How to respond to Dania Beach’s Comments Letter
How to resubmit to the City of Dania Beach after plan check corrections, in the words of Dania Beach’s own page. Each fact links to its source.
From Dania Beach’s own page, read October 30, 2026: gflalliance.org
What the City of Dania Beach calls it
The City of Dania Beach calls its correction letter “Comments Letter”.
Once the review cycle is complete, if it is rejected, a Comments Letter is issued and the Applicant along with the City are notified.
How to resubmit after Dania Beach plan check corrections, at a glance
In our words, from Dania Beach’s own page. The exact steps are on the page linked below.
- Fill out the Revision Submittal form for the corrections.
From Dania Beach’s own page, read October 31, 2026: gflalliance.org
What to include
- Need Revision Submittal form.
- Need clouds and deltas.
From Dania Beach’s own page, read October 30, 2026: gflalliance.org
Codes its letters cite
Local amendments to the building code
Filed local amendments with the Florida Building Commission.
Sections the City of Dania Beach changes from the state code (summaries in our words; read the ordinance for the exact text):
- FBC-Building 1: Technical Amendment: Chapter 1 - Scope and Administration
The amendments: floridabuilding.org
Official links
- Resubmittal instructions
- Permit portal
- Building department page
- Building Division
Links and facts checked on October 30, 2026.
Florida rules every plan check here follows
These come from Florida law and state agencies, so they apply in Dania Beach as well. Each links to its source.
Building code in force
The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), has been in effect since December 31, 2023.
Source: Florida Building Commission, checked October 31, 2026
Missing-information notice
Within 5 business days of getting your application, the local government must tell you in writing what, if anything, is still needed for the application to count as complete.
Source: Florida Statutes § 553.792, checked October 31, 2026
Review deadline for homes
For a residential unit under 7,500 square feet reviewed by the local government's own plans reviewer, the permit decision is due within 30 business days of a complete application.
Source: Florida Statutes § 553.792, checked October 31, 2026
Answering plan check comments
When the building department sends a written notice of code problems, you have 10 business days to send corrected plans; if you don't, the application will be denied.
Source: Florida Statutes § 553.792, checked October 31, 2026
Review of your corrections
If you resubmit on time, the department then has 10 business days to approve or deny the permit, unless you agree in writing to give it more time.
Source: Florida Statutes § 553.792, checked October 31, 2026
What a good response to Comments Letter has
General guidance, not the City of Dania Beach’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 Comments 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 Dania Beach yourself.
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Questions
What does the City of Dania Beach call its correction letter?
The City of Dania Beach calls it “Comments Letter”.
How long does Dania Beach take to review a resubmittal?
If you resubmit on time, the department then has 10 business days to approve or deny the permit, unless you agree in writing to give it more time. Ask the City of Dania Beach for its current review times.
Is Cleared to Build part of the City of Dania Beach?
No. Cleared to Build is an independent service, not affiliated with the City of Dania Beach or any permitting agency. You submit to the city yourself.