Past updates posted about Zoning Updates

Aug. 15 Update: Additional maps, map legend and more information

The proposed Zoning Updates involve complex and detailed information because they are land-use regulations. It's also important to know that not all properties will experience changes under the proposed updates even though the zoning code affects every property. To help residents with these complex regulatory proposals, we are adding to the numerous resources that have been available on this page:

  • A map legend to understand the zoning district abbreviations on the zoning maps.
  • A Table of Contents that outlines the specific topics covered by each article in the Zoning Ordinance.
  • Redline version of the proposed changes in Spanish. This is available along with a redline version in English and the zoning code as it is currently -- all on one city webpage.
  • New maps, one with the full city and four quadrant maps, that show the transit corridors through Lakewood.

Additional resources that can help you understand the proposals:

Other additions to the page posted this week:

  • Quadrant Map to allow residents to see individual street names and better identify the proposed zoning for properties by breaking up the map of the city into four individual quadrants.

New public hearing schedule

  • Aug. 25 for Articles 6-14 of the proposed zoning code.
  • Sept. 8 for Articles 1, 2, 4 and 5.
  • Sept. 22 for Article 3.
  • Oct. 13 for the zoning map.

As a refresher, the Zoning Updates are changes proposed to regulations that execute the community's vision set in the Comprehensive Plan, which is an advisory document that informs decisions about housing, transportation, sustainability, parks and more for the next 15 years. The zoning changes are a major component of implementing the Comprehensive Plan and promoting its goals.

Aug. 12 Update: New map and meeting dates

To accommodate residents' concerns and questions, City Council has decided to change the approach to the public hearings for the proposed Zoning Updates. The new public hearing schedule separates the proposed updates into four parts, with each receiving its own public hearing (see dates below or in the project's timeline).

Additionally, a new Quadrant Map posted in the Important Documents section allows residents to see individual street names and better identify the proposed zoning for properties by breaking up the map of the city into four individual quadrants. Work is also underway to create additional versions of the zoning map including an interactive version, and these new maps will be posted here on the project page when they are available.

New public hearing schedule

  • Aug. 25 for Articles 6-14 of the proposed zoning code.
  • Sept. 8 for Articles 1, 2, 4 and 5.
  • Sept. 22 for Article 3.
  • Oct. 13 for the zoning map.

Other documents to review in the Important Documents section:

  • Staff memo outlining the work that has been done by City Council and the Planning Commission.
  • Redline version of the proposed zoning changes. Please note that this draft of the zoning code includes all the redline changes from the previous version, so this document only shows the redline changes that have been added since then.
  • Draft zoning map.
  • Past versions of the proposed Zoning Updates and maps are available in the "Past documents" section.

As a refresher, the Zoning Updates are changes proposed to regulations that execute the community's vision set in the Comprehensive Plan, which is an advisory document that informs decisions about housing, transportation, sustainability, parks and more for the next 15 years. The zoning changes are a major component of implementing the Comprehensive Plan and promoting its goals.

August update: Roundtable discussions

Ward 3 Council member Ken Cruz is hosting a series of Zoning Code Roundtables.

Location:
New America School
5806 W. Alameda Ave. (Cross streets: Harlan and Alameda)

Dates and Times:

  • Aug. 2: 10-11 a.m.
  • Aug. 5: 6-7 p.m.
  • Aug. 8: 10-11 a.m.
  • Aug. 9: 10-11 a.m.
  • Aug. 12: 6-7:30 p.m. (monthly Ward Meeting, which will also focus on proposed zoning changes. Ward 3's Planning Commissioner and other guest speakers will attend and provide additional context and information on the current zoning ordinance draft and be available for questions.)
  • Aug. 14: 6-7 p.m.

Format Overview:
These are informal, drop-in-style sessions (one hour each, first-come, first-served basis). They’re meant to give residents time for the following:

  • Ask questions, provide concerns, or share ideas tied to specific parts of the draft zoning code.
  • Submit written feedback.
  • Participate in respectful, fact-based conversations.

This is not a forum for broad presentations, but a focused way to collect actionable input ahead of City Council's Aug. 11 first reading and Aug. 25 public hearing for the zoning code.

Please reference the new documents available in the "Important documents" section of this project page:

  • New staff memo outlining the work that has been done by City Council and the Planning Commission.
  • New redline version of the proposed zoning changes. Please note that this draft of the zoning code includes all the redline changes from the previous version, so this document only shows the redline changes that have been added since then.
  • New draft zoning map.
  • Past versions of the proposed Zoning Updates and maps are available in the "Past documents" section.

The current City Council meeting dates for the Zoning Updates have also changed to Aug. 11 and Aug. 25 (see more information in the Timeline).

As a refresher, the Zoning Updates are changes proposed to regulations that execute the community's vision set in the Comprehensive Plan, which is an advisory document that informs decisions about housing, transportation, sustainability, parks and more for the next 15 years. The zoning changes are a major component of implementing the Comprehensive Plan and promoting its goals.

Another July Update: New documents, meeting updates

The proposed amendments are here! These are based on the work that both the Planning Commission and City Council have done, and here is what is now available in the "Important documents" section of this project page:

  • New staff memo outlining the work that has been done.
  • New redline version of the proposed zoning changes. Please note that this draft of the zoning code includes all the redline changes from the previous version, so this document only shows the redline changes that have been added since then.
  • New draft zoning map.
  • Past versions of the proposed Zoning Updates and maps are available in the "Past documents" section.

The current City Council meeting dates for the Zoning Updates have also changed to Aug. 11 and Aug. 25 (see more information in the Timeline). Continue to share your comments, participate in Forum discussion topics and quick polls or ask a question.

As a refresher, the Zoning Updates are changes proposed to regulations that execute the community's vision set in the Comprehensive Plan, which is an advisory document that informs decisions about housing, transportation, sustainability, parks and more for the next 15 years. The zoning changes are a major component of implementing the Comprehensive Plan and promoting its goals.

Update for July: Another question and quick poll

We know you are anxious to see changes to the proposed amendments based on the work that both the Planning Commission and City Council have done. Those updates are expected to be available in the early part of July. In the meantime, the meeting dates for the City Council to consider these updates have been changed to Aug. 11 and Aug. 25. (see more information in the Timeline). That leaves enough time for one last Forum discussion about pedestrian and car access and a new quick poll about religious institutions building affordable housing.

Continue to share your comments or review other items on this page:

The Comprehensive Plan is an advisory document for the community that informs decisions on housing, transportation, sustainability, parks and more for the next 15 years. It allows you as residents to set the vision for what you want the city to become. The Zoning Updates executes the community's vision as a regulatory document through the city's Zoning Ordinance(External link).

June Update: New Forum question and quick poll

We've got a new question for you in the Forum discussion about commercial parking requirements. Let us know your thoughts and take a moment to weigh in on the newest quick poll about community service facilities. Visit the touchpoints with residents to see how many we've reached with this project.

Stay tuned for new versions of the zoning amendments and maps coming soon based on the Planning Commission public hearings and the City Council's workshops. In the meantime, please dive in to all that is available to participate in this project and share your comments:

The Comprehensive Plan is an advisory document for the community that informs decisions on housing, transportation, sustainability, parks and more for the next 15 years. It allows you as residents to set the vision for what you want the city to become. The Zoning Updates executes the community's vision as a regulatory document through the city's Zoning Ordinance.

Update: Join the Forum discussion and take a quick poll

May 23, 2025

We're rolling out additional ways for you to participate in the Zoning Updates. Join the Forum discussion by letting us know your thoughts on the current question we've asked (What is the right size limit on homes to be built in the future?). We'll keep adding questions in the coming weeks. You can also take the quick poll about neighborhood retail, and we'll ask new ones as well.

Please dive in to all that is available to participate in this project and share your comments:

The Comprehensive Plan is an advisory document for the community that informs decisions on housing, transportation, sustainability, parks and more for the next 15 years. It allows you as residents to set the vision for what you want the city to become. The Zoning Updates executes the community's vision as a regulatory document through the city's Zoning Ordinance.

May update: More information

April was a busy month for this project, and it has produced a lot more detailed information about the proposed Zoning Updates. These details can get you ready for the third Planning Commission public hearing on May 21. Please dive in to all that is available and share your comments about this project:

The Comprehensive Plan is an advisory document for the community that informs decisions on housing, transportation, sustainability, parks and more for the next 15 years. It allows you as residents to set the vision for what you want the city to become. The Zoning Updates executes the community's vision as a regulatory document through the city's Zoning Ordinance(External link)(External link).

April update: Planning Commission public hearings

Lakewood's Planning Commission will have three public hearings about documents that are important to the community. Following the first public hearing on April 9(External link), the Planning Commission's second public hearing was on April 23(External link), and it included both the Comprehensive Plan Updates and the Zoning Updates. The third public hearing on May 21 will be for the Zoning Updates.

Review the outline of the Zoning Updates to get an understanding of the changes that are being discussed, and review the proposed land use maps for residential and nonresidential uses. Watch the additional presentation that addresses comments(External link) that have come up so far about the Zoning Updates.

March Update:

It’s time for an important discussion about the future of your city, and we want you to participate. The city will be discussing updating its Comprehensive Plan(External link)(External link) and the Zoning Code(External link)(External link) during a series of meetings this spring and summer.

Attend the open house for residents to dig into the Zoning Updates on April 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Come participate! To get a head start, watch the Zoning Updates presentation.