Legal Notice of Public Hearing The New Bedford Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM via video and teleconference to discuss the following cases: Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Time: 6:00 P.M. Location: Zoom – Virtual Teleconference Meeting Web Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87077667256 Dial In Number: 1-309-205-3325 Meeting ID: 870 7766 7256 New Business: Case 26-06: Emiliana Estates Lot Release - Request by applicant to release lots 4 through 11 from covenant restrictions as specified in the Covenant recorded on 4/23/25 in Bristol County (S.D.) Registry of Deeds in Book 15242, Page 30, for the definitive Subdivision Plan of Emiliana Estates in New Bedford, MA, recorded in Plan Book 188, Page 76, on the same date.   Case 26-07: Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Amendment of Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances to add Section 6000 to establish Form-Based Code Districts, and to further amend Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances, Section 2230 Table of Principal Use Regulations – inserting new Appendix D, and Section 1200 Definitions, with the inclusion of regulating maps of the new zoning districts.   Case 26-08: WS Braley Road – Request by applicant for Site Plan Review for the development of a new 72-unit six story apartment building with associated parking on 2+ acres of a 12.5+ site at WS Braley Road (Map: 135 Lot: 9), located in an Industrial C (IC) district. Owner/Applicant: Pillar LLC (150 John Vertente Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02745) Materials are available online for review - Please see our website for more information and materials: https://www.newbedford-ma.gov/planning/planning-board-agenda-info-2026/ Contact us via email (Rachel.Mulroy@ newbedford-ma.gov) or phone request to the Planning Office, (508) 979-1488 between the hours of 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Monday through Friday. 4/29, 5/6/26 #12260947