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Investing in Aurora is the right choice. This is a city committed to high-quality development that enhances both your business and the city itself, and ensures a vital future for Aurora. We are here to help guide you through the building and development process as you work to successfully complete your project.

Getting Started

 Development Handbook
 Development Opportunities
 GIS Mapping Tools
 Property Information by Address
 Small Business Resources
 Home Improvement Center

Codes & Rules

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 Building and Zoning Codes

   •  SIR District
   •  Zoning Code Update

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   •  Building Design Standards
   •  CAD Submittal Standards
   •  Engineering Design Standards
   •  Planning Design Standards
   •  Water Engineering Design Standards

 Engineering
 Landscaping
 Sign Codes and Permits
 Solar Installations

Development Process

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 Pre-application Meeting
 Plan Review / Approval

   •  Planning Site Plan Review
   •  Civil Plan Review
   •  Building Construction Documents Plan Review  
   •  Irrigation Plan Review
   •  Development Review Timelines

Annexation Process

Fees

 Pay Fees Online
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Inspections and Certificate of Occupancy

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 Certificate of Occupancy
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 Lawn and Irrigation
 Public Improvement Inspections
 Stormwater Management Plan Inspections
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Tools and Resources

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 Building a Business in Aurora 
 Doing Business with the city of Aurora
 Real Property Division

  • Land Surveying

 Submittal Portal (aurora4biz.org)
 Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center
 Aurora Chamber of Commerce
 Aurora Economic Development Council
 Adams County Economic Development Council

Water & Other Utilities
For fire flow modeling - pkaini@auroragov.org
For existing utility maps and meter sizing questions, please contact Ryan Tigera at rtigera@auroragov.org or 303.326 8867.

2019 Water Development Fees
2019 Water Service Fees
Water, Sewer and Storm Drainage Standards

  • Appendix A: Details
  • Appendix B: Approved Materials List
  • Appendix C: Rules and Regulations Wastewater Control
  • Appendix D: Irrigation System Standards and Specifications
  • Private Stormwater Ponds - Maintenance Guide

 Erosion control standards (35 MB)

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  • Appendix and Details (56 MB)
  • Guide to Construction Site Washouts
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