Floodplain Management Program Policy

Introduction

The following requirements apply to State owned property built in a floodplain. This policy applies to all new construction being built after July 1, 2025.

Statutory Authority

Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) 24-30-1303: Concerning the establishment of a floodplain management program.

Legend of Responsibilities:

• OSA – Office of the State Architect
• SBP Delegate – OSA State Buildings Program Delegate
• SCO – State Controller’s Office
• Agency – State Agency or Institution of Higher Education
• Contractor – Construction Contractor
• CWCB – Colorado Water Conservation Board
• DNR – Department of Natural Resources
• FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Article I - Title and Purpose
  • Section A. Statutory Authorization
  • Section B. Findings of Fact
  • Section C. Statement of Purpose
  • Section D. Methods of Reducing Flood Losses
• Article II - Definitions
• Article III - General Provisions
  • Section A. Lands to Which This Policy Applies
  • Section B. Basis for Establishing the Special Flood Hazard Area
  • Section C. Establishment of Floodplain Development Permit
  • Section D. Compliance
  • Section E. Abrogation and Greater Restrictions
  • Section F. Interpretation
  • Section G. Warning and Disclaimer of Liability
  • Section H. Severability
• Article IV - Administration
  • Section A. Designation of the Floodplain Administrator
  • Section B. Duties & Responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator
  • Section C. Permit Procedures
  • Section D. Variance Procedures
  • Section E. Penalities for Noncompliance
• Article V - Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
  • Section A. General Standards
  • Section B. Specific Standards
  • Section C. Standards for Areas of Shallow Flooding (AO/AH ZONES)
  • Section D.  Floodways
  • Section E. Alteration of a Watercourse
  • Section F. Properties Removed from the Floodplain by Fill
  • Section G. Standards for Subdivision Proposals
  • Section H. Standards for Critical Facilities