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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: January 8, 2026
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone Property located at 462 Jackson Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling to R-3 One Family Dwelling (Gabriela Maya - 25-1045 / AU27/2-25.353 - DZ - JR - Ward 3)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Gabriela Maya, is requesting to downzone the property at 462 Jackson Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is located at 462 Jackson Street and is currently utilized as a single family residence. The property is currently zoned R-4 Two Family Dwelling District.
The Petitioner is Requesting to downzone the property from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District. The previous property owner converted the house from a 2-unit to a single family so this downzoning will be matching the use.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Downzoning Ordinance petition and have determined that it meets the applicable codes and ordinances.
Staff has the following comments regarding Findings of Fact:
1. Is the proposal in accordance with all applicable official physical development policies and other related official plans and policies of the City of Aurora?
Yes, the proposal is in accordance with all applicable official physical development policies and other related official plans and policies of the City of Aurora, as this rezoning will allow for the subject single-family home to have a compatible zoning classification to the surrounding single-family homes in the residential neighborhood. The updated zoning classification will also match its current use as a single-family home.
2. Does the proposal represent the logical establishment and/or consistent extension of the requested classification in consideration of the existing land uses, existing zoning classifi...
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