Cambridge council introduces ordinance on temporary structures, debates permit fee
Council introduced Ordinance 2-2026 to regulate temporary structures and shipping containers, debated permit-fee levels (discussion ranged from $10 to proposals of $75–$100), and set a public hearing for a fee resolution on Feb. 9. Council suspended rules and approved the first reading by title.
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Council introduced Ordinance 2-2026 to add a chapter on temporary structures and containers to the city building regulations and read the ordinance by title under suspension rules so it could advance on the first reading. The ordinance would set time limits on temporary containers (180 days in a 12-month period and no more than two per parcel) and provide penalties for violations.
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