How to respond to Lincoln plan check corrections
How to resubmit to the City of Lincoln after plan check corrections, in the words of Lincoln’s own page. Each fact links to its source.
From Lincoln’s own page, read October 30, 2026: lincolnca.gov
How to resubmit
- Fill out a Revision/Resubmittal Application
- Attach 3 copies of revised plans
- Bring application and revised plans to the Building Counter located at:
From Lincoln’s own page, read October 30, 2026: lincolnca.gov
What to include
- Fill out a Revision/Resubmittal Application
- Attach 3 copies of revised plans
From Lincoln’s own page, read October 30, 2026: lincolnca.gov
Codes its letters cite
Building code named on the city’s pages: 2025 California Building Standards Code (Cal. Code Regs., Title 24).
Local amendments to the building code
None listed by the California Building Standards Commission as of 2026-10-31. The Commission is still posting 2025 filings, and a place that adopts the state code without changes does not file, so check the city's own adoption ordinance.
Official links
- Resubmittal instructions
- Permit portal
- Building department page
- Building & Inspection: 916-434-2470 (lincolnca.gov, checked October 31, 2026)
- Address: 600 6th Street, Lincoln, CA 95648 (lincolnca.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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln’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 Lincoln yourself.
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Questions
How do I resubmit after the City of Lincoln sends corrections?
Fill out a Revision/Resubmittal Application; then Attach 3 copies of revised plans; then Bring application and revised plans to the Building Counter located at:
How do I respond to Lincoln’s plan check corrections?
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 Lincoln asks. Check its own instructions first.
How long does Lincoln 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 Lincoln for its current review times.
Does Lincoln charge for another plan review?
This guide doesn’t list fees. Ask Building & Inspection at 916-434-2470 before you resubmit.
How many rounds of corrections can Lincoln send?
This guide doesn’t list a limit. Answering every comment fully the first time is the surest way to fewer rounds; ask Building & Inspection at 916-434-2470 if unsure.
Is Cleared to Build part of the City of Lincoln?
No. Cleared to Build is an independent service, not affiliated with the City of Lincoln or any permitting agency. You submit to the city yourself.