How to respond to Sierra Madre plan check corrections

How to resubmit to the City of Sierra Madre after plan check corrections, in the words of Sierra Madre’s own page. Each fact links to its source.

From Sierra Madre’s own page, read October 30, 2026: sierramadreca.gov

How to resubmit, at a glance

In our words, from Sierra Madre’s own page. The exact steps are on the page linked below.

Bundle the original redlined plans with three (3) new revised sets.
Submit the revised plans to the Planning and Community Preservation Department to start the next check.

From Sierra Madre’s own page, read October 31, 2026: sierramadreca.gov

What to include

The original redlined plans
Three (3) new sets of revised (corrected) plans

From Sierra Madre’s own page, read October 30, 2026: sierramadreca.gov

Codes its letters cite

Local amendments to the building code

Filed local amendments with the California Building Standards Commission (ordinance 1487).

Source: dgs.ca.gov

Official links

Resubmittal instructions
Building department page
Planning & Community Preservation Department: (626) 355-7138 (sierramadreca.gov, checked October 31, 2026)
Address: 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (sierramadreca.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 Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre’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.

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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 Sierra Madre yourself.

Cleared to Build is an independent service. We are not the City of Sierra Madre and are not affiliated with it.

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Questions

Whom do I ask about Sierra Madre’s plan check corrections?

Call Planning & Community Preservation Department at (626) 355-7138. For a question about one comment, ask for the reviewer named on the letter.

Does Sierra Madre charge for another plan review?

This guide doesn’t list fees. Ask Planning & Community Preservation Department at (626) 355-7138 before you resubmit.

How many rounds of corrections can Sierra Madre send?

This guide doesn’t list a limit. Answering every comment fully the first time is the surest way to fewer rounds; ask Planning & Community Preservation Department at (626) 355-7138 if unsure.

Is Cleared to Build part of the City of Sierra Madre?

No. Cleared to Build is an independent service, not affiliated with the City of Sierra Madre or any permitting agency. You submit to the city yourself.