Zoning Updates

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Residents gathered around an information board during the April 3 Zoning Updates open house.

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:

  • Saturday, Aug. 2: 10-11 a.m.
  • Tuesday, Aug. 5: 6-7 p.m.
  • Friday, Aug. 8: 10-11 a.m.
  • Saturday, Aug. 9: 10-11 a.m.
  • Wednesday, 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.

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:

  • Saturday, Aug. 2: 10-11 a.m.
  • Tuesday, Aug. 5: 6-7 p.m.
  • Friday, Aug. 8: 10-11 a.m.
  • Saturday, Aug. 9: 10-11 a.m.
  • Wednesday, 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.

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.

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For general questions and concerns about the city, please visit Lakewood.org/RequestLakewood, which is the city's online customer service hub available 24 hours a day. 

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  • Share Hello! Where can I find PDF documents that show the changes or the new amendments for the subdivision ordinance? on Facebook Share Hello! Where can I find PDF documents that show the changes or the new amendments for the subdivision ordinance? on Twitter Share Hello! Where can I find PDF documents that show the changes or the new amendments for the subdivision ordinance? on Linkedin Email Hello! Where can I find PDF documents that show the changes or the new amendments for the subdivision ordinance? link

    Hello! Where can I find PDF documents that show the changes or the new amendments for the subdivision ordinance?

    CDR asked about 1 month ago

    Thanks for your interest in this project, and the updated documents with the new amendments are expected to take a couple more weeks. They will be posted as soon as they are available.

    Best regards,

    The Project Team

  • Share When will the 4th revision of the zoning code be available for viewing and where will we find it? on Facebook Share When will the 4th revision of the zoning code be available for viewing and where will we find it? on Twitter Share When will the 4th revision of the zoning code be available for viewing and where will we find it? on Linkedin Email When will the 4th revision of the zoning code be available for viewing and where will we find it? link

    When will the 4th revision of the zoning code be available for viewing and where will we find it?

    lenoreherskovitz asked about 1 month ago

    Lenore -- The updates on the zoning amendments are expected to take a few more weeks, but they will be posted as soon as they are available.

    Best regard,

    The Project Team

  • Share Hello! I'd like additional clarification on the removal of minimum parking requirement in accordance with state law. Is the intent only to remove minimum parking requirements where state law requires it, or would this be a citywide update to simplify the zoning code by removing minimum parking requirements from all land uses to simplify the zoning code and create more balanced markets for land use? on Facebook Share Hello! I'd like additional clarification on the removal of minimum parking requirement in accordance with state law. Is the intent only to remove minimum parking requirements where state law requires it, or would this be a citywide update to simplify the zoning code by removing minimum parking requirements from all land uses to simplify the zoning code and create more balanced markets for land use? on Twitter Share Hello! I'd like additional clarification on the removal of minimum parking requirement in accordance with state law. Is the intent only to remove minimum parking requirements where state law requires it, or would this be a citywide update to simplify the zoning code by removing minimum parking requirements from all land uses to simplify the zoning code and create more balanced markets for land use? on Linkedin Email Hello! I'd like additional clarification on the removal of minimum parking requirement in accordance with state law. Is the intent only to remove minimum parking requirements where state law requires it, or would this be a citywide update to simplify the zoning code by removing minimum parking requirements from all land uses to simplify the zoning code and create more balanced markets for land use? link

    Hello! I'd like additional clarification on the removal of minimum parking requirement in accordance with state law. Is the intent only to remove minimum parking requirements where state law requires it, or would this be a citywide update to simplify the zoning code by removing minimum parking requirements from all land uses to simplify the zoning code and create more balanced markets for land use?

    zbholman asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your interest in the project. Unfortunately, the staff members with the expertise to answer this question are out of the office this week. When they return, we'll get you an answer, and please attend the April 3 open house where you could ask this question as well.

    Sincerely,

    The Project Team

    Thanks for your patience in waiting for the experts in this to return to the office. The answer to your questions is that the draft proposed updates will maintain existing parking requirements for those properties not covered by the new state law. 

    Sincerely

    The Project Team

Page last updated: 31 Jul 2025, 01:57 PM