Planning and Economic Development Policy Committee Meeting - March 2026

The Planning and Economic Development Policy Committee of Aurora met on March 25, 2026, to discuss updated regulations and policies related to gas station buffers and housing development standards. The committee reviewed current city regulations and compared them with ordinances from nearby cities regarding gas station placement, including buffer zones from residential areas, schools, and existing stations, as well as requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The discussion included potential changes to zoning and conditional use criteria to limit the proliferation of gas stations and encourage EV infrastructure, with plans to gather more data on conditional approvals and impacts before making final decisions. Additionally, the committee received an update on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) analysis for housing, focusing on increasing small lot development, design flexibility, parking standards, and neighborhood design principles. The committee emphasized the need for further visual examples and detailed data to inform future code amendments. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the discussions could influence future development-related procurement and policy implementation.