Variances and Special Permits with status of under review, approved, denied or withdrawn. Cambridge's Board of Zoning Appeal hears and decides appeals, applications for special permits, and appeals and petitions for variances from the terms of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance. This dataset includes available records from October 1, 2013 through current. This dataset does not currently include data from a relatively small number of cases with the type "appeal," because these cases are structured differently from the more common variance and special permit type cases.
This dataset has the following 102 columns:
| Column Name | API Column Name | Data Type | Description | Sample Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Number | plan_number | text | Number given at time of application | 100282 100423 100817 100881 101523 view top 100 |
| Application Date | applicationdate | calendar_date | Date application was filed with the City. | 2021-04-21T00:00:00.000 2021-01-26T00:00:00.000 2021-10-13T00:00:00.000 2022-10-31T00:00:00.000 2022-05-25T00:00:00.000 view top 100 |
| Type of Request | type | text | Special Permit, Variance, Appeal | view top 100 |
| Description of Request | description | text | Description of requested change to property. | <div><br></div> (1) Construction of second-story dormer in place of two (2) of four (4) skylights previously permitted but not yet built with no change to FAR; (2) raise existing window under proposed dormer from previously permitted location to level of existing windows; and (3) addition of one (1) skylight on rear (right) side of building, all as shown on plans included with application. (1) Proposed new landing at new kitchen <span style='color: rgb(97, 99, 101); font-family: "Benton Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;'>door </span>crosses setback line. This side façade is existing non-conforming. (2) Proposed new canopy / overhang at front door crosses setback line. The front façade is also existing non-conforming. 24 Sq. Ft. extension of existing second floor deck. 3 New Right Side Window Openings within Required Right Side Setback view top 100 |
| Status of Request | status | text | Pending Payment, Under Review, Approved, Withdrawn | Granted Withdrawn Granted with Conditions Denied Under Review view top 100 |
| Location | location | location | Property in question | view top 100 |
| Reason for Petition | reason_for_petition | text | view top 100 | |
| Reason for Petition (Other) | reason_for_petition_other | text | Reason for petition | Windows in Setback Enlarging an existing deck New and enlarged windows and doors within side and rear yard setbacks Windows Creation of window wells (building height) view top 100 |
| Zoning Use Classification | zoning_use_classification | text | Residential/Commercial/Use | 4.31.a view top 100 |
| Variance Board of Appeals | variance_board_of_appeals | text | Variance: Violating the requirements of the ordinance. | No Yes view top 100 |
| Board of Appeals Special Permit | board_of_appeals_special_permit | text | Special Permit: Process where applicant is not violating, but is restricted. | Yes No view top 100 |
| Current Use | current_use | text | How property is being used | Residential Single Family single family Single Family Residence residential view top 100 |
| Proposed Use | proposed_use | text | How petitioner is proposing to use the property | Residential Single Family Telecommunications residential single family view top 100 |
| Zoning District | zoning_district | text | What the property is zoned per Cambridge zoning map. | Residence C-1 Zone Residence B Zone Residence B Zone Residence C-1 Zone Residence A-2 Zone view top 100 |
| Special Permit Hearing Deadline | special_permit_hearing_deadline | calendar_date | Date by which the Board must hear the case. | 2022-04-16T00:00:00.000 2021-07-02T00:00:00.000 2023-01-11T00:00:00.000 2022-03-27T00:00:00.000 2021-05-26T00:00:00.000 view top 100 |
| Special Permit Decision Deadline | special_permit_decision_deadline | calendar_date | Date the decision must be filed with City Clerk. | 2023-08-23T00:00:00.000 2024-04-10T00:00:00.000 2021-02-17T00:00:00.000 2022-05-25T00:00:00.000 2024-02-07T00:00:00.000 view top 100 |
| Variance Hearing Deadline | variance_hearing_deadline | calendar_date | Date by which the Board must hear the case. | 2022-05-21T00:00:00.000 2023-05-06T00:00:00.000 2021-08-06T00:00:00.000 2023-03-09T00:00:00.000 2023-09-09T00:00:00.000 view top 100 |
| Variance Decision Deadline | variance_decision_deadline | calendar_date | Date by which the board must decide on the case | 2021-07-02T00:00:00.000 2022-04-16T00:00:00.000 2021-05-05T00:00:00.000 2023-04-01T00:00:00.000 2023-08-05T00:00:00.000 view top 100 |
| Applied Online | applied_online | text | 1 means yes | view top 100 |
| Zoning Ordinance Cited Article (field1) | zoning_ordinance_cited_article_field1 | text | Board of Zoning Appeal Ordinance | 5.000 4.000 8.000 6.000 7.000 view top 100 |
| Zoning Ordinance Cited Section (field1) | zoning_ordinance_cited_section_field1 | text | Relevant Section of the Board of Zoning Appeal Ordinance | 10.30 (Variance). 10.40 (Special Permit). 10.40 (Special Permit). 10.30 (Variance). & Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (aka Spectrum Act) view top 100 |
| Zoning Ordinance Cited Article (field2) | zoning_ordinance_cited_article_field2 | text | Board of Zoning Appeal Ordinance, continued. (Petitioners were allowed to list up to seven ordinances applicable to their case) | 8.000 10.000 5.000 4.000 6.000 view top 100 |
| Zoning Ordinance Cited Section (field2) | zoning_ordinance_cited_section_field2 | text | Relevant Section of the Board of Zoning Appeal Ordinance | 10.40 (Special Permit). 10.40 (Special Permit). 10.30 (Variance). 10.30 (Variance). 10.40 (Special Permit) view top 100 |
| Zoning Ordinance Cited Article (field3) | zoning_ordinance_cited_article_field3 | text | Board of Zoning Appeal Ordinance, continued. (Petitioners were allowed to list up to seven ordinances applicable to their case) | 10.000 8.000 6409 5.000 4.000 view top 100 |
| Zoning Ordinance Cited Section (field3) | zoning_ordinance_cited_section_field3 | text | Relevant Section of the Board of Zoning Appeal Ordinance | 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). 10.40 (Special Permit). 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). 10.30 (Variance). view top 100 |
| Zoning Ordinance Cited Article (field4) | zoning_ordinance_cited_article_field4 | text | Board of Zoning Appeal Ordinance, continued. (Petitioners were allowed to list up to seven ordinances applicable to their case) | 10.000 5.000 6409 8.000 6.000 view top 100 |
| Zoning Ordinance Cited Section (field4) | zoning_ordinance_cited_section_field4 | text | Relevant Section of the Board of Zoning Appeal Ordinance | 10.30 (Variance) & Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 10.40 (Special Permit). 10.40 (Special Permit). 10.30 (Variance). 10.40 (Special Permit) view top 100 |
| Zoning Ordinance Cited Article (field5) | zoning_ordinance_cited_article_field5 | text | Board of Zoning Appeal Ordinance, continued. (Petitioners were allowed to list up to seven ordinances applicable to their case) | 10 6 5 8 2 view top 100 |
| Zoning Ordinance Cited Section (field5) | zoning_ordinance_cited_section_field5 | text | Relevant Section of the Board of Zoning Appeal Ordinance | 10.30 (Variance). 10.30 (Variance). 10.30 (Variance) and Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 2.16 (Definition of Basement FAR). 22.35.2 (80% Solar Energy System Coverage). view top 100 |
| Zoning Ordinance Cited Article (field6) | zoning_ordinance_cited_article_field6 | text | Board of Zoning Appeal Ordinance, continued. (Petitioners were allowed to list up to seven ordinances applicable to their case) | 10 6 2 22 5 view top 100 |
| Zoning Ordinance Cited Section (field6) | zoning_ordinance_cited_section_field6 | text | Relevant Section of the Board of Zoning Appeal Ordinance | 10.30 (Variance) & 10.40 (Special Permit). 10.40 (Special Permit). 6.100 (Bicycle Parking). 8.22.2.c (Alteration to Non-conforming structure) view top 100 |
| Zoning Ordinance Cited Article (field7) | zoning_ordinance_cited_article_field7 | text | Board of Zoning Appeal Ordinance, continued. (Petitioners were allowed to list up to seven ordinances applicable to their case) | 10 6 8 view top 100 |
| Zoning Ordinance Cited Section (field7) | zoning_ordinance_cited_section_field7 | text | Relevant Section of the Board of Zoning Appeal Ordinance | 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements) 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). view top 100 |
| Desc Of Relief Req | desc_of_relief_req | text | Relief petitioner is asking the Board to grant. | <div><br></div> <div>The building was residential until 1970, when Lesley University purchased it for use as office and residences, now I want to change to a hotel/motel use.</div> <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">This project proposed a replacement and enlargement of an existing deck. This project is a joint undertaking by two different parties, next door neighbors on one half of this 4-unit condo. (Units 42 and 44). Separate applications have been filed for each unit. The owners wish to rebuild and enlarge their existing decks in order to provide a more usable open outdoor space for their families. </span> 1. To construct dormers to the third floor, expanding floor area by 23 sf. (variance).<br>2. To add exterior stairs for a second means of egress in the side and rear yard setbacks (variance) (2) 15'-0" Dormer Additions view top 100 |
| Summary For Publication | summary_for_publication | text | Description of request for newspaper publication. | Variance: To demolish and re-construct a 2 car (part of a 4 car) garage for 116-118 Henry St. and 120-122 Henry St. which violates the setback and also construct a roof deck/garden with an exterior stairway. Variance: <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">This project proposes a replacement and enlargement of an existing deck. This project is a joint undertaking by two different parties, next door neighbors on one half of this 4-unit condo. (Units 42 and 44). The owners wish to rebuild and enlarge their existing decks in order to provide a more usable open outdoor space for their families. </span> <div>Variance: The building was residential until 1970, when Lesley University purchased it for use as office and residences, now I want to change to a hotel/motel use.</div> <div>Special Permit: AT&T modifications include replacing (12) antennas with (12) new antennas in nearly the same location, replacing (6) remote radio heads with (6) remote radio heads in nearly the same location, replacing certain cabling with new cables, add rectifiers, remove existing diplexers and TMA, and remove and replace certain equipment in AT&T's existing rooftop equipment shelter. </div> <div>Special Permit: AT&T proposes to make minor modifications to it's existing cell site at this location as part of nationwide upgrades. The proposed scope of work is to replace (3) panel antennas with (6) new panel antennas and associated equipment at this site.</div> view top 100 |
| Total Gross Floor Area | total_gross_floor_area | text | Total gross floor area before addition. | N/A 0 n/a 950 5,335 view top 100 |
| Requested Total Gross Flr Area | requested_total_gross_flr_area | text | Total gross floor area after addition. | N/A no change No Change 0 No change view top 100 |
| Ordinance Total Gross Flr Area | ordinance_total_gross_flr_area | text | As per article 5 in Cambridge Zoning Ordinance. | N/A 0 n/a 2500 3,000 view top 100 |
| Exisiting Lot Area | exisiting_lot_area | text | Square footage of lot. | view top 100 |
| Requested Lot Area | requested_lot_area | text | Area of lot after the requested variance | view top 100 |
| Ordinance Lot Area | ordinance_lot_area | text | As per Article 5, Cambridge Zoning Ordinance. | view top 100 |
| Existing Gross Floor Area Ratio | existing_gross_floor_area_ratio | text | Ratio of gross floor area of building to lot area. | N/A 0 n/a .69 .39 view top 100 |
| Requested Gross Floor Area Ratio | requested_gross_floor_area_ratio | text | Ratio of gross floor area plus additional gross floor area to lot area | N/A No Change no change 0 .75 view top 100 |
| Ordinance Gross Floor Area Ratio | ordinance_gross_floor_area_ratio | text | As per Article 5 in Cambridge Zoning Ordinance. | N/A .75 0.75 .5 0.5 view top 100 |
| Existing Lot Area Dwelling Unit | existing_lot_area_dwelling_unit | text | Lot area divided by existing number of dwelling units. | N/A 0 n/a 5000 2500 view top 100 |
| Requested Lot Area Dwelling Unit | requested_lot_area_dwelling_unit | text | Lot area divided by proposed number of dwelling units. | N/A no change No Change No Change 0 view top 100 |
| Ordinance Lot Area Dwelling Unit | ordinance_lot_area_dwelling_unit | text | As per Article 5 in Cambridge Zoning Ordinance. | 5000 N/A 5,000 5,000 sf 0 view top 100 |
| Requested Size of Lot Width | requested_size_of_lot_width | text | view top 100 | |
| Existing Size of Lot Width | existing_size_of_lot_width | text | view top 100 | |
| Ordinance Size of Lot Width | ordinance_size_of_lot_width | text | As per Article 5, Cambridge Zoning Ordinance | view top 100 |
| Requested Size of Lot Depth | requested_size_of_lot_depth | text | view top 100 | |
| Existing Size of Lot Depth | existing_size_of_lot_depth | text | view top 100 | |
| Ordinance Size of Lot Depth | ordinance_size_of_lot_depth | text | As per Article 5, Cambridge Zoning Ordinance | view top 100 |
| Existing Setbacks Front | existing_setbacks_front | text | Distance from property line to closest portion of building on the given side of the structure. | N/A 0 15 n/a 5 view top 100 |
| Requested Setbacks Front | requested_setbacks_front | text | Distance from property line to closest portion of building on the given side of the structure. | no change N/A 0 No Change No change view top 100 |
| Ordinance Setbacks Front | ordinance_setbacks_front | text | Distance from property line to closest portion of building on the given side of the structure. | 15 N/A 10 15' 0 view top 100 |
| Existing Setbacks Back | existing_setbacks_back | text | Distance from property line to closest portion of building on the given side of the structure. | N/A 0 n/a varies 14 view top 100 |
| Requested Setbacks Back | requested_setbacks_back | text | Distance from property line to closest portion of building on the given side of the structure. | N/A no change No Change 0 n/a view top 100 |
| Ordinance Setbacks Rear | ordinance_setbacks_rear | text | Distance from property line to closest portion of building on the given side of the structure. | 25 N/A 20 25' 0 view top 100 |
| Existing Setbacks Left Side | existing_setbacks_left_side | text | Distance from property line to closest portion of building on the given side of the structure. | N/A 0 n/a 7.7 3.3 view top 100 |
| Requested Setbacks Left Side | requested_setbacks_left_side | text | Distance from property line to closest portion of building on the given side of the structure. | no change 0 N/A No Change No Change view top 100 |
| Ordinance Setbacks Left Side | ordinance_setbacks_left_side | text | Distance from property line to closest portion of building on the given side of the structure. | 7.5 N/A 0 7.5' 7'6" view top 100 |
| Existing Setbacks Right Side | existing_setbacks_right_side | text | Distance from property line to closest portion of building on the given side of the structure. | N/A 0 n/a 0' 5 view top 100 |
| Requested Setbacks Right Side | requested_setbacks_right_side | text | Distance from property line to closest portion of building on the given side of the structure. | no change N/A 0 No Change n/a view top 100 |
| Ordinance Setbacks Right Side | ordinance_setbacks_right_side | text | Distance from property line to closest portion of building on the given side of the structure. | 7.5 N/A 0 7.5' 7'6" view top 100 |
| Existing Size of Building Height | existing_size_of_building_height | text | N/A 35 n/a 30 0 view top 100 | |
| Requested Size of Building Height | requested_size_of_building_height | text | N/A no change No Change 35 No change view top 100 | |
| Ordinance Size of Building Height | ordinance_size_of_building_height | text | 35 35' N/A 35.0' 35.0 view top 100 | |
| Existing Size Of Building Length | existing_size_of_building_length | text | N/A n/a 0 2500 3000 view top 100 | |
| Requested Size of Building Length | requested_size_of_building_length | text | N/A no change No Change n/a 0 view top 100 | |
| Ordinance Size of Building Length | ordinance_size_of_building_length | text | N/A 1500 2500 2,500 n/a view top 100 | |
| Existing Size of Building Width | existing_size_of_building_width | text | view top 100 | |
| Requested Size of Building Width | requested_size_of_building_width | text | view top 100 | |
| Ordinance Size of Building Width | ordinance_size_of_building_width | text | view top 100 | |
| Existing Usable Open Space Ratio | existing_usablek_open_space_ratio | text | Ratio of all areas except building foot print, parking & driveway to total lot area. | N/A 0 n/a 0% 15% view top 100 |
| Requested Usable Open Space Ratio | requested_usable_open_space_ratio | text | Ratio of all areas except building foot print, parking & driveway including proposed addition to total lot area. | N/A no change 0 No Change n/a view top 100 |
| Ordinance Useable Open Space Ratio | ordinance_useable_open_space_ratio | text | Per Article 5, Cambridge Zoning Ordinanace | N/A 30% 40% 40 30 view top 100 |
| Existing No of Dwelling Units | existing_no_of_dwelling_units | text | Number of existing dwelling units on property. | 1 2 N/A 0 3 view top 100 |
| Requested No of Dwelling Units | requested_no_of_dwelling_units | text | Number of existing dwelling units plus additional requested units. | 1 2 N/A no change 3 view top 100 |
| Ordinance No of Dwelling Units | ordinance_no_of_dwelling_units | text | 1 N/A 2 n/a 3 view top 100 | |
| Existing No of Parking Spaces | existing_no_of_parking_spaces | text | 2 0 1 N/A 3 view top 100 | |
| Requested No of Parking Spaces | requested_no_of_parking_spaces | text | Existing parking spaces plus additional parking spaces requested. | 2 0 1 N/A no change view top 100 |
| Ordinance No of Parking Spaces | ordinance_no_of_parking_spaces | text | Per Article 5, Cambridge Zoning Ordinance, | 1 N/A 0 2 3 view top 100 |
| Existing No of Loading Areas | existing_no_of_loading_areas | text | Number of existing loading areas on property. | 0 N/A n/a 1 na view top 100 |
| Requested No of Loading Areas | requested_no_of_loading_areas | text | Number of existing loading areas plus additional requested loading areas. | 0 N/A n/a no change No Change view top 100 |
| Ordinance No Of Loading Areas | ordinance_no_of_loading_areas | text | Per Article 5, Cambridge Zoning Ordinance. | view top 100 |
| Existing Distance to Nearest Bldg | existing_distance_to_nearest_bldg | text | N/A n/a 0 na N/a view top 100 | |
| Requested Distance to Nearest Bldg | requested_distance_to_nearest_bldg | text | N/A n/a 0 no change No Change view top 100 | |
| Ordinance Distance to Nearest Building | ordinance_distance_to_nearest_building | text | N/A n/a 10 0 10' view top 100 | |
| Description of Other Occupancies | description_of_other_occupancies | text | Buildings on same lot. | N/A n/a None none 0 view top 100 |
| Literal Enforcement | literal_enforcement | text | Reason for substantial hardship. | N/A n/a A literal enforcement of the Ordinance would prevent the Petitioner from performing much needed alterations to allow for accessible egress and circulation in the building. We would like to have some additional outdoor space, COVID has reinforced our desire to spend time outdoors. The hardship is not being allowed to enlarge and renovate the existing structure as it sits within the front and side setbacks. view top 100 |
| Desirable Relief Public Good | desirable_relief_public_good | text | Substantial detriment to the public good for the following reason. | N/A There will be no detriment to the public good as a result of the proposed addition. The excess FAR will not be detrimental to the public good. The proposed alterations and additions to the residential home will meet the characteristics of the neighborhood. The residential home will have a minimal visual impact on the surrounding neighborhood. A residence has existed on this lot since 1870. The public good will not suffer from the construction of a replacement home on this lot. The proposed modifications conform to the height, front setback, lot area per dwelling unit and open space requirements, and do not exceed the extent of the existing rear setback violations. view top 100 |
| Desirable Relief Nullifying | desirable_relief_nullifying | text | Relief may be granted without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or purpose of this ordinance. | N/A <span style='color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Benton Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;'>The renovations to the dwelling have been aesthetically designed to blend in with the existing neighborhood. The renovations will improve to the neighborhood without substantially derogating from the requirement of the Ordinance.</span> The changes in the existing conditions are trivial The proposed structure is consistent with the size and use of surrounding structures in the neighborhood. 1) The proposed parking space is located at the very end of a dead end block and will have limited visability to from the street and neighbors. <br>2) The proposed parking space is at a lower elevation than adjancent properties and will be screened with an existing fence, this not being visable by property abutters.<br> view top 100 |
| Land Topography Hardship | land_topography_hardship | text | The hardship is owing to the following circumstances relating to the soil, conditins, shape or topography of such land or structures and especially affecting such land or structures but not affecting generally the zoning district in which it is located. | N/A n/a The hardship is directly related to the shape and size of the lot and the age and layout of the building. The hardship is related to the location and relationship of the structure to the lot and the unusual shape of the lot. Unknown view top 100 |
| Requirements Of Ordinance | requirements_of_ordinance | text | Requirements of the Ordinance can or will be met. | view top 100 |
| TrafficPatterns | trafficpatterns | text | Traffic generated or patterns of access or egress would not cause congestion hazard, or substantial change in established neighborhood character. | N/A The proposed additions will not alter traffic patterns. Please see attached supporting statement. <span style='color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Benton Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;'>The proposed alterations will not cause any additional traffic.</span> The proposed addition will not alter traffic patterns. view top 100 |
| Continued Operation | continued_operation | text | The continued operation of or the development of adjacent uses as permitted in the Zoning Ordinance would not be adversely affected by the nature of the proposed use. | N/A Please see attached supporting statement. The modified facility will have no adverse effects on the operation or development of adjacent uses. The<br>modified facility will emit no light, odor, dust or glare and generates no unusual noise or other adverse<br>impacts. (For further details, please see attached narrative and supporting documents) n/a The adjacent uses are all similarly sized single family dwellings. view top 100 |
| Nuisance Or Hazard | nuisance_or_hazard | text | Nuisance or hazard would not be created to the detriment of the health, safety and/or welfare of the occupant of the proposed use or the citizens of the City. | N/A Please see attached supporting statement. The modified facility will generate no additional traffic or other negative impacts on surrounding properties<br>or within the City of Cambridge. The facility requires no water or sewer services and emits no light, odor,<br>dust or glare and generates no unusual noise or other adverse impacts. The facility will be unoccupied with<br>no employees or customers. The availability of wireless services enhances the health, safety and welfare of<br>the community. (For further details, please see attached narrative and supporting documents) <em>The proposed changes are minimal in scope and will not create a nuisance or hazard to occupants or citizens of the City.</em> <span style='color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Benton Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;'>The proposed alterations will not cause a nuisance or hazards.</span> view top 100 |
| Other Reasons | other_reasons | text | The proposed use would not impair the integrity of the district or adjoining district or otherwise derogate from the intent or purpose of this ordinance. | view top 100 |
| Petitioner City | petitioner_city | text | Cambridge Boston MA Somerville CAMBRIDGE view top 100 | |
| Petitioner State | petitioner_state | text | MA Massachusetts Cambridge ma Boston view top 100 | |
| Decision Date | decisiondate | calendar_date | The date the BZA made the decision. | 2021-06-01T00:00:00.000 2021-11-04T00:00:00.000 2023-01-17T00:00:00.000 2021-07-15T00:00:00.000 2021-08-04T00:00:00.000 view top 100 |