Permits ensure that state and local laws and ordinances are followed. They promote safety and order when issued.
We have summarized information about some city permits below. If you need an application, you can stop by our office or request it by email. If the application you need isn't on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Some permits require a decision from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Once these applications are received, letters must be sent by mail to properties within 100 feet. This is done to gather your neighbors' feedback. Comments are then read during the meeting and could affect the decision.
You need a permit to build a new home or business. Permits are also required when adding a fence, garage, carport, shed, deck, porch, roof, addition or solar panels. If you are adding a curb, gutter or drive pad, you’ll need a permit too. If you are unsure if you need a permit, please contact us. The cost is $25.00. Also, it is good to check with Construction Industries to see if a state permit is required.
If you are starting a new business check with the code enforcer. You need to find out if a one-time conditional use permit is necessary. The Land Use Code has a list of land uses and zoning requirements. This list will determine if you need a permit. The cost is $70.00. The Planning and Zoning Commission will decide whether to approve it.
Before filling out our application, you need to get a license from the State of New Mexico’s Fire Marshal’s Office. This license specifies the dates when fireworks can be sold. The permit cost is $25.00 per location.
Every home-based business must have a conditional use permit. For your first permit you will need to post a poster from our office at your home. The cost is $70.00 per year and must be renewed annually. Letters will be sent to your neighbors. The Planning and Zoning Commission will decide to approve the permit.
When moving a mobile or manufactured home to a lot you own or rent a permit is needed for placing the home. A diagram is required of where it will be set on the property including the number of feet to the property lines and other structures in the lot. You’ll also need a copy of ownership of the mobile home and property or a rental agreement. The cost of the permit is $75.00.
A permit is required for transporting large structures like mobile homes or manufactured homes. The transport company must provide a detailed route through the City of Grants. They also need to submit a copy of their insurance, contact information, and state permit if needed. The cost of the permit for each structure is $75.00.
A park use permit is required to reserve one of our parks. Please call to confirm the park’s availability for the needed date and time. When using jumpers, liability insurance is required. If you plan to place stakes in the ground, you must call 811 to mark the underground lines. Some jumper rentals use sandbags instead of stakes. No water use is allowed on the grass as it creates mudholes. In order to make a reservation a copy of your driver’s license is required. The cost of the park permit is $25.00 per day. For reservations over 50 people, a special event permit is also needed.
Sign placement is important. The Land Use Code outlines the requirements for each type of sign. The application details the different types of signs, their rules and lighting requirements also. If you would like a copy of these, please call us. The cost of this permit is $60.00.
A solicitation permit is required to sell door-to-door. Items like books, or services, such as home security systems may be sold with this permit. A photo of the seller is put on social media to inform the public. The cost of the permit is $150.00. If your organization has a non-profit-status, this fee may be waived. Non-resident solicitors must also submit a $500.00 bond.
If you are planning a special event with more than 50 people, you will need a permit. The permit application is lengthy. It must be submitted 30 days before your event. You will need to reserve the needed parks. If inviting vendors, you may be charged a master vendor charge of $150.00 plus $10.00 per vendor. All food vendors must have a state permit to operate. It is necessary to purchase one million dollars of liability insurance, naming the City of Grants as additionally insured. If necessary, city roads can be closed. If your event uses a state highway, you will need to obtain a permit from the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
A variance is a relaxing of the Land Use Code. If the rules in the Land Use Code cause unnecessary hardship, you can apply for a variance permit. A consultation with the code enforcer is needed before applying. The Planning and Zoning Commission will decide whether to approve your request.
A vendor is a person or company that is selling from a non-permanent location, such as along a street, in one of our city parks, or anywhere in the City of Grants outside a permanent building or location. If you are selling food you will need a state permit to operate or a letter confirming this permit is not required. The cost for a local vendor is $25.00 per year. An Itinerate Vendor Permit is $75.00, and a Master Vendor Permit is $150.00 plus $10.00 for each sub vendor. Additionally, you must have a State of New Mexico Tax Number also known as a CRS or GRT number.
When having a yard sale, you will need to purchase a permit from our office. The cost of the permit is $5.00. You are able to hold the sale for up to three days at a time, and you can have a total of three sales per year.