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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96  Town of Aurora

 4.2 Comprehensive Capital Improvements & Resiliency Planning
 Incorporate climate resilience standards in the capital facilities plan (i.e. culvert upgrades, drainage
 channels, public EV charger, etc.).

 4.3 Support, Where Feasible, the Expansion of EV Infrastructure
 Install publicly available EV charging stations at libraries, parks, municipal parking lots, and offer incentives
 for commercial sites to add chargers.

 4.4 Deﬁne Battery Storage in Local Code and Develop BESS Use Standards
 Add definitions for Battery Energy Storage Systems (Tier 1 and Tier 2) to the zoning code and develop siting,
 safety, setback, and screening requirements. Reference NYS Uniﬁed Solar & Storage Permit model. Prohibit
 battery storage in residential and conservation areas; encourage placement in the Industrial Innovation
 Zone.

 4.5 Permit Battery Storage in Industrial Zones as an Accessory or Standalone Use
 Amend zoning to allow Tier 1 and 2 battery storage systems in the Industrial Innovation Zone. Coordinate
 permitting with utility and site readiness requirements.

 4.6 Integrate Battery Storage into Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Plans
 Work with emergency responders to assess the use of BESS at critical facilities (e.g., Town Hall, Senior
 Center). Explore microgrid feasibility to serve key community hubs.