Background
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.
Floodplain Mapping - How to Stay Informed
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.
- Document: Floodplain Remapping Newsletter Issue 1, June 2016
- Document: Floodplain Remapping Newsletter Issue 2, July 2016
- Document: Floodplain Remapping Newsletter Issue 3, Dec. 2016
- Document: Floodplain Remapping Newsletter Issue 4, Jan. 2017
- Document: Floodplain Remapping Newsletter Issue 5, Aug. 2017
- Document: Floodplain Remapping Newsletter Issue 6, Jan. 2018
- Document: Floodplain Remapping Newsletter Issue 7, May 2018
- Document: Floodplain Remapping Newsletter Issue 8, Dec. 2018
- Document: Floodplain Remapping Newsletter Issue 9, Oct. 2019
- Document: Floodplain Remapping Newsletter Issue 10 – Final Edition, Jan. 2020
Past Public Meetings
Mar. 26, 2024 – Board of County Commissioners Hearing – 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.
- Video Recording and Staff Report: Board of County Commissioners Hearing, Mar. 26, 2024
Jan. 17, 2024 – Planning Commission Hearing – 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.
- Video Recording and Staff Report, Planning Commission Hearing, Jan. 17, 2024
- Webpage: Z-23-0001 Zoning Map Amendments to the Floodplain Overlay District
Dec. 13, 2023 – Virtual General Countywide Floodplain Remapping Informational Meeting
- Video Recording: Upcoming Changes to Boulder County Floodplain Maps, Dec. 13, 2023.
- Document: Boulder County Flood Hazard Mapping Community Meeting, Dec. 13, 2023
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
- Document: Middle Lefthand Creek Flood Hazard Mapping Community Meeting, Nov. 30, 2023
Jan. 14, 2020 – Lower Boulder Creek, New Dry Creek, Coal Creek, and Rock Creek
- Boulder County Recycling Center, Boulder
- Document: CHAMP and Mile High Flood District Boulder County Public Meeting, Jan. 2020
Jan. 16, 2020 – Saint Vrain Creek, Lower Left Hand Creek, Dry Creek #2, and Little Thompson River
- Boulder County Parks and Open Space, Longmont
- Document: CHAMP and Mile High Flood District Boulder County Public Meeting, Jan. 2020
Jan. 21, 2020 – North, Middle, and South Saint Vrain creek and Cabin Creek
- Highlands Presbyterian Church, Allenspark
- Document: CHAMP and Mile High Flood District Boulder County Public Meeting, Jan. 2020
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
- Document: CHAMP and Mile High Flood District Boulder County Public Meeting, Jan. 23, 2020
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
- Document: CHAMP and Mile High Flood District Boulder County Public Meeting, Jan. 28, 2020
Jan. 30, 2020 – Fourmile Canyon Creek, Two Mile Canyon Creek, Gold Run, Fourmile Creek, Boulder Creek, and North, Middle, and South Boulder Creek
- Boulder Public Library Main Branch, Boulder
- Document: CHAMP and Mile High Flood District Boulder County Public Meeting, Jan. 28, 2020
Dec. 12, 2019 – Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing
- Webpage: Z-19-0001 Zoning Map Amendments to the Floodplain Overlay District
- Document: Z-19-0001 Staff Report, Dec. 12, 2019