Cambridge, Massachusetts

Last Reviewed

27th Mar 2025

Date Published

24th Feb 2025

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Zoning

Zone Code
Zone Name
Zone type
Zone sub type
Zone guide
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City name

Permitted Uses

As of right

Building Controls

Assorted
Far control
Lot control
Multi control
Density control
Coverage control
Pervious control
Lot width control
Rear setback control
Side setback control
Front setback control
Building height control

Short Term Rental

ADU permitted
Lodging permitted
Definitions section
Short term rental overlay
Short term rental section
Short term rental permitted
Short term rental definition
Short term rental in the code
Short term rental max num of nights
Short term rental min num of nights
Short term rental specific standards
Short term rental parking requirement

Largest Zones in Cambridge, MA

The Zoning Map for the City of Cambridge in MA divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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What is the Land Use Allocation in Cambridge, MA?

The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Cambridge, MA as defined by city ordinances.

Permitted Use Type	Permitted Use Sub Type	Percentage	Area(sq. m)
Parking		19.00%	1588.93
	Parking garage or lot	19.00%	1588.93
Industrial		7.14%	597.06
	Mills, plants, and other processing facilities	4.30%	359.90
	Storage and warehouses	7.52%	629.21
	Manufacturing	5.81%	485.69
	General industrial	7.14%	597.06
Residential		98.61%	8247.12
	Two family dwelling	75.29%	6296.72
	Mobile and floating homes	5.56%	465.05
	Multi family dwelling	75.29%	6296.72
	Dwellings (unspecified)	0.06%	5.26
	Single family dwelling	72.91%	6098.13
	Communal housing	98.61%	8247.12
Mechanical		3.04%	254.51
	Utility structures	96.73%	8090.47
	Communication towers	3.04%	254.51
Agriculture		1.26%	105.39
	Agricultural and hunting	1.26%	105.39
Other		99.50%	8321.40
	Accessory	4.30%	359.90
	Temporary uses	95.42%	7980.87
	Multiple	99.50%	8321.40
Retail		20.48%	1713.24
	Professional services	74.47%	6228.31
	General retail	74.70%	6247.52
	Personal services	74.47%	6228.31
	Eating and drinking establishments	74.47%	6228.31
	Restricted retail	20.48%	1713.24
Community		99.50%	8321.40
	Schools and universities	96.89%	8103.60
	Medical	75.29%	6296.72
	Transportation facilities and infrastructure	97.96%	8192.80
	Public, quasi-public, and government	99.50%	8321.40
Lodging		69.33%	5798.56
	Hotel/motel	66.51%	5562.36
	Short term rental	69.33%	5798.56
Commercial		74.70%	6247.52
	Professional office	21.79%	1822.63
	Entertainment	19.43%	1624.79
	Non-retail sales	6.68%	558.49
	Automobile related uses	72.92%	6098.88
	General commercial	5.51%	460.65
	Research and laboratory facilities	74.70%	6247.52