Sign Permit (Standard / Temporary) in Sunland Park, New Mexico
VerifiedRequired for permanent and temporary signage in Sunland Park under Land Development Code Section 10-4-11 (Signs). Two-track application process (Standard vs. Temporary) with a defined two-stage review timeline.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Sign permits are required for all signs unless specifically exempted (e.g., directional signs under 6 sq ft, window displays, required regulatory signs)
- Standard Sign Permit Application requires: written proof of landlord approval, completed application form, site plan showing sign location, sign specifications/drawings, engineered plans (for signs over 10 feet), illumination details, and color/material samples
- Temporary Sign Permit Application requires: written proof of landlord approval, completed application, duration of display, installation/removal dates, site plan, sign specifications, and property owner authorization
- Temporary sign time limitations: bench signs up to 1 year; transit shelter signs per specified term; construction signs for duration of project; special event signs up to 10 days; searchlights up to 72 hours
Required documents
- Required
Standard Sign Permit Application
Full documentation package per Land Development Code Section 10-4-11.6(A): landlord approval, site plan, sign specs/drawings, engineered plans if over 10', illumination details, color/material samples
- Optional
Temporary Sign Permit Application
Per Section 10-4-11.6(B): landlord approval, duration/installation-removal dates, site plan, sign specs, property owner authorization
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent Sign Permit (each) | $30 plus 10% of the total valuation of construction and erection of the sign | City of Sunland Park Development Fee Schedule (eff. 7/1/2024), Building Permit Fees table |
| Temporary Sign Permit (each) | $30 | City of Sunland Park Development Fee Schedule (eff. 7/1/2024), Building Permit Fees table |
Review timeline
15–15 business days
Sunland Park’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
Tips
- Sign review is a fixed two-stage process: a 5-business-day completeness review followed by a 10-business-day technical review — budget roughly 3 weeks total before approval/denial notification and permit issuance.
- Signs taller than 10 feet require engineered plans as part of the standard application — factor structural engineering into your timeline and budget.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Sunland Park Community Development Department — Building Inspections Division — official building department
- City of Sunland Park Land Development Code (Title 10), Section 10-4-11.6 (Sign Application Procedures)
- City of Sunland Park Development Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2024)
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 Sunland Park building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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