Community Planning and Development Services

We ensure the safe and orderly development of Rockville from "big picture" visioning to building occupancy.

The Department of Community Planning and Development Services (CPDS) oversees planning, property development and construction activities in Rockville to ensure the vision for the City is achieved. The community expresses this vision through the City’s Master Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and other development regulations. The Department serves public requests including general zoning or permitting information, historic research, property information and building and fire code interpretations.

Services

Still have questions? Contact:

Community Planning and Development Services
Director: Ricky Barker, AICP
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240-314-8200
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cpds@rockvillemd.gov
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111 Maryland Ave.
Rockville, MD 20850
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Inspection Services
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Planning, Historic 
Resources, Housing, and Zoning
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Organizational Structure

The Community Planning and Development Services (CPDS) Department is organized under a set of divisions and programs that focus work priorities and staff expertise. Learn about each one and the staff assigned to them below.

View the CPDS Org. Chart

FAST Stakeholders Forum: Updates on How the City is Transforming Business

Rockville held its annual FAST Stakeholders Forum virtually from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2022 to provide updates on changes to the development and permitting process that are making it “Faster, Accountable, Smarter and Transparent.”

This informative and interactive forum featured: opening remarks from City Manager Rob DiSpirito; an overview by Department of Community Planning and Development Director Ricky Barker; and updates on key initiatives and policy and ordinance changes from the departments of Housing and Community Development, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development Services.

Plus, attendees were able to deliver feedback via live polling, and take part in a Q&A and breakout sessions.

Activity Reports

  1. 2023
  2. 2022
  3. 2021
  4. 2020

Inspection Service Permits Filed by Month

  1. January 2023
  1. February 2023

Planning Permits Filed by Month

  1. January 2023
  1. February 2023
How Do I?

Apply for Development Review

Apply for a Permit, Inspection or License

Learn about Rockville's History

Find the Master Plan

Find Affordable Housing