Carrizozo, NM · Lincoln County
Planning And Zoning Application – Site Built
This application requests town zoning approval to place a site-built or spec home on property you own within Carrizozo, and the owner submits it to the Town Clerk with required documents and a fee.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to request Town of Carrizozo zoning approval for a site-built or spec home on property you own within town limits. Submit the completed, notarized application, required $50 fee, deed copy, and a detailed scaled site plan to the Town Clerk by the stated deadline to be considered for a Board of Trustees meeting. Approval is not a building permit; the form says a Construction Industries Division building permit is required, and utilities will not be connected without valid permits.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking town zoning approval to place a site-built or spec home on property within Carrizozo limits should submit this application and its required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a New Mexico jurat stating “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; the owner of record signs and swears to the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the site-built planning and zoning application from the Town of Carrizozo.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter owner and property details, describe the project, and prepare the deed copy and scaled site plan listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner's sworn signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the application during the remote notary session, following the notary's instructions.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the notarized application, supporting documents, and $50 fee to the Town Clerk by the form's stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carrizozo. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the site-built home application?
- Complete and notarize the application, attach the deed copy and detailed scaled site plan, and include the $50 fee. Submit the documents to the Town Clerk by the deadline listed on the form for the scheduled Board of Trustees meeting.
- Do I need a building permit with this application?
- Yes. The form says this application is not a building permit and that building permits are required by law through the Construction Industries Division. It also says town zoning approval is required to obtain the building permit.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New Mexico law authorizes remote online notarization by its notarial officers, and recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by officers or other authorized individuals of another state. Ask the Town Clerk whether a remotely notarized application is acceptable.
- What must the site plan show?
- The form calls for a detailed, scaled site plan showing current lot dimensions, existing structures, easements, driveway positions, setbacks, a north arrow, and utility locations. It recommends a survey.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure where to file?
- The form directs applicants to submit documents to the Town Clerk. For filing questions or uncertainty about whether a form is handled by the town or county, confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.