Planning Commission Meeting of July 29, 2026

The City of Lakewood Planning Commission held a special meeting on July 29, 2026, primarily focused on discussing proposed amendments to the city's cannabis business regulations and an update on the federally funded downtown transportation feasibility study. The commission reviewed draft amendments to allow cannabis businesses, including retail, production, processing, and testing labs, with zoning and operational standards aligned with state law. Key policy discussions included buffer zones, licensing caps, and local revenue opportunities such as business licenses and shared state excise taxes. Public safety, economic impacts, and infrastructure considerations like power availability were also addressed. Additionally, the commission received an overview of the downtown transportation study, which aims to improve safety and multimodal access through phased planning and public engagement, supported by a $950,000 federal grant. No formal votes were taken during this meeting, but the commission planned a public hearing on cannabis regulations for August 5, 2026.