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Aurora staff to pursue UDO changes to encourage small-lot and compact housing; study session set Oct. 20
Summary
City planning staff and consultants presented proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments on Oct. 8 to broaden compact and small-lot housing options in greenfield and infill areas, address design standards including masonry and parking, and seek council feedback at an Oct. 20 study session before drafting redlines for formal adoption.
City planning staff and their consultant presented proposed amendments on Oct. 8 to Aurora’s Unified Development Ordinance aimed at expanding compact and small-lot housing options and simplifying design standards.
Brandon Cammarata, manager of the current planning division, introduced Chris Brewster of Multi Studio, who outlined a code audit and recommended changes organized around three categories: greenfield, infill and design. Staff said the goal is to consolidate scattered compact-housing standards, improve coordination with street and PROS standards, and offer clearer, objective design options that preserve neighborhood design intent.
Brewster said Aurora already…
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