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AN ORDINANCE

AMENDING CHAPTER 17-15 OF THE LAKEWOOD ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF NEW EXHIBITS

WHEREAS, it is necessary to update, clarify, and correct specific sections of the City of Lakewood Zoning Ordinance from time to time;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED By The City Council of The City of Lakewood, Colorado, That:

SECTION 1. Chapter 17-15 of the Lakewood Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the repeal of all current exhibits, which consist of figures and text entitled:

Low Density Residential Street (28 feet) (R1A, RR, 1R, 2R, 3R)

Low Density Residential Street (24 feet) (R1A, RR, 1R, 2R, 3R)

Low Density Residential Street Without Curbs (R1A, RR, 1R, 2R, 3R)

Low Density Residential Street (20 feet with curbs) (R1A, RR, 1R)

and the adoption of Figure and Text 15-1 and Figure and Text 15-2 which are attached hereto as exhibit A.

SECTION 1. This Ordinance shall take effect forty-five (45) days after final publication.

I hereby attest and certify that the within and foregoing ordinance was introduced and read on first reading at a regular meeting of the Lakewood City Council on the 8^th day of April, 2002; published in full in the Lakewood Sentinel on the 11^th day of April 2002; set for public hearing on the 22nd day of April, 2002; read, finally passed and adopted by the City Council on the day of April, 2002; and signed and approved by the Mayor on the day of April, 2002.

Ray Elliott, Mayor Pro Tem

ATTEST:
Margy Greer, City Clerk

Approved as to form:
City Attorney Date

EXHIBIT A. FIGURE AND TEXT 15-1

Low Density Residential Street (28 feet)

(R1A, RR, 1R, 2R, 3R)

The residential street (28 feet) is designed to provide access to individual properties as well as access and connection to the larger city wide street network of local, collector and arterial streets. The residential street provides for local neighborhood circulation and some through traffic movements. The residential street shall be designed to meet the following minimum standards:

Sidewalks: Detached sidewalks are required on both sides of the street and shall be placed in an easement dedicated to the City. Sidewalks shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width and separated from back of curb by a landscaped planting strip.

Barrier curb and detached sidewalks: They are required unless existing conditions in the field warrant combination curbwalk. Curb and gutter may be eliminated in a case by case basis. Refer to Engineering Design Standards.

Landscaping: A landscaped planting strip a minimum of 6 feet in width shall be provided between the back of curb and sidewalk. Street trees shall be planted at the street edge between the back of curb and the sidewalk at a minimum of 25 feet and a maximum of 40 feet apart.

Streetscape: Streetscape improvements required. Refer to Article 15.

Tree Species: Mixed species. Refer to approved street tree list.

Planting Pattern: Planted at mid point between curb and sidewalk edge spaced at 36' o.c.

Parking: Allowed on both sides of the street.

Low Density Residential Street (27 feet, 4 inches)(R1A, RR, 1R, 2R, 3R)

The residential street (27 feet, 4 inches) is designed to provide access to a limited number of individual properties with few cut through trips anticipated. The residential street also provides access and connection to the larger city wide street network of local, collector and arterial streets. The residential street (27 feet, 4 inches) shall be designed to meet the following minimum standards:

Sidewalks: Detached sidewalks are required on both sides of the street and shall be placed in an easement dedicated to the City. Sidewalks shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width and separated from back of curb by a landscaped planting strip.

Barrier curb and detached sidewalks: They are required unless existing conditions in the field warrant combination curbwalk. Curb and gutter may be eliminated in a case by case basis. Refer to Engineering Design Standards.

Landscaping: A landscaped planting strip a minimum of 6 feet in width shall be provided between the back of curb and sidewalk. Street trees shall be planted at the street edge between the back of curb and the sidewalk at a minimum of 25 feet and a maximum of 40 feet apart.

Streetscape: Streetscape improvements required. Refer to Article 15.

Tree Species: Mixed species. Refer to approved street tree list.

Planting Pattern: Planted at mid point between curb and sidewalk edge spaced at 30' o.c.

Parking: Allowed only on one side of the street.

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