WHEN DO I NEED A BUILDER SEDIMENT CONTROL PERMIT?

The Builder Sediment Control Permit is a new type of sediment control permit being used by the Department of Permitting Services. It is intended for residential developments where builders buy lots from the overall developer of the property. The purpose of the permit is to assure compliance with the intent of the developer's sediment control plan and the sediment control regulations as a control over buildable lots shifts from the developer to the builders. This permit has the added advantage of being less cumbersome than the currently required Engineered Sediment Control Plan and Permit.

WHAT IS THE PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS?

First, the developer’s sediment control plan must be approved, issued, and in good standing. This plan shows how and where the major sediment control devices are located on lots and also lists any lots encumbered by sediment control devices.

The developer and builder complete one Property Transfer Certification/Residential Ownership Transfer Agreement (PTC/ROTA) for each builder.

• The PTC/ROTA will list the lots within the developer’s sediment control permit and authorize the builder to use the developer’s sediment control devices.
  
  
• The PTC/ROTA will be submitted by the builders with their initial Builder’s Sediment Control Permit application. The appropriate permit fee and performance bond are required at this time
  
  
• The builder will make application for their Builder Sediment Control Permit(s) per their desired lot groups.
  
  
• The builder must submit a copy of the PTC/ROTA with each subsequent Builder Sediment Control Permit Application.
  
  

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

The developer’s Sediment Control Plan is a condition of the Builder Sediment Control Permit. Pursuant to Section 19-7 of the Montgomery County Code, the builder’s grading/construction activities must not conflict with conditions shown on the approved Subdivision Plan, Development Plan, or Forest Conservation Plan.

WHAT WILL THE BUILDER SEDIMENT CONTROL PERMIT COST?

The above fees include a 10% automation enhancement fee. Filing fees and permit fees are based on fees in effect on the date the application was filed. All other fees are based on fees in effect at the time the service is requested (revision fee, extension fee, etc.).

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY BUILDER SEDIMENT CONTROL PERMIT?

Builder Sediment Control Permits can typically be issued within a week. Applications with non-cash bond submittals typically take two to four days.