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City Code & Regulations
Please note: Newly adopted ordinances and amendments may not appear immediately in the online code. Updates are incorporated periodically throughout the year. Recent legislative actions are posted under “Adopted Ordinances Not Yet Codified”.
Recent Major Code Updates
New Chapter 13 Landlord-Tenant Relations Ordinance
Chapter 13 of the City Code, Landlord-Tenant Relations, underwent substantial revisions and was adopted on November 4, 2024. The updated ordinance, effective January 1, 2025, includes amendments designed to align City regulations with State and County codes while reinforcing Gaithersburg's commitment to maintaining safe, equitable, and compliant rental housing.
Visit the Neighborhood Services page for additional resources and updates.
New Zoning Ordinance
The City comprehensively revised Chapter 24 of the City Code, Zoning, through an 18-month process and initiative known as the “Retool Gaithersburg” project, which was approved on July 15, 2024. For more information visit the Development Review & Zoning web page.
Ordinances, Resolutions, & Regulations
An ordinance is a local law adopted by the Council to amend the City Code, establish zoning requirements, or authorize funding. A resolution is a formal statement of the Mayor and Council’s opinion or intent and typically becomes effective upon adoption. The City Clerk manages the legislative process, including agenda preparation, publication, attestation, and preservation of all official records, ensuring transparency and public access.
Ordinances
Resolutions
R-01-16 BandO Train Station and Musuem Doors Replacement- R-02-16 Complete Addtional Work at Benjamin Gaither Center
- R-03-16 Interior Renovations at Casey Community Center
- R-04-16 Appointments and Reappointments to the EBDC, EC and PAC
- R-05-16 Amendments to Personnel Rules and Regs
- R-06-16 Codifying and Updating Schedule of Fees, Charges, Fines and Expenses
- R-07-16 Appointments and Reappointments ACB, EBDC, MAC, OTAC, SAC, and TC
- R-08-16 Purchase 3 Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles
- R-09-16 Appointment to HDC alternate
- R-10-16 Appointments to PC full member and alternate
- R-11-16 Purchase Photo Speed Enforcement Services with XEROX State and Local Solutions, Inc.
- R-12-16 Submit City's Investment Policy in Compliance with State Requirements
- R-13-16 Preservation of the Smokehouse at Bohrer Park, Summit Hall Farm
- R-14-16 Appointments and Reappointments ACB,CLTA, EBDC, EEC, EC, GBFC and MAC
- R-15-16 Vehicle Bay Drains Repair Project at Public Works
- R-16-16 Revising Procurement Policy
- R-17-16 Mowing and Related Landscaping Services
- R-18-16 Upgrade Kronos and Puchase Two Additional Modules
- R-19-16 Informational Sign Agreement with MCPS
- R-20-16 Appointments to EEC and SAC
- R-21-16 Financial Statement Audit Services
- R-22-16 Human Resources and Payroll Processing Systems Provided by ADP
- R-23-16 Provide Data and Fee Collection Services for Life Safety and Fire Protection Systems Maintenance
- R-24-16 Inspection, Rating, and Establishing of a Pavement Rating System for City Maintained Roadways
- R-25-16 Design Build Services for a High-Arch Gambrel Salt Storage Building
- R-26-16 Purchase Firearm Ammunition for Police department
- R-27-16 Vehicle Charging Stations at Three City Facilities
- R-28-16 Reappointments to CLTA
- R-29-16 Revisions to MandCC Boards and Commissions Travel Policy
- R-30-16 Painting, Carpet and Partition Wall Replacement at Activity Center
- R-31-16 Annexation of Potomac Valley Shopping Center
- R-32-16 Annexation Agreement for Potomac Valley Shopping Center
- R-33-16 Upfitting of Law Enforcement Vehicle Services
- R-34-16 Adopting FY17 Strategic Plan
- R-35-16 Codifying and Updating Schedule of Fees Charges Fines and Expenses
- R-36-16 Appointments and Reappointments to the CLTA, EBDC, EAC, MAC and SAC
- R-37-16 Agreements for Nonprofit RFP Contracts
- R-38-16 Verizon to Install Cellular Tower at Morris Park
- R-39-16 Appointment and Reappointment to the BOSE
- R-40-16 Appointments to the BOA and EBDC
- R-41-16 Release and Abandonment of Revertible Slope Easement - Kentlands Blvd
- R-42-16 Purchase Eighty-Seven Octane Fuel and Diesel Fuel
- R-43-16 Appointment and Reappointments to the CAAC, EAC and PRB
- R-44-16 MCPS Community Use of Public Facilities
- R-45-16 Purchase Forty-Eight Person Passenger Recreation Bus
- R-46-16 MOA MOU District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
- R-47-16 Declaring a Portion of Parcel P038 Surplus and Dispose of the Property by Direct Negotiations
- R-48-16 Awarding Frederick J. Felton Matching Grants to Various Communities
- R-49-16 Appointment and Reappointments to the CLTA, CAC, EBDC, OTAC, PAC and SAC
- R-50-16 Negotiate Annexation Agreement for the Johnson Propertry X-7067-2015
- R-51-16 Miniature Golf Park Office Building Renovation
- R-52-16 Reduce Electricity Consumption Maryland Smart Energy Community
- R-53-16 Reduce Transportation Petroleum Consumption Maryland Smart Energy Community
- R-54-16 Rabbitt Road Culvert Repair Project
- R-55-16 Appointments and a Reappointment to the CLTA, OTAC and PAC
- R-56-16 Appointment to the BOSE
- R-57-16 Purchase Road Salt
- R-58-16 Establishment of Ad Hoc Mayor and City Council Compensation Committee and Appointments
- R-59-16 Roadway Resurfacing, Curbs, Sidewalks and Miscellaneous Appurtenances
- R-60-16 Sketch Plan, Z-7187-2015, Known as the Stevenson Property
- R-61-16 Appointment and Reappointment to SAC
- R-62-16 Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Saint Gobain Performance Plastics
- R-63-16 Budget Software for the City
- R-64-16 Approving Change of Indirect Control of RCN Under Cable Franchise Agreement
- R-65-16 Reappointments to HDC
- R-66-16 Purchase Eleven Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles
- R-67-16 Negotiate Terms of Annexation Agreement (X-152) Amendment Hyatt House
- R-68-16 Appointment to OTAC
- R-69-16 Approval of Mutual Aid Agreement
- R-70-16 MOU United States Attorney's Office
- R-71-16 Purchase 3 Trackless MT7 Municipal Tractors
- R-72-16 Authorizing Annexation of Johnson Properties X-7067-2015
- R-73-16 Negotiate and Execute Annexation Agreement for Johnson Properties X-7067-2015