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DC-12-0005: Amendments to Floodplain Overlay District regulations

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DC-12-0005: Amendments to Floodplain Overlay District regulations

Background

DC-12-0005: Land Use Code text amendments to Article 4-400 (“Floodplain Overlay District”) and Article 18 (“Definitions”) of the Boulder County Land Use Code. The proposed changes clarified the County’s regulation of the Floodplain Overlay District and brought these regulations into consistency with regulatory agencies including the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Flood Insurance Program, and the Colorado Water Conservation Board.

Past Public Hearing Information

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing

The Board reviewed Docket DC-12-0005: Proposed Land Use Code text amendments to Article 4-400 (“Floodplain Overlay District”) and Article 18 (“Definitions”) of the Boulder County Land Use Code on November 12, 2012. The docket was presented by Justin Gindlesperger with the Boulder County Transportation Department.

BOCC Action: The board voted to approve Docket DC-12-0005 on Thursday, November 1, 2012.

Documents: Staff Recommendation for the November 1 Board of County Commissioners Hearing

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission reviewed Docket DC-12-0005 on September 19, 2012.

PC Action: Recommendation of approval and certification of the docket by the Planning Commission to the Board of County Commissioners, following staff presentation and public hearing. Public Testimony was taken.

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