The Aurora parking lot sustainable design standard maintains that landscaped islands with raised curbs should define parking aisles, access drives, and pedestrian areas. Sustainable strategies, such as bioswales, permeable paving for stormwater management, and extensive tree and plant use, should be implemented to reduce the urban heat island effect whenever feasible.
Policy Details:
Locale: Aurora, Colorado [West]
Climate zone: Zone 5B: Cool Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Policy Type(s): City Code
Citation:
Aurora Unified Development Ordinance Section 146-2.4.4(I)(2)(a)(iv)




