How to respond to Fresno’s Plan Check Correction List
What the City of Fresno calls its correction letter, how to resubmit, and what to include, from the city’s own pages. Each fact links to its source.
What the City of Fresno calls it
The City of Fresno calls its correction letter “Plan Check Correction List”. It expects a written response letter that answers each comment.
How to resubmit after Fresno plan check corrections
- Revise the plans per the Plan Check Correction List and mark-ups, then upload the revised plans, a response letter and any supporting documents to the record on the ACA portal.
- Slip-sheet only the revised sheets into the previously stamped RECEIVED or BACK CHECK set, so the plans are not re-routed to every earlier discipline.
- Back checks and addendums get an AD record; a permit technician checks the resubmittal for completeness, and an incomplete one is marked Additional Information is Required until you upload what is asked for and notify staff.
- Back check reviews take up to 10 business days; addendums and field revisions up to 14.
From the city’s instructions: fresno.gov
Codes its letters cite
Local code abbreviations you will see on the City of Fresno letters: FMC.
Building code named on the city’s pages: 2025 California Building Standards Code.
Local amendments to the building code
Filed local amendments with the California Building Standards Commission (ordinance 2025-39).
The city's adoption page: agendas.fresno.gov
Official links
- Accela Citizen Access (ACA)
- Building department page
- Building and Safety: 559.621.8084 (fresno.gov, checked October 31, 2026)
- Address: 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721 (fresno.gov, 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 Fresno 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 Correction List has
General guidance, not the City of Fresno’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
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Questions
What does the City of Fresno call its correction letter?
The City of Fresno calls it “Plan Check Correction List”. It expects a written response letter that answers each comment.
How do I resubmit after the City of Fresno sends corrections?
Revise the plans per the Plan Check Correction List and mark-ups, then upload the revised plans, a response letter and any supporting documents to the record on the ACA portal.; then Slip-sheet only the revised sheets into the previously stamped RECEIVED or BACK CHECK set, so the plans are not re-routed to every earlier discipline.; then Back checks and addendums get an AD record; a permit technician checks the resubmittal for completeness, and an incomplete one is marked Additional Information is Required until you upload what is asked for and notify staff.; then Back check reviews take up to 10 business days; addendums and field revisions up to 14.
How do I respond to Fresno’s Plan Check Correction List?
In general, answer every comment in a response letter that says what changed and on which sheet, then resubmit the revised drawings the way the City of Fresno asks. Check its own instructions first.
What should a resubmittal to Fresno include?
In general: a response letter answering each comment, the revised drawings with changes marked, and any new calculations or reports the comments ask for. The City of Fresno may ask for more, so check with it before you send.
Where do I send my resubmittal to Fresno?
The City of Fresno’s online permit portal is Accela Citizen Access (ACA), linked on this page. Ask the building department how it wants resubmittals sent if its instructions don’t say.
How long does Fresno 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 Fresno for its current review times.
Whom do I ask about Fresno’s Plan Check Correction List?
Call Building and Safety at 559.621.8084. For a question about one comment, ask for the reviewer named on the letter.
Does Fresno charge for another plan review?
This guide doesn’t list fees. Ask Building and Safety at 559.621.8084 before you resubmit.
How many rounds of corrections can Fresno send?
This guide doesn’t list a limit. Answering every comment fully the first time is the surest way to fewer rounds; ask Building and Safety at 559.621.8084 if unsure.
Is Cleared to Build part of the City of Fresno?
No. Cleared to Build is an independent service, not affiliated with the City of Fresno or any permitting agency. You submit to the city yourself.