AURORA | The city is considering moving forward with new guidelines to allow more accessory dwelling units and expand housing options.
City council is scheduled to discuss the proposed guidelines at its July 13 study session. The changes would allow accessory dwelling units, including internal, attached and detached styles, to be built on most single-family home lots, which would significantly expand where the units can be located.
Currently, the city only allows accessory dwelling units on lots that are zoned Original Aurora and are served by an alley, as well as in the Painted Prairie development. Only detached accessory dwelling units are currently permitted…