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Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services to Launch ‘Peer Review Program’ to Accelerate Timelines in Land Development – MocoFeed

Posted on June 30, 2023

For Immediate Release: Friday, June 30, 2023

The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) is launching a “Peer Review Program” for developers and property owners who want to retain the services of a DPS-certified peer reviewer for sediment control, stormwater management and right-of-way projects that require permits from the DPS land development division. Beginning Monday, July 3, DPS will accept applications from professionals who request to be certified as peer reviewers.

Peer reviewers are professional engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects and others who have experience with the DPS plan review process. Peer reviewers could be hired by an applicant or developer to examine their plans as quality assurance before the plans are formally submitted to DPS. The peer reviewer may find inconsistencies, omissions or supporting documents that are missing. The peer reviewer then would provide comments to the design professional, who can update the plans before formally submitting them to DPS. This advisory service, which is optional, potentially speeds up the plan review timeline.

“The Peer Review Program is an optional tool for applicants to help ensure quality control prior to formal submission,” said DPS Director Rabbiah Sabbakhan. “DPS is still responsible for reviewing and approving all plans, including those reviewed by a peer reviewer. DPS will issue final approvals prior to permit issuance. These projects will be identified at intake and tracked. The desired outcome is that peer review will contribute favorably toward the overarching County objective of streamlining our permitting process.”

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Information about this program is available on the DPS website. As peer review candidates are certified, their names and contact information will be added. Peer reviewers are certified in engineered sediment control/ stormwater management, grading, paving and storm drain plans. The charge for this service is determined by the peer reviewer.

“The goal of the Peer Review Program is to accelerate turnaround times for plan review in the land development division,” said DPS Land Development Division Chief Linda Kobylski. “The peer reviewers will be certified by DPS, and primarily reviewing engineered plans for sediment control, stormwater management and right-of-way projects.”

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The DPS Peer Review Program manual is posted on the DPS website for those who want to learn more about the program and become a certified peer reviewer.

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For more information about permitting services, visit the DPS website at montgomerycountymd.gov/dps or stop by the customer service lobby at 2425 Reedie Drive (7th floor) in Wheaton. DPS offices are open from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and no appointment is necessary. If you have questions, contact MC 311 or 240-777-0311.

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Release ID: 23-280
Media Contact: Sonya Burke 240-777-6272

For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=43628

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