Urban Farming, Fences, Paving & Zoning

07/24/23 • 20 min

In this episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast, DPS Customer Support and Outreach Division Chief Gail Lucas and DPS Code Compliance Section Manager Greg Nichols discuss urban farming (chicken coops), fence permits, surface parking and other code compliance and zoning topics. Got an idea or question for a future podcast? Send an email to [email protected].

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In this episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast, DPS Customer Support and Outreach Division Chief Gail Lucas and DPS Commercial Field Supervisor Chris Allen discuss what you need to know about Use and Occupancy (U & O) certificates before opening a business. Learn why it is important to review the U & O before you sign a lease, what the inspection process includes, how long a certificate is valid, what questions you should ask about an existing certificate, and more. Got an idea for a future podcast? Send an email to [email protected].

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In this episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast, host Gail Lucas and DPS Well and Septic Section Manager Heidi Benham discuss septic systems in advance of Septic Smart Week (Sept. 18-22). Their informative discussion includes what every property owner needs to know about their septic system (there are three things!), how important it is to take care of a septic system, and what should not go down the drain! In addition to these tips and resources, the podcast fields a listener’s question about the public right-of-way. Got an idea or question for a future podcast? Send an email to [email protected].