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Board of Appeals approves front-setback variance for Lexington Park home to add carport

Saint Mary's County Board of Appeals · February 13, 2026
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Summary

The Saint Mary's County Board of Appeals on Feb. 12 approved a variance reducing the required 25-foot front setback to 3 feet for a carport addition at 23245 Overcup Drive in Lexington Park, citing accessibility needs for the elderly homeowner; the decision was unanimous (5-0).

The Saint Mary's County Board of Appeals voted unanimously Feb. 12 to grant a front-setback variance for a proposed carport at 23245 Overcup Drive in Lexington Park.

Nick Colvin, a county planner, told the board the applicant sought relief from Section 32.1 of the county zoning ordinance to reduce the required 25-foot front setback to 3 feet so a 26-by-34-foot carport can be attached to the existing single-family dwelling. Colvin said the 0.95-acre lot (about 41,202 square feet) is zoned…

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