Community Planning & Development
The Community Planning and Development Department offers a wide range of services and is responsible for all planning and zoning activities, building permit issuance and inspections, historic Preservation and the overall administration and management of the Conveyance Program.
Floodplain Restudy
Communities of Black Hawk / Central City / Gilpin County
Quick Reference Meeting and Mapping Link: https://stories.opengov.com/gilpincountyco/published/lYaCB0ouQ
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been working on updating the flood plain maps in the Gilpin County area. As a result, they have identified areas within the region as regulatory floodplains. These designations have important implications related to flood insurance requirements, flood insurance rates, obtaining federal loans, and any future sale of properties within these areas.
The preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) produced by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) are available for public viewing at the upcoming meeting jointly hosted by Black Hawk, Central City, Gilpin County, and CWCB. The maps are a part of the Gilpin County Flood Study that has updated flood risk for Gilpin County and incorporated municipalities.
The Gilpin County Flood Study maps are the result of data development conducted in the past several years. They are also in the beginning stages of regulatory floodplain information approval and adoption by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
To provide you with an opportunity to review the preliminary FIRMs, ask questions, and provide input a virtual community meeting was held on Monday, August 10, 2020, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Due to Covid-19 social distancing requirements in place to protect the health of the public, no in-person meeting is available.
Representatives from the local governments, your local floodplain administrator, Colorado Water Conservation Board representatives, FEMA representatives, and the mapping contractor (AECOM) were available to explain the process and answer questions.
FEMA will establish an official 90-day Appeal Period at a later date.
Health and Safety Practices
Due to concerns related to Coronavirus COVID-19, the City of Black Hawk has established certain health and safety practices to ensure a safe working environment. Advance appointments are required to enter City facilities so we encourage the use of our online services to minimize social contact.
In an effort to facilitate contact tracing and ensure a safe working environment, all visitors to the City of Black Hawk facilities are required to sign in and out of the building or facility, wear a face covering, answer the health screening question, and have their temperature checked.
Appointment Required
- Please call 303-582-0615 to schedule an appointment in advance of your visit to Community Planning and Development.
- Appointments are restricted to official city business.
- Personal visitors are not permitted in City of Black Hawk buildings and facilities.
During your visit
- Call designated department contact to announce your arrival so that they may greet you.
- Sign in and out for your appointment. Providing personal contact information on the sign-in log enables notification in the event of possible COVID-19 exposure.
- Health screening and hand sanitizer use required upon entry to City of Black Hawk facilities.
- Personal visitors are not permitted in the City of Black Hawk buildings and facilities.
- All visitors shall wear face coverings and maintain appropriate social distancing to the greatest extent possible while in city buildings and facilities.
Deliveries
- FedEx, UPS, and other deliveries, please leave packages outside office door.
Planning and Zoning
Coordinate and oversee all development activities from concept, to design, through construction, while insuring compliance with City policies and regulations. All applications related to land use are coordinated through this division.
Conveyance Program
The CP&D Department manages the Conveyance Program for the City of Black Hawk.
Please contact Russell Holt, with A Smart Elevator Solution, to schedule annual and 5 year inspections for all conveyance types at holtru@comcast.net or 303-241-8871
New Conveyance Regulations January 1, 2020
Important Documents & Resources
- Online Municipal Code
- Black Hawk City Council Planning Calendar_2020.pdf
- Pre-Land Use Application
- Land Use Flow Chart
- Inspection Scheduling
- 72-Hour Recreational Vehicle Permit Application
- Miner's Mesa Storage Application and Rules
- Temporary Use Permit Application
- Roofing fact sheet - Residential
- Roofing fact sheet - commercial
- Residential Design Guidelines - August 2011
- Commercial Design Guidelines - July 2012
- Comprehensive Plan - 2020
- Albert Johnson Survey Map 1866
- Zoning Map
- Amended Gaming District Map
General Inquires Email Address
CPDInquiry@cityofblackhawk.orgCP&D Fees
All Land Use and permit fees are based on the City's Adopted Fee Schedule.
Make a CP&D Payment Online
