Department of Permitting Services Stakeholders Forum 2026
Stakeholders Forum Agenda
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Check-In | Meet and Greet Opportunity
Welcome and Introductions
DPS Director Rabbiah Sabbakhan
“State of Permitting” Presentation
DPS Director Rabbiah Sabbakhan
“By the Numbers” Update
DPS Deputy Director Ehsan Motazedi
Networking Break
Housing Hot Topics: ADUs, Office Conversion, Development
DPS Zoning and Code Compliance Division Chief Victor Salazar, Montgomery Planning Deputy Director Robert Kronenberg
Energy Code and Sustainability News
DPS Sustainability, Energy, and Mechanical Manager Bryan Bomer
Building Safety and Fire Code Compliance
DPS Fire Code Compliance Manager and County Fire Marshal Patsy Warnick
Networking Break
Panel Discussion: “The Role of Permitting in Economic Development” | Q & A
Closing Remarks
DPS Director Rabbiah Sabbakhan | DPS Deputy Director Ehsan Motazedi
Welcome and Introductions
DPS Director Rabbiah Sabbakhan
“State of Permitting” Presentation
DPS Director Rabbiah Sabbakhan
“By the Numbers” Update
DPS Deputy Director Ehsan Motazedi
Networking Break
Housing Hot Topics: ADUs, Office Conversion, Development
DPS Zoning and Code Compliance Division Chief Victor Salazar, Montgomery Planning Deputy Director Robert Kronenberg
Energy Code and Sustainability News
DPS Sustainability, Energy, and Mechanical Manager Bryan Bomer
Building Safety and Fire Code Compliance
DPS Fire Code Compliance Manager and County Fire Marshal Patsy Warnick
Networking Break
Panel Discussion: “The Role of Permitting in Economic Development” | Q & A
Closing Remarks
DPS Director Rabbiah Sabbakhan | DPS Deputy Director Ehsan Motazedi
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Department of Permitting Services Sta...
Date and Time
Tuesday Mar 3, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
9:00 - 11:30 am
Location
2425 Reedie Drive
M-NCPPC Second Floor Auditorium
Wheaton, MD
