The Planning & Zoning Division together with the Engineering, Building & Permits, and Economic Development Departments make up the City of Aurora's Development Services Team. This team of representatives meets with residents and developers before plans are submitted to answer any project related questions the petitioner may have and to inform them of our review and approval processes.
Helpful Zoning Tools
My Place
The My Place tool is a virtual mapping application that provides residents with useful information related to where the residents lives, as well as other addresses in Aurora.
With My Place you can find out your address information, ward, trash pickup, nearest fire station, local library, schools nearby and school district information, park district, county, and more!
Property Zoning Search
The Property Zoning Search tool provides the general public and other interested parties access to searchable and interactive information about property zoning within City of Aurora, IL jurisdiction.
To get this information, click a feature on the map or search by entering address, or Parcel ID (PIN) after clicking the magnifying glass.
The City of Aurora Zoning Ordinance is available in PDF format for downloading or viewing online. To download, please right-click the link and choose "Save as..." and save the PDF to your computer. A PDF viewer, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, is required to view the document.
Please note the "Last Revision" Ordinance Number, and please check back on a regular basis to ensure you have the latest version saved to your computer.
On December 21, 2021, Aurora City Council approved a new Sign Ordinance by Amending Chapter 41 of the Code of Ordinances.
Land Use Inquiries
For more specific planning & zoning questions: complete our online Land Use Inquiry (LUI) form. One of our planners will research your query and get back to you! Please complete the form with as much detail as possible and allow us 3-5 business days to respond.