Effective March 1, 2007, Bill 26-05, Stormwater Drainage and Runoff, requires controlling water runoff on small lots (less than 15,000 square feet). The Department of Permitting Services (DPS) has issued the Guidelines for Control of Water Runoff on Small Lots to provide guidance to the building permit applicants, home owners, contractors, and design consultants for compliance with this bill.

For information about the guidelines contact DPS Permit Services Managers George Muste at (240) 777-6232 or Hemal Mustafa at (240) 777-6226. You may also send your comments at dps.legislativecomments@montgomerycountymd.gov.