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District and Landmark Guidelines
The complete District and Landmark Guidelines is available for viewing or downloading in PDF format. Hard copies are available by calling (630) 256-3080.
District and Landmark Guidelines
Revisions to the Guidelines for Garages and Parking
Effective as of 9/11/2012, the following are revisions to the City of Aurora Historic Districts and Landmarks Guidelines for the Garage and Parking Sections; passed and approved by the Aurora City Council by Resolution R12-236 on 9/11/2012. Please refer to the revised guideline pages below for questions regarding appropriate treatments to garages and parking areas for properties locally designated as historic.
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