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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Lakewood, CA (2026)

1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Lakewood, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Density Bonus Law

Lakewood's own zoning ordinance on density bonuses, Section 9332.5, does not set independent local percentages or incentives; it directs that bonuses be granted strictly under California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918, and it specifically extends eligibility to shared housing developments and elderly residential care facilities.

Lakewood Zoning Density Bonus Rule

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Lakewood, CA, Municipal Code § 9332.5 (Density Bonuses)

§ 9332.5. Density Bonuses. A. Purpose and Intent. Density Bonuses are intended to provide incentives for the production of affordable housing for specified households in accordance with Sections 65915 through 65918 of the California Government Code. It is the intent of the City of Lakewood to implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the City's Housing Element by facilitating the develop...

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