Aurora's Neighborhood Services enforces blight rules covering junk vehicles, tall weeds, debris, peeling paint, and broken windows; violators face escalating fines and abatement.
Aurora City Code Chapter 22 (Nuisances) and Chapter 134 (Weeds) establish comprehensive property maintenance standards. Prohibited conditions include accumulated trash or debris, inoperable or unlicensed vehicles stored in view, grass or weeds over 6 inches, dilapidated structures, broken windows, peeling paint on 25 percent or more of a facade, and graffiti left more than 7 days. Complaints trigger inspection and a written notice to abate, typically with 10 to 30 days to comply. Non-compliance leads to administrative fines starting at 100 dollars, escalating to 500 or more per day, and potential city abatement at the owner's expense plus a lien.
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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