Summary

Cambridge City Council voted 8-1 in favor of eliminating all minimum parking requirements for residential and commercial developments citywide. It is the first city in MA to do so. The Policy Order does require developers of buildings with 4+ housing units and buildings requiring special permits to submit a written rationale to the City explaining why they chose to include a certain number of parking spaces. It also requires the Community Development Department submit a report by 2025 detailing how many housing units and parking spaces have been added since this policy's passage, and any impacts on street parking availability.

Implementation status

implemented

Reform type

remove parking minimums

Land uses

all uses

Scope of reform

citywide

Requirements

by right

Reporter

Jessica Sheehan