Colorado Springs Stormwater Services
Local stormwater compliance experts. Annual BMP inspections, City reporting, and Notice of Violation support — all handled for you.
Your BMP Inspection Report Is Due May 31st.
Are You Ready?
Colorado Springs property owners with a stormwater Maintenance Agreement are required to submit annual BMP inspection reports to the City — every year, without exception. The deadline is May 31st.
Sea and Summit Environmental handles the inspection, the paperwork, and the City submission — so you don't have to.
What Is a Stormwater Maintenance Agreement?
Since 2008, the City of Colorado Springs has required property owners with permanent stormwater BMPs — detention ponds, bioswales, sand filters, porous pavement, and more — to enter into a Maintenance Agreement with the City. That agreement binds you, and every future owner of the property, in perpetuity.
Every year, you are legally required to:
Inspect your stormwater BMP
Complete the City's inspection and maintenance forms (Appendices C, D, and E)
Submit your Annual BMP Inspection Report to the City of Colorado Springs by May 31st
Retain inspection records for a minimum of five years
If you fail to comply, the City has the authority to enter your property, perform the maintenance themselves, and send you the bill.
Most HOA boards and commercial property managers don't have anyone on staff who knows how to handle this. That's exactly why we exist.
Built for HOAs and Property Managers
If your HOA or commercial property has a detention pond, bioswale, or any other permanent stormwater facility, your Maintenance Agreement requires annual inspection and reporting — full stop. The May 31st deadline applies regardless of whether your board was aware of it when you took over.
We work directly with:
HOA boards managing detention ponds or bioswales
Property management companies with multiple BMP sites (one contact, all properties)
Commercial property owners with permanent stormwater facilities
Small general contractors needing construction site inspection support
For property managers overseeing multiple HOAs: one relationship with Sea and Summit Environmental can cover your entire portfolio.
Annual BMP Inspection & Reporting — Full Service
We handle everything required for your annual stormwater BMP inspection report submission to the City of Colorado Springs:
Site inspection by a qualified environmental professional
Completion of all City-required forms (Appendix C inspection form, Appendix D maintenance forms, Appendix E annual reporting form)
Annual BMP Inspection Report submitted to the City by May 31st
Digital records package retained for your files — City requires five-year retention
Plain-language summary of any maintenance issues identified
No jargon. No runaround. Just done.
Transparent Pricing
BMP inspections are priced by scope, not by the hour. You'll know the cost before we start.
Pricing varies by BMP type, site complexity, and number of facilities. Contact us for a free estimate.
Colorado Springs BMP Inspection FAQs
No. The City of Colorado Springs does not require PE licensure for annual BMP inspections or the submission of annual inspection reports. The City's own Inspection and Maintenance Plan templates state that annual forms are reviewed and submitted by the property owner or property manager — a role that does not require a PE license. A PE certification is only required once, at the initial IM Plan delivery after construction.
Do I need a Professional Engineer (PE) to submit my annual BMP inspection report?
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What is a BMP, exactly?
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BMP stands for Best Management Practice — a stormwater control facility designed to manage runoff from your property. Common types in Colorado Springs include extended detention basins (EDPs), bioretention areas (rain gardens), sand filters, grass swales, and porous pavement. If your property has a detention pond, there's a good chance you have a Maintenance Agreement on file with the City.
How do I know if my property has a Maintenance Agreement?
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Maintenance Agreements are recorded with El Paso County deed records, which means they follow the property — not the owner. If your property was developed after 2002 and includes any permanent stormwater facility, it almost certainly has a recorded Maintenance Agreement. Not sure? Contact us and we can help you find out.
What happens if I miss the May 31st deadline?
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Missing the deadline doesn't eliminate your obligation — your Maintenance Agreement runs in perpetuity. A late submission is significantly better than none from an enforcement standpoint. The City has authority to issue a Notice of Violation (NOV) for non-compliance. If you've already missed this year's deadline, contact us — we can help you get current and stay current going forward.
What BMP types do you inspect?
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We inspect all common Colorado Springs BMP types covered under the City's Inspection and Maintenance program, including extended detention basins, grass swales and grass buffers, bioretention / rain gardens, sand filters, porous landscape detention (PLD), and porous pavement.
Does my HOA have to do a stormwater inspection every year?
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Yes — if your HOA has a recorded Stormwater Maintenance Agreement with the City of Colorado Springs, you are legally required to inspect your BMP and submit an Annual Inspection and Maintenance Report to the City by May 31st every year. The agreement runs in perpetuity and binds every future board, not just the one that signed it.
What happens if my HOA misses the May 31st stormwater deadline?
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Missing the deadline doesn't erase your obligation — your Maintenance Agreement is permanent. HOAs that fail to properly maintain stormwater ponds can face serious fines ranging from several thousand dollars to $70,000 or more per month until they're brought back into compliance. City of Colorado Springs The City also has authority to perform the maintenance themselves and bill you for the actual contractor costs. A late submission is significantly better than none — contact us if you've already missed it.
What does a BMP inspection actually involve?
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We visit your site, inspect each stormwater facility using the City's facility-specific inspection forms (Appendix C), assign condition scores to each item, document any maintenance needs, and prepare your Annual Reporting Form (Appendix E) for submission to the City. You receive a complete digital file of everything — the City requires you to retain records for five years.
What if my BMP has problems — am I responsible for fixing it?
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It depends on the severity. Minor issues are documented and monitored, routine maintenance is performed by the owner, but any score-3 findings — meaning imminent failure — require consulting City Engineering staff before repair work begins. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment We document exactly what we find, explain what it means in plain language, and advise you on next steps. You're never left guessing.
This is the most common situation we encounter. Start by finding out whether a Maintenance Agreement exists on the property (we can help with this), then get an inspection scheduled before May 31st. If you've already missed past deadlines, getting current with a late submission is still the right move — it demonstrates good faith and stops the clock on ongoing non-compliance.