Administrative Regulations

The City of Takoma Park has adopted a number of regulations that implement or interpret law or policy or establish City policies and procedures. Many of the administrative regulations that directly affect residents or those doing business with the City are published here.

Title 11 Streets, Chapter 11.12 Permits and Improvements – Regulating Installation of Certain Telecommunications Facilities and Equipment in City Rights-of-Way

• Installation of Telecommunications Equipment in City Rights-of-Way

Chapter 8.16.090 – Outdoor Cafes in the Right-of-Way

• Outdoor Cafe Permit Regulations  

 Chapter 6.16 Landlord-Tenant Relations, Section 6.16.100 Utilities – charges to tenant and transfer of utility payments

• Notice Requirements for Transfer of Utilities to Residential Tenants – Administrative Regulations (effective May 12, 2014)

Chapter 6.16.030 Tenant Rights of Association

• Registration of Tenant Associations (effective March 10, 2009)

Chapter 6.16 Landlord-Tenant Relations, Section 6.16.090 Fees – General provisions, permitted fees, optional fees, prohibited fee

• Residential Rental Facilities Fees – Administrative Regulation (effective May 12, 2014)

Chapter 6.24 Commission on Landlord Tenant Affairs

• COLTA Regulations (effective September 10, 2006)

Chapter 8.40 Article 1 Facade Advisory Board

• Facade Advisory Board Bylaws (effective February 14, 2003)

Chapter 8.44 Filming and Photography

• Filming and Photography Permits and Establishment of Fees (effective July 20, 2015)

Chapter 12 Trees and Vegetation

• Noxious Growths and Undesirable Trees Regulations (effective May 10, 2006)

Chapter 13.12 Parking Meters

• Parking Meter Zones and Parking Meters (effective July 19. 2010)

Chapter 13.20.030 Permit Parking

• Residential Permit Parking Area Petition Process Regulations (effective February 16, 1999)
• Residential Permit Parking Area Regulations and Fees (effective September 6, 2002)

Chapter 13.28 Traffic Calming Devices

• Traffic Calming Devices Petition Process and Installations Regulations (April 15, 2003)

Chapter 14.20 Public Space and Public Building

• Use of Public Facilities Regulations (effective November 10, 2011)

Resolution 1993-77 – Establishing a Domestic Partnership Registry

• Domestic Partnership Registry Regulations (effective November 8, 1993)

Maryland Public Information Act

• Access to Public Records Regulations (effective October 1, 2001)