Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP)

• Current Plan (PDF Version) - Includes changes made during the the 2008 mid-term update.
• Updated pages to BVCP
• Future Land Use and Area I, II, III Interactive Map

Land Use Map
Area I, II, III Map
BVCP Trails Map

The Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan is a joint plan between the City of Boulder and Boulder County, providing shared land use decision‑making in the Boulder Valley. The plan sets a course for the future growth and development of the city and the lands just outside the city's boundaries. The plan is adopted by four bodies: The City of Boulder Planning Board, the City Council, the County Planning Commission, and the Board of County Commissioners.

The BVCP:

• Provides a statement of the community's desired long‑term future development pattern and sets the city's land use and development policy, guiding day‑to‑day development review decisions. It has been one of the most important tools for managing Boulder's growth.
• Uses a 15‑year timeframe that allows present‑day decisions to be made in a context of desired long‑term goals. Provides for major updates every five years to reflect changes in circumstances and community desires.
• Defines the limits for urban development in the Boulder Valley. Area I, II, and III (15.49 MB) designations establish the framework for annexation and service provision. Area I is the area within the city. Area II is the area planned for annexation and service provision within the 15‑year planning period. Areas I and II form the city's Service Area. Area III‑Rural Preservation Area includes lands designated to remain rural in character. Area III‑Planning Reserve is an area where the city and county intend to maintain the option of expanded urban development beyond the planning period.
• Defines the desired land use pattern regarding location, type, and intensity of development.
  
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Last Updated on Thursday, 10 September 2009 15:50