Streaming LIVE: Aurora Rules, Administration and Procedures Meeting | 08-03-2026

The City of Aurora, Illinois Rules Administration and Procedures Committee met on August 3, 2026, to discuss several ordinances and resolutions related to zoning, licensing, and administrative policies. Key procurement-related discussions included a text amendment updating regulations for pool rooms and amusement devices, notably allowing pool rooms in B2 zoning districts and requiring pool room licenses only for establishments operating as full-service restaurants with valid liquor licenses. The committee also considered amendments to zoning definitions and use tables, clarifying distinctions between manufactured and modular homes and updating permitted uses in residential districts. Additionally, the committee reviewed a residency requirement change for police and fire chiefs, proposing a 15-mile residency radius from city limits to increase candidate flexibility. A resolution was approved to appoint Shanita Anderson to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Lastly, the committee discussed and approved a Ward 4 storm damage grant program offering up to $1,500 per project per year for qualifying residences and businesses, with a total budget of $50,000. The grant program will be revisited every four years or with changes in aldermanic leadership. Several items were held for further research or clarification before final approval.