More resources to help you

We get that it's hard to understand all these proposed changes, particularly if you haven't been part of the conversation since it started in February. These are complex and detailed proposals, which is the nature of writing regulations. To help you better understand them, we have added and updated these resources:

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

Additional resources that can help you understand the proposals:

• Q&A for Zoning Updates or the Looking@Lakewood article(External link) from May.
• Video presentation(External link) about the updates.
• Staff memo outlining the work that has been done by City Council and the Planning Commission during the last few months.
• City Council's 2024 resolution about its priorities(External link).