The prohibition of garages on the front facade and wrap-around works for larger lots. This is impractical for smaller, shallow lots, however. One example 6949 Lakewood Boulevard whose lot is too shallow for detached garage. Their only choice was a front-facing garage. By the way, this home was featured on the 2024 Lakewood Home Tour.

Hutsells on the 7300 block of Lakewood have a similar issue and Hutsell designed them with a garage door facing the street. Wasn’t petitioning claiming to save Hutsells because they are so important?

7319 Lakewood Boulevard designed by Clifford Hutsell.

7207 Lakewood Boulevard designed by Clifford Hutsell.

What’s the Impact?

This regulation creates a loss of use on more affordable, smaller lots and, therefore, younger families who might consider moving our neighborhood.

Garages are prohibited on the front facade and within the wraparound.

Examples of Committee Members’ Garages whose Doors Face the Street

Summer Loveland, 7031 Lakewood Boulevard

Lindsay Pope, 6861 Lakewood

ORIGINAL CD2

N/A

PROPOSED CD2 EXPANSION

Garages are prohibited on the front facade and within the wraparound.

(See Proposed CD2 Expansion Final Draft)

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What Can I Do?

EXTRAS SNUCK INTO THE DRAFT Since the prior draft: Windows must be typical of the architectural style, courtyard walls may project into the front yard a maximum of five feet, structures on large lots may be taller than those on smaller lots, roof eaves may not exceed two feet, individual window units must be taller than they are wide on the front facade.

Elements of your home that the City Will Have Complete Discretion

  • Windows must be typical of the architectural style.
  • On a front facade and within the wrap-around, all materials and their application must be typical of the period and architectural style, or be compatible with original main buildings designated the same architectural style in the district.
  • Wood, materials that look like wood, cast stone, wrought iron, or stucco with half-timbering may be applied in a manner and location typical of Original Houses in the district.
  • Dormers must be typical in form, size, and proportions for the architectural style of the structure.

Attached Garage restrictions in the Draft Ordinance.

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Home

What Can I Do?

EXTRAS SNUCK INTO THE DRAFT Since the prior draft: Windows must be typical of the architectural style, courtyard walls may project into the front yard a maximum of five feet, structures on large lots may be taller than those on smaller lots, roof eaves may not exceed two feet, individual window units must be taller than they are wide on the front facade.

Elements of your home that the City Will Have Complete Discretion

  • Windows must be typical of the architectural style.
  • On a front facade and within the wrap-around, all materials and their application must be typical of the period and architectural style, or be compatible with original main buildings designated the same architectural style in the district.
  • Wood, materials that look like wood, cast stone, wrought iron, or stucco with half-timbering may be applied in a manner and location typical of Original Houses in the district.
  • Dormers must be typical in form, size, and proportions for the architectural style of the structure.