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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-001-04 Appointment and Reappointments to ACB, BC, EdC, EAC, GSC, and MAC- R-002-04 Install Nineteen Streetlights Along Muddy Branch Road
- R-003-04 Purchase One 2004 Chevrolet Cab and Chassis Truck
- R-004-04 Agreement to Provide Additional Patient Care at Gaithersburg Clinics
- R-005-04 Appointment of the City Attorney
- R-006-04 Appointments and Reappointment to CAB, EBDC, and EAC
- R-007-04 Purchase Ten In-Car Video Cameras
- R-008-04 Reappointments to BC, EdC, and MAC
- R-009-04 Stormwater Management Water Quality Structures for the Public Works Facility
- R-010-04 Restoration and Stabilization of a Stream Tributary to Long Draught Branch
- R-011-04 Playground Replacement Equipment at Rachel Carson Elementary School
- R-012-04 Purchase a Ramp Structure for the Skate Park
- R-013-04 Reappointments to EdC and PCAC
- R-014-04 Reconstruction of Existing Traffic Signal at East Diamond Avenue Summit Avenue Intersection
- R-015-04 Joint Procurement of Electricity
- R-016-04 Matching Grant to Carolann Court Condominium Association
- R-017-04 2004 Street Resurfacing Contract
- R-018-04 Sanctioned Official Services for City Sponsored Programs
- R-019-04 Purchase of On-Line Legal Research Services and Hard Cover Edition of Mcquillin’s Municipal Corporations
- R-020-04 Purchase Three 2004 Ford Crown Victoria Police Vehicles
- R-021-04 Appointments and Reappointments to CAB, CAAC, EdC, and PCAC
- R-022-04 Matching Grants to Various Communities
- R-023-04 MP-2-03 Special Conditions Associated With Map Designations and Special Study Areas
- R-024-04 Adopting the 2004 Strategic Plan
- R-025-04 Stormwater Management Facility Inspection and Support
- R-026-04 Appointment and Reappointment to CC and TIC
- R-027-04 Retain Consulting Services to Provide An Employee Retirement Benefit Analysis
- R-028-04 Matching Grant to Various Communities
- R-029-04 Purchase Facade Easement From Elizabeth Jacobs 26 North Summit Avenue
- R-030-04 Installation of Raised Crosswalks on Brookes, Walker
- R-031-04 Purchase An Upgraded Microphone System for the Council Chambers and Renovate the Dais
- R-032-04 Reappointments to BC and PCAC
- R-033-04 Matching Grants to Various Communities
- R-034-04 Playground Replacement Equipment at Dufief Elementary School
- R-035-05 Repave Sections of Path at Bohrer Park
- R-036-04 Granting Permission to Use Portion of Publicly-Held Right-Of-Way As Driveway
- R-037-04 Reappointment to GSC
- R-038-04 Provide Medical Insurance to Qualified City Employees
- R-039-04 Provide Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance to Qualified City Employees
- R-040-04 Deny Amendment to Sketch Plan Z-278(A), Known As, the Parklands
- R-041-04 Deny Schematic Development Plan SDP-01-001, Known As, Phase 1 of the Parklands
- R-042-04 Construction of Storm Drains in the East Diamond Avenue and Summit Ave Intersection
- R-043-04 Establishing Ad Hoc MCC Compensation Review Committee and Confirming Appointments
- R-044-04 Construction of the Gaithersburg Youth Center
- R-045-04 Purchase Playground Equipment for Kelley Park
- R-046-04 Purchase One 2004 Senior Center Bus
- R-047-04 Schedule of Fees, Charges, Fines, Expenses
- R-048-04 Purchase One 2005 One Ton Dual Wheel Utility Body Truck With Lift Gate
- R-049-04 Purchase One 2005 3_4 Ton Fleet Side Truck
- R-050-04 Purchase One 2005 One Ton Dump Truck
- R-051-04 Counseling and Support Group Services for the Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center
- R-052-04 Purchase Tee Shirts, Sweatshirts, Tote Bags, Soccer Socks and Hats for Sports Programs
- R-053-04 Community Use of Public Facilities and Bus Transportation
- R-054-04 Purchase Facade Easement From RFF Wiencek Cannery LLC
- R-055-04 Matching Grants to Various Communities
- R-056-04 Economic Development Revenue Bonds for Asbury Methodist Village, Inc.
- R-057-04 Purchase Two 2005 Chevrolet Blazers
- R-058-04 Appointments and Reappointments to Various Committees
- R-059-04 Construction Quality Management Services and LEEDS Commissioning for the Youth Center
- R-060-04 Adopting the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws for GAMFC
- R-061-04 Matching Grants to Various Communities
- R-062-04 STARS Program at the Ed Bohrer Parent Resource Center at Gaithersburg Elementary
- R-063-04 Appointments to GAMFC
- R-064-04 Appointments and Reappointment to EBDC, EdC, and TIC
- R-065-04 Purchase One Used Certified Aerial Bucket Truck
- R-066-04 Purchase One 2005 Hook Loader Truck
- R-067-04 Approving Amended Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development
- R-068-04 Agreement With Maryland AIDS Administration to Act ss the City's Administrative Agency
- R-069-04 FY05 Public Service Grants Through the Community Development Block Grant Program
- R-070-04 Amendment to the General Plan for the Master Plan Environment (Sensitive Areas) Element
- R-071-04 Reappointments CLTA, GSC, MSAC, and TIC
- R-072-04 2004 Street Resurfacing Contract
- R-073-04 Street Reconstruction Projects
- R-074-04 Construction of the Brighton Weir Stormwater Management Retrofit
- R-075-04 Construction Phase Engineering Services for the Brighton Weir Stormwater Management Retrofit Project
- R-076-04 Appointments and Reappointment to MSAC and PRB
- R-077-04 Reappointment to PC
- R-078-04 Reappointment to BOA
- R-079-04 Reappointment to BOA
- R-080-04 Appointment to BOA
- R-081-04 Appointment to BOA
- R-082-04 Matching Grants to Various Communities
- R-083-04 Second Amendment to the Annexation Agreement (X-161)
- R-084-04 Provide Consulting and Facilitation Services to Update the Downtown Plan
- R-085-04 Purchase One 2005 Chevrolet Cab and Chassis With a Knuckle Boom Trash Loader
- R-086-04 Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Olde Towne Clock Tower Project
- R-087-04 Declaring Property at 18 East Diamond Avenue as Surplus and Dispose of Property
- R-088-04 Reappointment to TIC
- R-089-04 Grant Easement to Install Water Line to Provide Service to Gaithersburg Elementary
- R-090-04 Matching Grant to Amberfield HOA
- R-091-04 Appointments to HDC
- R-092-04 FY05 Public Service Grants Through Community Development Block Grant Program
- R-093-04 Contract for Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance and Repair
- R-094-04 Appointments and Reappointments to ACB, GHDC, and PCAC
- R-095-04 Catering Services at the Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center
- R-096-04 Election of Blanche H. Keller to Fill the Vacancy on City Council Until Next City Election
- R-097-04 Appointment to HDC
- R-098-04 Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Latitude Observatory Park Project
- R-099-04 Street Reconstruction Projects
- R-100-04 Reappointments to HDC
- R-101-04 2004 Street Resurfacing Contract
- R-102-04 Waiver of the Environmental Standards for Casey-Metropolitan Grove Road Parcel
- R-103-04 Appointment to BOSE
- R-104-04 Appointments and Reappointments to CAAC, EC, and MAC
- R-105-04 Resurface East Diamond Avenue