Planning and Economic Development Policy Committee Meeting - April 2026

The Planning and Economic Development Policy Committee of Aurora held a meeting on April 28, 2026, focusing primarily on food truck regulations and retail strategy updates. The committee discussed current challenges with food truck operations, including complaints about licensing, location, noise, wastewater disposal, and the permanence of food trucks in certain areas. Staff proposed a two-phase code update: the first phase to clarify definitions, limit the number of trucks per lot, require nightly removal to screened storage, and hold property owners accountable; the second phase to establish standards for permanent food truck plazas with amenities like seating and bathrooms. Council members expressed concerns about enforcement, community impact, and balancing support for food truck entrepreneurs with protecting brick-and-mortar businesses. The committee unanimously agreed to move forward with drafting the proposed regulations. Additionally, an update on the retail strategy was provided, highlighting efforts to improve development processes, marketing, and business incentives to attract and retain retail and restaurant businesses in Aurora. The committee also briefly touched on housing UDO updates and scheduled the next meeting for May 27, 2026.