Cambridge does not require a permit for occasional residential yard sales. Sales must stay on private property, follow sign rules, and not create traffic or parking disruptions.
Cambridge does not require a permit for occasional residential garage or yard sales, treating them as an accessory residential use. Residents may hold a small number of sales per year without registering with the city. Merchandise must be displayed entirely on private property, not on sidewalks, tree-belts, or streets, and the sale must not generate traffic, noise, or parking impacts that rise to a nuisance level. Sales that recur weekly or that resemble a retail storefront will be treated as a home occupation or retail use subject to zoning review and business licensing. Yard sale signs may only be placed on the property itself and must be removed within 24 hours, as sign posting on public poles, trees, or the right-of-way is prohibited and removed by DPW.
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