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Additional Publications

In addition to the reports and other documents listed in the Publications Directory, the Department produces a number of other reports and newsletters on a regular basis.  These include the following:

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For paper copies and to obtain more information about a publication please contact the Community development Department at 617/349-4600 or CDDat344@cambridgema.gov.


Document Name Description Geography Year
Eastern Cambridge Planning Study Report Zoning and non-zoning recommendations from the 2001 Eastern Cambridge Planning Study, as well as visions for specific focus areas. 7/10/2001
Envision Cambridge Final report of the Envision Cambridge citywide plan. 5/10/2019
Step-by-Step Guide to Fire Safety Describes circumstances that require and procedures for obtaining different types of fire safety permits. Citywide 7/10/2012
Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining Historical Commission Certificates Explains how the Cambridge Historical Commission regulates designated historic properties, describing process to obtain the required certificates to alter designated historic properties and how to obtain a demolition permit. Citywide 7/10/2012
Step-by-Step Guide to Curb Cuts Brochure explaining who needs a curb cut and how to apply for one. Citywide 7/3/1998
Cannabis Business Permit Timeline Cannabis Business Permit Timeline 9/19/2019
Cannabis Business Permitting Ordinance Cannabis Business Permitting Ordinance Number 1409 9/22/2021
Cannabis Business List A list of cannabis businesses in Cambridge 3/15/2022
Cannabis Business Permit Info Change Request form Fillable PDF for existing cannabis business applicants to request changes to info submitted on Viewpoint 11/27/2023
FY23 Cannabis Business Permit Process Anyone seeking to operate a Cannabis Business, as defined in the Cannabis Business Permit Ordinance, in the City of Cambridge must obtain a Cannabis Business Permit from the City. 11/9/2022