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Sec. 19-38. Application for permit.

Montgomery County, Md., Code § 19-38 (2026)

Sec. 19-38. Application for permit.Copy Citation

(a)
To obtain a floodplain district permit, an applicant must file an application in writing on a form furnished by the Department. The owner of the property where the land-disturbing activity is to be performed, or the owner's authorized agent, must sign the application.
(b)
A permit must be issued only in the name of the current property owner.
(c)
A separate permit must be issued for each non-contiguous site.
(d)
A permit may be transferred to a later owner, if the later owner files an application form and pays a transfer fee and the Director approves the transfer.
(e)
An application for a permit must be accompanied by:
(1)
An erosion and sediment control plan approved by the Department, where required by law; and
(2)
The permit fee.
(f)
Plans must be prepared and certified by:
(1)
A registered professional engineer, registered land surveyor, or architect; or
(2)
Another person approved by the Department.
(g)
Each floodplain district permit plan must comply with this article and applicable regulations.