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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-01-09 Purchase Sixty-One M and P Handguns- R-02-09 Appointment and Reappointments to CAB, CAAC, and MAC
- R-03-09 Federal Neighborhood Stabilization Funds
- R-04-09 Adopting Purchasing Procedures
- R-05-09 Reappointments to GSC and MAC
- R-06-09 Reappointments to BOA
- R-07-09 Schedule of Fees, Charges, Fines and Expenses
- R-08-09 Purchase Copiers, Software and Maintenance
- R-09-09 Appointment and Reappointments ACB, CLTA, EC, EAC, and HDC
- R-10-09 Adopting the MWCOG Emergency Management Mutual Aid Operation Plan
- R-11-09 Comprehensive Engineering Services for Teachers Way Extension
- R-12-09 Fee Agreement With Verizon Maryland, Inc.
- R-13-09 Establishing Gaithersburg Book Festival Ad Hoc Committee and Confirming Appointments
- R-14-09 Adopting the Strategic Plan
- R-15-09 BandO Station Roof Replacement Project
- R-16-09 Appointments and Reappointments to AIPPC, CAC, EAC, MSAC, PRB, and TIC
- R-17-09 Purchase of Public Art for Market Square Plaza
- R-18-09 Street Resurfacing Project
- R-19-09 Street Reconstruction Project
- R-20-09 Supporting Neighborhood Businessworks Program Financing
- R-21-09 Pave Sections of the Green Park Paths and the Parking Lot at the Dog Exercise Area
- R-22-09 Residential Collection of Recyclables
- R-23-09 Adopting Municipal Growth Element of 2003 Master Plan
- R-24-09 Reappointments to EC and GSC
- R-25-09 Photo-Speed Services
- R-26-09 Appointment to HPAC
- R-27-09 Build Audio Recording Studio
- R-28-09 MP-1-05 Adopting Design Guidelines for Olde Towne District of Master Plan
- R-29-09 Approving Number and Location of Polling Places for 2009 City Election
- R-30-09 Appointments and Reappointments to AIPPC, BOSE, EdC, GSC, and PCAC
- R-31-09 Purchase Two 2009 One Ton Dump Trucks
- R-32-09 Purchase 2009 Hook Loader Truck
- R-33-09 Purchase and Install Playground Equipment for Green Park
- R-34-09 Contractual Support to Develop Continuity of Operations Plans
- R-35-09 Continuity of Operations Plans Development
- R-36-09 MOU for Continuity of Operations Plan Development
- R-37-09 Contractual Support to Develop Emergency Operations Plans
- R-38-09 Emergency Operations Plan Development
- R-39-09 MOU for Emergency Operations Plan Development
- R-40-09 Schedule of Fees, Charges, Fines and Expenses
- R-41-09 SDP-08-005 Suites 355
- R-42-09 Height Waiver for SDP-08-005 Suites 355
- R-43-09 Second Year Payments for Microsoft Software Licenses and Maintenance
- R-44-09 Appointments to cLTA, CAAC, and MAC
- R-45-09 Provide Medical Insurance to Qualified Employees
- R-46-09 Personnel Rules and Regulations
- R-47-09 Waiver of the Environmental Standards at the Spectrum at Watkins Mill (Casey East)
- R-48-09 Counseling, Case Management and Mental Health Services for the Gaithersburg Senior Center
- R-49-09 Purchase City Apparel for Various Departments and Programs
- R-50-09 Catering Services for Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center
- R-51-09 Provide Mentoring Services to High School Students
- R-52-09 Appointments to ACB, AIPPC, GAMFC, CLTA, CC, CAAC, EdC, EAC, and MSAC
- R-53-09 Bus Transportation and the Community Use of Public Facilities
- R-54-09 Appointments to EdC
- R-55-09 Community Legacy Application and Receipt of Financing
- R-56-09 Appointment to PCAC
- R-57-09 2009 Street Reconstruction Contract
- R-58-09 Waiver of the Environmental Standards at the Diamond Farm Skate Spot
- R-59-09 Appointment and Reappointment to EAC and PC
- R-60-09 Purchase 2009 Hook Loader Truck
- R-61-09 Demolition of the Fishman Building Located at 315 East Diamond Avenue
- R-62-09 Economic Development Incentive Agreement With GXS
- R-63-09 Matching Grants to Various Communities
- R-64-09 Upgrade Human Resources and Payroll System
- R-65-09 Upgrade Time and Attendance System
- R-66-09 Reconstruction of the Inspiration Lane Wall
- R-67-09 Construction of Morris Park Press Boxes Project
- R-68-09 Reappointment to MAC
- R-69-09 Legal Services Associated With 2010 State Legislative Agenda
- R-70-09 Provide Loose Leaf Pick Up
- R-71-09 Reappointment to CLTA
- R-72-09 Construction of Two Skate Spots
- R-73-09 CSP-09-001 Wilson Property
- R-74-09 City Facilities Energy Audits and Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Support Services
- R-75-09 Reappointment to EC
- R-76-09 Establishing Primary Advisory Committees and Establishing the Names Thereof
- R-77-09 City Hall Electrical Upgrades, Cable Control Room, and Council Chambers Improvements Project
- R-78-09 Extending Polls Hours for 2009 City Election
- R-79-09 Provide Snow Removal Services
- R-80-09 Appointments to EBDC and PCAC
- R-81-09 Joint Procurement Contract for Electricity
- R-82-09 Activity Center Entrance Improvements Project
- R-83-09 Gaithersburg Hillside Pavilion Project
- R-84-09 Public Work Facility Water Penetration Repair Project, Phase II
- R-85-09 Issuance and Sale of Economic Development Revenue Bonds for Asbury Atlantic, Inc.
- R-86-09 SDP-09-002 Residences at Hidden Creek
- R-87-09 Reappointments to CAAC, EBDC, and SAC