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Application to submit to apply for a One-Day Catering Permit or an Annual Catering License in the City of Cambridge
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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The Electrical Department approves banner attachments to poles in the public way.
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Electrical617-349-4925 |
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A block party is a community-based event hosted by a group of neighbors, a not-for-profit organization or an association on a City street requiring closing of a portion of the street, a single block, for part of a day.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation617-349-4700 |
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Building permits are issued by the Inspectional Services Department. Anyone seeking to construct, alter, repair, or demolish a structure must first obtain a building permit.
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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A Common Victualler License (Non-Alcoholic Restaurant) is issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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A dumpster permit reserves 40 feet of space on a City street for a specific number of days to temporarily park a dumpster used during construction.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation617-349-4700 |
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Fire Alarm System Modification Permit
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Cambridge Fire617-349-4900 |
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Inspectional Services enforces the State Sanitary Code for various establishments, including the issuance of temporary food handler permits for special events and farmer's markets.
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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Fortune Teller's Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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Garage, Flammables or Garage with Flammables Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission and governed by Massachusetts General Law ch. 148 sec. 13 & 56. It takes approximately four to six weeks for the application to be processed, and if approved, the license to be issued.
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License617-349-6140 |
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The Inspectional Services Department issues gas fitting permits for all work to be performed.
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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Hackney Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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Annual Hawker - Peddler Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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Innholder Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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Jitney Permits are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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Letting of Motor Vehicle Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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Livery/Limousine Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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Marriage Licenses are issued by the City Clerk's Office
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City Clerk's Office617-349-4260 |
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One Day Peddler/Vendor Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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One-Day Auction Sale License are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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The Inspectional Services Department issues plumbing permits for all work to be performed.
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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Pole & Conduit Permits are issued by the Pole and Conduit Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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Solid Waste Hauler Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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Application to submit when applying for a Sprinkler/Standpipe Permit in the City of Cambridge.
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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Street Performer Permits are issued by the Cambridge Arts Council.
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Cambridge Arts617-349-4380 |
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Tank Removal Permit - Abandon In Place
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Cambridge Fire617-349-4900 |
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Application for a license to sell tobacco products without a Food Establishment License. Do not use this application if you sell tobacco products along with prepacked food.
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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Effective March 11th, 2019, an amended City Ordinance restricts removal of “significant trees” on private property.
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Public Works617-349-4800 |
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Used Car Dealer Class I, II, III Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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The Electrical Department issues Utility Permits for utility work in the public way.
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Electrical617-349-4925 |
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Some uses and/or developments of real property may require relief from the Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA). The BZA hears requests for Variances, Special Permits, Comprehensive Permits, and Appeals.
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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Annual, on premise licenses for restaurants, hotels & clubs are issued by the License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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Amusement Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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Annual Entertainment Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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Antique or Second Hand Goods Store Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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Application to submit when applying for an Asbestos Removal Permit in the City of Cambridge.
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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Auctioneer's Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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The Inspectional Services Department issues electrical permits for all work to be performed.
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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Open Air Parking Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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Package Goods Store Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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A Tool Truck Permit reserves space for a specified length of time to park contractors' vehicles while doing construction in Cambridge.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation617-349-4700 |
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Cambridge residents can apply for or renew their dog’s license online or download the paper application and renew via mail or in person, following instructions on the respective form.
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Animal Commission617-349-4376 |
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Application to submit when modifying the scope of work or personnel (contractor, architect, etc.) for an existing Building Permit application with the City of Cambridge.
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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The Cambridge Police Department (CPD) accepts and processes applications for License to Carry (LTC) & Firearm Identification Card (FID). CPD will only accept and process License to Carry (LTC) & Firearm Identification Card (FID) applications that are complete.
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Cambridge Police617-349-3300 |
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The barbecue area at Danehy Park is open to Cambridge residents from May 1 – November 1. A permit is required to use this area.
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Human Service Programs617-349-6200 |
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Temporary Disability Parking Permit program affords Cambridge residents with disabilities equal opportunities to avail themselves of public parking.
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Human Service Programs617-349-6200 |
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Resident Parking Permits allow Cambridge residents to park their vehicles, including motorcycles, in locations throughout the City posted "Permit Parking Only".
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation617-349-4700 |
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Anyone wanting to make or change a cut in the curb of the street, such as in constructing, moving or removing a driveway must first obtain a permit from the City of Cambridge.
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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Application to submit when applying for a Farmer's Market Permit in the City of Cambridge.
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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Application to submit to apply for a Food Establishment Permit in the City of Cambridge.
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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Application to submit when applying for a mechanical permit in the City of Cambridge
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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Application to submit to apply for a Mobile Food Truck Permit in the City of Cambridge
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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A Moving Container Permit reserves space at a specific time and location to park a container on a City street while moving materials in or out of a building.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation617-349-4700 |
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A moving van permit reserves space at a specific time and location to park a vehicle while moving materials in and out of a building.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation617-349-4700 |
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In an effort to streamline processes and increase transparency, the License Commission has created an application for the following requests: one-day alcohol licenses, one-day entertainment licenses, and one-day alcohol and entertainment licenses.
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License617-349-6140 |
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Raffle & Bazaar Permits are processed by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License617-349-6140 |
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Application to submit when applying for a Recreation Camp License in the City of Cambridge.
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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Application to submit when applying for a Swimming Pool, Wading, Hot Tub or Whirlpool Permit in the City of Cambridge
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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Application for a Temporary Food Service Permit to operate for no longer than 14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration.
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Inspectional Services617-349-6100 |
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The Cambridge Fire Department requires a Bi-Directional Radio Amplifier for public safety radio frequencies in all high-rise and below grade structures.
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Cambridge Fire617-349-4900 |
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Marriage Licenses are issued by the City Clerk's Office
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City Clerk's Office617-349-4260 |
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Please note that only certified copies of records are issued by the City Clerk's Office, regardless of intended use.
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City Clerk's Office617-349-4260 |