When are the public hearings scheduled?

The hearings are on Tuesday, June 2, 2025, starting at 6:30 p.m., with the second petition at or after 6:45 p.m.

How can I participate online or by phone?

Join the Zoom Webinar; instructions and links are at cambridgema.gov/planningboard.

How do I submit written comments for the meeting?

Email comments or use the Planning Board webpage; written comments by 12:00 PM the Friday before the meeting will be considered in advance.

Public Hearing — Cambridge

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The Cambridge Planning Board will hold two remote public hearings on June 2, 2025 to consider zoning amendments strengthening active use requirements on Massachusetts Avenue and Cambridge Street, and to require a special permit for Formula Businesses on Cambridge Street.

Key Takeaways

Hearings on June 2, 2025 starting at 6:30 p.m.
Massachusetts Avenue petition at 6:30 p.m.
Cambridge Street petition at or after 6:45 p.m.; adds formula business permit
Submit written comments by 12:00 PM Friday before the meeting
Remote participation via Zoom; materials at cambridgema.gov/planningboard

Published: May 14, 2026 · 5 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Cambridge

What to do next

1

Review petition documents

Go to cambridgema.gov/planningboard to read materials for both zoning petitions before June 2, 2025.

2

Submit written comments

Send comments by 12:00 PM on the Friday before the meeting to be considered in advance; use the Planning Board webpage or email cddzoning@cambridgema.gov.

3

Join the Zoom hearing

Attend the Zoom Webinar on June 2, 2025 starting at 6:30 p.m.; follow joining instructions on cambridgema.gov/planningboard.

Frequently asked questions

When are the public hearings scheduled?: The hearings are on Tuesday, June 2, 2025, starting at 6:30 p.m., with the second petition at or after 6:45 p.m.
How can I participate online or by phone?: Join the Zoom Webinar; instructions and links are at cambridgema.gov/planningboard.
How do I submit written comments for the meeting?: Email comments or use the Planning Board webpage; written comments by 12:00 PM the Friday before the meeting will be considered in advance.
Who can I contact with questions about the petitions?: Contact the Community Development Department at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4600.

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Legal terms in this notice

Active use requirements: Rules requiring ground-floor spaces to be used for street-oriented, customer-serving activities.
Formula Business: A chain or standardized business with similar branding, design, and offerings across locations.
Special permit: A discretionary approval from the planning board allowing a use that needs additional review.

Full Notice Text

LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Board of the City of Cambridge will hold two public hearings on Tuesday, June 2, 2025, starting at 6:30 p.m., held remotely (see below for instructions to participate) on two Zoning Petitions by the Cambridge City Council.
 
A hearing will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. on the Massachusetts Avenue Active Use Zoning Petition, which would amend the Cambridge Zoning Map and Ordinance in Article 17.000 with the intent of strengthening active use requirements on North Massachusetts Avenue.
 
A hearing will be held starting at or after 6:45 p.m. on the Cambridge Street Active Use Zoning Petition, which would amend the Cambridge Zoning Map and Ordinance in Article 17.000 with the intent of strengthening active use requirements on Cambridge Street and requiring a special permit for Formula Businesses.
 
This hearing will be on Zoom Webinar. Go to www.cambridgema.gov/planningboard to view petition documents, send written comments before the hearing, or learn how to join the hearing online or by phone. Contact the Community Development Department at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4600 with questions. Written comments received by 12:00 P.M. on the Friday before the meeting will be considered by Board Members in advance of the meeting. Comments received later will be entered into the record.
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