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lITI CITY TO INITIATE TWO MAJOR PLANNING STUDIES Safety should be the first priority during a flood.Did you This summer,the City is beginning the process of develop- know that six inches of moving water can knock you off your ing its first comprehensive Transportation Master Plan (TMP). feet? Never walk through flowing water or walk through The TMP will provide a long-term transportation vision for standing water unless you are certain of the depth of the wa the City of Louisville,and serve as a guiding document for ter.Do not drive through flooded areas;more flood victims improvements to local and regional roads and multimodal drown in their cars than anywhere else.If your home has transportation networks.The City's goals for the TMP are to been flooded,shut off the gas and electricity if you are able. be more strategic with existing and future investments in The City has worked hard to reduce the threat of and dam- the transportation network and improve mobility and access age from flooding by recognizing that floodplains have in a way that is safe and convenient while minimizing auto natural and beneficial functions if they are preserved and congestion and associated impacts.The TMP will also recog- maintained properly. Keeping floodplains open and natural nize evolving technology and future trends in transportation minimizes flood damage by allowing water to spread over a systems and service delivery.Having a well-planned and larger area. In some instances,construction in the floodplain coordinated transportation network is vital to the long term cannot be avoided and the City has a permitting process to fiscal health of the City,helps the City meet its sustainability address these situations.Any construction on property in goals and ensure the continued viability of its small town a floodplain must have a floodplain development permit, character.The City has contracted with Traffic Engineers including minor residential improvements such as a deck.If Inc.(TEI)and Economic Planning Systems to assist with the the improvements you make to your home or commercial development of the Plan. building exceed more than 50%of the value of the building, The City is also developing a South Boulder Road Pedestrian it must be elevated above the base flood elevation as part of and Bicycle Study.This study will develop alternatives to im the construction. prove pedestrian and bicycle safety so as to better connect Louisville participates in the National Flood Insurance Pro- the destinations on the north and south side of the South gram (NFIP). The NFIP makes federally backed flood insur- Boulder Road corridor between Via Appia and State High- ance available for all buildings,whether they are in a desig- way 42.Alternatives will include two potential underpasses nated floodplain or not. Louisville residents are eligible for a and possibly other roadway or traffic signal modifications. discount on insurance premiums. Renters can also buy flood The City will host numerous public meetings as part of both insurance for their contents.Flood insurance covers direct projects. losses caused by surface flooding,due to either a creek over- If you are interested in finding out more about the TMP flowing its banks or a local drainage event.Regular home- process and finding ways to be involved please visit www. owner's insurance does not cover damage caused by floods. LouisvilleCO.gov/Residents/Enotification and sign up for Homeowners,realtors,lenders,and insurance agents can ob- enotifications or you can visit the City's website for the proj- tain copies of floodplain maps and Elevation Certificates,find ect at www.LouisvilleCO.gov/TMP.You can also contact the out if a property is located in a floodplain or obtain flood- Planning Division at 303.335.4592 or Planning@LouisvilleCO. plain protection advice by visiting City Hall or contacting the gov to find out more. If you have any questions regarding Planning Division at 303.335.4592 or Planning@LouisvilleCO. the South Boulder Road Pedestrian Study and Plan,please gov.Additional information on the NFIP and flood insurance contact the Public Works Department at 303.335.4608 or requirements can be obtained from www.FloodSmart.gov PWorks@LouisvilleCO.gov. and www.FEMA.gov/National-Flood-Insurance-Program. DESIGN GUIDELINES &SIGN CODE UPDATE CHANGES TO PRIMARY ELECTIONS IN COLORADO Stay up-to-date with the comprehensive update to the City's Colorado voters approved Proposition 108 in 2016,which commercial and industrial development design standards allows unaffiliated voters(sometimes referred to as"indepen- and sign code by signing up for enotifications(calendar and dent"voters)to now participate in Colorado primary elec- events)at www.LouisvilleCO.gov/Enotification and through tions.Here is how it works this year: Engage Louisville(www.EngageLouisvilleCO.org). • All active unaffiliated voters receive the Primary Election ballots for both the Democratic and Republican Parties FLOOD MAPPING & REGULATIONS in the mail unless the voter pre-designated their ballot The City recently made major investments in drainage infra preference(by updating their voter registration with a ballot preference). structure that have removed floodplain areas from most of Downtown and Old Town.However,areas along Coal Creek • For unaffiliated voters receiving both ballots in the mail, near drainage facilities and irrigation ditches are still prone to the voter must vote only one ballot—then tear and dis flooding.As we head into summer,the City wants to remind card/recycle the other ballot. everyone about flood safety and how to obtain information if your property is in the floodplain. 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