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CITY OF PITTSFIELD NOTICE OF ZONING AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARING PITTSFIELD CITY COUNCIL The City of Pittsfield in accordance with the provision of M.G.L Chapter 40A, Section 5, as amended, hereby gives notice to all interested parties that a public hearing will be held on a petition to amend City Code Chapter 23, Article 23-2 Section 2.2 "Glossary" Article 23-3 Section 3.218 "BESS-OD Battery Energy Storage System Overlay District," Article 23-4 Section 4.202 "Use Table," Article 23-4 Section 4.331, "Battery Energy Storage Systems, Battery Energy Storage System Facilities, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (And Facilities) in the City of Pittsfield and in The Battery Energy Storage System Overlay District," Article 23-7 Section 7.8 "Conditional Uses Subject to Special Requirements" and Article 23-9 Section 9.5, "Battery Energy Storage Systems" to amend the Zoning Ordinance to revise regulations regarding the operation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Pittsfield. The Public Hearing will be held on September 22nd 2026, at 6:00PM by the City Council in the City Council Chambers at Pittsfield City Hall. The proposed amendment is on file with the Department of Community Development Office, Room 205, City Hall, and may be viewed during regular hours (Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Earl Persip III, President City Council Ad# 104530 09/08/2026,09/15/2026