COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT

Government: Town of Aurora
Board: Town Board
Meeting: Feb 4, 2026
Kind: Other
Topics: Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage, Parks and recreation, Budget and taxes, Roads and traffic, Housing, Energy and data center siting, Public safety

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B.  Takeaways from the Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Interviews
  •  Flood Management is a Priority: Flood management was identiﬁed as a key need in
  infrastructure planning. Stakeholders called for climate resiliency to be a central focus,
  especially in water systems, stormwater control, and protection of ﬂoodplains.
  •  Environmental Vulnerabilities: The Agriculture & Natural Resources Focus Group interview
  highlighted increased ﬂooding, stream bank erosion, and degraded habitats as threats to the
  Town. They supported conservation as a climate adaptation strategy.
  •  Calls for Action: Stakeholders suggested using vegetative stream buﬀers, preserving mature
  trees, and improving zoning regulations to support resilience to climate shifts.

C.  Takeaways from the Comprehensive Plan Public Workshop #1
  •  Threats Identiﬁed by the Public:
  o Overdevelopment and loss of green space
  o Climate change refugee inﬂux putting pressure on infrastructure
  o Flooding and water runoﬀ from poorly managed development
  o Environmental degradation from pesticides and deforestation
  •  Community Values: Residents emphasized the need for nature preservation and limiting
  development in sensitive areas like ﬂoodplains and wetlands

D.  Public Workshop #2 Feedback on Plan Recommendations
  •  Plan Recommendations Related to Climate Vulnerability and Identiﬁed as High
  Prioritization
  o Develop Stormwater runoﬀ Policies in Growth Areas
  o Complete a Town-wide Stormwater Master Plan
  o Establish a Town-wide Tree Management Plan
  o Re-activate and Support the Town’s Disaster Advisory Committee
  o Conduct a Townwide Flood Vulnerability Study
  •  Plan Recommendations Related to Climate Vulnerability and Identiﬁed as Medium
  Prioritization
  o Support the Town’s Climate Smart Communities Task Force
  o Establish Infrastructure & Tree Preservation Guidelines
  o Become a Member of FEMA Community Rating System
  o Expand Community Education and Outreach on Flood Preparedness
  o Establish a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
  •  Plan Recommendations Related to Climate Vulnerability and Identiﬁed as Low Prioritization
  o Comprehensive Capital Improvements & Resiliency Planning
  o Secure funding to Enhance Emergency Management Planning

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