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Discuss your business with the Local Zoning Officer
Why? The Zoning and Enforcement Officer is responsible for issuing a Certificate of Zoning Compliance stating that
the premises and building occupied by a business complies with existing zoning regulation. The certificate is required to
file Adoption of Trade Name form with the Town Clerk's Office.
It is never advisable to sign a lease without first consulting with the Zoning Enforcement Officer. Taking this initial step
upfront could save you lots of time and money.
Contact: Jim Davis, Zoning and Enforcement Officer
Building Department
Lincoln Center, 494 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06045-0191
Phone: 647-3057, *an appointment is strongly suggested.
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 to 10 am; 12 to 1 pm; 4 to 4:30 pm
File Required Plans and Building Permits with the Building Department
Business owners need to submit proposed floor plans for the business to the Building Department. The Fire Marshal's Office must also receive copies of proposed floor plans. It is necessary to supply information as to what type of business will be operating in the building. If the plan meets minimum standards, you will receive approval pending final iinspection.
Types of Permits Issued by the Building Department
- Sign
- Change in use
- Fixtures
- Change in Layout
Contact: Daniel Loos, Chief Building Official
Building Department
Lincoln Center, 494 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06045-0191
Phone: 647-3052
Fax: 647-3144
Office hours: 8 am to 4 pm
Submit proposed floor plans to the appropriate Fire Marshal's Office
A building must be code compliant to receive a final Certificate of Occupancy, (CO).
Contact: Robert Barker, Fire Marshal
Town of Manchester
Central Fire Station
75 Center Street
Manchester, CT 06045-0191
Phone: 647-3267
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 p.m. (closed 12 pm to 1 pm for lunch)
Effective July 1, 2003, the Fire Marshal's office will charge fees for the following inspections and permits.
Fireworks Vendors: Vendors who wish to sell sparklers/fireworks must apply for a permit through the Fire Marshal's Office and submit an inventory list of each item to be sold, including the explosive gram amount per item. A fee of $125 will be collected and a permit issued. An inspection of the site will also be conducted, during business hours to verify compliance.
Use of Propane Tanks by Vendors: Vendors who wish to use propane gas tanks at any public event for cooking purposes must be issued a permit from the Fire Marshal's Office. A site plan as to the location of the event, the space to be occupied by said vendor and the location of the propane gas tank must be submitted with a $20 permit fee. If approved, a permit will be issued and an on-site inspection will be conducted.
The Eighth Utilities District is a special taxing district providing Fire and Sewer services to some residents
within the Town of Manchester. Call ahead to schedule an appointment and plan for five-day notice for inspection.
Eighth Utilities District Fees: $0 - $4,000 is $20, Construction costs in excess of $4,000, is $20 and $7 per additional $1,000 in cost.
Contact: David Beliveau, Fire Marshal
Eighth Utilities District
18 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040
Check with the Health Department
The Health Department issues licenses and conducts inspections for the following business enterprises:
Licenses
- Beauty Parlors, Nail Salons
- Child-care (Home-based & Business)
- Itinerant Vendors (a.k.a. public food vendors) Push Carts
- Massage Parlors
- Tattoo, Body Piercing parlors
- Restaurants
Phone: 643-6209
Inspections
- Lead / Asbestos in existing buildings
- On site septic system / Well
Contact: Michael Raymond, Chief Sanitarian
Health Department
Weiss Center
497 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06045-0191
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm
Phone: 647-3173
Check with the Police Department
Permit/Registrations for the following are issued by at the MPD Records Division;
precious metals dealer, pawnbroker, junk dealer, raffle, bazaar, Las Vegas Night, Amusement Center and vendors.
Vendor's License: Possession of a vendor's license allows sales from the street and sidewalks of the Town of Manchester. The Vendor's license requires both a Certificate of Zoning Compliance from the Zoning Officer and a license from the Police Department.
(Note: all vendors must first go to the Zoning Department before MPD will issue a permit. Food vendors, however, must visit the Health Department and Zoning Department prior to receiving permit from the Manchester Police Department.)
Contact: Records Division, Manchester Police Department
239 East Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06040
Phone: 645-5512
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
File Business Forms at the Town Clerk's Office
Registration of DBA (business name) DBA identifies you, the owner as having that business name at the address listed.
Liquor licenses needs to be renewed annually for a $2.00 fee.
Dissolution of Business: Record the dissolution with Town Clerk
Dissolution of Trade Name: A required filing for companies no longer in business.
Record licenses or permits (as required):
Fees: $8.00 per recording, $9.00 for a certified copy
Contact: Joseph V. Camposeo, Town Clerk
Town Hall
41 Center Street
Manchester, CT 06045-0191
Phone: 647-3037
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm
Office of the Tax Assessor/Collector
New business owners should speak directly to the Assessor’s Office to place the company on the Town’s Personal Property list. The business will be removed from the tax rolls automatically after filing a Dissolution of Trade Name form with the Town Clerk’s office.
Contact: John Rainaldi, Director of Assessment/Collection
Office of the Tax Assessor/Collector
41 Center Street, PO Box 191
Manchester, CT 06045-0191
Phone: 647-3012
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
State of Connecticut Business Licensing Information
Contact: State of Connecticut Licensing Info Center
Phone: 1-800-392-2122
Web site: www.CT-CLIC.com
Email: SmartStart@cerc.com
Tax I. D. numbers are obtained from
CT Department of Revenue Service
25 Sigourney Street
Hartford, CT 06104
Phone: CONN-Tax Information Line: 1-800-382-9463
Limited Liability Companies, (LLCs), are recorded with
The Office of the Secretary of the State
Commercial Recording Division
30 Trinity Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 509-6003
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