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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-01-12 Declaring Property at 300 Dogwood Drive Surplus- R-02-12 Reappointments to CAAC and EBDC
- R-03-12 Reappointments to BOA
- R-04-12 Proposed Changes to the Schedule of Fees, Charges, Fines and Expenses
- R-05-12 Purchase Ten 2012 Dodge Charger Police Patrol Vehicles
- R-06-12 Procurement of Electricity from Washington Gas Energy Services
- R-07-12 Establishing Kentlands Firehouse RFP Committee and Confirming Appointments
- R-08-12 Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Adventist HealthCare
- R-09-12 Purchase Seventeen Mobile Computers and Seventeen Vehicle Upfits
- R-10-12 Purchase Seventeen Energov Mobile Licenses
- R-11-12 Purchase Five 2012 Chevrolet Impala Vehicles
- R-12-12 Purchase Eight 2013 Ford Utility Vehicles
- R-13-12 Appointment to the OTAS
- R-14-12 Implementation of Energy Conservation Measures
- R-15-12 Purchase Two 2012 Chevrolet Utility Body Trucks
- R-16-12 Appointments to the Animal Control Board
- R-17-12 Meeting Management System
- R-18-12 Appointment to the CAC
- R-19-12 Granting Approval of Schematic Development Plan SDP-11-002 pectrum at Watkins Mill Road - 03192012
- R-20-12 Purchase and Installation of Police Emergency Equipment
- R-21-12 Award a Contract for the Senior Center Kitchen Renovation Project
- R-22-12 Appointments to the CAC and the PAC
- R-23-12 Negotiate and Execute an Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Novavax, Inc.
- R-24-12 Program Support for the Capital Projects and Facilities Division of the Public Works Department
- R-25-12 Street Reconstruction Project
- R-26-12 Street Resurfacing Project
- R-27-12 Purchase and Install Playground Equipment for Bohrer Park
- R-28-12 Purchase Wireless Equipment and Installation Services to Support Police In-Car Cameras
- R-29-12 Appointment and Reappointments to the CAC, EEC and MAC
- R-30-12 Adopting Amendments to Chapter 2 of the City Code, Entitled, “Administration”
- R-31-12 Development of Watershed Plan for Middle Seneca Creek Watershed
- R-32-12 Reappointments to PRB
- R-33-12 Nonprofit RFP Contract and the School Based Nonprofit Youth Contract Programs
- R-34-12 Schedule of Fees, Charges, Fines and Expenses
- R-35-12 Fiscal Year 2013 Strategic Plan
- R-36-12 Extend the 2012 Street Reconstruction Contract
- R-37-12 Construction of Stormwater Management Retrofit for Woodland Hills Pond 2
- R-38-12 Appointing Acting City Manager
- R-39-12 Reappointment to the GAMFC
- R-40-12 Utilize Existing Maryland State Contract to Purchase Ammunition
- R-41-12 Purchase Property at 309 South Frederick Avenue
- R-42-12 TEMP-12-001, Temporary Allowance of Truck Parking on Metropolitan Grove Road
- R-43-12 Catering Services at the Gaithersburg Senior Center
- R-44-12 Activity Center Gym Floor Refinishing Project
- R-45-12 Appointments to EAC and PAC
- R-46-12 Temporary Allowance of Truck Parking on Metropolitan Grove Road
- R-47-12 School Grants and School Based Nonprofit Youth Grant Programs
- R-48-12 Utilize the Existing Montgomery County Contract to Purchase Police Uniforms
- R-49-12 Purchase of Public Art at Archstone in Olde Towne
- R-50-12 Appointments to the EBDC, EEC and EAC
- R-51-12 Reappointments and Appointments to BOSE
- R-52-12 Declaring Parcel P195 as Surplus
- R-53-12 Annexation of 16331 and 16401 Shady Grove Road and Adjacent Road Rights of Way (X-184)
- R-54-12 Annexation Agreement with Sears (X-184)
- R-55-12 Awarding Frederick J. Felton Matching Grants to Various Communities
- R-56-12 Transfer Funds Within the General Fund Operating Budget - 08132012
- R-57-12 Community Legacy Application and Receipt of Financing for a Community Legacy Project
- R-58-12 Approval of Concept Site Plan CSP-12-001 - 311 South Frederick Avenue
- R-59-12 Purchase Three 2012 Dodge Chargers Police Patrol Vehicles
- R-60-12 Reappointment to PC
- R-61-12 Reappointments to HDC
- R-62-12 Appointment to CAC
- R-63-12 SDP-12-001 Izaak Walton League of America
- R-64-12 Appointments to the HDC
- R-65-12 Upgrade the City’s Kronos Time and Attendance System
- R-66-12 Purchase Network Load Balancing Devices - 10152012
- R-67-12 Purchase Mobile Data Computers, Dock Packages, and for Professional Services
- R-68-12 Appointments and Reappointments to the GAMFC, CAC, EEC, PAC and SAC
- R-69-12 Loose Leaf Pick Up
- R-70-12 Space Analysis for Police Department
- R-71-12 Appointment to ACB
- R-72-12 Authorizing Negotiations for Lobbying Services
- R-73-12 Financing for Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Inpact Fund
- R-74-12 Establishing Constitution Gardens Improvement Committee
- R-75-12 HIST- 0952-2012 Demolition of Sterick Cottage
- R-76-12 HIST-0768-2012 Designation of the Kentlands Mansion
- R-77-12 HIST-0770-2012 Designation of the Kentlands Barn
- R-78-12 HIST- 0772-2012 Historic Designation of the Dog and Cat House
- R-79-12 Amendment to Watkins Mill Town Center ASDP-0641-2015
- R-80-12 Snow Removal Services
- R-81-12 Architectural and Engineering Services for the Senior Center
- R-82-12 Purchase and Renovation of 439 N. Frederick Ave
- R-83-12 Economic Development Agreement with Gene DX
- R-84-12 Engineering Services for the Olde Towne Parking Garage
- R-85-12 Design of Synthetic Turf Field at Lakelands Park
- R-86-12 Appointments to EEC, EAC, CLT and PAC
- R-87-12 Appointment of City Manager
- R-88-12 Repairs to the Gaithersburg Aquatic Center
- R-89-12 Amending the FY13 Adopted Fee Schedule
- R-90-12 Consulting and Facilitation with Sage Policy Group
- R-91-12 Approving the Personnel Rules and Regulations
- R-92-12 Establishing Policy on Reporting of Improper or Illegal Acts
- R-93-12 Historic Resource Designation of the Flour Mill
- R-94-12 Historic Resource Designation of the Carriage House
- R-95-12 HD-34 321 Firehouse Lane as a Local Historic Structure