Aurora Zoning Intelligence
Zoning, permitted uses, and development potential for Aurora, Illinois. 62 districts with their permitted uses and building controls.
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How is Aurora zoned?
Aurora regulates land through 62 zoning districts, and the count is driven almost entirely by one mechanism: the special use suffix. Nearly every base district also exists in a special use version, marked in the code. One family dwelling, two family dwelling, multiple family dwelling, business, manufacturing, office, park and recreation, office research and industrial, and even planned development all appear both plain and with the suffix.
That structure matters more than it might appear. A parcel in a special use version carries conditions attached to that specific land, so two sites in what looks like the same district can be governed differently. Reading the base category alone is not sufficient.
In several cases the special use version covers more ground than the plain one. The special use variant of the one family dwelling district covers roughly 2,371 acres, and the special use multiple family district about 822.
Planned Development District is the largest classification at roughly 7,845 acres, with its own special use variant adding about 271. Park And Recreation covers roughly 2,719 acres with a special use version at about 344.
The conventional roster is a numbered residential ladder, business districts by role, and manufacturing at limited and general intensities. An Office Research And Industrial district covers roughly 708 acres. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Aurora, Illinois Zoning Districts: What Do They Mean?
Zoning districts are areas regulated by specific laws that determine land use, building types, and development rules. Each district below shows its zone type. Aurora's ordinance does not state permitted uses as citywide flags, so they are read from each district's own table rather than summarised here.
| Zone Code | Zone Type | Area |
|---|---|---|
PDD Planned Development District | - | 7,844.8 ac |
R-1 One Family Dwelling District | - | 3,184.3 ac |
P Park And Recreation District | - | 2,719.4 ac |
R-1(S) One Family Dwelling District Special Use | - | 2,371.4 ac |
What are the building controls in Aurora?
Setback, height, FAR, lot area, and density controls enforced across Aurora zoning districts.
- Building height
- Coverage
- Density
- FAR
- Front setback
- Lot
- Lot width
- Multi
- Pervious
- Rear setback
- Side setback
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Aurora zoning: frequently asked questions
- What does the special use suffix mean in Aurora?
- That conditions attach to that specific land. Nearly every base district exists in both a plain and a special use version, and a parcel in the special use variant is governed differently, so reading the base category alone is not sufficient.
- Why does Aurora have 62 zoning districts?
- Because the special use suffix roughly doubles the roster. Residential, business, manufacturing, office, park and planned development districts all appear in both plain and special use forms.
- Which is the largest zoning district?
- Planned Development District at roughly 7,845 acres, with its special use variant adding about 271. Together they make planned development the dominant framework in the city.
- Can a special use district be larger than the plain one?
- Yes. The special use variant of the one family dwelling district covers roughly 2,371 acres, which is larger than several of the plain residential districts, and the special use multiple family district covers about 822 acres.
- What is the Office Research And Industrial district?
- A combined employment district covering roughly 708 acres in its plain form, with a special use variant adding about 758. It provides for office, research and industrial use in one classification.
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