How to respond to Gilroy plan check corrections
How to resubmit to the City of Gilroy after plan check corrections, in the words of Gilroy’s own page. Each fact links to its source.
From Gilroy’s own page, read October 30, 2026: cityofgilroy.org
How to resubmit
- Each subsequent resubmittal should have the appropriate 'submittal (SUB) number' included in the document name.
- Submitting only revised plan sheets or supplemental information is not acceptable.
From Gilroy’s own page, read October 30, 2026: cityofgilroy.org
What to include
- The document shall be complete, including items not requiring revision.
- Each subsequent resubmittal should have the appropriate 'submittal (SUB) number' included in the document name.
From Gilroy’s own page, read October 30, 2026: cityofgilroy.org
Codes its letters cite
Building code named on the city’s pages: 2025 Edition of California Building Standards Codes.
Local amendments to the building code
Filed local amendments with the California Building Standards Commission (ordinance 2025-06, 2025-07).
Sections the City of Gilroy changes from the state code (summaries in our words; read the ordinance for the exact text):
- CBC 1.8.4.2: Fees are assessed under the adopted City of Gilroy Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
- CBC 105.7: Approved permit, plans, and documentation must stay on the job site until final approval.
- CBC 109.2: Permit fees are set by the current City of Gilroy Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
- CBC 109.4: Work started without a permit requires double the permit fee.
- CBC 109.7: Plan review fees are paid when plans and calculations are submitted for checking.
- CBC 110.7: Inspection record card must be posted or available before permitted work begins.
- CBC 402.5: Deletes the section's exception.
- CBC 403.3: Deletes the section's exception.
- CBC 404.3: Deletes all exceptions to the section.
- CBC 410.6: Deletes all exceptions to the section.
- CBC 903.2: Sprinkler locations follow the Gilroy Fire Code; Gilroy Fire Code prevails over conflicts.
- CBC 1505.1.3: Amended; see the ordinance
The ordinance amends more sections than these.
The amendments: cityofgilroy.org
Official links
- Resubmittal instructions
- Building department page
- Building Division: 408-846-0451 (cityofgilroy.org, checked October 31, 2026)
- Address: 7351 Rosanna St., Gilroy, CA 95020 (cityofgilroy.org, 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 Gilroy 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 Gilroy’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 Gilroy yourself.
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Questions
How do I resubmit after the City of Gilroy sends corrections?
Send the complete package online via GO Permit or at the public counter.
How do I respond to Gilroy’s plan check corrections?
In short: Send the complete package online via GO Permit or at the public counter. Answer every comment in a response letter that says what changed and on which sheet.
How long does Gilroy 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 Gilroy for its current review times.
Whom do I ask about Gilroy’s plan check corrections?
Call Building Division at 408-846-0451. For a question about one comment, ask for the reviewer named on the letter.
Does Gilroy charge for another plan review?
This guide doesn’t list fees. Ask Building Division at 408-846-0451 before you resubmit.
How many rounds of corrections can Gilroy send?
This guide doesn’t list a limit. Answering every comment fully the first time is the surest way to fewer rounds; ask Building Division at 408-846-0451 if unsure.
Is Cleared to Build part of the City of Gilroy?
No. Cleared to Build is an independent service, not affiliated with the City of Gilroy or any permitting agency. You submit to the city yourself.