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City staff outlines major update to Title 12 and Engineering Standards Manual; stormwater, sewer and ADU rules in focus

Lakewood Planning Commission · October 16, 2025
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Summary

Staff and consultant Keller Associates presented an introductory briefing on a comprehensive update to Title 12 and the Engineering Standards Manual to modernize technical standards for public works, stormwater and utilities and to improve clarity for applicants and staff.

City planning and public-works staff, supported by consultant Keller Associates, briefed the Planning Commission on a comprehensive update to Title 12 (public works, rights-of-way, stormwater and utilities) and the Engineering Standards Manual (ESM). The presentation was introductory; no action was taken.

Angie Silva, who led the briefing, said the goals are to modernize technical standards, improve predictability for applicants and align local rules with state and federal requirements. The project began in August and the schedule includes a planning commission study session on draft code amendments in…

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