Comprehensive Planning, Policy and Design

Comprehensive Planning leads planning and policy development initiatives and ongoing programs in the areas of long-range planning, historic preservation and ecological planning. The division develops and implements the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP), prepares area plans and other special planning efforts, manages the Historic Preservation program, and coordinates the Urban Wildlife and Integrated Pest Management programs.

Community Data and Information

• Highlights from the 2010 U.S. Census
• Existing and Projected Jobs, Housing and Population

Long-range Planning Projects

• Boulder Civic Area
• Boulder's Energy Future
• Boulder Junction
• Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Chautauqua Collaborative Stewardship Framework (CCSF)
• Coordination of Departmental Master Plans
• Diagonal Plaza Redevelopment

Programs

• Historic Preservation Program
• Integrated Pest Management Program
• Urban Wildlife Management Program
• Wetlands Protection Program

Subcommunities

• Subcommunities Map
• View an interactive map of the subcommunities in Boulder - select the "Subcommunities" layer on the right.

Subcommunities are distinct areas within the service area of the city (Area I and II), as defined by physical boundaries such as roads and parks. For planning purposes, Boulder is divided into nine subcommunities. The CU subcommunity is distinct from the University of Colorado and includes residential properties north and east of the campus.

Subcommunity and Area Plans

Jointly adopted by the City Council and Planning Board, subcommunity and area plans are meant to help implement the broad policies of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan in a particular area. Not all areas of the city need a subcommunity or area plan.

Adopted Plans

• Junior Academy Area Plan
• Boulder Transit Village Area Plan (Boulder Junction)
• Gunbarrel Community Center Plan
• North Boulder Subcommunity Plan
  
• Boulder Valley Regional Center Plans
  •  Boulder Valley Regional Center Design Guidelines
  •  Boulder Plaza Subarea Plan
  •  Crossroads East Sunrise Center Area Plan

Zoning

• Zoning Overview
• Locate your property on the city's Zoning Districts Map.
• Calculate the maximum floor area ratio and building coverage for your lot.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 March 2013 12:21