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Sign Permit in Clovis, New Mexico

Required for erecting a new sign or refacing an existing sign within the City of Clovis. Issued by the City of Clovis Department of Building Safety using the Application for Sign Permit. Billed on the Type II (homeowner permits, sign permits, or commercial construction) valuation-based fee schedule -- the same schedule used for homeowner-pulled building permits and commercial construction.

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • A plot plan is required for all new signs
  • Any sign above 30 feet in height requires calculations by an engineer
  • Application must identify sign type (pole, ground, roof, portable, billboard, monument, wall, or other), project description (erect new, reface existing, or other), height above ground, and estimated value
  • Billboard applications must state the distance to the nearest billboard
  • Location plans and/or design plans are required as indicated on the application
  • Electrician business license and New Mexico contractor's license information must be provided if electrical connection is part of the sign work Contractor
  • All work must be done in strict accordance with the Building and Zoning Codes of the City of Clovis

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Fee schedule

Type II -- sign permit (valuation-based): $2,000-$25,000 valuationCity of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule (clovisnm.gov/DocumentCenter/View/394), which expressly states Type II applies to 'Homeowner permits, sign permits, or commercial construction'
$37.00 + $9.80 per $1,000 of valuation
Type II -- sign permit (valuation-based): $25,001-$50,000 valuationCity of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule
$262.00 + $7.07 per $1,000 of valuation
Type II -- sign permit (valuation-based): $50,001-$100,000 valuationCity of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule
$444.00 + $4.90 per $1,000 of valuation
Type II -- sign permit (valuation-based): $100,001-$500,000 valuationCity of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule
$691.00 + $3.92 per $1,000 of valuation

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Sign Installation Inspection

    Inspector approval of the completed sign installation, per the Application for Sign Permit's inspector-approval signature line; the erected or refaced sign is field-verified against the approved plot plan and application

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Tips

  • Sign permits are billed on the same Type II valuation-based fee schedule used for homeowner-pulled building permits and commercial construction -- see the full bracket table under the Residential Building Permit entry in this file for higher valuation tiers.
  • A plot plan is required for every new sign application, and any sign taller than 30 feet must include engineering calculations.
  • Billboard applications must additionally state how close the nearest billboard is.
  • If the sign requires an electrical connection, list the electrician's City of Clovis Business License and New Mexico Contractor's License numbers on the application. Contractor

Frequently asked questions

Clovis requires a sign permit for: A plot plan is required for all new signs; Any sign above 30 feet in height requires calculations by an engineer; Application must identify sign type (pole, ground, roof, portable, billboard, monument, wall, or other), project description (erect new, reface existing, or other), height above ground, and estimated value; Billboard applications must state the distance to the nearest billboard; Location plans and/or design plans are required as indicated on the application; Electrician business license and New Mexico contractor's license information must be provided if electrical connection is part of the sign work; All work must be done in strict accordance with the Building and Zoning Codes of the City of Clovis. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Clovis Department of Building Safety at 575-769-7829 before starting work.

Sign permits are billed on the City's Type II valuation-based fee table -- the same schedule used for homeowner-pulled and commercial permits -- starting at $37.00 plus $9.80 per $1,000 of valuation for the $2,000-$25,000 bracket.

Clovis does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Clovis Department of Building Safety at 575-769-7829 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Application for Sign Permit; Plot plan. Depending on your project, Clovis may also ask for: Engineering calculations. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Clovis requires 1 inspection(s) for a sign permit, in order: Sign Installation Inspection. Schedule each through City of Clovis Department of Building Safety (575-769-7829).

Apply through City of Clovis Department of Building Safety at 1221 Mitchell Street, Clovis, NM 88101. Phone: 575-769-7829, email: buildingsafety@cityofclovis.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.clovisnm.gov/221/Building-Safety.

Clovis, New Mexico has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by City of Clovis Department of Building Safety; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by City of Clovis Department of Building Safety; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — referenced as part of the 2021 International Codes adoption; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by City of Clovis Department of Building Safety; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — referenced as part of the 2021 International Codes adoption; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by City of Clovis Department of Building Safety; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted as part of the 2021 International Codes; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by City of Clovis Department of Building Safety; Note: the Plumbing Declaration form in use references the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code for gas-piping pressure-test certification language; the city's current adopted-code statement (Building Safety Department page) specifies the 2021 International Codes generally — the 2009 IFGC reference on the declaration form itself was not reconciled further and is reported here as found.. Local amendments apply — see the Clovis overview page for the full list.

Yes. The City of Clovis Department of Building Safety requires an Application for Sign Permit to erect a new sign or reface an existing one, with a plot plan required on all new signs and engineering calculations required for any sign above 30 feet.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-22.

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 Clovis building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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