Concrete, Landscaping & Remodeling in Bow Mar, Colorado

Who issues building permits in Bow Mar?

Town of Bow Mar Building Department (run from the Columbine Valley Town Hall office, 2 Middlefield Rd.). Bow Mar's building plans, building permits and contractor licensing are administered through the Building Department office at Columbine Valley Town Hall (303-795-2063). Design Review Board approval is required before a building permit for work the board reviews.

Source: townofbowmar.org

What permit does driveway approach, curb or sidewalk work need in Bow Mar?

A Street Cut/Driveway Permit from the Public Works Commissioner is required for any road cut, for building or replacing a driveway entrance to a Town road, and for driveway repairs that involve a culvert or drainage; a separate Right-of-Way Permit application is also posted, and processing can take up to 20 days. The 2024 form lists a $400 permit fee plus a $200 minimum inspection fee and engineering fees, a $5,000 one-year performance bond, a 2-year warranty on right-of-way work, a Town-approved traffic control plan and a Town Engineer inspection before fill.

Source: townofbowmar.org

Does a patio or driveway on private property need a building permit in Bow Mar?

Bow Mar's Design Guidelines require Design Review Board approval for all patio projects, even at grade, and patios must sit inside the lot's building envelope. Town Code Chapter 11 requires a permit to construct or replace a driveway.

Source: townofbowmar.org

Who supplies water in Bow Mar?

Bow Mar Water and Sanitation District (Denver Water distributor). The district distributes water to 296 residences in western Arapahoe and eastern Jefferson counties, points customers to Denver Water's water quality reports, and is obligated by contract to enforce Denver Water's water use restrictions.

Source: bowmarwsd.colorado.gov

What are the outdoor watering rules in Bow Mar?

The district adopted Denver Water's 2026 Stage 1 drought rules: two assigned days a week (even addresses Sun/Thu, odd Wed/Sat, multifamily and commercial Tue/Fri) with watering only from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. Under District Resolution 2026-9-1, all grass watering and spray irrigation are prohibited after Sept. 30, 2026 until further notice (trees, shrubs and perennials may still be hand-watered or drip-irrigated), and single-family violations bring a warning, then $250, $500 and $1,000 fines.

Source: bowmarwsd.colorado.gov

Can new sod or seed get extra water in Bow Mar?

Resolution 2026-9-1 allows no grass establishment after Sept. 30, 2026 except under special circumstances through an approved variance. The district's pages do not describe a sod permit for the regular season.

Source: bowmarwsd.colorado.gov

Does a sprinkler backflow preventer need testing in Bow Mar?

Since 2025 the Bow Mar Water and Sanitation District, not Denver Water, has run the backflow prevention and cross-connection control program, and backflow test reports go to the district at info@bowmarwater.org. The district's page does not state a testing frequency.

Source: bowmarwsd.colorado.gov

Are there lawn replacement or sprinkler rebates in Bow Mar?

• Denver Water outdoor (rotary nozzle) rebate — Bow-Mar W&S District is on Denver Water's list of qualifying providers, so its customers can claim up to $3 per rotary or high-efficiency sprinkler nozzle (10 to 100 nozzles, once per residence per 10 years). denverwater.org

Do you serve Bow Mar?

Yes. Bow Mar is about 28.9 miles south-west of our home base in Brighton, a routine drive we make regularly. Bow Mar straddles Arapahoe and Jefferson counties, and the permit question for your specific job gets answered before work starts, not after.

When is the right time of year for this in Bow Mar?

At about 5,520 feet, the Front Range gives a reasonably long season for concrete and landscape work, though the shoulder months swing hard. Interior work - remodeling, flooring, painting - runs year round, and winter is usually the easiest time to get it scheduled.