FEMA flood zone rules in Greeley, CO — also called floodplain regulations or special flood hazard area (SFHA) rules — determine flood insurance requirements and elevation standards for new construction.
Greeley has flood-prone areas along the Cache la Poudre River and its tributaries. Properties in FEMA-designated flood zones must comply with floodplain management regulations.
Greeley enforces floodplain management regulations and participates in the National Flood Insurance Program. Properties along the Cache la Poudre River and tributaries in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas are subject to elevated building requirements. New construction must be elevated above the base flood elevation. Substantial improvements must also comply. A floodplain development permit is required for any work in flood zones. The city's stormwater management program also addresses flood mitigation.
Building in flood zones without proper permits results in stop-work orders, fines, and potential NFIP insurance impacts.
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