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Cambridge, Massachusetts

Last Reviewed
11th Mar 2026
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Zoning Information

  • iconZone Code
  • iconZone Name
  • iconZone type
  • iconZone sub type
  • iconZone guide
  • iconLink
  • iconCity name

Permitted Land Uses

  • iconProhibited
  • iconAs of right
  • iconSpecial uses
  • iconAdministrative uses

Building Controls

  • iconAssorted
  • iconFar control
  • iconLot control
  • iconMulti control
  • iconDensity control
  • iconCoverage control
  • iconPervious control
  • iconLot width control
  • iconRear setback control
  • iconSide setback control
  • iconFront setback control
  • iconBuilding height control

Parking Requirements

  • iconAccessory
  • iconHotel/Motel
  • iconEntertainment
  • iconManufacturing
  • iconGeneral Retail
  • iconNon-Retail Sales
  • iconRestricted Retail
  • iconGeneral Industrial
  • iconUtility Structures
  • iconProfessional Office
  • iconParking Garage or Lot
  • iconProfessional Services
  • iconStorage and Warehouses
  • iconAutomobile related uses
  • iconDwellings (Unspecified)
  • iconAgricultural and Hunting
  • iconAntennas and Communication Towers
  • iconPublic Quasi-public and Government
  • iconMills Plants and other Processing Facilities
  • iconTransportation Facilities and Infrastructure

Short Term Rental

  • iconAdu permitted
  • iconLodging permitted
  • iconDefinitions section
  • iconShort term rental overlay
  • iconShort term rental section
  • iconShort term rental permitted
  • iconShort term rental definition
  • iconShort term rental in the code
  • iconShort term rental max num of nights
  • iconShort term rental min num of nights
  • iconShort term rental specific standards
  • iconShort term rental parking requirement

Planning and Zoning for Cambridge, MA

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Cambridge, Massachusetts?

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

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Parking
    19.00%1588.84
    Parking garage or lot19.00%1588.84
    Industrial
    7.14%596.96
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities4.30%359.85
    Storage and warehouses7.52%629.14
    Manufacturing5.81%485.61
    General industrial7.14%596.96
    Residential
    98.61%8247.00
    Two family dwelling75.29%6296.73
    Mobile and floating homes5.56%465.08
    Multi family dwelling75.29%6296.73
    Single family dwelling72.91%6098.14
    Communal housing98.61%8247.00
    Mechanical
    3.04%254.48
    Utility structures96.74%8090.40
    Communication towers3.04%254.48
    Agriculture
    1.26%105.37
    Agricultural and hunting1.26%105.37
    Other
    99.50%8321.26
    Accessory4.30%359.85
    Uncategorized4.94%413.50
    Temporary uses95.42%7980.75
    Multiple99.50%8321.26
    Retail
    20.48%1713.17
    Professional services74.47%6228.32
    General retail74.70%6247.51
    Personal services74.47%6228.32
    Eating and drinking establishments74.47%6228.32
    Restricted retail20.48%1713.17
    Community
    99.50%8321.26
    Schools and universities96.89%8103.48
    Medical75.29%6296.73
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure97.96%8192.68
    Public, quasi-public, and government99.50%8321.26
    Lodging
    69.33%5798.60
    Hotel/motel66.97%5601.13
    Short term rental69.33%5798.60
    Commercial
    74.70%6247.51
    Professional office21.79%1822.56
    Entertainment19.43%1624.72
    Non-retail sales6.68%558.44
    Automobile related uses72.92%6098.89
    General commercial4.26%356.24
    Research and laboratory facilities74.70%6247.51

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