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Lakewood Street Tree Requirements for New Construction and Additions

Under Lakewood’s zoning code, new construction and additions covering 20% or more of a home’s floor area must include one street tree for every 35 linear feet of street frontage. Trees may project into a utility easement, but must be “located to avoid significant interference with overhead or underground utilities.”

Link:

  • Lakewood, Colorado Zoning Code § 17.6.5.2

Policy Details:

Locale: Lakewood, Colorado [West]
Climate zone: Zone 5B: Cool Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees, Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Policy Type(s): City Code, Zoning

Citation:

Lakewood, Colorado Zoning Code § 17.6.5.2

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