Frequently Asked Questions

Bent Grass Meadows is a Challenger Homes community in the Falcon/Peyton area of unincorporated El Paso County, Colorado. Built beginning in 2017, the community is essentially complete as of 2026. It’s located within School District 49, near Woodmen Hills parks, the Powers corridor, and military bases.

No — this is a volunteer-operated, unofficial site. For official matters, residents should consult the Bent Grass Metropolitan District or El Paso County directly.

Two independent metropolitan districts operate here: Bent Grass Metropolitan District (BGMD) handles covenants, architectural review, parks, and drainage. Woodmen Hills Metropolitan District (WHMD) provides water/sewer service and larger recreation facilities. Confirm your own property by looking up your address on the El Paso County Assessor’s property search.

A metropolitan district builds and maintains infrastructure, with mill levies collected through property taxes funding debt repayment and ongoing maintenance.

Bent Grass MD meets the first Tuesday of the month at 119 N. Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs (virtual participation available). Woodmen Hills MD meets the fourth Thursday at Community Center West, 11720 Woodmen Hills Dr, Peyton. Specific dates and times vary — confirm current schedules on their official board meetings pages.

Both are open to residents. BGMD meetings address neighborhood maintenance and covenants; WHMD meetings focus on water, sewer, and recreation facilities.

The CC&Rs are your neighborhood’s recorded rules — covering home appearance, landscaping, fencing, and what you can build or change on your property. They’re administered by BGMD and recorded with El Paso County. Separate declarations exist for different filings, available through the Bent Grass District Resources page.

CC&Rs form the legal foundation establishing broad rules. Design Guidelines, adopted by the Architectural Committee, provide specific details like setbacks, fencing styles, colors, and materials the committee applies in practice.

Yes. The CC&Rs require Architectural Committee approval for fences, sheds, decks, paint colors, landscaping, additions, and similar work. Residents submit through the online Architectural Request Form or a printable form at bentgrassmd.colorado.gov.

Contact District Manager Adam Noel (WISDOM Management) at Adam.N@WisdomCOS.com or 719-447-1777. County-level issues go to El Paso County Code Enforcement.

Covenant violations breach the CC&Rs (appearance, landscaping, fencing) and are handled by BGMD. County code violations breach county regulations (zoning, junk, unsafe structures) and are handled by El Paso County Code Enforcement through online complaint submission.

Probably not. The Bent Grass CC&Rs restrict homes to residential use and specifically prohibit “transient” lodging uses. El Paso County and mortgage/insurance providers may have additional restrictions.

Generally yes under FAA rules (below 400 feet, within visual line of sight, registered if over 0.55 lbs). Colorado law criminalizes drone photography of people in private places without consent. Don’t fly over county parks, Colorado Springs parks (without permission), state/national parks, or military airspace near Schriever SFB, Peterson SFB, or the Air Force Academy. Use the FAA B4UFLY app before flying.

Yes. WHMD’s Stage 1 restrictions apply year-round: even-numbered addresses water Sunday/Wednesday/Friday; odd-numbered addresses water Saturday/Tuesday/Thursday. Watering occurs only before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Stage 2 reduces to two days weekly; Stage 3 prohibits outside watering. Penalties range from warning letters to $500 fines and service termination.

Dirt bikes/ATVs can’t be ridden on public streets (fines up to $500). Gas/electric motorcycles require licensed, endorsed, insured operators. E-bikes follow a three-class system; Class 3 requires riders to be 16+ and helmeted if under 18. Adults who knowingly allow illegal vehicle operation face Contributing to the Delinquency charges. Consult the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office for specifics.

Look up your property’s legal description on the El Paso County Assessor’s site, then match it to the recorded plat using the El Paso County Real Estate Document Access portal or by contacting the Recording Copy Department.

A plat is the official, recorded map of a subdivision. It defines lot dimensions, boundaries, streets, easements, and shared tracts, and shows property lines critical before building. Five filings exist: Filing No. 1 (Reception No. 221714886), Filing No. 2 (223715087), Filing No. 2A (224715386), Filing No. 3 (224715349), and Filing No. 4 (224715350).

Your filing’s recorded plat displays lot dimensions and easements. For exact boundaries, hire a licensed surveyor.

Submit requests through Challenger Homes’ warranty team via their online form, or contact their main office at 8605 Explorer Drive, Suite 250, Colorado Springs, (719) 598-5192 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). Challenger provides 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty coverage. Report issues promptly — coverage windows close at one and two years respectively.

Contact BGMD directly or attend board meetings for improvements like parks, drainage, or signage.

Streets vary by ownership (metro district or El Paso County). Determine responsibility with BGMD or the County before requesting improvements.

Call 911 for emergencies. For non-emergency law enforcement, contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Contact the Falcon Fire Protection District regarding fire restrictions.

Register at PeakAlerts.org, the official emergency notification system, to receive evacuation notices and safety alerts via text, phone, email, or the Everbridge app. Download Reachwell for non-English alerts.

Yes. Kits should include water/food (one gallon per person daily for three days), power sources (flashlights, batteries, radio), warmth items, first-aid supplies, prescriptions, important documents, a wildfire evacuation plan, and a family communication agreement. Consult El Paso County’s Office of Emergency Management for detailed guidance.

No. Aerial, explosive fireworks are illegal county-wide. Some ground-based fireworks may be allowed on private property in unincorporated areas when no fire restrictions apply — but fire restrictions frequently ban all fireworks entirely. Verify current restrictions with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

Attend BGMD board meetings, participate in community cleanups, meet neighbors, or organize events through bentgrassneighborhood@gmail.com.

Email bentgrassneighborhood@gmail.com or text/call (719) 401-1119. The Bent Grass Neighbors Facebook Page often gets a faster response.

Yes: facebook.com/groups/bentgrassmeadows

Community-led events are welcomed! Contact bentgrassneighborhood@gmail.com or (719) 401-1119 to discuss logistics and connect with others.