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City Code & Regulations
The City Code and Charter are the governing documents for the City of Gaithersburg, comprised of ordinances and charter amendments enacted and enforced at the local municipal level. The City Clerk ensures all legislation is accurately recorded, maintained, certified, and made accessible to the public. Residents and users can view the full online Municipal Code to search current laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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-01-15 NIKA Technologies, Inc Professional Architectural and Engineering Services Contract- R-02-15 Sanders Designs, P.A. Professional Architectural and Engineering Services Contract
- R-03-15 Expanding Charge of Culturals Arts Advisory Committee and Confirming Appointments
- R-04-15 Confirming Reappointment to Ethics Commission
- R-05-15 Procure Copiers, Software and Maintenance
- R-06-15 Purchase Three 39,000 GVW Single Axle Dump Trucks
- R-07-15 Purchase Three One Ton Dump Trucks
- R-08-15 Amend Contract for the Muddy Branch-West Deer Park Stream Stabilization Project
- R-09-15 Water Park Roof Replacement and Bathhouse Renovation Project
- R-10-15 Appointment to the Animal Control Board
- R-11-15 Appointment and Reappointment to PAC and SAC
- R-12-15 Olde Towne Parking Garage Stairwell, Skywalk and Elevator Tower Assessment Design
- R-13-15 Reappointments to Board of Appeals
- R-14-15 Purchase Replacement Backup Storage Servers
- R-15-15 Appointment and Reappointments to EBDC, PAC and TC
- R-16-15 Purchase of Leasehold Interest in 16 South Summit Avenue
- R-17-15 Extend the 2012 Street Resurfacing Contract
- R-18-15 Reappointment to the PC (alternate)
- R-19-15 Reappointment to the EAC
- R-20-15 Extend the 2012 Street Resurfacing Contract
- R-21-15 Renovations to 17 Units at Seneca Heights Apartments
- R-22-15 Establishing the Rate Per Stromwater Fee Billing Unit
- R-23-15 355 Bus Rapid Transit Implementation Study
- R-24-15 MP-1-14 Environmental and Sustainability Element
- R-25-15 Provide Mowing and Related Landscaping Services
- R-26-15 Economic Development Incentive Agreement with ARE - 708 Quince Orchard, LLC
- R-27-15 Renew 2012 Street Resurfacing Contract
- R-28-15 Appointment to ACB
- R-29-15 Appointment to TC
- R-30-15 Demo of Buildings at Former CPSC Site
- R-31-15 Residential Collection of Recyclables Effective July 1, 2015
- R-32-15 Approving Number and Locations of Polling Places for 2015 City Election
- R-33-15 Appointments to CACC, EBDC, MAC, OTAC and SAC
- R-34-15 Granting Approval of SDP-6905-2015 MedImmune Childcare Facility
- R-35-15 Establishing Planning Ad Hoc Committee for Former CPSC Site
- R-36-15 Adopting FY 2016 Strategic Plan
- R-37-15 Codifying and Updating Schedule of Fees Charges Fines and Expenses
- R-38-15 Citywide Refuse Collection Services
- R-39-15 Sanders Designs, P.A. - Citywide Emergency Generators Analysis
- R-40-15 NIKA Technologies, Inc - City Hall Roof Replacement
- R-41-15 Street Resurfacing in Shady Grove Village Community
- R-42-15 Appointment to SAC
- R-43-15 Appointments to BOSE
- R-44-15 Agreements with Nonprofit Agencies for the Nonprofit RFP Contracts
- R-45-15 Professional Engineering Services for Various Watershed Improvement Projects
- R-46-15 Adopting Stormwater Program Fee Policy and Procedure Manual
- R-47-15 Agreement with Chesapeake Bay Trust for Stormwater Program Fund
- R-48-15 Purchase Apparel for City Sports Programs and Activities
- R-49-15 Purchase New Handguns and Accessories
- R-50-15 MCPS Community use of Public Facilities and Bus Transportation
- R-51-15 Purchase Diesel Fuel
- R-52-15 Purchase Eighty-Seven Octane Fuel
- R-53-15 Reappointments to EEC
- R-54-15 Purchase Police Ballistic Vests and Duty Equipment Accessories
- R-55-15 Reappointment to BOSE
- R-56-15 Enter into Contract for Engineering and Design of the Olde Towne Park Plaza and Streetscape
- R-57-15 Award Contract for Construction of West Deer Park Strem Restoration
- R-58-15 Approving Community Legacy Application and Receipt of Financing for Community Legacy Project
- R-59-15 Appointments to Planning Ad Hoc Committee for Former CPSC Site
- R-60-15 Appointment to EEC
- R-61-15 Reappointments to HDC
- R-62-15 Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services for the Investment of City Funds
- R-63-15 Annexation Agreement for the Johnson Property (X-7067-2015)
- R-64-15 Purchase Road Salt
- R-65-15 Replacement of Shared Storage Devices
- R-66-15 Awarding Frederick J. Felton Matching Grants to Various Communities
- R-67-15 Sound Materials and Services for Large City Events
- R-68-15 Various Capital Improvement, Operation and Maintenance Projects
- R-69-15 Annexation Agreement for the Potomac Valley Shopping Center Property (X-7089-2015)
- R-70-15 Renew 2011 Contract for Gaithersburg Streetlights
- R-71-15 Reappointment to HDC
- R-72-15 Reappointments to CLTA
- R-73-15 Appointments to CAC, EBDC, EEC, EAC, PAC and TC
- R-74-15 Residential Loose Leaf Collection
- R-75-15 Provide Supplemental Snow Removal Services
- R-76-15 Consulting and Facilitation Services for Urban Forest Inventory
- R-77-15 Appointment to PRB
- R-78-15 Appointment to CAC, EBDC, EEC and EAC
- R-79-15 Purchase 9 Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles
- R-80-15 Review and Update Personnel Rules and Regulations
- R-81-15 Legislative Advocacy Services
- R-82-15 SDP-7059-2015 MedImmune Garage C
- R-83-15 Public Works Office Alterations
- R-84-15 Economic Development Incentive Agreement MRIGlobal
- R-85-15 Upfitting of Law Enforcement Vehicle Services
- R-86-15 Reappointment to CAC
- R-87-15 Appointment to Olde Towne Park Plaza Design Ad Hoc
- R-88-15 Purchase and Implement a Unified Communications System
- R-89-15 Inspection, Reporting and Maintenance Service for City Owned Underground Stormwater Facilities
- R-90-15 Construction Services for Lower Level Office Space at Public Works
- R-91-15 Appts Reappts ACB, CLTA, EEC, EAC, MAC