|
|
Covenants
As stated in the Introduction, certain
Covenants were placed against the land when
the original subdivision of Chevy Chase
View was laid out and recorded. They were
not and are not regulations or ordinances
adopted by the Council of Chevy Chase View.
On the contrary, they are in the nature
of private contracts, enforceable where
permitted by law, only at the instance of
an interested property owner in a private
suit.
-
That all houses shall be built and
used for residence purposes only, except
stables, carriage houses, garages or
sheds which may be necessary for use
in connection with such residences;
and that no trade business, manufacture
or sales, or nuisance of any kind shall
be carried on or permitted in said subdivision.
-
That no house shall be erected in
said subdivision at less than $5,000.00
present value, and no house shall be
built within 35 feet of the front line
of any lot.
-
That no stable, carriage
house, garage or shed shall be erected
within 50 feet of the front line of
any lot.
-
That all outbuildings
of any kind or character shall be built
in the rear of the premises.
-
That no building of any
kind or character shall be built within
5 feet of the side line of any lot in
the subdivision.
-
That no pigs, hogs or
cows shall be permitted to be kept upon
any lot in the subdivision.
Tree Policy
It is the policy of Chevy Chase View to plant, maintain, protect and replace right-of-way trees. Chevy Chase View maintains it is in the town’s best interest and to the benefit of residents to plant trees at all appropriate planting sites in the right-of-way.
Sign Policy
It is the policy of Chevy Chase View to enhance
vehicular and pedestrian safety by limiting visual distractions and physical
obstructions and by maintaining clear sight lines for users of the public rights-of-way,
and to maintain the continued attractiveness of the town through the reduction
of litter and visual clutter, by providing the following standards for signs
displayed within the town.
Driveway and Driveway Apron Policy
Pursuant to Section 15
of the Regulations of Chevy Chase View, the approval of the Council is required
for construction involving a residential driveway or driveway apron in the
public right-of-way.
In approving or denying a permit for
construction involving a residential driveway or driveway apron in the public
right-of-way, it is the policy of the Council to require compliance with
Montgomery County standards, as amended, for residential driveways and driveway
aprons, provided however, there shall be no minimum driveway or driveway apron
width requirements. |
|
|
