Public Meetings and Hearings
Agricultural Worker Housing Virtual Meeting, July 14, 2026
The meeting provides an overview of the project’s background, scope, authorization, and community outreach process. Participants also responded to live poll questions that helped staff better understand community preferred outcomes of the project and ways to stay informed and involved throughout the project.
The recording of the Agricultural Worker Housing Land Use Code Update Kickoff Meeting is available below. Translation services are available through the video’s language settings.
Also included is a one-page summary highlighting key themes from participants’ questions and discussion.
As the project progresses, staff will continue to share updates at key milestones to demonstrate how community input is informing the potential land use code update. If you have questions, would like to provide public comment, or would like to learn more about opportunities to participate, please contact the project planners listed at the bottom of this webpage.
Authorization
On March 3, 2026, the Boulder County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) authorized Community Planning & Permitting staff to explore whether updates to the Boulder County Land Use Code (the Code) could better support safe, practical, and appropriately scaled housing opportunities for agricultural workers.
As part of that authorization, the BOCC directed staff to return for a public work session to further discuss the project scope, outreach approach, and timeline. Staff presented this information during a public work session on May 5, 2026, and received feedback from the Commissioners on questions and considerations they want incorporated into the project’s scope of work and public engagement process. As part of this potential update, staff will focus on adjusting uses in existing zoning districts pertaining to agricultural worker housing.