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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-001-02 Purchase of Parking Lot Lighting at Municipal Lot 5- R-002-02 Case Management Services at the Ed Bohrer Parent Resource Center
- R-003-02 Surveys and Development of a Base Map of Various Streets in the Historic District
- R-004-02 Traffic Rules and Regulations
- R-005-02 Appointments and Reappointments to BC, CAB, EdC, EAC, EC, GDC, and MAC
- R-006-02 Appointment to PC
- R-007-02 Matching Grant to the Oaks at Washingtonian Woods Condominium Association
- R-008-02 Commence a Comprehensive Update to the City’s Master Plan
- R-009-02 Appointments to CLTA and EdC
- R-010-02 Electricity Supply
- R-011-02 Deferral of Residential Development for a Period of Up to One Year
- R-012-02 CSP-01-006 303 South Frederick Avenue
- R-013-02 Appointments to CLTA and PCAC
- R-014-02 CSP-01-009 Holbrook Center
- R-015-02 Public Service Grants Through the Community Development Block Grant Program
- R-016-02 Addition to the Salt Storage Building at the Public Works Facility
- R-017-02 Purchase One 2002 One Ton Dual Wheel Truck With Utility Body
- R-018-02 Appointment to EdC
- R-019-02 RC-27 Road Code Waivers with SP-01-008
- R-020-02 Matching Grant to Shady Grove Village I
- R-021-02 Architectural Services for the Judy Center
- R-022-02 Appointments to ACB, CAB and PCAC
- R-023-02 Annexation Agreement With General Electric Real Estate Credit Corporation
- R-024-02 Matching Grant to Dorsey Estates
- R-025-02 Outlining the Process and Considerations to Permit Residential Projects
- R-026-02 Purchase Document Management System
- R-027-02 Purchase Four Mobile Data Computers and Hardware
- R-028-02 Architectural and Engineering Services for the Casey Community Center
- R-029-02 Architectural and Engineering Services for the Gaithersburg Arts Barn
- R-030-02 Purchase One 2002 Front End Loader
- R-031-02 Purchase One 2002 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
- R-032-02 Appointments to CAB, EdC, EC, and HPAC
- R-033-02 Road Code Waivers with SP-01-008
- R-034-02 Adopting the Strategic Plan
- R-035-02 Construction of An Oil Recycle Station at the Public Works Facility
- R-036-02 Reimburse Verizon for Telephone Utilities on South Summit Avenue
- R-037-02 2002 Street Resurfacing Contract
- R-038-02 Matching Grant to Orchard Place Homeowners Association
- R-039-02 Appointments to CC and HPAC
- R-040-02 Construction of the Victory Farm Park Path
- R-041-02 Annexation of 805 and 807 South Frederick Avenue
- R-042-02 Annexation Agreement With Abdollah Malekzadeh and Siena Corporation
- R-043-02 Appointments to BC, MAC, and PCAC
- R-044-02 Construction of Sidewalks and Curb and Gutter Along the South Side of Metropolitan Grove Rd
- R-045-02 2002 Street Resurfacing
- R-046-02 Provide Additional Services at the Ed Bohrer Parent Resource Center
- R-047-02 MOU With Montgomery County for Access to the Public Safety 2000 System
- R-048-02 Increase the Fixed Asset Capitalization Limit
- R-049-02 Fixed Asset and Infrastructure Inventory in Compliance With GASB 34
- R-050-02 Retrofit of Christman Stormwater Management Pond
- R-051-02 Annexation of Crown Property at Intersection of Story Drive and Crown Farm Drive
- R-052-02 Declaration of Covenants on the Crown Farm Parcel Limiting Its Use in the Future
- R-053-02 Appointment to GSC
- R-054-02 Reappointments to AIPP, EdC, and OTAC
- R-055-02 Purchase One Regenerative Air Sweeper
- R-056-02 Reappointments to tCC, CAB, EDBC, GSC, GWGFD, HPAC, PCAC and TIC
- R-057-02 Repair of the Pavement on School Drive
- R-058-02 Storm Drainage System Utilizing Developer Funds in the Brookes, Walker, Russell Subdivision
- R-059-02 Corrected Copy of Ordinance No. O-2-00
- R-060-02 Schedule of Fees, Charges, Fines and Expenses
- R-061-02 Appointment and Reappointments to CC, EBDC, MAC, PCAC and TIC
- R-062-02 Purchase Sixteen Mobile Data Computers and Related Hardware
- R-063-02 Purchase Radio Equipment for Participation on the County 800mhz Radio System
- R-064-02 Purchase Microsoft Office XP License Upgrades
- R-065-02 Construction, Maintenance and Operation of Judy Center at Summit Hall Elementary School
- R-066-02 Purchase and Installation of the Gaithersburg Judy Center Modular Building
- R-067-02 Matching Grants to Various Communities - 07012002
- R-068-02 Removing Term Limits for OTAC
- R-069-02 Appointments to EBDC
- R-070-02 nnovative Occupant Protection Grant Program
- R-071-02 Purchase Tee Shirts, Sweatshirts, Tote Bags, Hats and Soccer Socks for Sports Programs
- R-072-02 Services for the Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center
- R-073-02 Community Use of Public Facilities and Bus Transportation
- R-074-02 Purchase Two 2003 One Ton Dump Trucks
- R-075-02 2002 Street Resurfacing
- R-076-02 Matching Grant to Fireside Condominiums and Olde Carriage Hill HOA
- R-077-02 SDP-01-007 Archstone Kentlands Village
- R-078-02 Purchase Playground Equipment for Morris Park
- R-079-02 Restoration and Display of Historic Clock for Olde Towne Park Bell Tower Project
- R-080-02 Install Four 100 Watt High Pressure Sodium Vapor Streetlights Along Sioux Lane
- R-081-02 Establishing a Market Square Committee and Confirming Appointments
- R-082-02 Reappointments to MAC
- R-083-02 Reappointment to PC
- R-084-02 Reappointment to BOA
- R-085-02 Reappointment to BOA
- R-086-02 Janitorial and Custodial Services for City Facilities
- R-087-02 Installation of Guardrails for the Muddy Branch Road Landscaping Project
- R-088-02 Construction of Sidewalks Along Great Seneca Highway
- R-089-02 MOU for Improvements to Intersection at MD 119 and Muddy Branch Road
- R-090-02 Matching Grants to Various Communities
- R-091-02 Purchase One 2003 Aerial Lift Truck
- R-092-02 Reject All Bids for Morris Park Playground Equipment
- R-093-02 Community Legacy Project in Olde Towne
- R-094-02 Purchase Police Mobile Computer Client Software and Installation Services
- R-095-02 Reappointments to HDC
- R-096-02 Appointment to BOA
- R-097-02 SDP-02-002 Maryland Carpet and Tile
- R-098-02 Purchase Seven 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Police Vehicles
- R-099-02 Matching Grant to the Oaks at Washingtonian Woods Condominium Association
- R-100-02 MOU for Development Impact Taxes
- R-101-02 Appointment and Reappointments to AIPPC, BC, and the CAB
- R-102-02 Replacement of the Pavilion at Duvall Park
- R-103-02 Matching Grant to Greens of Warther Condominium Association
- R-104-02 CSP-02-004 525 South Frederick Avenue
- R-105-02 Appointments to CAB and GSC
- R-106-02 Purchase Art for Public Art Project at 9705 Washingtonian Boulevard
- R-107-02 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program to Acquire a Narcotics Dog
- R-108-02 Adopting the Master Plan Themes
- R-109-02 Appointments to CLTA and TIC
- R-110-02 Purchase One Cab and Chassis, One Loader and Two Trash Dump Trailers
- R-111-02 Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Olde Towne Clock Tower and Plaza Project
- R-112-02 Grant Agreement With the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
- R-113-02 Schedule of Fees, Charges, Fines, and Expenses
- R-114-02 Matching Grant to Audubon Square HOA and Carolann Court Condominium Association
- R-115-02 Purchase Playground Equipment for Morris Park
- R-116-02 Appointments to CLTA, EBDC and TIC
- R-117-02 Waiver of Environmental Standards for 648 Lake Varuna Drive
- R-118-02 Additional Services at the Ed Bohrer Parent Resource Center
- R-119-02 Spanish Catholic Center and Gaithersburg Community Kitchen, Inc. for Public Service Grants
- R-120-02 Decorative Lighting Project Along Chestnut Street South of the Railroad Crossing
- R-121-02 Diamond Court Apartments, LLC, for Community Development Block Grant Funds
- R-122-02 Appointment to PCAC
- R-123-02 Community Legacy Grant Program for Expansion of the Olde Towne Park Plaza
- R-124-02 Tree Installation on Muddy Branch Road
- R-125-02 Install Decorative Streetlights in Brookes, Walker, Maryland Avenues Historic District Area
- R-126-02 Agreement for Decorative Lighting Project in the Brookes, Walker, Maryland Ave Historic Area
- R-127-02 Installation and Maintenance of City Bus Shelters
- R-128-02 Schedule of Fees, Charges, Fines, and Expenses
- R-129-02 Installation and Maintenance of City Bus Shelters
- R-130-02 Appointment to CAAB
- R-131-02 Improve Pathways Along Victory Farms Park and Kelley Park
- R-132-02 CSP-02-007 Eckles' Addition