Cambridge, MA

Population — 117,771   Land Area — 4,546 acres
Population — 117,771
Land Area — 4,546 acres
Jurisdiction Zoning Snapshot

Zoning Codes Overview

588 Pages of Zoning Text Analyzed
96 Total Districts Mapped

Land Categories

Zoned Land
Unzoned Land
The existence of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJs) zoning means that the Zoned Land may exceed 100% of the jurisdiction land in some cases.

Zoning Categories

Primarily Residential
Mixed With Residential
Nonresidential

Housing Units Allowed

Allowed (As of Right)
May Be Allowed (Subject to a Public Hearing)
Prohibited

Accessory Dwelling Units

Percent of land allowing 1-family housing

Allowed
Allowed with
    Occupancy Restrictions
May Be Allowed
    (Subject to a Public Hearing)
May Be Allowed
    (Subject to a Public Hearing)
    with Occupancy Restrictions
Prohibited

1-Family Minimum Lot Sizes

Percent of land allowing 1-family housing

Under 0.25 acres
0.25 - 0.5 acres
0.5 - 1 acre
1-2 acres
Over 2 acres
None
1 acre is equal to ~40,000 sqft

Special Provisions

0%
Of Residential Land Has a Minimum
Parking Requirement