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Gaithersburg Zoning Tools
Interested in learning about Gaithersburg's current zoning ordinance and other planning objectives? These helpful resources allow you to navigate the current zoning regulations.
Online Zoning Map
Find your zoning district through the interactive zoning map
The zoning map shows how the City is divided into different use districts or zones. Zoning districts common to most ordinances include residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural. The zoning map must show precise boundaries for each district. Therefore, most zoning maps rely on street or property lines as district boundaries.
Online Zoning Ordinance
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.
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The Zoning Ordinance organizes the standards for development by various zoning districts which outline the permitted uses, building form, and other design standards.
Gaithersburg Master Plan
The Gaithersburg Master Plan sets out a vision for the City, including Land Use, Transportation, and Sensitive Areas, to serve the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing the harmonious development of the City. The Master Plan acts as a guide to public and private actions and decisions to ensure the development of public and private property in appropriate ways. Initially adopted in 1997, the Master Plan is periodically updated to reflect the current needs of Gaithersburg.
Online Mapping
Library
This mapping application displays City address and parcel information. Users can zoom and pan around to see a detailed City street map and aerial map. Click a property in the map or search for a City address to see more information, such as address, tax account ID, zoning, recycling day, city election polling place, and public school district information.
Learn Common
Zoning Terms
Zoning codes often used specialized terms that can be hard to understand if you are new to zoning. Because a zoning code is a legal document, many of these terms have a specific definition to describe how that term is used throughout the Zoning Code. We compiled a list of specialized terms to help you understand their meaning.