CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES
IN THE TOWN OF BOW MAR
Construction of all buildings, structures and
improvements on property in the town of Bow Mar is under
the joint jurisdiction of Bow Mar Owners Inc. (BMOI) and
the Town of Bow Mar. Authorization for all construction
unless otherwise noted involves a 2-step process:
Step 1: Requires approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) of BMOI.
Step 2: Requires issuance of a Building Permit from the
Town of Bow Mar.
Exceptions: Landscaping modifications that can affect
neighbors’ views such as new shrubs and trees or which
substantially alters existing landscaping, or property contours
such as berms must be approved by the ACC but
require only Step 1. Interior only modifications to structures
require only Step 2 (Building Permit).
STEP 1 – Architectural Control Committee (ACC)
Review
The Covenants state, “No building, fence, wall or other
structure shall be commenced, erected, maintained or
altered on the Property, or any portion thereof, until the
building plans, specifications and plot plan, including,
without limitation all shrubs and trees, have been approved
in writing by the Homeowners Association.” ACC reviews
each project for aesthetic harmony, exterior materials and
colors, and evaluates conformance to setback, height and
lot coverage. Due to varying site characteristics, each
Application is reviewed solely on its own merit, independent
from prior submittals. In cases where a variance is
sought, ACC may make recommendations to the Town of
Bow Mar Board of Trustees regarding any aesthetic harmony
justification for the variance.
ACC Meetings
The ACC meets the second Tuesday of each month. A completed Application as listed below must be submitted to any member of ACC no later than the 24th day of the month preceding the monthly meeting at which the application is to be examined.
Application Required Documentation (2 Copies)
1. ACC Guidelines and Application for Review form (Available from any ACC
member)
2. Plot Plan Drawing, to scale, showing the proposed structure and/or
modifications as it relates to the existing structure and its position on
the property with exact dimensions including; property lines, setback
lines, existing and proposed lot contours and surface runoff flow plus
relevant elevations of the structures and the lot. A registered survey is
necessary for new construction and helpful for additions to prevent
erroneous or estimated property boundaries. Distances from new structures
and additions to the property lines and set back lines must be shown. Any
buildings, structures or other improvements to be constructed in the 40
foot front, side or rear set back areas may require a variance from the
Town of Bow Mar.
3. Floor Plan(s) Drawings to scale showing existing and proposed
construction and associated floor area totals.
4. Roof Plan Drawing indicating existing and proposed construction.
5. Exterior Elevation Drawings of the four side views indicating to scale
existing and proposed construction, materials, colors and elevation of
roof ridge in relation to the highest approved ground point located on the
front set back line of the property between the property’s side lot lines.
The top of roof height limit is 16 feet above this point for all
properties except those on the isthmus, where it is 18 feet.
6. Exterior Color(s) description or samples.
It is recommended that prior to extensive design effort and formal
submittal, applicants consider attending an ACC meeting to provide the ACC
with preliminary conceptual drawings or sketches. ACC approval is valid
for 180 days.
If construction has not commenced within this period, plans must be
resubmitted to ACC for approval.
Step 2 – Building Permit
Upon ACC approval, Construction Plans and Specifications are submitted to the town of Bow Mar Building Commissioner for Building Permit. This involves “Plan Review” to assure conformance to applicable building codes. A “Plan Review” checklist is available from the Building Commissioner.
Required Documentation
1. (2) sets of Construction Drawings, including: Landscape/Civil,
Architectural Mechanical/Electrical/ Plumbing, and Structural drawings,
the latter to be stamped by a professional engineer with current State of
Colorado licensure.
2. Soils test report.
3. A check for the permit made payable to “Town of Bow Mar.” This check
needs to be submitted with the 2 sets of construction plans. Contact the
building commissioner who will determine the amount of the permit check,
which will be based on the value of the project.
Periodic Inspections will be made on behalf of the Building Commissioner
during construction to assure compliance with both the ACC’s approved
plans and with applicable building codes and Town of Bow Mar ordinances.
Building Permits are valid for 270 days. If construction is not complete
within this period, the Building commissioner may assess monetary
penalties.
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