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Charter and City Code


Please note:
If you have a question or concern regarding
enforcement of the provisions of the City Code,
or you have been cited with a code violation, please contact the
Code Compliance Office at 301-809-3008 or visit the Code Compliance page on this website.

The City Code and Charter are the governing documents for the City of Bowie.

Every effort is made to guarantee the accuracy of this online version of the City Code. Readers are advised, however, that the only official version of the City Code is the printed version maintained in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall.

For more information about maintaining the City Charter and City Code or how changes are made to both documents, contact the City Clerk at 301-809-3029 or 301-262-6200, extension 3029. The City Clerk has no role in Code Compliance issues.

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