How to respond to Phoenix’s Comment Memo
How to resubmit to the City of Phoenix after plan check corrections, in the words of Phoenix’s own page. Each fact links to its source.
From Phoenix’s own page, read October 30, 2026: phoenixoregon.gov
What the City of Phoenix calls it
The City of Phoenix calls its correction letter “Comment Memo”.
How to resubmit after Phoenix plan check corrections, at a glance
In our words, from Phoenix’s own page. The exact steps are on the page linked below.
- For commercial work, write a response letter answering every review comment in the memo.
- Upload non-plan documents as their own PDFs, separate from the drawings.
- If you think a comment does not apply, contact the reviewer directly to discuss it.
From Phoenix’s own page, read October 31, 2026: phoenixoregon.gov
What to include
- Replace corrected plan sheets in the electronic full set of plans
- The design professional must provide a revisions response letter
From Phoenix’s own page, read October 30, 2026: phoenixoregon.gov
Codes its letters cite
Building code named on the city’s pages: 2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code.
Local amendments to the building code
The state building code is uniform statewide: cities and counties may not set different requirements unless the state Building Codes Division authorizes them.
Official links
- Resubmittal instructions
- Building department page
- Community & Economic Development: 541-535-2050 (phoenixoregon.gov, checked October 31, 2026)
- Address: 112 W. 2nd St., Phoenix, OR 97535 (phoenixoregon.gov, checked October 31, 2026)
Links and facts checked on October 28, 2026.
Oregon rules every plan check here follows
These come from Oregon law and state agencies, so they apply in Phoenix as well. Each links to its source.
Residential code
The 2026 Oregon Residential Specialty Code took effect on Oct. 1, 2026. Chapter 1 is already mandatory; Chapters 2 - 44 and the appendices become mandatory on April 1, 2027.
Source: Oregon Building Codes Division, checked October 31, 2026
Commercial (structural) code
Commercial buildings follow the 2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code. It took effect Oct. 1, 2025, and after a 6-month phase-in became mandatory on April 1, 2026.
Source: Oregon Building Codes Division, checked October 31, 2026
Commercial energy code
Energy rules for commercial buildings come from the 2025 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code, mandatory since July 1, 2025.
Source: Oregon Building Codes Division, checked October 31, 2026
Electrical code
Electrical work follows the 2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, based on the 2026 National Electrical Code, in effect since Oct. 1, 2026.
Source: Oregon Building Codes Division, checked October 31, 2026
Plumbing code
Plumbing work follows the 2026 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code, based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, in effect since Oct. 1, 2026.
Source: Oregon Building Codes Division, checked October 31, 2026
What a good response to Comment Memo has
General guidance, not the City of Phoenix’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 Oregon city guides
How we help
Send us the whole Comment Memo. 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 Phoenix yourself.
Cleared to Build is an independent service. We are not the City of Phoenix and are not affiliated with it.
Upload your correction letterOnly one comment to answer? Try the free one-comment tool.
Questions
What does the City of Phoenix call its correction letter?
The City of Phoenix calls it “Comment Memo”.
How long does Phoenix take to review a resubmittal?
Review times change with workload. Ask the building department at 541-535-2050.
Does Phoenix charge for another plan review?
This guide doesn’t list fees. Ask Community & Economic Development at 541-535-2050 before you resubmit.
How many rounds of corrections can Phoenix send?
This guide doesn’t list a limit. Answering every comment fully the first time is the surest way to fewer rounds; ask Community & Economic Development at 541-535-2050 if unsure.
Is Cleared to Build part of the City of Phoenix?
No. Cleared to Build is an independent service, not affiliated with the City of Phoenix or any permitting agency. You submit to the city yourself.