CITY OF NEW BEDFORD MASSACHUSETTS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS   The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold an Advertised Public Hearing on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM at New Bedford City Hall, Ashley Room 120, 133 William Street, New Bedford, MA on the following appeals set forth under the provisions of the City Code of New Bedford:   #4686 Notice is given of a public hearing on the petition of: David & Pamela Mello (16 Sheldon Street, New Bedford, MA 02740) for a Variance under Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning Sections 2000 (use and dimensional regulations), 2700 (dimensional regulations), 2710 (general), 2720 (table of dimensional requirements – Appendix B, rear yard (ft.)), 2750 (yards in residential district), 2753 (rear yard); relative to the property located at 16 Sheldon Street, Assessors’ Map 48, Lot 82 in a Residential A [RA] zoned district. The petitioner is proposing to construct a new 12 ft. x 14 ft. rear addition per plans filed. 12460786 7/9 7/16/26