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Bow Mar building permits
VerifiedBow Mar, Colorado — as published 2026-07-06.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction in Bow Mar. Reviewed under the 2021 IRC as locally amended (Sec. 18-9), plus the Town's Table R301.2(1) design criteria (30 psf roof snow load, 110/140 mph wind speeds, 36-inch frost depth). Requires Design Review Board (DRB) approval before submittal, is administered day-to-day out of the shared Columbine Valley Town Hall office, and is issued under Bow Mar's own Municipal Code Chapter 18.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Design Review Board (DRB) approval required BEFORE building permit submittal for any exterior work — DRB meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM
- Plans must comply with the 2021 IRC as locally amended, and meet the Town's Table R301.2(1) design criteria: 30 psf roof snow load, 110 mph nominal / 140 mph ultimate wind speed, 36-inch frost depth, Seismic Design Category B, Severe weathering, 1 degree F winter design temperature
- Site-specific soils report by a Colorado-registered geo-technical engineer required with the application for all new habitable structures (amended R401.4)
- Two (2) sets of construction drawings (24"x36") required: plot plan, landscape/civil drawings, mechanical/electrical/plumbing drawings, structural drawings stamped by a Colorado-licensed professional engineer
- Drainage plan by a licensed engineer required for any new home, analyzing drainage effects on the subject property and adjacent properties
- All contractors (General Contractor and any subcontracted trades) must hold current Town of Bow Mar contractor registration; plumbers and electricians must additionally hold current Colorado state licenses
- Projects valued at $50,000 or more require a detailed line-item Schedule of Values submitted with the application
- A photometric (lighting) plan and permit required for new construction/major remodels valued over $250,000
- Application and plan sets submitted to the Town of Bow Mar Building Department office at 2 Middlefield Road, Columbine Valley, CO 80123 (shared office with the Town of Columbine Valley)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application with Plan ReviewSubmitted along with construction plans and specifications to the Bow Mar Building Department (shared Columbine Valley Town Hall office)
- RequiredTwo (2) sets of Construction Drawings (24"x36")Landscape/civil drawings; mechanical/electrical/plumbing drawings; structural drawings stamped by a Colorado-licensed professional engineer
- RequiredSite-Specific Soils ReportPrepared by a Colorado-licensed geo-technical engineer, required for all new habitable structures per amended IRC R401.4
- RequiredDrainage PlanPrepared by a licensed engineer, analyzing drainage effects on the subject home/addition and adjacent properties
- RequiredDRB ApprovalDesign Review Board approval of exterior design, materials, and site conformance, required before permit submittal
- OptionalSchedule of ValuesDetailed line-item valuation schedule, required for projects valued at $50,000 or more
- OptionalAsbestos ReportRequired if applicable, per Town of Bow Mar Building Procedures required-documentation list
- RequiredTown of Bow Mar Contractor RegistrationGeneral Contractor registration ($160/year) required for the contractor of record; subcontractors (Mechanical, Plumbing, Roofing) require their own $100/year registration
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1-$500 | $56 | Town of Bow Mar Building Permit Fees schedule (live page) |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501-$2,000 | $56 for the first $500 plus $7.25 per additional $100 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001-$25,000 | $164 for the first $2,000 plus $33.25 per additional $1,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001-$50,000 | $930 for the first $25,000 plus $24.00 per additional $1,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,000-$100,000 | $1,530 for the first $50,000 plus $16.50 per additional $1,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,000-$500,000 | $2,361 for the first $100,000 plus $13.25 per additional $1,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,000-$1,000,000 | $7,684 for the first $500,000 plus $11.25 per additional $1,000 | — |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,000 and up | $13,325 for the first $1,000,000 plus $7.50 per additional $1,000 | — |
| Transportation Utility Fee | 1% of Total Project Valuation | Applies to all projects of $10,000 and above, in addition to the Building Permit Fee; allocated to the Town's local street maintenance/improvement costs. Example given on the Town's fee page: a $50,000 project totals $1,530 Building Permit Fee + $500 Transportation Utility Fee = $2,030. |
| General Contractor Registration (annual) | $160/year | Half-fee if registering after July 1 for the remainder of the calendar year |
| Independent Plan Review (if required) | Cost of independent engineer/architect review added to permit fee | Per Bow Mar Ordinance 18-5(b); applies when the Building Department engages independent review, and specifically when Schedule of Values figures are later found understated |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions and major remodels to existing residences in Bow Mar, using the same Building Permit with Plan Review track as new construction. Reviewed under the 2021 IRC/IEBC as locally amended, including the Town's amended residential-remodel energy table (Table N1102.1.3) and carbon monoxide alarm requirements for existing dwellings.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Design Review Board (DRB) approval required before permit submittal for any exterior work
- Governed by the 2021 IRC and 2021 IEBC (Existing Building Code) as locally amended
- Remodels affecting insulation/fenestration must meet the Town's amended Table N1102.1.3 residential-remodel energy values (e.g. fenestration U-factor 0.30, ceiling R-60, wood-frame wall R-20+5)
- Carbon monoxide alarms required per amended R315.3 for work in existing dwellings with attached garages or fuel-fired appliances, subject to listed exceptions (roofing/siding-only, most window/door replacement, porches/sheds/decks, certain exterior-only plumbing/electrical work)
- Drainage plan by a licensed engineer required for any addition, analyzing effects on the home and adjacent properties
- Projects valued at $50,000 or more require a detailed Schedule of Values
- All contractors must hold current Town of Bow Mar contractor registration
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application with Plan Review
- RequiredTwo (2) sets of Construction DrawingsStructural drawings stamped by a Colorado-licensed professional engineer where structural changes are proposed
- RequiredDRB ApprovalRequired before permit submittal for any exterior changes
- RequiredDrainage Plan
- OptionalSchedule of ValuesRequired for projects valued at $50,000 or more
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (same valuation-tiered schedule as new construction) | $56 minimum ($1-$500), scaling to $13,325 + $7.50/$1,000 above $1,000,000 | Town of Bow Mar Building Permit Fees schedule |
| Transportation Utility Fee | 1% of Total Project Valuation for projects $10,000 and above | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedElectrical permitting in the Town of Bow Mar is fully deferred to the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA Division of Professions and Occupations) — the Town does NOT run its own local electrical permit or inspection program. Bow Mar Municipal Code Sec. 18-6 explicitly directs permit holders to 'contact the State Electrical Board concerning the permits, inspections and fees.' Electrical work is still governed technically by the current NEC (National Electrical Code) as adopted by the State of Colorado, per Sec. 18-19.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Contact the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) directly for the electrical permit, inspections, and fee schedule — per Bow Mar Municipal Code Sec. 18-6
- Electricians must hold a current State of Colorado electrical license (master electrician or electrical contractor license) — the Town's Non-Structural Building Permit Application form requires proof of state licensing at time of registration
- There is no separate Town of Bow Mar Electrical Contractor registration fee category (unlike General, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Roofing contractors) — consistent with electrical work routing entirely to the state program rather than a Town-run track
- Governed technically by the current NFPA 70 National Electrical Code as adopted by the State of Colorado (2023 NEC, per the Town's own Non-Structural Building Permit Application form)
Required documents
- RequiredColorado State Electrical Board Permit ApplicationFiled directly with DORA's Division of Professions and Occupations, not with the Town of Bow Mar
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Fee | Set by the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA), not the Town of Bow Mar | Bow Mar Municipal Code Sec. 18-6 directs permit holders to the State Electrical Board for permits, inspections, and fees; no Town-level electrical fee is published or applicable |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedPlumbing permits ARE locally administered by the Town of Bow Mar Building Department (unlike electrical, which is deferred to the state). The Town's 2021 IPC (Sec. 18-11) governs the work; the Building Department issues the permit, lists required inspections on the permit card, and closes the job after a passed final inspection.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing Contractor submits permit application directly to the Town of Bow Mar Office, including scope of work, State of Colorado plumbing license, and proof of liability insurance
- Payment of a flat $100.00 fee to the Town of Bow Mar, plus the applicable Permit Fee
- Contractor must be registered with the Town of Bow Mar as a Plumbing Contractor ($100/year registration fee) in addition to holding a current Colorado state plumbing license
- Governed by the 2021 International Plumbing Code as adopted (Sec. 18-11)
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationSubmitted to the Town of Bow Mar Office (Columbine Valley Town Hall), including scope of work and proof of insurance
- RequiredState of Colorado Plumbing License
- RequiredProof of Liability Insurance
- RequiredTown of Bow Mar Plumbing Contractor Registration$100/year registration fee
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town Plumbing Permit Fee | $100.00 flat fee to the Town of Bow Mar | Plus the applicable Permit Fee per project valuation, per the Town's Building Permits page |
| Plumbing/Mechanical/Roofing Contractor Registration (annual) | $100/year | Half-fee if registering after July 1 for the remainder of the calendar year |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for mechanical/HVAC installations and replacements in Bow Mar. Most common single-appliance replacements (furnace, boiler, air conditioner, swamp cooler) are processed under the Non-Structural Building Permit track using the Town's Flat Fee Schedule rather than the valuation-based table. Governed by the 2021 IMC as adopted (Sec. 18-10).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Non-Structural Building Permit Application used for like-for-like mechanical replacements not requiring plan review (furnace, boiler, air conditioner, swamp cooler, water heater, change to electric service, gas line)
- Governed by the 2021 International Mechanical Code as adopted (Sec. 18-10)
- All subcontractors must be registered with the Town of Bow Mar PRIOR to commencement of work
- DRB approval required if any exterior modification (e.g. exterior condenser unit placement) is involved; the Town will not process the permit without DRB approval for exterior changes
- Outdoor construction/installation limited to 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday/Sunday/holidays
Required documents
- RequiredNon-Structural Building Permit ApplicationUsed for like-for-like mechanical replacements; requires owner/contractor info, project valuation, and a signed contract with the homeowner
- OptionalDRB ApprovalRequired only if exterior modifications are involved
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Replacement (Flat Fee) | $250 | Town of Bow Mar Flat Fee Schedule; cost of inspection added to this flat fee |
| Boiler Replacement (Flat Fee) | $275 | — |
| Air Conditioner (Flat Fee) | $250 | — |
| Swamp Cooler / Evaporative Cooler (Flat Fee) | $175 | — |
| Mechanical Contractor Registration (annual) | $100/year | Half-fee if registering after July 1 |
Furnace / Water Heater Replacement Permit
VerifiedA distinct, genuinely flat-fee-schedule permit type in Bow Mar for like-for-like replacement of water heaters (gas or electric) and side-arm water tanks, processed via the Non-Structural Building Permit Application without full plan review.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Non-Structural Building Permit Application used (no plan review required for like-for-like replacement)
- All subcontractors must be registered with the Town of Bow Mar prior to commencement of work; plumbers/electricians performing related connection work must be Colorado state-licensed
- Signed contract with homeowner required as a supporting document
Required documents
- RequiredNon-Structural Building Permit Application
- RequiredSigned Contract with Homeowner
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water Heater - Gas (Flat Fee) | $200 | Town of Bow Mar Flat Fee Schedule; cost of inspection added to this flat fee |
| Water Heater - Electric (Flat Fee) | $200 | — |
| Side Arm Water Tank (Flat Fee) | $200 | — |
Roofing Permit
A separate permit is required for roofing projects in Bow Mar, governed by the Town's own 'Code Requirements for Residential Roofs' page (referencing IRC 2015-cycle section numbering R904-R907 at time of this review, alongside the Town's current 2021 IRC adoption) with several local amendments including drip-edge and ice-barrier requirements.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Roofing Permit Application required for new roof installation or roof repairs
- If the roofing project includes structural changes to the roof, the Building Permit Application with Plan Review is ALSO required
- Mid-Roof Inspection required at 25% of installation completion
- Maximum number of layers: 1 layer shingle, 2 layers flat roofing material
- Minimum wind speed rating: 6-nail all, 90 mph (ASTM/UL D3161)
- Ice Barrier shall extend from the eave's edge to a point at least 24 inches inside the exterior (heated) wall line, for all new roof tear-offs
- Underlayment required: #15 felt up to 6/12 slope, #30 felt for 7/12 and above; 2 layers of underlayment required for slopes between 2/12 and 4/12
- Valley size minimum 18 inches, 90 lb. or metal permitted
- Solid sheeting (plywood/OSB) required over plank decking, meeting manufacturer specs to maintain material warranty
- Roof ventilation: total net free area not less than 1 sq ft of roof vents per 150 sq ft of roof area (soffit vents allowed)
- Locally amended drip-edge requirement (amendment to Sec. R903.2, adding new R905.2.2): drip edge required at eaves and gables of shingle roofs, minimum 2-inch overlap, extending 1.5 inches below sheathing and 2 inches back onto the roof, mechanically fastened at a maximum 12 inches on center
- A Cricket or Saddle required on the ridge side of any chimney greater than 30 inches wide, matching metal or roof-covering material
Required documents
- RequiredRoofing Permit Application
- OptionalBuilding Permit Application with Plan ReviewRequired in addition to the Roofing Permit if structural changes to the roof are included
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing Permit Fee | Not separately published on the Town's Flat Fee Schedule or Building Permit Fees page as of this review | The Roof Specifications page describes code requirements but does not state a specific roofing-permit fee; the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table on the Building Permit Fees page likely applies but is not explicitly cross-referenced for roofing on that page |
Demolition Permit
Required if demolition of an existing structure is planned in Bow Mar. Uses a dedicated Demolition Permit Application distinct from the standard Building Permit with Plan Review or Non-Structural tracks.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Demolition Permit Application required for demolition of any existing structure
- DRB approval required prior to demolition permit processing (demolition affects the exterior/site condition)
- Contractor must hold current Town of Bow Mar General Contractor registration
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit Application
- RequiredDRB Approval
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Permit Fee | Not separately published; likely assessed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table | The Town's Building Permits page lists the Demolition Permit Application as a required document but does not publish a demolition-specific fee figure |
Deck / Patio / Fence Permit
Decks, patios, fences, sheds, gazebos, hot tubs, and similar accessory structures require a building permit in Bow Mar (per the Municipal Code's broad definition of 'structures' in Sec. 18-2(b), and the Town's own example list of work requiring permits). Processed via the Non-Structural Building Permit track for most such projects, with DRB approval required for any exterior visibility.
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- DRB approval required before permit submittal — the Town will not process the permit without DRB approval for any exterior modification
- Non-Structural Building Permit Application typically used for decks, fences, sheds, hot tubs, gazebos, garden sheds not involving full plan review
- 'Structures' subject to Chapter 18 explicitly include fences, swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, patios, decks, gazebos, sheds, antennae, solar panels/collectors, greenhouses, pillars/posts, and nonportable playground equipment (Sec. 18-2(b))
- Fences, signs, and awnings are exempt from Contractor Registration requirements (Sec. 18-23(b)(2)), though the property owner/contractor may still need the underlying permit
Required documents
- RequiredNon-Structural Building Permit Application
- RequiredDRB Approval
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (valuation-tiered) | $56 minimum, per the Town's general Building Permit Fee schedule based on project valuation | No separate flat fee is published specifically for decks/patios/fences on the Town's Flat Fee Schedule (which covers only AC, boiler, furnace, swamp cooler, and water heaters); the valuation-based table applies by default |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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