Section 5 Permit Administrator outlines sample of recent permits to guide building-code updates
Oct 15, 2025
Oct 15, 2025
Permit Administrator Steve Surko presented findings from a ~15-property review to guide updates to Section 5’s building-code ordinances, noting most homes are moderately sized, only one approached the R-60 coverage limit, and Section 5 enforces a 35% max non-vegetative front-yard coverage.
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The Village of Chevy Chase Section Five’s Permit Administrator, Steve Surko, presented a review of about 15 properties that have recently applied for Section 5 building permits to inform possible updates to the town’s building code.
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