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Aurora planning commission recommends denying proposal to add “detention centers” to UDO
Summary
The Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7‑0 April 22 to recommend denial of a proposed Unified Development Ordinance amendment that would add “detention centers” as a use in I‑1 and I‑2 zones and send conditional approvals directly to City Council, citing reduced public scrutiny.
The Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously April 22 to recommend denial of a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that would add a land‑use category for “detention centers” and allow conditional approval to go directly to City Council.
Brandon Camerata, planning division manager, told commissioners the text amendment — sponsored by City Council members Jackson and Horton — would define a detention facility, allow the use in I‑1 and I‑2 zones, require 1,000‑foot separation from residential or school uses, and include operational standards such as minimum visitation allowances, access to health care and references…
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