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Placement Permit for Fence or Accessory Structure in Roswell, New Mexico

A streamlined permit for installing a fence or a small accessory structure (such as a storage shed) that falls below the size threshold requiring a full building permit. Reviewed by the City of Roswell Building & Inspections Division for zoning and Public Works Specifications compliance.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • For accessory structures only: residential up to 200 sq. ft.; commercial up to 120 sq. ft.
  • Must submit a sketch showing the lot, including location of street, sidewalk, drive pad, curb and gutter, and their connection to adjacent lots
  • All proposed construction must meet Public Works Specifications Ordinance No. 05-01 and Roswell City Code Appendix A
  • A traffic control plan is required if proposed construction will obstruct traffic

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Fee schedule

Filing fee
Not published — contact the department

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Roswell building department
~1–3 business days

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Inspection process

    See the full Roswell inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

    Tips

    • Use this permit instead of a full Building Permit for storage sheds 200 sq. ft. or smaller (residential) or 120 sq. ft. or smaller (commercial), and for fences.
    • A traffic control plan is required if the proposed fence or structure will obstruct traffic during construction.

    Frequently asked questions

    Only if it exceeds 200 sq. ft. for residential property (120 sq. ft. for commercial). Smaller sheds and fences use the simpler Placement Permit for Fence or Accessory Structure instead.

    Plan review for a placement permit for fence or accessory structure in Roswell typically runs 1–3 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Roswell Community Development — Building & Inspections Division at (575) 637-6280.

    You'll need: Placement Permit for Fence or Accessory Structure Application; Typical Plat or Development Plan / Lot Sketch. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Roswell Community Development — Building & Inspections Division at 400 W. 2nd St., Roswell, NM 88201 (mailing: PO Box 1838, Roswell, NM 88202-1838). Phone: (575) 637-6280, email: permits@roswell-nm.gov. Official information: https://www.roswell-nm.gov/1279/Building-Inspections.

    Roswell, New Mexico has adopted: 2021 International Building Code, adopted as the New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMCBC); 2021 International Residential Code, adopted as the New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMRBC); 2021 International Existing Building Code, adopted as the New Mexico Existing Building Code (NMEBC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2020 National Electrical Code, adopted as the New Mexico Electrical Code (NMEC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, adopted as the New Mexico Energy Conservation Code (NMECC); 2017 ANSI A117.1 (Accessibility); 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code, adopted as the New Mexico Mechanical Code (NMMC); 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, adopted as the New Mexico Plumbing Code (NMPC). Local amendments apply — see the Roswell overview page for the full list.

    Sources & verification

    Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.

    Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Roswell building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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