AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Business Personal Property Tax - 2020

This dataset contains the mailing address of all businesses that operate in Montgomery County that have filed with the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation. The information displayed in this dataset is based on a business being billed for their business personal property tax. Businesses are billed for this tax annually based on their filing date. The County sends out these tax bills monthly throughout the year. As such, this dataset which is updated annually, is a snapshot of the annual billing cycle as of October 2020. The following will affect the number of records in this dataset for this levy year: • The filing extension to July 15, 2020. • Tax Property Article, 7-245 which includes an exemption from business personal property assessment for business entities with assets having a total cost of less than $2,500. Updated annually.
Benefit Performance Licenses

"This dataset contains data for for Benefit Performance Licenses. A Benefit Performance is an event conducted and operated by a bona fide non-profit organization within Montgomery County, the net proceeds of which are exclusively for the benefit of the organization. Benefit Performances include carnivals, fairs, picnics, dances, bazaars, concerts and horse shows. Any bona fide non-profit organization within the county will need a Benefit Performance License to conduct a benefit performance. Casino nights can only be operated if no cash prizes are being offered due to a state law prohibiting gambling. Update Frequency : Daily"
Retaining Wall Permits

A permit is required to install a retaining wall if the height of the wall measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall is over 48 inches unless supporting a surcharge. A permit application for a retaining wall installed on the private property line must be accompanied by a letter of approval from the adjacent property owner. Occasionally, lot conditions require approvals from other agencies such as easement holders, or homeowner associations. Any dispute as to whether a Retaining Wall has extended into a neighbor’s property or questions about the location of property lines is a legal matter to be resolved by the property owners. Any Retaining Wall installed within the County right of way will not be permitted and will be required to be removed Update Frequency : Daily
Sediment Control Permits

An Engineered Sediment Control Permit is required for certain construction activities. An Engineered Sediment Control application must be used for any project subject to sediment control permit requirements that includes stormwater management. If the project is for construction of a new home on an existing recorded lot, you may use an application for Engineered Sediment Control Permit for Single Family Lots; however, this type of application may not be used for construction of townhomes. Relatively minor land disturbing activities may be approved using a Small Land Disturbing Activities (SLDA) application instead of an engineered permit. Update Frequency : Daily