Zoning Overlay Districts
GIS File Name
CDD_ZoningOverlayDistricts
Description
This polygon layer contains the zoning overlay districts in the City of Cambridge that set out additional or alternative zoning regulations to an area's base zoning restrictions. Overlay districts typically govern aesthetic and physical features, rather than restricting use.
Purpose
Created as part of Cambridge's Zoning Ordinance to delineate zoning overlay district boundaries.
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Last Modified
02-14-2024
Attributes
| Name |
Type Details |
Description |
| OVERLAP |
type: String
width: 4
precision: 0 |
A "Y" in this field indicates a separate polygon that represents an area of overlap between overlay districts. |
| ORDNUM |
type: String
width: 12
precision: 0 |
Ordinance number |
| TYPE |
type: String
width: 15
precision: 0 |
Type of overlay district (i.e., Institutional or Other) |
| LABEL |
type: String
width: 20
precision: 0 |
Used for mapping |
| NAME |
type: String
width: 50
precision: 0 |
Overlay district name |
| ARTICLE |
type: String
width: 50
precision: 0 |
|
Coordinate System
NAD 1983 StatePlane Massachusetts Mainland FIPS 2001 Feet