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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-001-05 Confirming Appointment and Reappointments to CAB, EBC, and MAC- R-002-05 Purchase Four Police Vehicles
- R-003-05 Award Matching Grant to Saybrooke Homeowners Association
- R-004-05 Purchase 2005 Bulk Trash Dump Trailer
- R-005-05 Storm Drain and Water Management Facility Repair and Maintenance
- R-006-05 Confirming Appointment and Reappointments to AIPP, BC, CAB, EdC, EAC, and PCAC
- R-007-05 Reappointment of City Attorney
- R-008-05 Reappointment to PC
- R-009-05 Appointment to PC for Alternate
- R-010-05 Purchase Art for the Gaithersburg Arts Barn Public Art Project
- R-011-05 Confirming Appointment to GSC
- R-012-05 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation and Amending Charge of GAMFC
- R-013-05 Consulting Services for Seeking Federal Funding for City Projects
- R-014-05 SDP-04-003 Quince Orchard Park Development
- R-015-05 Purchase Ramp Structures for the Skate Park
- R-016-05 Purchase Four Police Vehicles
- R-017-05 Reappointments to ACB, EC, GSC
- R-018-05 SDP-04-002 653 Center Point Way
- R-019-05 Purchase Two One Ton Dump Trucks
- R-020-05 Amendment to Real Property for Historic Monument Purposes Application for Latitude Observatory
- R-021-05 Confirming Appointments to EAC and HPAC
- R-022-05 Establishing AdHoc Olde Towne Gaithersburg Day Advisory Committee and Confirming Appointments
- R-023-05 Street Resurfacing Contract
- R-024-05 Matching Grant to Diamond Farm Homes Corporation
- R-025-05 Adopting 2005 Strategic Plan
- R-026-05 Purchase Toro Groundsmaster Mower
- R-027-05 Confirming Appointments and Reappointments to AIPP, EBC, GSC, HPAC, and TIC
- R-028-05 Establishing Ad Hoc Community Facilities Element Master Plan Steering Committee and Confirming Appointments
- R-029-05 Lease Portion of Market Square Shopping Center
- R-030-05 Drainage Improvements at Lakelands Park
- R-031-05 Confirming Appointments to OTGDAdHoc
- R-032-05 Residential Collection of Recyclables
- R-033-05 Codifying and Amending Official Traffic Rules and Regulations
- R-034-05 Matching Grant to Lakelands Ridge Homeowners Association
- R-035-05 Various Legal Documents Associated with Casey West Property
- R-036-05 Construction of Kelley Park Paths
- R-037-05 Confirming Appointment to CAB
- R-038-05 Construction of Girard Street and Victory Farm Drive Roundabout
- R-039-05 Reject All Bids and Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Streetlights
- R-040-05 Approve FY06 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOPWA Administration Funds
- R-041-05 Matching Grant to Relda Square Homeowners Association
- R-042-05 Nonexclusive Contracts to Provide Medical Insurance to Qualified Employees
- R-043-05 Contract for Maintenance, Repair, Installation, Modification to Streetlights
- R-044-05 Purchase Seven Specialty Streetlight Poles and Fixtures
- R-045-05 Negotiate and Execute the Sale of Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12 Russell and Brookes Addition
- R-046-05 Matching Grant to Washingtonian Towns Homeowners Association
- R-047-05 Confirming Appointment and Reappointment to EdC and MAC
- R-048-05 Extend Street Resurfacing Contract
- R-049-05 Annexation X-181 Crown Farm Point
- R-050-05 Annexation Agreement X-181 with North Gaithersburg Investment, LLC
- R-051-05 Codifying and Updating Fee Schedule
- R-052-05 Supplemental Retirement Benefits for Qualified Employees
- R-053-05 Road Code Waiver for Sharpstead Lane for Crown Pointe Farm X-181
- R-054-05 Road Code Waiver for Norwich Lane and Connecting Alley for Crown Pointe Farm X-181
- R-055-05 Road Code Waiver for Road A-1 for Crown Pointe Farm X-181
- R-056-05 Matching Grants to Kentlands View Condominium and Quince Orchard Park II Condominium
- R-057-05 Confirming Appointnment and Reappointments to AIPP, EDC, EdC, GWGFD, HPAC, MAC, and PCAC
- R-058-05 FY06 Public Service Grants Through CDBG Program
- R-059-05 Matching Grant to the Quince Orchard Park Community Association
- R-060-05 Declaring 50 Acres of DeerPark as Surplus and Dispose of through Land Swap
- R-061-05 Confirming Appointment to EDC
- R-062-05 Community Use of Public Facilities and Bus Transportation for MCPS
- R-063-05 Contract to Purchase Apparel for City Sports Programs, Camps, and Aquatics
- R-064-05 Adopting Olde Towne District Master Plan and Amendment to Master Plan Land Use Element
- R-065-05 Amend Agreement for Publicly-Held Right-of-Way for Prospect Avenue
- R-066-05 Consulting Services to Assist In Seeking Federal Funding
- R-067-05 Extend Contract with American Lighting & Signalization to Complete Lamp Replacement
- R-068-05 Counseling Services for Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center
- R-069-05 Confirming Reappointments to CAAC, EDC, PCAC, and TIC
- R-070-05 Transfer Fund within 2005 Capital Improvements Budget
- R-071-05 Paving of Existing Kentlands Lakes Gravel Paths
- R-072-05 Engineering Design Services for Stormwater Management Pond Retrofit Program
- R-073-05 Amending R-30-92 Policy for City-Sponsored Events
- R-074-05 Matching Grant to Gateway Commons Homeowners Association
- R-075-05 SDP-05-002 Casey Property West
- R-076-05 Security Access Gate at Public Works Facility
- R-077-05 Cleaning of City Facilities
- R-078-05 Replacement of the Hillside Pavilion at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm
- R-079-05 Confirming Reappointments to HDC
- R-080-05 Confirming Appointment and Reappointments to CAB, EdC, and EAC
- R-081-05 Redevelopment of Market Square Plaza
- R-082-05 Emergency Repairs to HVAC at Senior Center
- R-083-05 Matching Grant to Shady Grove Village Condominium Association
- R-084-05 Paving Existing Gravel Paths In Malcolm King Park
- R-085-05 Street Resurfacing Contract
- R-086-05 Purchase Replacement Digital Editing System
- R-087-05 Confirming Appointments to CC and EDC
- R-088-05 Environmental Waiver for Stream Valley Buffer at 70 West Deer Park
- R-089-05 Environmental Waiver for Stream Valley Buffer at Casey West Property
- R-090-05 Raised Crosswalks along Sioux Lanes and Girard Street
- R-091-05 Confirming Reappointments to AIPP, CAAC, and EdC
- R-092-05 Actuarial Assistance with GASB Statement 45
- R-093-05 RC-33 Road Code Waiver for the Casey West Development SDP-05-002
- R-094-05 RC-34 Road Code Waiver for the Knightsbridge Townhomes Preliminary Plan SP-05-0010
- R-095-05 Matching Grant to Montgomery Meadows, the Orchards HOA, and Village Overlook Phase II A
- R-096-05 Culvert Repairs at Diamond Drive, Solitaire Court and Rabbitt Road
- R-097-05 Adopt Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
- R-098-05 Support of JSSA's Application for Community Investment Tax Credit Program
- R-099-05 Approving a Community Legacy Project In Olde Towne
- R-100-05 Confirming Appointment to HDC
- R-101-05 Confirming Appointment and Reappointments ACB, CLTA, EDC, GSC, PCAC, and TIC
- R-102-05 Establishing Gaithersburg Day Laborer Task Force and Confirming Appointments
- R-103-05 Withdrawl of Zoning Map Amendment Z-296
- R-104-05 MWCOGs National Capital Region Mutual Aid Agreement
- R-105-05 Contract with HOC for the Administration of the West Deer Park Homeownership Program
- R-106-05 Matching Grants to Amberfield, Gateway Park at Washingtonian Center, Lakelands Ridge, Newport Estates
- R-107-05 Declaring Land Owned by the City Located at Sanders Property as Surplus and Negotiate Sale