FAQs: Multifamily Parking
Will parking requirements for uses other than multifamily be impacted by the amendment?
No. All existing off-street parking requirements will remain unchanged except for multifamily that is located in an Applicable Transit Service Area.
How will this amendment impact existing multifamily buildings in Aurora?
Parking for multifamily developments that are approved prior to June 30, 2025, will not be impacted by the proposed amendment and will continue to be enforced per the approved Site Plan of record.
What is considered multifamily in the UDO?
A multifamily building, which is commonly referred to as an apartment, is defined as three or more separate dwelling units that are arranged in a stacked configuration. This use does not include single-family homes, duplexes, or townhomes.
Can someone voluntarily provide parking as part of their development?
Yes. The amendment does not prohibit residential or mixed-use developers from including off-street parking in the development. It simply prohibits the city from requiring that parking as part of our zoning and land use regulations. No parking maximums are proposed either.
Will bicycle parking be required?
Yes. The amendment will require that multifamily in Applicable Transit Service Areas provide one bicycle parking space per five dwelling units, with a maximum of 30 bicycle parking spaces required per development.
Will handicap accessible parking spaces be required?
When off-street parking spaces are voluntarily provided by developer or property owner, handicap accessible parking spaces will also be required in accordance with ADA guidelines.