There is hereby adopted by reference, pursuant to Section 31-16-202, C.R.S., the Colorado Floodplain Damage Prevention Ordinance promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Water Conservation Board, an agency of the State of Colorado located at the address of 1313 Sherman Street, Room 721, Denver, CO 80203.

(Ord. No. 2013-5, § 1, 8-12-2013; Ord. No. 2016-4, § 1, 8-29-2016)

The purpose of adopting and enforcing the floodplain management regulations is to meet or exceed the minimum National Flood Insurance Program standards and requirements. These standards are intended to prevent loss of life and property, as well as economic and social hardships that result from flooding. In return for the local adoption and enforcement of floodplain management regulations, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides the availability of flood insurance coverage within the Town. The State adopted higher standards for floodplain management, which are outlined in the Rules and Regulations for Regulatory Floodplains in Colorado, effective January 14, 2011. The Rules are the effective minimum standards for the State, and communities had three years from January 14, 2011, to adopt a local ordinance consistent with the Rules. This model ordinance is adapted from the FEMA model ordinance and incorporates the minimum standards of the State contained in the Rules.

(Ord. No. 2013-5, § 2, 8-12-2013; Ord. No. 2016-4, § 1, 8-29-2016)

Any person who violates this Article, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine of up to $2,650.00. Each occurrence of a violation shall be deemed a separate offense.

(Ord. No. 2013-5, § 3, 8-12-2013; Ord. No. 2016-4, § 1, 8-29-2016)