Planning Commission Meeting of August 5, 2026

The City of Lakewood Planning Commission held a meeting on August 5, 2026, which included a public hearing and deliberation on the proposal to allow cannabis retail sales, processors, producers, and testing laboratories within city limits. Public testimony was predominantly against permitting cannabis businesses, citing concerns about community impact, crime, and health effects. The commission discussed the draft proposal outlining zoning, operational standards, and licensing requirements for cannabis businesses. After deliberation, the commission unanimously voted to recommend that the city council not approve the proposal to allow cannabis businesses in Lakewood and to maintain existing buffer zone requirements. This recommendation will be forwarded to the city council for further consideration. Additionally, the commission approved annual development regulation amendments related to use tables, setback standards, and boundary line adjustments, forwarding those recommendations to the city council as well.