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WEEKLY TOWN UPDATES
August 11, 2023

August 16 Town Council Work Session & Closed Session


The Town Council will hold a work session and closed session on Wednesday, August 16 at 7 p.m. by Zoom video conference. View the agenda here.


Does Your Home Project Need a Permit?


As a reminder, many home improvement projects need a permit from the Town based on ordinances that have been established to promote safety, aesthetics, and the preservation of our community's character.  Many of these projects also require a permit from Montgomery County.

Among other improvements, a Town permit is required If you plan to construct a building or addition, remove a tree, install a fence or retaining wall, address water drainage, install a pool, replace a driveway, or place a dumpster or storage unit. When in doubt, please contact the Town office at 301-654-7144 or townoffice@townofchevychase.org.

Information about all the Town’s building and permitting regulations can be found on the Town website.



Parking Permit

2023-2025 Parking Permit Renewals


Current parking permits will expire on September 30, 2023. Parking permits are issued only for vehicles belonging to residents who live on a street within a designated permit parking area (see map).

To renew permits or request new permits, simply complete the form. If requesting a new permit, and the car is not registered at a Town address, you must upload proof of residency in the form of a lease, utility bill, or similar document. In addition to parking permits, two guest permits will be issued per household.

The parking permit should be permanently affixed to the left rear (driver’s side) bumper of the vehicle to facilitate the frequent checks made by the Town’s parking enforcement officers. The guest permit should be placed on the dashboard of the visitor’s car and retrieved after the visit. Vehicles that do not display current decals or guest passes will be ticketed.


RainScapes

RainScapes Supplemental Rebate Program


The Town offers a program that provides residents who complete a County RainScapes project with a supplemental rebate of up to 50% of the County rebate amount, with the total combined rebate limited to 85% of the total cost of the project. 

The County's online portal to apply for a RainScapes rebate reopened on Tuesday, August 1 and will stay open until the maximum limit of applications is received, or by October 15. Most applicants who submit new applications in August should plan for spring 2024 installations. Apply here. 

If you need help identifying a suitable RainScapes project for your property, you may sign up on the Town website to participate in the Town's free Consulting Water Management Program, wherein the Town's consulting engineer will visit your property and provide a written report with recommendations on improving water drainage and runoff, including recommendations for RainScapes-eligible projects.

After completing a RainScapes project, a homeowner should submit copies of project receipts and a copy of the paid County rebate receipt to the Town to receive the supplemental rebate.


Safety First

Safe Streets Community Project

"Slow Down and Stop" Campaign


The Public Services Committee continues its “Slow Down and Stop” Campaign. The campaign envisions a small-town ambience where all residents can safely enjoy walking, biking, chatting with neighbors, and benefitting from our beautiful tree-canopied neighborhood.

This campaign is intended to remind drivers to observe the Town's speed limit and come to a full stop at stop signs. We see the campaign as a supplement to the Town's existing tools to enforce traffic regulations.

We want your input!  Please visit bit.ly/TOCCSafeStreets to:

  • Share your ideas about how to encourage people, residents and nonresidents alike, to drive safely in the Town, especially around the public amenities -- Chevy Chase Elementary School, the Lawton Community Center, Wonders Early Learning, and Oneness School.
  • Give feedback to the Committee about the campaign initiative.
  • Report observed incidents of unsafe driving.  Please include date, approximate time, location and description of the vehicle.  Include the direction of travel and what was unsafe about the incident (speeding, near miss, failure to stop, etc.).


Town Neighbors Listserv


Residents are encouraged to connect with fellow residents through the private Town Neighbors listserv.


Chevy Chase at Home (CC@H)


CC@H is a member organization providing social and educational programs to neighbors of all ages and support services to older adults. You can learn more at www.chevychaseathome.org.


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