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Finding Out More

Service-focused searches and FAQs
News Image Improving customer service is a core Lakewood value. It's why the City Council created Service Guide A-to-Z and the site's convenient searchable FAQs.
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Lakewood Connect: eMagazines and RSS are an ‘e-ticket’ to city information, service portal
News Image eMagazines,  RSS content, and personal service accounts all help residents connect to their city. Lakewood's weekly eMagazines and RSS feeds provide timely news, links and event information. The eMagazine Archive provides a sampling of these illustrated editions that give insight into the community, issues and history. Webcasts of CityTV video segments are also online. All these are free Lakewood Online services and subscribers may opt-out at any time.
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CityTV channel 31 online with 24/7 streaming
News Image Award-winning CityTV's 'Lakewood focused' television is available online in addition to cablecasting on cable channel 31. The online “stream” is the same 24/7 programming shown on cable. Programming can be clicked to from links on the CityTV homepage. See the stream.  Webcasts of CityTV video segments are also online.
 
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City of Lakewood Online Privacy Policy
News Image The City of Lakewood is committed to protecting online users’ privacy. We believe that protection of personal privacy on the Internet is our responsibility, to assure citizen confidence, increase participation in online activities, and support effective delivery of municipal services. At www.lakewoodcity.org, we intend to give you as much control as possible over your personal information. The purpose of our policy is to inform you about the types of information we gather when you visit our site, how we may use that information, whether we disclose it to anyone, and the choices you have regarding our use of, and your ability to correct, the information. The following is the privacy policy for Lakewood Online (all pages starting with www.lakewoodcity.org):
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The new look of Lakewood Online, feedback welcome
News Image The new look of Lakewood Online isn’t just another pretty digital face. Beneath the skin lies a whole new way of getting and using city information. The city would welcome constructive feedback as visitors become more familiar with the new design.
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Use 'RSS' feed to get Lakewood Online notifications of news and updates
News Image By taking advantage of Lakewood Online's RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed you can automatically get Lakewood Online news and updates delivered directly to your desktop! The "Homepage news" feed will update your feed reader with virtually all news story additions to Lakewood Online.
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Lakewood Online now offers services phonebook, service portal
News Image New and upcoming developments at Lakewood online add up to better customer service and an expansion of Lakewood’s commitment to 24/7 access to city hall. The city’s Web site now contains a master telephone directory of service provider numbers that works a little like a service “portal” by giving residents links to many key service features.
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Online recreation sign-ups getting heavy use and rave reviews
News Image Great user reviews keep coming in about the new Lakewood eCatalog recreation class sign-up system. Convenience and security have made it popular with participants.

Registration for summer programs is going on now. Seventy percent of sign-ups were completed using eCatalog.
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Lakewood Online supports Netscape and Internet Explorer browsers
News Image Lakewood Online works well in Internet Explorer which over 90 percent of our visitors use. But, the site doesn't exclude Netscape users. It is designed to run well in Netscape version 6.0 and above. It If you are using one of the Netscape 4.x versions you will experience problems and were redirected to this page. Netscape enthusiasts should go to Netscape.com and carefully consider a browser upgrade and read more about Netscape Navigator's features.
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If your service need isn't addressed here, try our FAQ's section, or call (562) 866-9771, extension 2140 to speak with a Lakewood service representative.

If your question isn't answered here, try our Lakewood Service Guide, or call (562) 866-9771, extension 2140 to speak with a Lakewood service representative.

Online forms for service.

Service forms & documents
Service forms, permission forms for graffiti removal waiver etc.
 Graffiti Waiver Form - Commercial Properties Only (264 KB)
 Graffiti Waiver Form - Residential Properties Only (13.1 KB)
 Street Sweeping Map (828.7 KB)
Flood Control/Flood Insurance
Flood Control/Flood Insurance forms and letters, LOMR
 FEMA Instructions to Flood Insurance Policy Holders (135.6 KB)
 FEMA Letter of Map Revision for Lakewood-LOMR (291.1 KB)
 FEMA National Flood Insurance Program NFIP Notice (52.4 KB)
 Lakewood Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) (4.09 MB)
 Lakewood Mayor's Letter to Insurance Company (31.3 KB)
Planning and Building
Planning and building related forms for home improvements and remodeling projects. Also includes development documents
 Application for Variance Instructions, Form (66.2 KB)
 California Contractors State License Board Info & Links (Unk)
 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application Form (87.2 KB)
 Development Review Board Application (17.7 KB)
 Environment Information Form (98.6 KB)
 General Plan Amendment (82.8 KB)
 Housing Element Update Adopted 9-10-02 (4.21 MB)
 Lot Line Adjustment Form (92.9 KB)
 Subdivision Form (Tentative Map) (39.4 KB)
 Zoning Change Petition (32 KB)
 Zoning Change Petition Form (72.4 KB)
 Zoning Code Amendment (12.1 KB)
Census Data
Census data regarding Lakewood.
 1980-1990 Census: Comparison of demographic data from 1980 and 1990 (57 KB)
 2000 Census: Lakewood population profile (587.1 KB)
 2000 Census: Lakewood socio-economic profile (102.6 KB)
 2000 Census: Quick facts for Lakewood (78.3 KB)
Fair Housing
 Flyer - Know your housing rights (36.2 KB)
 Flyer - We can help (105.7 KB)
 WWW Resource: HUD - Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Office (Unk)
Grant and Loan Programs
 Fix up Paint up Grant and Zero Percent Loan Program flyer in spanish (48.1 KB)
 Home Improvement Fix Up Paint Up Program Application (22.8 KB)
 Home Improvement Fix Up Paint Up Program Info Sheet (17.4 KB)
 Home Improvement Loan Info Sheet (18.8 KB)
 Home Improvement Loan Pre-Application (22.8 KB)
Home Improvement/Remodeling/DRB
 Answers to Questions: Know your housing rights (36.2 KB)
 Answers to Questions: We can help! (107.1 KB)
 Answers to Questions: When do I need a building permit? (22.3 KB)
 Answers to Questions: Who can obtain a building permit? (25.1 KB)
 Application Single Layer Gypsum Board (684 KB)
 Application Water Resistant Gypsum Shower Areas (477.9 KB)
 Attached Open Patio Info (1.3 MB)
 DRB Handbook Commercial (2.88 MB)
 DRB Handbook Multiple Family Residential (4.44 MB)
 DRB Handbook Signs (2.74 MB)
 DRB Handbook Single-Family Residential (2.17 MB)
 Electical Details (897.4 KB)
 Emergency Escape Requirements for Sleeping Rooms in R-1 & R-3 Occupancies (1.28 MB)
 Fireplace (580.8 KB)
 Homeowners FYI (590.3 KB)
 House Framing Details (2.06 MB)
 Plumbing Details (393.3 KB)
 Requirements For Concrete Block Wall (52.4 KB)
 Sample Plot Plan (48.7 KB)
 Swimming Pool Fencing Requirements (48.9 KB)
 Typical Installation Fan In Attic (1.49 MB)
 Typical Water Heater In Shed - Requirements (387.2 KB)
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