How to respond to Lakeland’s Changemarks
What the City of Lakeland 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 Lakeland calls it
The City of Lakeland calls its correction letter “Changemarks”.
After logging in to ePlan, click the Reports tab and select the "Changemarks" report.
How to resubmit after Lakeland plan check corrections, at a glance
In our words, from Lakeland’s own page. The exact steps are on the page linked below.
- For plan-review permits, write a revision narrative and include the corrected plan sheets.
- Upload each drawing as a separate one-page file in the Drawings folder.
- Open the ePlan ProjectDox link, accept the Upload Task, and follow on-screen instructions.
From Lakeland’s own page, read October 31, 2026: lakelandgov.net
Codes its letters cite
Building code named on the city’s pages: Florida Building Code 8 th Edition 2023.
Local amendments to the building code
None listed by the Florida Building Commission as of 2026-10-31. Local technical amendments lapse when the next edition takes effect (the 9th Edition on December 31, 2026).
Official links
- Resubmittal instructions
- iMS
- Building department page
- Building Inspection Division: 863.834.6012 (lakelandgov.net, checked October 31, 2026)
- Address: 228 S. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland, Florida 33801 (lakelandgov.net, checked October 31, 2026)
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 Lakeland 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 Changemarks has
General guidance, not the City of Lakeland’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 Florida city guides
How we help
Send us the whole Changemarks. 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 Lakeland yourself.
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Questions
What does the City of Lakeland call its correction letter?
The City of Lakeland calls it “Changemarks”.
How do I respond to Lakeland’s Changemarks?
In short: For plan-review permits, write a revision narrative and include the corrected plan sheets. Upload each drawing as a separate one-page file in the Drawings folder. Open the ePlan ProjectDox link, accept the Upload Task, and follow on-screen instructions. Answer every comment in a response letter that says what changed and on which sheet.
How long does Lakeland 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 Lakeland for its current review times.
Does Lakeland charge for another plan review?
This guide doesn’t list fees. Ask Building Inspection Division at 863.834.6012 before you resubmit.
How many rounds of corrections can Lakeland 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 Division at 863.834.6012 if unsure.
Is Cleared to Build part of the City of Lakeland?
No. Cleared to Build is an independent service, not affiliated with the City of Lakeland or any permitting agency. You submit to the city yourself.