The 16th episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast features an overview of vendor licenses, including door-to-door, regular route, sidewalk and site-specific. DPS Customer Support and Outreach Division Chi

Commercial Building Safety: Codes, Designs, Plans and More

May 20th, 2024 20m 6s

Ensuring building safety is a top priority at the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS). The 15th episode of the Permitting Services Podcast focuses on commercial building safety with an emphasis on codes, design, plan revie

Home Improvements and Permits

Apr 3rd, 2024 15m 35s

Are you planning home improvements? The 14th episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast features DPS Customer Support and Outreach Division Chief Gail Lucas and Residential Program Manager Dave Burch in con

GIS Maps

Mar 22nd, 2024 11m 18s

In this episode of the Permitting Services Podcast, Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Customer Support and Outreach Division Chief Gail Lucas and Information Technology Specialist Josh Cole discuss three new GIS Maps tha

Design for Life Property Tax Credit Program

Feb 22nd, 2024 20m 3s

In this episode, Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services Customer Support and Outreach Division Chief Gail Lucas and Plan Reviewer Mariella Dallas discuss how to apply for building permits when adding accessibility design features t

A Look Ahead at 2024

Jan 3rd, 2024 15m 48s

In this episode, Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Director Rabbiah Sabbakhan and Customer Support and Outreach Division Chief Gail Lucas discuss some of the department’s new initiatives, programs and services, including

Residential Fast Track Permits

Nov 28th, 2023 15m 53s

In this episode, Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Customer Support and Outreach Division Chief Gail Lucas leads a discussion about Residential Fast Track permits for eligible projects and shares updates about the Apply

Accessory Dwelling Units

Nov 2nd, 2023 13m 46s

In this episode, Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast Host Gail Lucas welcomes DPS Deputy Director Ehsan Motazedi for a conversation about accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and their growing popularity across the nat

Accessory Dwelling Units

Nov 2nd, 2023 13m 46s

Fire Code Compliance and Safety

Oct 16th, 2023 18m 33s

In this episode, Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast Host Gail Lucas and DPS Fire Code Compliance Manager Patsy Warnick talk about fire code compliance and safety. Their discussion covers what commercial property o

Public Right-of-Way

Sep 27th, 2023 17m 57s

In this episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast, host Gail Lucas and DPS Plan Reviewer Alex Weintraub discuss the public right-of-way. Their discussion covers what every property owner needs to know abou

Stay Septic Smart

Sep 5th, 2023 17m 42s

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 informati

Urban Farming, Fences, Paving & Zoning

Jul 24th, 2023 20m 47s

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), fe

Use and Occupancy Certificates

Jun 21st, 2023 14m 27s

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 Oc

Meet the Fire Marshal and Commercial Building Chief

Jun 2nd, 2023 13m 50s

In this episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast, DPS Customer Support and Outreach Division Chief Gail Lucas discusses fire safety and more with DPS Commercial Building Chief Rick Merck, who is also the

Check Your Deck

May 4th, 2023 11m 58s

In this episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast, DPS Customer Support and Outreach Division Chief Gail Lucas talks to DPS Field Supervisor Jeremy Shupp about the permitting and inspections process for de

Introducing the DPS Podcast

Apr 11th, 2023 24m 31s

The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) launches its first podcast. Your host is DPS Customer Support and Outreach Division Chief Gail Lucas, who has worked at the permitting department for 20 years! DPS Director Rabbiah

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