limited exception to the maximum signage limitation for medical services  5/6/24  5/28/24

Proposed Text(PDF, 134KB)

Narrative(PDF, 806KB)

Town Clerk Exhibit(PDF, 1MB)

 

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
    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)

     

 

Sidewalk Plan

In accordance with Article IV, Section 279-31 of the Town of Manchester Code of Ordinances, the Sidewalk & Curb Plan is updated every 5 years.

(PDF, 10MB)Current Sidewalk & Curb Plan(PDF, 10MB)