Aurora allows licensed retail and medical marijuana stores only in specific commercial zones with 1,000-foot buffers from schools, daycares, and other dispensaries.
Aurora City Code Chapter 86 regulates marijuana establishments. Retail dispensaries are permitted only in B-2, B-3, and industrial zones meeting buffer requirements: 1,000 feet from K-12 schools, licensed child care facilities, residential treatment facilities, and other marijuana stores. The city caps the number of retail licenses and conducts a lottery when new licenses become available. All dispensaries require a local license from the Aurora Tax and Licensing Division plus a state license from the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division. Hours limited to 8 AM to 10 PM. Drive-through service is prohibited.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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