Montgomery County has launched a new podcast called "Recipe for Success: Guidance for Opening a Restaurant." In this episode, Gail Lucas and Linda Kobylski from the Department of Permitting Services explain key steps for opening a restaurant, including zoning and licensing details. The podcast aims to help restaurant owners navigate the permitting process more easily, according to the Montgomery County.
This 15-minute podcast offers advice for restaurant owners, starting with the importance of choosing the right location. "We encourage restaurant owners to contact DPS before they sign a contract or lease for a property to make sure the zone of that property allows a restaurant use," Kobylski explains, emphasizing the need to check zoning laws to avoid costly mistakes. The episode also covers how to obtain necessary permits, hire experts, and get food and alcohol licenses. It’s available on the Department of Permitting Services website, major podcast platforms like Amazon, Apple, and Spotify, and the County's YouTube channel, as reported by the Montgomery County.
The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services is expanding its podcast by offering online resources like zoning maps and a new restaurant webpage. "Some of the resources discussed include a zoning map, a new restaurant webpage and an updated guidance document that outlines the process such as hiring an expert, scheduling a predesign consultation, obtaining a food license, scheduling inspections and getting an alcohol license," as mentioned in the press release. The podcast covers topics like decks, ADUs, and fire code compliance, and recently won a 2024 achievement award from the National Association of Counties. People can send questions or suggestions to [email protected] or visit the Department of Permitting Services office at 2425 Reedie Drive, which is open for walk-ins with no appointment needed.
