The measure, which covers building permits issued after Oct. 11, changes the way height is measured and eliminates a loophole that has allowed some builders to construct homes exceeding the current limit of 35 feet, as measured from the middle of the street.

The only dissenting vote was from council member Steven A. Silverman (D-At Large), who chairs a council committee that spent two years considering the bill before approving a version last week.

Silverman has enjoyed heavy support from developers and builders and has amassed a substantial campaign treasury for his expected run for next year’s Democratic nomination for county executive. The bill’s sponsor, council member Howard A. Denis (R-Potomac-Bethesda) also has received a substantial chunk of his campaign funds from development interests.

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