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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-001-01 Traffic Rules and Regulations- R-002-01 Installation of Street Lights in the Bennington Community
- R-003-01 Lease of Wilmot House With Hospice Caring, Inc.
- R-004-01 MP-3-99 Frederick Avenue Corridor Study
- R-005-01 Establishing an Ad Hoc Girard Street Traffic Calming Committee and Confirming Appointments
- R-006-01 Appointments and Reappointments to BOSE, CAB, EAC, and MAC
- R-007-01 SDP-004 Lakelands Phase 3, Section 3
- R-008-01 Appointments and Reappointments to AdHoc GSTCC, AdHoc GHDCIC, BC, and EdC
- R-009-01 Establishing a Latitude Observatory Park Planning Committee and Confirming Appointments
- R-010-01 Establishing An Ad Hoc Brookes, Russell, Walker District Guidelines Committee and Appointments
- R-011-01 Awarding Matching Grants to Village Overlook Iia and Iib
- R-012-01 Appointments to CAB, GSC, and PCAC
- R-013-01 Appointments to BOA
- R-014-01 Appointment to PC
- R-015-01 Construction of a Restroom Storage Building Addition at Morris Park
- R-016-01 Sanctioned Official Services for City Sponsored Programs
- R-017-01 Provide Additional Services at the Ed Bohrer Parent Resource Center
- R-018-01 Services Under the Community Development Block Grant Program
- R-019-01 Food Concession Operations at the Water Park
- R-020-01 Appointments to GHDC, LOPPC, and TIC
- R-021-01 Purchase 2001 Backhoe Loader
- R-022-01 Replacement of the Frog Slide Water Feature at the Water Park Wading Pool at Bohrer Park
- R-023-01 Employee Medical Insurance Benefits
- R-024-01 Matching Grant to Fireside Condominiums
- R-025-01 Appointments to EdC, GSC, HPAC, and LOPPC
- R-026-01 Extend Midsummer Drive Median Contract for Construction of Sidewalks
- R-027-01 Architectural and Engineering Services for the Gaithersburg Cultural Arts Center
- R-028-01 Residential Collection of Recyclables
- R-029-01 Financial Audit Services
- R-030-01 SDP-00-001, Lots 4 and 5 Quince Orchard Park Crescent
- R-031-01 Construction of Full Interchange at I-270 and Watkins Mill Road Extended
- R-032-01 Appointments to AdHoc DPAC and HPAC
- R-033-01 Provide Medical Insurance to Qualified Employees
- R-034-01 SDP-00-002 Lots 6 and 7, Quince Orchard Park Crescent
- R-035-01 Appointments to GSC and PCAC
- R-036-01 Upgrade the Third Floor Air Conditioning at City Hall
- R-037-01 Roof and Gutter Replacement at the Kentlands Mansion
- R-038-01 Addition to the Gaithersburg Teen Center
- R-039-01 Purchase Three 2001 Dump Trucks With Snow Removal Equipment
- R-040-01 Establishing An Olde Towne Advisory Committee and Confirming Appointments
- R-041-01 Joint Competitive Procurement of Natural Gas
- R-042-01 Purchase Land at Intersection of MD 28 and Edison Park Drive
- R-043-01 Transfer Approximately Ten Acres of City Parkland to MCPS for Use As a Middle School Site
- R-044-01 2001 Street Resurfacing Contract
- R-045-01 Appointments to MAC and OTAC
- R-046-01 Repair the Waterfall Pond at the Miniature Golf Course
- R-047-01 Matching Grants to Various Communities
- R-048-01 MOU With Montgomery County on Emergency Management
- R-049-01 Construction of the South Summit Avenue Streetscape Project
- R-050-01 Funding Under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program
- R-051-01 Construction of Intersection Improvements and Roadside Landscaping at MD 355 and Shady Grove Road
- R-052-01 Demolition and Reconstruction of Tennis Court Amenities at Diamond Farms Park
- R-053-01 Purchase Radio Equipment and Install City Radio System
- R-054-01 MOU Granting Access to the County Network and Specific Software Applications
- R-055-01 MOU Granting Access to Commission Network Connections
- R-056-01 Funds from Matching Grant for Financial Consultant Rather than Lighting Enhancement
- R-057-01 Schedule of Fees, Charges, Fines and Expenses
- R-058-01 Appointment to HPAC
- R-059-01 Purchase Facade Easement from O'Neill Development Corporation for 11 Russell Avenue
- R-060-01 Provide Additional Services at Ed Bohrer Parent Resource Center
- R-061-01 Purchase Tee Shirts, Sweatshirts, Tote Bags, Soccer Socks and Hats for Sports Programs
- R-062-01 SDP-01-002 Medimmune
- R-063-01 Transfer Funds Within the City Budget
- R-064-01 Bus Transportation and Community Use of Public Facilities
- R-065-01 Tennis Court Renovations at Diamond Farms Park (Phase II) and Green Park
- R-066-01 Construction of the Chestnut Street and Meem Avenue Streetscape Project
- R-067-01 Reappointments to ACB, AIPPC, CLTA, EdC, GSC, GWGFD, MAC, PCAC, and TIC
- R-068-01 Purchase Facade Easement From J and J Development Corporation for 10 and 12 Park Avenue
- R-069-01 Classification of West Diamond Avenue Extension as an Urban Minor Arterial
- R-070-01 Designation of a Community Legacy Area and Receipt of Financing for a Community Legacy Project
- R-071-01 Architectural Engineering Design and Construction Services for Lakelands Park Project
- R-072-01 Right-of-Way in Malcolm King Park to WSSC for a Sewer Line Extension
- R-073-01 Reject All Bids for 6 East Cedar Avenue and Re-Advertise Project
- R-074-01 Awarding Matching Grants to Various Communities
- R-075-01 Appointments to CLTA and GSC
- R-076-01 Establishing a Gaithersburg Cultural Arts Advisory Committee and Confirming Appointments
- R-077-01 Awarding Matching Grants to Various Communities
- R-078-01 Schedule of Fees, Charges, Fines and Expenses
- R-079-01 Agreement With the City of Rockville to Provide Property Tax Advocate Services
- R-080-01 Reappointments to PRB
- R-081-01 Purchase Playground Equipment for Walder Park
- R-082-01 Matching Grant to Kentlands Citizens Assembly
- R-083-01 Telephone Maintenance and Support Services
- R-084-01 Creating and Maintaining a Geographic Information System-Based Stormwater Management Inventory
- R-085-01 Architectural Engineering Design and Construction Services for Youth Center Project
- R-086-01 Matching Grants to Newport Estates Section I and Saybrooke
- R-087-01 Water Quality Analysis and Stream Assessment Services
- R-088-01 SDP-01-003 Washingtonian Center - Rio Retail
- R-089-01 Supporting the Goals of the Primary Care Coalition Community Pharmacy Program
- R-090-01 Supporting JSSA's Application for Participation in the Neighborhood Partnership Program
- R-091-01 Reimbursement Agreement for Improvements at the Intersection of Muddy Branch Road and Route 28
- R-092-01 Reject All Bids for Construction Services for Renovations at the Casey Community Center
- R-093-01 Provide Relocation Expense Reimbursements to Commercial Tenants at 6 East Cedar Avenue
- R-094-01 Appointment to TIC
- R-095-01 Matching Grant to the Bennington Community
- R-096-01 Extend the Existing Contract for Electricity With Washington Gas Energy Services
- R-097-01 SDP-01-005 Kentlands Midtown, Section 3, Lot 3
- R-098-01 Roof Replacement on the 315 East Diamond Avenue Facility
- R-099-01 Appointment to OTAC
- R-100-01 Purchase 4.19 Acres of Parkland at the Crown Farm
- R-101-01 SDP-00-005 and Amendment to SDP-7-1, Kentlands Midtown, Phase 2, Section 4
- R-102-01 Matching Grants to Various Communities
- R-103-01 Appointment and Reappointment to HDC
- R-104-01 Appointments and Reappointment to ACB, EBDC, and GSC
- R-105-01 Demolition of 6 East Cedar Avenue
- R-106-01 MOU for Improvements and Roadside Landscaping on MD 117 Between I - 270 and South Summit Avenue
- R-107-01 Appointment to EBDC
- R-108-01 Railing to Be Installed Along the CSX Tracks at South Summit Avenue
- R-109-01 Construction Services for ADA Compliance and Elevator Installation at the Casey Community Center
- R-110-01 Renovations to the City Hall HVAC System, Phase II
- R-111-01 Appointments to CC
- R-112-01 Matching Grant to Hyde Park Phase II a and Hyde Park Phase II B
- R-113-01 Annexation Agreement General Electric Real Estate Credit Corporation
- R-114-01 CSP-01-001 Maryland Carpet and Tile