Low Form Residential

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 photos of Low-Form Residential buildings such as single-family homes, duplexes, ADUs, and cottage court style communities.

Intent

The purpose of the Low Form Residential Future Land Use Category is to include:

Primarily residential neighborhoods with limited home occupation uses.
Generally, maintain existing, low-scale residential context, while modestly increasing housing choice that is compatible.
Provides vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle connections to nearby Neighborhood Hubs and Corridors generally via the local and collector street, sidewalk, and bikeway network.

Example Land Uses and Typical Forms

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

Single-Dwelling Unit
Patio homes
Cottage Cluster
Duplexes
Tandem homes
Limit Overall Size; No Limit on number of Units
Mobile Homes in designated areas

Land Uses Generally Allowed

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