Problems of the Courtier Class: “Chevy Chase is Farcically Overregulated”

“Discontent at a land-use control process perceived as ‘condescending and obnoxious’ helped fuel a surprise voter revolt in affluent Chevy Chase, Md., just across the D.C. border in Montgomery County. Aside from intensive reviews of requests to expand a deck or convert a screened-in porch to year-round space, there are the many tree [cutting] battles too.” Hilarious.