How to respond to Del Mar plan check corrections
How to resubmit to the City of Del Mar after plan check corrections, in the words of Del Mar’s own page. Each fact links to its source.
From Del Mar’s own page, read October 30, 2026: delmar.ca.us
How to resubmit, at a glance
In our words, from Del Mar’s own page. The exact steps are on the page linked below.
- Include only the revised pages or sheets in your resubmittal.
- Describe each revision in detail, noting which pages show it.
- List any revised sheets that will replace existing sheets.
From Del Mar’s own page, read October 31, 2026: delmar.ca.us
What to include
- Revisions must be submitted by owner or approved signed agent.
- Elements Revised: Plans Calculations Soils Energy Other
- Describe revisions in detail, including pages, where each revision is shown:
- If revised sheets are to replace existing sheets, list here:
- Does the revision, in any way, alter the plot plans?
- Does this revision add or remove ANY floor area?
From Del Mar’s own page, read October 30, 2026: delmar.ca.us
Codes its letters cite
Building code named on the city’s pages: 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code.
Local amendments to the building code
Filed local amendments with the California Building Standards Commission (ordinance 1022/1026, 1023).
Official links
- Resubmittal instructions
- Permit portal
- Building department page
- Building Services: 858-375-9514 (delmar.ca.us, checked October 31, 2026)
- Address: 1050 Camino del Mar Del Mar, CA 92014 (delmar.ca.us, checked October 31, 2026)
Links and facts checked on October 28, 2026.
California rules every plan check here follows
These come from California law and state agencies, so they apply in Del Mar as well. Each links to its source.
Building code in force
The 2025 edition of Title 24, the California Building Standards Code, has been in effect since January 1, 2026.
Source: California Building Standards Commission, checked October 31, 2026
Energy code
If your permit application was filed on or after January 1, 2026, the project has to meet the 2025 Energy Code.
Source: California Energy Commission, checked October 31, 2026
Energy forms with the application
A building permit application covered by the energy code (Part 6) must include at least one copy of the required energy compliance documents.
Source: California Energy Commission, 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, checked October 31, 2026
Green building code (CALGreen)
The 2025 edition of CALGreen, the state green building code (Part 11), took effect on January 1, 2026.
Source: California Building Standards Commission, checked October 31, 2026
ADU decision deadline
If the city or county has not approved or denied a complete application for an ADU or junior ADU within 60 days, the application is treated as approved (Gov. Code § 66317).
Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development, ADU Handbook, checked October 31, 2026
ADU denials must explain the fix
When a city or county denies an ADU or junior ADU application, it must send written comments within 60 days that list each problem and explain how you can correct it.
Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development, ADU Handbook, checked October 31, 2026
Building permits for approved housing projects
For housing projects that already have planning approval, the city or county has 15 business days to say whether a building permit application is complete, then 30 or 60 days, depending on how many units are proposed, to decide whether it meets the standards.
Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development, Housing Law Fact Sheets, checked October 31, 2026
What a good response to plan check corrections has
General guidance, not the City of Del Mar’s own rules. Check its page before you resubmit.
- Answer every comment, in the reviewer’s order and numbering, so nothing is missed.
- Say plainly what you changed for each comment, or why no change is needed.
- Name the sheet and detail where each change is, so the reviewer can find it fast.
- Mark changes on the drawings (clouds or deltas are common) and keep sheet numbers the same.
- Send the response letter, the revised drawings and any new calculations together.
Other California city guides
How we help
Send us the whole correction letter. We draft a response to every comment and list the drawing changes sheet by sheet. Your first letter is free. You review each response, then you sign and submit to the City of Del Mar yourself.
Cleared to Build is an independent service. We are not the City of Del Mar and are not affiliated with it.
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Questions
Where do I send my resubmittal to Del Mar?
The City of Del Mar’s online permit portal is eTRAKiT portal, linked on this page. Ask the building department how it wants resubmittals sent if its instructions don’t say.
How long does Del Mar take to review a resubmittal?
For housing projects that already have planning approval, the city or county has 15 business days to say whether a building permit application is complete, then 30 or 60 days, depending on how many units are proposed, to decide whether it meets the standards. Ask the City of Del Mar for its current review times.
Whom do I ask about Del Mar’s plan check corrections?
Call Building Services at 858-375-9514. For a question about one comment, ask for the reviewer named on the letter.
Does Del Mar charge for another plan review?
This guide doesn’t list fees. Ask Building Services at 858-375-9514 before you resubmit.
How many rounds of corrections can Del Mar send?
This guide doesn’t list a limit. Answering every comment fully the first time is the surest way to fewer rounds; ask Building Services at 858-375-9514 if unsure.
Is Cleared to Build part of the City of Del Mar?
No. Cleared to Build is an independent service, not affiliated with the City of Del Mar or any permitting agency. You submit to the city yourself.