A public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Aurora, Illinois at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Aurora City Hall, 44 E. Downer Place.

The purpose of this public hearing is to hear testimony concerning a proposed resolution to revise Aurora’s Zoning Ordinance regarding the sale of recreational cannabis in Aurora.

All persons who want to attend the public hearing to observe, ask questions, or offer testimony are welcome and encouraged to do so. Anyone wishing to be heard for or against the topic may make statements during the hearing, submit statements in writing or both.

Following the public hearing on October 2, the resolution will follow the City Council’s normal legislative process and be addressed at the Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, the Committee of the Whole at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15 and, if approved at the preceding meetings, come to a final vote at the full City Council at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22.

The final vote on the ordinance revision dictates the City’s participation in the sale of adult recreational cannabis.