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Floodplain Remapping – How to Stay Informed

Floodplain Mapping - How to Stay Informed

Boulder County is committed to keeping the public informed about the CHAMP floodplain remapping program in an accurate and timely fashion. Signup to receive texts and/or emails regarding timely information about this program.

Public Meetings and Hearings

Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Public Hearing: Docket Z-23-0001: Zoning Map Amendments to the Floodplain Overlay District, Tuesday, March 26 at 1 p.m.

View information on how to attend or participate

Community Planning & Permitting Department Docket Z-23-0001: Zoning Map Amendments to the Floodplain Overlay District

Amendments to the Boulder County Floodplain and Floodway based on FEMA’s Physical Map Revision reflecting the Colorado Hazard Mapping Program (CHAMP) study.

Webpage: Z-23-0001 Zoning Map Amendments to the Floodplain Overlay District
Planner: Kelly Watson
Documents: Staff report for March 26, 2024
Board of County Commissioners Action Requested: Decision

Opportunities for live virtual public comment will be available. Written comments can be emailed to FloodplainAdmin@bouldercounty.gov, please reference Docket Z-23-0001.

For technical assistance in joining the hearing, please email hearings@bouldercounty.org.


Past Public Meetings

The Floodplain Remapping project team is hosting public meetings to help residents understand the remapping changes.

Jan. 17, 2024 – Planning Commission Hearing – Docket Z-23-0001: Zoning Map Amendments to the Floodplain Overlay District

Dec. 13, 2023 – Virtual General Countywide Floodplain Remapping Informational Meeting

Nov. 30, 2023 – Floodplain Remapping Meeting for Residents on Lefthand Creek Between Geer Canyon and 49th St.

  • Boulder County Parks and Open Space, Longmont
  • Property owners in this area were sent a letter with a meeting invitation, although the meeting was to the public
  • Meeting Presentation

Jan. 14, 2020 – Lower Boulder Creek, New Dry Creek, Coal Creek, and Rock Creek

Jan. 16, 2020 – Saint Vrain Creek, Lower Left Hand Creek, Dry Creek #2, and Little Thompson River

Jan. 21, 2020 – North, Middle, and South Saint Vrain creek and Cabin Creek

Jan. 23, 2020 – North and South Saint Vrain creeks and Saint Vrain Creek

  • Lyons Regional Library, Lyons
  • This is a joint meeting between Boulder County and the Town of Lyons
  • Meeting presentation

Jan. 28, 2020 – Little James Creek, James Creek, Upper Left Hand Creek, and Geer Canyon

  • Jamestown Town Hall, Jamestown
  • This is a joint meeting between Boulder County and the Town of Jamestown
  • Meeting presentation

Jan. 30, 2020 – Fourmile Canyon Creek, Two Mile Canyon Creek, Gold Run, Fourmile Creek, Boulder Creek, and North, Middle, and South Boulder Creek

Dec. 12, 2019 Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

Nov. 20, 2019 – Planning Commission Public Hearing

Newsletters

Newsletters were produced and disseminated throughout the duration of the program to provide property owners and other interested parties with regular updates. The newsletters contained information on regulatory floodplains, the National Flood Insurance Program, Code Amendments, and other relevant topics.

Contact Us

Community Planning & Permitting - Floodplain Administration

303-441-3930
Email: floodplainadmin@bouldercounty.gov

Location

2045 13th St.
Boulder, CO 80302

Map and Directions

Hours

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday

Mailing Address

Community Planning & Permitting
Floodplain Administration
P.O. Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306