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Innovation and Production

Intent

The purpose of the Innovation and Production Future Land Use Category is to include:

  • Facilities for production, manufacturing, technical innovation, storage and distribution for goods and services.
  • Strengthen and diversify Lakewood’s economic base and provide employment opportunities.
  • Accessible to truck and freight vehicles via major transportation routes.

Example Land Uses and Typical Forms

Within the Innovation and Production Future Land Use Category, the following land uses and building forms are most common:

  • Office
  • Research and Development
  • Warehouse, storage, and distribution
  • Maker spaces/light industrial uses
  • Some auto-oriented uses
  • Residential uses generally not permitted

Land Uses Generally Allowed

The following land uses are typically allowed in each Future Land Use Category, including the Innovation and Production Future Land Use Category:

  • Schools
  • Religious institutions
  • Parks, trails, and recreational uses
  • Community Gardens
  • Urban Agriculture, horticulture, and limited animal keeping
  • Drainage, transportation, and utility infrastructure
  • Government/Civic Uses
  • Cultural/creative attractions
  • Renewable Energy Generation
  • Limited and accessory home occupations where residential is allowed
  • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Attached and Detached