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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-01-11 Casey Community Ceneter Roof Replacement- R-02-11 Appointments to EBDC, EEC and GBFC
- R-03-11 Establishing a Transportation Committee
- R-04-11 Sale of the Y Site
- R-05-11 Casey Commuity Center HVAC and Sprinkler Upgrade Project
- R-06-11 Contract for Energy Services
- R-07-11 Appointments to BOSE, CAC, PAC, EBD, EAC and the MAC
- R-08-11 Granting Minority Investments in the Indirect Parent of Cable Television Franchisee
- R-09-11 Approval of Height Waiver for the Y Site, SP-11-0002
- R-10-11 SDP-10-001, SDP-06-002 and SDP-00-002
- R-11-11 Annexation of Jackson Property, 9000 and 9020 Emory Grove Rd, Establishing RP-T Zoning
- R-12-11 Annexation Agreement with the Jackson Family
- R-13-11 Design-Build Services for the Water Park Restoration Project
- R-14-11 Reappointments to ACB, APPC, EAC and the EC
- R-15-11 Purchase of Public Art for Washington South
- R-16-11 Purchase and Install Playground Equipment for Washingtonian Woods Park and Kelley Park
- R-17-11 Purchase of One Toro Groundsmaster Mower
- R-18-11 Mowing and Landscape Maintenance of City Right-of-Ways
- R-19-11 Establishing Ad Hoc MandCC Compensation Review Committee
- R-20-11 Appointment to PC
- R-21-11 Appointments to BOA
- R-22-11 Adopting the FY12 Strategic Plan
- R-23-11 Public Works Green Roof Repair Project
- R-24-11 Path Improvements at City Parks
- R-25-11 Purchase Six 2011 Dodge Charger Police Patrol Vehicles
- R-26-11 Content Management System and Website Redesign
- R-27-11 Appointments and Reappointments to CAC, GWGVFB and MAC
- R-28-11 Approval for Zoned MXD for the Crown Property Neighborhoods 1 and 2, SDP-11-001
- R-29-11 Approval of Road Code Waivers for Neighborhoods 1 and 2 in the Crown Farm Development
- R-30-11 Contract for Street Reconstruction Project
- R-31-11 Contract for Street Resurfacing Project
- R-32-11 Purchase and Installation of Police Emergency Equipment
- R-33-11 Appointments to SAC
- R-34-11 Confirming Appointments to BOSE
- R-35-11 Contract for Financial Audit Services
- R-36-11 Waiver of Chapter 24, Article XI Off Street Parking and Loading
- R-37-11 Rolling Stock Restoration Project
- R-38-11 Teachers Way Extension and Site Improvements to Gaithersburg Middle West Parking Lot Project
- R-39-11 to Codify and Amend the Official Traffic Rules and Regulations
- R-40-11 Confirming Appointment and Reappointment to SAC
- R-41-11 Confirming Appointment to PC
- R-42-11 Schedule of Fees, Charges, Fines and Expenses
- R-43-11 Approving the Number and Location of Polling Places for the 2011 City Election
- R-44-11 Purchase of In-Car Digital Video Systems
- R-45-11 Purchase Microsoft Software Licenses and Maintenance
- R-46-11 Approving Personnel Rules and Regulations
- R-47-11 Appointment to the AIPPC
- R-48-11 Standardizing the Procedures for All Alternate Memebers Serving on Statutory City Bodies
- R-49-11 Contract to Purchase City Apparel for Various Departments and Programs
- R-50-11 Approving Services Provided by MCPS for Community Use of Public Facilities and Bus Transportation
- R-51-11 Approval of Temp-11-001, Allowance of Truck Parking on Metro Grove Rd
- R-52-11 Reappointments to EBDC, EEC and PAC
- R-53-11 Appointment to HDC
- R-54-11 Adopting Section 3 Plan to Comply With HUD
- R-55-11 Ninth Amended and Restated Trust Agreement of LGIT
- R-56-11 Budd Car Restoration Project
- R-57-11 Supporting Participation in Sustainable Maryland Certified Municipal Certification Program
- R-58-11 Purchase 87 Octane Gasoline
- R-59-11 Purchase Diesel and Bio-Diesel Fuel
- R-60-11 Construction Portion of Design-Build Services Contract for Water Park Restoration Project at Bohrer Park
- R-61-11 Confirming Appointments and Reappointments to CAC, EEC, EAC, MAC, PAC and SAC
- R-62-11 Confirming an Appointment to the BOSE
- R-63-11 Supporting the Mobile Medical Care, Inc Application for Participation in the Tax Credit Program
- R-64-11 Awarding Frederick J Felton Neighborhood Matching Grants to Various Communities
- R-65-11 Furnish and Install Premiere Court System at the Morris Park Tennis Courts
- R-66-11 Stormwater Management Retrofits for Park Summit Pond 1 and Pond 2
- R-67-11 Transfer Funds within the General Fund Operating Budget for FY11
- R-68-11 Approval of Road Code Waivers for the Jackson Property
- R-69-11 Waiver of the Environmental Standards for Jackson Property
- R-70-11 Utilize Photo Speed Enforcement Technology in the 400 Block of Christopher Ave
- R-71-11 Utilize Photo Speed Enforcement Technology in the 700-900 Block of Clopper Rd
- R-72-11 Utilize Photo Speed Enforcement Technology in the 400-600 Block of Girard St
- R-73-11 Appointments and Reappointments to EEC, EAC and MAC
- R-74-11 Confirming Reappontment to BOSE
- R-75-11 Purchase Document Management Software Licenses
- R-76-11 Purchase Additional License Plate Reader Systems
- R-77-11 Appointment and Reappointment to CAC, EBDC, EAC, GWGFDC and MAC
- R-78-11 Height Waiver as part of an Ammendment to Final Plan 11-028, Craftstar at Summit Crossing
- R-79-11 Purchase One 2011 John Deere Loader
- R-80-11 Purchase Storage Area Network
- R-81-11 Legal Services Associated with 2012 State Legislative Agenda
- R-82-11 Community Legacy Project in Gaithersburg
- R-83-11 Designation of Gaithersburg as a Sustainable Community
- R-84-11 Purchase Two Wide-Format Copiers
- R-85-11 Appointments to the BFC, EBDC, OTASC and SAC
- R-86-11 Establishing Ad Hoc Affordable Housing Committee and Confirming Appointments
- R-87-11 Appointments to the Ethics Commission
- R-88-11 Adpoting the 2009 Land Use Element Ammendment to the General Plan