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Title	Code, City of Aurora, Colorado
Highlights	There is implicit recognition that the cost burden of infrastructure is sometimes placed on those not benefitting from the infrastructure improvement.   Aurora, Colorado recognizes Title 32 districts, which ensure that the cost burden of infrastructure in newly developed areas is placed upon those benefiting from such infrastructure improvements                       Zoning ordinances often preclude the placement of manufactured houses in communities zoned for single family houses.   The City of Aurora allows manufactured housing in communities zoned for single family houses, providing that the manufactured housing is compatible in size and appearance to the surrounding houses.
Description	The Code of the City of Aurora, Colorado, contains sections that promote the provision of affordable housing, including regulations specific to manufactured housing and the provision of infrastructure. Manufactured housing is allowed in single-family zoned neighborhoods, contingent on their compatibility with other houses in the neighborhood. Manufactured houses must have a look similar to other houses in the neighborhood, they must be sited on a lot in a manner consistent with nearby houses, must have a minimum length and width of 24 feet and 36 feet, must have an apparent bulk similar to surrounding houses, must have a pitched roof and a permanent foundation, be faced in wood siding or brick in order to be cosmetically similar to other houses, have a garage if other houses do, have appropriate landscaping and erosion control, and be architecturally compatible with nearby houses. Architectural compatibility is achieved through use of similar colors, building materials, design details, massing, scale, and architectural features such as porches, alcoves, bay windows, broken roof pitch lines, wood trim, shutter, and other exterior decorative features. [Section 90-107] However, there are specific regulations concerning the spacing and setbacks of manufactured housing. Manufactured housing put in place before January 1, 1997 is not subject to spacing rules enacted after that date. However, the lot cannot be further subdivided to allow more housing without having to adhere to the current regulations. Accessory structures are allowed if they are not closer than 5 feet to the manufactured house. [Section 90-34] If a manufactured house in place since before January 1, 1997 is removed and another house is put in its place prior to January 1, 2007, the new house has to conform to the current lot requirements. Section 122-27 is a legislative declaration that recognizes the formation of title 32 districts. These are districts put in place to ensure that the cost burden of infrastructure in newly developed areas is placed upon those benefiting from such infrastructure improvements and to prevent the shifting of costs of title 32 districts to residents of the city who do not live within the geographic boundaries of a title 32 district. Section 147-48 discusses park lands and fees in lieu. Normally the city requires three acres per 1,000 residents for neighborhood parks, and one and one-tenth acres per 1,000 residents for community parks. For developments that are not large enough to generate a minimum of five acres for neighborhood parks and 40 acres for community parks, the city manager may require cash-in-lieu of land dedication based upon the market value of zoned land with infrastructure in place. The cash-in-lieu of land is only to be used to provide park facilities for the residents. There is also a cash-in-lieu of land dedication for schools. Land value will be based on approximately $40,000.00 per acre.
Publication Date	2002
Organization	City of Aurora, Colorado
Web Location	http://www.municode.com/resources/gateway.asp?pid=10331&sid=6

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