Planning & Zoning
Planning & Zoning Office, is responsible for short- and long-range planning, issuing zoning permits, grant writing, managing community-wide land use, environmental and natural resource protection, and coordinating land use reviews with local, regional, state, and federal agencies. This office includes a Zoning Administrator and Assistant Zoning Administrator.
Planning & Zoning Administrator
Peter Brabazon was appointed the Zoning Administrator on June 12, 2023. Peter held the position of Assistant Zoning Administrator in February 1, 2020. Peter came to the Town with a B.S. in Accounting, a Licensed Real Estate Broker and Property Manager for Stratton Corporation for 15 years. Peter and his family reside in Manchester and stays active with his love of cycling and outdoor activities.
Assistant Zoning Administrator
Elias Schroeder was hired as the Assistant Zoning Administrator, October 23, 2023. Elias has a B.S. in Environmental Science from Penn State and experience working as a Consulting Utility Forrester, for ECI Environmental Consultants in 2021/22. Elias now resides in the Manchester area and is an avid skier.
Special Assistant
Doug Kilburn joined the Town as the Special Assistant in October of 2022. He is currently assisting the Zoning Administration team and brings a vast amount of historical knowledge and community connections. Doug also serves on the Board of the Water Commissioners.
Planning & Zoning Documents
- Do I Need a Zoning Permit?
- Meeting Schedule and Deadlines 2024
- GIS Parcel data – including zoning districts & property information
- Zoning Application (2024)
- Sign Criteria
- Temporary Sign Registration
- Bianchi Notice Form
- CHAPTER III Manchester Land Use & Development Ordinance (with revisions adopted 5/21/24, effective 6/11/24)
Chapter III related maps:
- Zoning
- Flood Hazard Overlay
- River Corridor Overlay (RCO)
- Aquifer Protection Overlay (APO)
- Design Review
- Design Guidelines for Manchester’s Commercial & Historic Districts
- Town Plan (adopted May 9, 2017)
- Downtown Strategic Plan
- Manchester Energy Plan (adopted May 19, 2020)
- Downtown Mixed Use Development Market Feasibility Study – Phase 1
- Short-Term Rental Impact Study