​Planning & Zoning Assistance

Zoning regulations can be complex. Planning a new home, business, a simple addition, carports or a fence require planning as well as potentially needing State permits.  

The City of Lovington Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for the administration of the City land use policies, permits and zoning regulations.  Our goal is to offer consistent, courteous, high quality services to the citizens and business community of the City of Lovington.  We assist applicants with the construction permit process using a partnership approach to ensure accurate and consistent plan review, floodplain management, permit issuance, compliance with adopted State of New Mexico construction codes, and CID required permitting.  We strive to provide the highest possible level of customer service with all of your planning and zoning needs.

​Crystal Ball serves as the City Planning & Zoning Coordinator.  Crystal was born in Lovington and has been a part of our community off and on for over 30 years.  She began working in the City Planning and Zoning Department in 2016 after working in the construction industry for over 13 years.  She is a notary public, an AHERA certified asbestos inspector, received ASFPM NMFMA Certified Flood Plain Manager certification in 2016, is currently the NMFMA Treasurer, as well as her Storm Water qualification in 2017 and is a State certified Zoning official working as a District representative for the NMLZO. She was involved with Keep Lovington Beautiful for 4 years and maintains a volunteer relationship with Lovington MainStreet. Crystal is also the city's Project Manager for major/special projects.  Crystal is a single mother of three grown children and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, movies, disc golf, and camping when she can find the time.
Crystal R. Ball, CFM, CZO
214 S. Love Street
​Lovington, NM 88260
​575-396-9301
​[email protected]

   Available on a “walk in” basis at City Hall, 214 South Love Street.

HOURS: 
Monday thru Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
      Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.