Study Session of the Aurora City Council, July 13, 2026

The Aurora City Council held a study session on July 13, 2026, focusing primarily on proposed amendments to the city's regulations regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Planning staff presented recommendations to expand ADU allowances citywide, including internal, attached, and detached types, and to streamline approval processes by shifting detached ADU permits from conditional use permits requiring public hearings to administrative approvals. Council members discussed architectural standards, size limitations tied to primary home size, and the timeline for ordinance adoption. Additionally, the council reviewed extensive amendments to their rules of order and procedure, including changes to public comment protocols, council member travel and training budget carryover policies, and the introduction of sanctions for rule violations. Notably, the council voted to keep council member reports at the end of meetings and to integrate youth public comments into the regular public comment period with priority speaking order. The council also agreed to clarify residency or association status for public speakers and to establish a process for censuring council members with defined sanctions. Public comments addressed community concerns including policing, public safety, and local development. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this session.