Every town writes its own rules, and Manchester's live in its municipal code — 66 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.
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- Ch 100 — General Provisions (Section 100.010 – Section 100.140)
- Ch 105 — Elections (Section 105.010 – Section 105.080)
- Ch 110 — Mayor and Board of Aldermen (Section 110.010 – Section 110.160)
- Ch 115 — Officers and Employees (Section 115.010 – Section 115.680)
- Ch 120 — Conflicts of Interest (Section 120.010 – Section 120.070)
- Ch 125 — Personnel (Section 125.010 – Section 125.070)
- Ch 130 — Municipal Court (Section 130.010 – Section 130.300)
- Ch 135 — Finance and Purchasing (Section 135.010 – Section 135.220)
- Ch 140 — Taxation (Section 140.010 – Section 140.120)
- Ch 145 — Open Meetings and Records Policy (Section 145.010)
- Ch 150 — Tax Increment Financing Provisions (Section 150.010 – Section 150.080)
- Ch 155 — Veterans Commission (Section 155.010 – Section 155.050)
- Ch 200 — Police Department (Section 200.010 – Section 200.430)
- Ch 205 — Animal Regulations (Section 205.010 – Section 205.260)
- Ch 210 — Offenses (Section 210.010 – Section 210.2350)
- Ch 215 — Nuisances (Section 215.010 – Section 215.180)
- Ch 220 — Health and Sanitation (Section 220.010)
- Ch 225 — Fair Housing (Section 225.005 – Section 225.070)
- Ch 230 — Emergency Management Organization (Section 230.010 – Section 230.070)
- Ch 235 — Parks and Recreation (Section 235.010 – Section 235.290)
- Ch 240 — Garbage and Refuse (Section 240.010 – Section 240.110)
- Ch 245 — Litter (Section 245.010 – Section 245.170)
- Ch 250 — Tree Regulations (Section 250.010 – Section 250.110)
- Ch 300 — General Provisions (Section 300.010)
- Ch 305 — Traffic Administration (Section 305.010 – Section 305.070)
- Ch 310 — Enforcement and Obedience To Traffic Regulations (Section 310.010 – Section 310.120)
- Ch 315 — Traffic Control Devices (Section 315.010 – Section 315.120)
- Ch 320 — Speed Regulations (Section 320.010 – Section 320.130)
- Ch 325 — Turning Movements (Section 325.010 – Section 325.050)
- Ch 330 — One-Way Streets and Alleys (Section 330.010 – Section 330.030)
- Ch 335 — Stop and Yield Intersections, Railroad Crossings (Section 335.010 – Section 335.100)
- Ch 340 — Miscellaneous Driving Rules (Section 340.010 – Section 340.250)
- Ch 342 — Alcohol-Related Traffic Offenses (Section 342.010 – Section 342.100)
- Ch 345 — Pedestrians' Rights and Duties (Section 345.010 – Section 345.090)
- Ch 350 — Method of Parking (Section 350.010 – Section 350.050)
- Ch 355 — Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places (Section 355.010 – Section 355.280)
- Ch 360 — Stopping For Loading or Unloading Only (Section 360.010 – Section 360.070)
- Ch 365 — Stopping, Standing or Parking Restricted or Prohibited On Certain Streets (Section 365.010 – Section 365.070)
- Ch 370 — Violations Bureau (Section 370.010 – Section 370.040)
- Ch 375 — Procedure On Arrest (Section 375.010 – Section 375.040)
- Ch 380 — Vehicle Equipment (Section 380.010 – Section 380.240)
- Ch 385 — Bicycles and Other Recreational Equipment (Section 385.010 – Section 385.110)
- Ch 390 — Licensing Requirements (Section 390.010 – Section 390.160)
- Ch 395 — Snow Routes (Section 395.010 – Section 395.130)
- Ch 400 — Administration (Section 400.010 – Section 400.110)
- Ch 405 — Zoning Regulations (Section 405.010 – Section 405.1110)
- Ch 410 — Floodplain Management (Section 410.010 – Section 410.280)
- Ch 415 — Subdivision Regulations (Section 415.010 – Section 415.090)
- Ch 420 — Land Disturbance Code (Section 420.010 – Section 420.030)
- Ch 425 — Post-Construction Stormwater Runoff Regulations (Section 425.010 – Section 425.310)
- Ch 500 — Building Codes and Regulations (Section 500.010 – Section 500.110)
- Ch 505 — Property Maintenance Code (Section 505.010 – Section 505.150)
- Ch 510 — Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places (Section 510.005 – Section 510.100)
- Ch 515 — Swimming Pools (Section 515.010 – Section 515.050)
- Ch 520 — Sewers and Sewage Disposal (Section 520.010 – Section 520.070)
- Ch 525 — Decontamination of Certain Structures (Section 525.010 – Section 525.100)
- Ch 530 — Dangerous Building or Structure Regulations (Section 530.005 – Section 530.160)
- Ch 600 — Alcoholic Beverages (Section 600.010 – Section 600.170)
- Ch 605 — Business Licenses and Regulations (Section 605.010 – Section 605.280)
- Ch 606 — Licensing — Sexually Oriented Businesses (Section 606.010 – Section 606.160)
- Ch 610 — Solicitation (Section 610.010 – Section 610.200)
- Ch 615 — Garage Sales (Section 615.010 – Section 615.170)
- Ch 620 — Amusements and Amusement Code (Section 620.010)
- Ch 625 — Cable Communications (Section 625.010 – Section 625.150)
- Ch 626 — Video Service Providers (Section 626.010 – Section 626.080)
- Ch CR — Cross Reference (Section CR.010)