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North Chevy Chase council flags concerns about proposed state "Starter and Silver Homes Act"
Summary
Vice Chair Maury Mechanick told the council the proposed Starter and Silver Homes Act would reduce local zoning and permitting authority; the village is coordinating with 11 neighboring municipalities to raise concerns and will continue monitoring the bill.
The Village of North Chevy Chase council recorded concern on Feb. 17 about a proposed state bill referred to in the minutes as the "Starter and Silver Homes Act." Vice Chair Maury Mechanick said the legislation, which members described as having shifted from an emphasis on "affordable housing" toward "increasing housing stock," would significantly curtail county and municipal zoning and permitting authority if enacted.
Mechanick said the Village is working with 11 neighboring municipalities to collectively raise concerns about the proposal and will continue to monitor developments. The minutes do not include the bill text, citations, or statements from state officials; the council recorded the concern as a policy item to watch.
Next steps: the Village will continue intermunicipal coordination and report back to the council as legislative activity develops.
