Tag: Zoning Code
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Lakewood City Council approves zoning map
Lakewood finalized the last ordinance for its nearly 400-page zoning code proposal on Monday and approved the zoning map, ending a heated process that had sparked controversy in the city since the beginning of the year. The final ordinance of the new Lakewood zoning code was approved with an 8-3 vote during the City Council…
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Lakewood never had single-family only zoning before changes, city says
Changes being made to Lakewood’s zoning code have raised questions and ire throughout the community, especially when it comes to the city’s single-family residential districts. Residents have said they want to retain their single-family home neighborhoods. The city never had single-family only residential zoning, according to Mayor Wendi Strom. “The city’s current zone districts often…
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Lakewood City Council approves reconfiguring of single-family zoning
The controversial section of Lakewood’s new proposed planning document that aims to add more affordable housing to the city was approved Monday evening. The Lakewood City Council approved an amended version of Article 3 of the city’s 2026 zoning code proposal — a 400-page planning document covering residential, commercial and mixed-use site design standards, parking…
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Parking topic of concern as Lakewood ponders zoning changes
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Residents voiced their approval of many proposed zoning changes at the Lakewood City Council meeting Monday but they expressed concerns about parking. The council reviewed portions of a 400-page planning document involving residential, commercial and…
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Denver expands accessory dwelling unit zoning to include all residential areas
So-called “granny flats” and “mother-in-law suites” are now permitted at residential properties Denver-wide after the Denver City Council voted unanimously on Monday night to amend the city code on accessory dwelling units. A trio of bills approved by the council permits accessory dwelling units or ADUs in all zone districts that allow residential use, updates the…
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Denver’s near southeast area plan sparks controversy and concern from neighborhood
Residents of five Denver neighborhoods that make up the “near southeast area” are invited to participate in an open house on April 23 about a plan affecting their area. The city says the open house is part of its efforts to ensure that area plans, which are essentially guides on how an area should develop…