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• Cambridge Permit FinderCity of CambridgeAggregated data set of various permits (from Inspectional Services and the Department of Public Works). Use this to find out what permits are in use around the city. For more details on each permit, you can visit that permit type's individual data set.
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• Traffic Clearance PermitsCity of Cambridge · Traffic & ParkingThis data set contains traffic clearance permits. A Traffic Clearance Permit temporarily restricts parking for a specified length of time to provide the proper space needed for the turning radius of construction vehicles accessing a job site. This permit is al
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• Dumpster Parking PermitsCity of CambridgeAll dumpsters must first be permitted through Inspectional Services. Then, to park a dumpster on City street space, a Dumpster Parking Permit must be obtained through the Transportation Department. This data set contains Dumpster Parking Permits.
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• Tool Truck Parking PermitsCity of Cambridge · Traffic & ParkingThis data set contains permits for parking tool trucks for longer than three (3) days on City streets. Contractors may park vehicles with commercial license plates in Permit Parking Only locations for up to three (3) days without a permit when making a short-t
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• Special Event Parking PermitsCity of Cambridge · Traffic & ParkingThis data set contains permits for street parking for special events. The Traffic Special Event Permit is reserved for the following events: Parking for a Festival, Parade, Processional, Public Safety Events, Road Race, University Events including Move-in/move
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• Other Street Occupancy PermitsCity of Cambridge · Traffic & ParkingThe Other Street Occupancy Parking Permit allows companies/organizations to reserve curb space for the purpose of parking a service vehicle on a City street. Types of Other Street Occupancy Permits: Bloodmobiles Commercial Use Other Street Occupancy permits ar
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• Moving Van PermitsCity of Cambridge · Traffic & ParkingThis data set contains moving van permits issued by the traffic & parking department. A moving van permit allows you to reserve curb space for the purpose of parking a vehicle on a City street while moving goods in or out of a building. Moving van permits can
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• Moving Container or Crate parking permitCity of Cambridge · Traffic & ParkingThis data set contains moving container or crate parking permits. A Moving Container/Crate Permit allows you to reserve curb space for the purpose of placing a crate or container on a City street while moving goods in or out of a building. These permits are is
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• Funeral and Wake ParkingCity of Cambridge · Traffic & ParkingThis data set contains street parking permits for funerals and wakes. The funerals and wakes parking permit allows reservation of curb space for the purpose of parking for a funeral or wake on a City street.
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• Aggregated Street Occupancy PermitsCity of Cambridge · Traffic & ParkingThis data set contains an aggregation of different types of street occupancy and parking permits, which allow people and companies to reserve curb space on City streets for various reasons.
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• Tobacco Licenses without Food ServiceCity of CambridgeList of permits for all establishments in the city of Cambridge that sell tobacco without food service
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• Tent - Building PermitsCity of CambridgePermits related to temporary erection of tents in the City of Cambridge.
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• Temporary Food Service PermitsCity of CambridgeList of permits regarding temporary food service at events taking place in Cambridge
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• Swimming Pool PermitsCity of CambridgeList of permits for all swimming pools, hot tubs, wading pools, and whirlpools in the city of Cambridge
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• Sprinkler and Standpipe PermitsCity of CambridgeInspectional permits related to installation of sprinkler and standpipe systems in Cambridge.
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• Solar Installation PermitsCity of CambridgeA list of permits for the installation of solar panels on buildings in Cambridge.
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• Sign PermitsCity of Cambridge · Inspectional Services DepartmentList of sign permit applications for displaying outdoor signs in Cambridge.
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• Siding - Building PermitCity of CambridgePermits related to replacing or repairing siding on a building in the City of Cambridge.
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• Short Term RentalsCity of CambridgeShort-term rentals in Cambridge. Short-term rental (STR) refers to the rental of any dwelling unit of bedroom as residential accommodation for a duration of less than 30 consecutive days.
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• Sheet Metal PermitsCity of CambridgeList of permits regarding work with sheet metal
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• Plumbing PermitsCity of Cambridge · Inspectional ServicesList of plumbing permits to conduct plumbing services in buildings throughout Cambridge
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• Roof - Building PermitCity of CambridgePermits related to replacing a roof covering in the City of Cambridge.
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• Mechanical PermitsCity of CambridgeList of permits regarding mechanical work for commercial and residential buildings. Includes work involving heating/cooling systems, electrical systems, and home renovations.
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• Gas PermitsCity of CambridgeList of permits regarding work with natural gas infrastructure in Cambridge.
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• Mobile Food Truck PermitsCity of CambridgeList of permits regarding food trucks in Cambridge
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