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Frequently Asked Questions about CDD Services
- I am looking for permit and program application forms.
- Where can I find a copy of the zoning ordinance and map?
- I would like to learn more about development in Cambridge.
- I am looking for demographics about the City of Cambridge.
- Where can I find out my census tract number?
- I would like to find maps of the City of Cambridge.
- Where can I find help if I am having a housing emergency?
- Where can I find out how to apply for available affordable housing?
- I am interested in getting help starting a new business.
- I am a business owner and would like to learn about the facade, signage, and lighting improvement programs.
- I would like to find out about public transit alternatives for commuting.
- I am interested in having the City install a bike rack for public use.
- I want to learn about Roadway, Sidewalk and Path Projects.
- I want to find resources for pedestrians and bicyclists.
- I want to learn more about removing lead paint from a home.
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1. I am looking for permit application forms.
The following permit application forms are available on the Community Development web site:
The following program application forms are available on the Community Development web site:
Forms for other City permits are available on the citywide Permits Licenses, Application and Forms page.
You may also find of interest Map of City Offices that Issue Permits (124 KB). The brochure Doing Business in Cambridge (864 KB) includes a list of contacts for all City offices that issue permits.
2. Where can I find a copy of the zoning ordinance and map?
Use the following links for zoning information. These files are in PDF format and require use of the free Adobe Acrobat viewer.
To learn more about zoning in Cambridge read the on-line Zoning Guide.
3. I would like to learn more about development in Cambridge.
Current developments of significant size are listed in the Development Log. A variety of resources and contacts are also available through the Zoning, Planning Board and Urban Design page, including Planning Board information. Also available are Planning Board agendas.
4. I am looking for demographics about the City of Cambridge.
To review a wide variety of statistics about the City of Cambridge visit the Demographics home page. You may want to review the Demographic and Socioeconomic Profile of Cambridge.This file is in PDF format and requires use of the free Adobe Acrobat viewer.One of the available tables lists the 25 Largest Employers in Cambridge and links to their employment web pages.
5. Where can I find out my census tract number or zip code?
You can look up the census tract number and zip code for any address in the United States using the these links.
6. I would like to find maps of the City of Cambridge.
A number of popular maps can be found through the Frequently Requested Maps list, including maps of Parks and Playgrounds, Waterplay Locations, Public Transit, and Census Boundaries. The City of Cambridge GIS staff maintain a map look up page. One of their more popular maps is a General Use City Street Map. If you want to obtain GIS data from the City of Cambridge Visit the Data Sales page. To use on-line data viewers go to the City's GIS home page.
7. Where can I find help if I am having a housing emergency?
For names and contact information for organizations that can help you with a housing emergency consult the Housing Services page.
8. Where can I find out how to apply for available affordable housing?
The first step in applying for affordable housing marketed through the Community Development Department is to complete the Affordable Housing Mailing List Form. When housing is currently available it is listed under the Current Affordable Housing Opportunities.
9. I am interested in getting help starting a new business.
The Economic Development Division offers several programs to people interested in starting a new business, including the Business Development Service Program, Assistance Obtaining Capital, and Individual Business Counseling. Several Business Development Resources are also available through the Division's web page.
10. I am a business owner and would like to learn about the facade, signage, and lighting improvement programs.
Visit the Facade, Signage, and Lighting Improvement Program web page for more information. Please note that improvements made prior to approval of an a design and contract by the Program's review committee will not be funded.
11. I would like to find out about public transit alternatives for commuting.
The Transportation Options page links to a number of organizations that provide transportation information, including the EZRide shuttle and the MBTA. You might want to look at the Cambridge Public Transit Map. Information about the PTDM Ordinance is available through the Transportation Demand Management page.
12. I am interested in having the City install a bike rack for public use.
To suggest a location where the City can install a bike rack for public use complete the on-line Bicycle Rack Suggestion Form.
13. I want to learn about Roadway, Sidewalk and Path Projects.
Information about various infrastructure projects, such as the Cambridge Street Improvements, is available on the Roadway, Sidewalk and Path Projects page. For construction information consult DPW Construction Project Information.
14. I want to find resources for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Visit the Bicycle and Pedestrian program pages. Also see On-line Resources for Pedestrians, References for Bike Planning and the Bicycle Links on Bicyclinginfo.org.
15. I want to learn more about removing lead paint from a home.
The Lead-Safe Cambridge program, offered through the Environmental and Transportation Planning Division, provides educational information and funds a program to assist private property owners seeking to delead their units.
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