Southtowns Record

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS-1

Government
Town of Aurora
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Mar 9, 2026
Kind
Agenda packet
Topics
Zoning and land use, Energy and data center siting, Water, sewer and drainage, Public safety, Budget and taxes, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic

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D.  Phases of approval.
  (1) Sketch plan (concept) approval is the initial presentation by the developer of the general
  overall information and data showing how he intends to develop the property and the effect
  such development may have upon the adjoining property. The availability of utilities, the
  effect on natural watercourses and other environmental concerns, as well as drainage
  problems shall be answered at this time.
  (2) At preliminary plat approval, a formal public hearing will be held, at which time the
  developer will make a public presentation of his intentions and plans regarding the
  property.
  (3) At  final plat approval,  the  developer  submits  ali the remaining  specific  data  and
  information as required by the Planning Board, the Town Board and the local laws and
  regulations, Upon completion of this last phase, the developer shall submit his final plat
  map for execution by the Town Board prior to recording the map in the Erie County Clerk's
  office.

SECTION 4. AMENDMENT NO. 2.

Article VI of Chapter 99, Section 31 of the Code of the Town of Aurora originally adopted on December
27, 2021, is hereby repealed and rescinded as follows:

SECTION 31. SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS/MINIMUM STANDARDS.
  A.  The creation of an open development area will not create a nonconforming lot. The following
  requirements will be a minimum:
  (1) Minimum lot size will be three acres exclusive of the "flagpole" portion of the property.
  (2) The flagpole portion of the lot must have a minimum of 75 feet of frontage on an existing
  state, county, or Town road and maintain a minimum 75 feet wide right of way retained by
  the property owner.
  (3) All access roadways will be located on a private right-of-way at least 75 feet wide.
  (4) All access roadways will be a minimum of 20 feet wide from the street right-of-way to the
  residence, with required apron at the street, and constructed of gravel, asphalt or other hard
  surface. In all cases, access roadways will be sufficient to support the weight of fire
  apparatus and safety vehicles. Such design will be approved and inspected by the Town
  Engineer.
  (a) At every increment of 150 feet of access roadway length, there will be an
  additional vehicle pass-by bump-out measuring a minimum six feet wide and 25
  feet long.
  (b) At a point between the interior termination of the 75 feet wide private right-of-
  way and the residence, a fire apparatus hammerhead, "Y," or cul-de-sac
  turnaround must be created as approved by the Building Inspector.
  (c) Access roadways will not exceed 10% in grade.
  (d) The minimum turning radius in an access roadway will be 28 feet.
  (5) Front yard setback:
  (a) 200 feet from the boundary line parallel to the street right-of-way.
  (b) No accessory building/structure shal{ be erected in the front yard,
  (6) Side yard setback: 50 feet.