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 you comments about this project:

• Q&A about the Zoning Updates
• Presentation on the Zoning Updates
• Share your ideas and comments on this project page.
• Staff memo outlining the Zoning Updates.
• Presentation addressing specific comments that have come up so far about the updates.
• April 23 and April 9 Planning Commission public hearings.
• Redlined and clean version of the amendments in the Zoning Ordinance.
• Land-use map for residential and nonresidential uses.
• Attend and provide public comment during these public hearings at LakewoodSpeaks.org.

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.

Why are zoning updates important?

Zoning is a set of laws that regulate how land can be used in a specific area, and cities create these regulations to promote the health and safety of the community. Over the years, these zoning laws need to be updated, and Lakewood is in the process of updating its Zoning Ordinance.

The proposed changes that the Planning Commission and City Council will discuss in the coming months cover three main areas outlined below. Visit the News feed to learn about these different areas of updates:

• Technical changes that clean up, clarify and modernize the zoning regulations.
• City Council requested changes that will address housing needs.
• Modifications required under new state laws.

Follow this discussion and stay up to date on this work:

• Watch a presentation about these updates.
• Check the News feed to learn more.
• Read the Zoning Update Staff Report.
• Review the City Council's 2024 resolution about its priorities.
• Review the timeline for upcoming meetings and public hearings to find out when to participate in the discussion.
• Sign up to follow the project.