Welcome to Aurora, NY

Village of Aurora - 456 Main St Aurora, NY 13026

Office: 315-364-7293 ~ DPW: 315-364-5239

COMMUNITY SURVEY

Following the closure of Wells College, the Village of Aurora Board of Trustees voted on November 19, 2025, to enter into a memorializing agreement with the Cayuga County Department of Planning & Economic Development to gather public feedback and explore potential updates to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to guide future growth and development. The Village is now seeking community input to help guide potential updates to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Law related to the future reuse of the former campus. This survey is intended for Village residents, nearby property owners, and others who may be directly impacted by future redevelopment of the campus. Your responses will help identify community priorities, concerns, and desired outcomes, and will directly inform future planning policies and the potential creation of a Planned Development District (PDD) for the site. All responses will be summarized and used for planning purposes only.

The survey will be open from Friday 2/6/26 to 2/27/26. The public can complete the survey using the link below or by picking up at and returning a paper copy to the Village of Aurora Offices. Copies will be mailed to village residents and are available at the Village of Aurora Post Office and the Aurora Free Library, after 3:00 February 6.

Survey Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/xwT56U0WXz

Upcoming Meetings

BOARD MEETINGS - All village board meetings are held at the firehouse meeting room, 456 Main St., unless otherwise noted. To view upcoming documents, resolutions, minutes, and information pertinent to the meetings, go to the Boards page.

Planning Board meeting on February 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Agenda

Schedule

Community Preservation Panel (CPP) - 1st Wednesday
Planning Board (PB) -2nd Wednesday
Board of Trustees (BOT) - 3rd Wednesday
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) 4th Wednesday, as needed

Please Note: Applications that require CPP, PB or ZBA review must be received in the office at least 10 days prior for code/zoning consideration.

Village Info

Office Hours

CLERK: Monday-Thursday, 10-2 or by appointment

TREASURER: By appointment

CODE/ZONING OFFICER: Monday & Thursday, 1-4

The village office is closed on Fridays

REMINDER

The Village DPW plow the sidewalks as a courtesy when other duties do not take precedence. Per Local Law #6 of 2015 - Sidewalks , owners are responsible for keeping the sidewalks in front of their properties free of ice and snow.

Contact the Clerk, Treasurer, or Code Enforcement Officer via email or phone (315) 364-7293. Occasionally, we must attend a meeting or training and close the office for all or part of the day, so calling ahead to make an appointment is appreciated.

WATER & SEWER RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (July billing will reflect the new rates)

Rates are based on Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU). A single family house = 1 EDU. Commercial establishments may have several EDUs per building.

Village Residential/Not-for-Profit/Municipal (flat fee): $372.75/quarter

Outside Village Residential (flat fee): $522/quarter

Village Commercial (flat fee): $347/quarter

Outside Village Commercial (flat fee): $325.75/quarter

Water Haulers: $30/1,000 gallons

Village 2024 Water Quality Report here

Village Zoning Law (Updated October 15, 2025)

Final Comprehensive Plan here (Adopted December 15, 2021)

Appendix A

Appendix B & C

Adopted 2025/2026 Budgets

General Fund

Water Fund

Sewer Fund

Water Line Inventory Information: https://health.data.ny.gov/Health/New-York-State-Lead-Service-Line-Inventory-Map/fkii-zkcq

Aurora, Cayuga, and Union Springs awarded DRI Grant!

https://www.cayugalakeroute90villages.com/

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-central-new-york-winners-seventh-round-downtown-revitalization

Public Informational Flyer

NY Forward/DRI Grant Materials

Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward

NYF-DRI Public Meeting Presentation

NYF-DRI Public Meeting Presentation_Posters

Ongoing Activities

The Tuesday Mobile Market brings fresh produce, delicious breads, and great prepared meals, along with home goods and gifts, to Patrick Tavern. Want to get early word of what’s available?? Need some help ordering? Email lschwab.glebefarm@gmail.com or call/text (315)-246-1130. Next Market: February 10 from 4:30-5:30
For updates on Aurora Historical Society news and displays, call or text (315)-246-1130 and visit the Village of Aurora Historical Society’s Facebook page.
The Aurora Free Library is open 4 days a week; it sponsors many events and offers a monthly village newsletter.