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A photo collage of images within and outside of Lakewood, including photos selected by Advisory Group members during a Future Land Use workshop. This collage includes existing Campuses in Lakewood such as the Federal Center, Red Rocks Community College, and Colorado Christian University.
A photo collage of images within and outside of Lakewood, including photos selected by Advisory Group members during a Future Land Use workshop. This collage includes existing Campuses in Lakewood such as the Federal Center, Red Rocks Community College, and Colorado Christian University.

Intent

The purpose of the Campus Future Land Use Category is to include:

  • Focus is on a single or multiple complementary uses in a cohesively designed setting, such as higher education, government, healthcare, and business.
  • Multimodal access, while accommodating site-specific transportation needs.

Example Land Uses and Typical Forms

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

  • Office, Services (e.g., healthcare)
  • Research and Development
  • Tech
  • Higher Education
  • Government/Civic Uses
  • Complementary uses for campus residents/employees/visitors
  • Form is cohesively designed

Land Uses Generally Allowed

The following land uses are typically allowed in each Future Land Use Category, including the Campus 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