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March 10, 2026
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver, Scott Pemberton, James Roy
Absent: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Ryan J. Pereira
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late (7:07)
- Oliver arrived late (7:25)
Every vote, in order
The following matter was taken out of order, without objection: Communication (Matter Id #0990)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Ordinance, Amending Chapter 2, Article Vi, Section 2-105, of the City of New Bedford Code of Ordinances to conform with Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024, signed into law by Governor Healey, regarding payment agreements for delinquent taxes.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the ORDINANCE, Amending Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-105, of the City of New Bedford Code of Ordinances to conform with Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024, signed into law by Governor Healey, regarding payment agreements for delinquent taxes. (Matter #0990).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carney)
Public Hearing, Continued, on a Communication (Matter Id #1616)
To send a Favorable Recommendation for the Ordinance amendment. (Received – November 14, 2025.) (November 20, 2025 – Public Hearing continued to Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers.) (December 15, 2025 – Public Hearing continued to Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers.) (January 26, 2026 – Public Hearing cancelled due to a snowstorm.)
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION for the Ordinance amendment. (Received – November 14, 2025.) (November 20, 2025 – Public Hearing continued to Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers.) (December 15, 2025 – Public Hearing continued to Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers.) (January 26, 2026 – Public Hearing cancelled due to a snowstorm.) (Matter #1616).”
To receive and place on file a copy of the presentation submitted by the Planning Department titled “Updated Dimensional Regulations & Infill Development”.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Roy, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file a copy of the presentation submitted by the Planning Department titled “Updated Dimensional Regulations & Infill Development”. (Matter #1616).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Roy)
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Carney and seconded by Councillor Pemberton, the Committee VOTED: To close the public hearing. (Matter #1616).” (Motion: Carney, second: Pemberton)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9, Comprehensive Zoning, Relative to Dimensional Requirements – Appendix B – Table of Dimensional Regulations, Residential Infill Development, and Multiple Buildings per Lot.
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, RoyAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Pemberton, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the ORDINANCE, Amending Chapter 9, COMPREHENSIVE ZONING, Relative to Dimensional Requirements – Appendix B – Table of Dimensional Regulations, Residential Infill Development, and Multiple Buildings per Lot. (Matter #1616).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Pemberton)
Public Hearing, Continued, on an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 9 – Appendix A – Table of Principal Uses Regulations. (Matter Id #1621) (Referred – October 09, 2025.)
To send a Favorable Recommendation for the Ordinance amendment with the exception of the changes proposed to Batch Asphalt and Concrete Plants and Contractor’s Yards based on the comments received during the public hearing. (Received – November 14, 2025.) (November 20, 2025 – Public Hearing continued to Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers.) (December 15, 2025 – Public H
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: to send a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION for the Ordinance amendment with the exception of the changes proposed to Batch Asphalt and Concrete Plants and Contractor’s Yards based on the comments received during the public hearing. (Received – November 14, 2025.) (November 20, 2025 – Public Hearing continued to Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers.) (December 15, 2025 – Public Hearing continued to Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers.) (January 26, 2026 – Public Hearing cancelled due to a snowstorm.) (Matter #1621).”
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the Ordinance, as Amended, Amending Chapter 9 – Appendix A – Table of Principal Uses Regulations.
Yes: Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Gomes, Lopes, Oliver, Pemberton, RoyAbsent: Abreu, Baptiste, Pereira
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Pemberton, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, Amending Chapter 9 – Appendix A – Table of Principal Uses Regulations. (Matter #1621).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Pemberton)
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