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Lakewood Neighborhood Preservation: planning, building, remodeling

Caring for its neighborhoods has been a community tradition from the day the first residents moved into the new homes of Lakewood in the summer of 1950. Today, half a century later, neighborhood values are the same, but community resources have expanded to meet changing needs. Check out our comprehensive e-magazine which gives a timely overview on homes, code enforcement and remodeling.
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California Contractors State License Board

The Contractors State License Board protects consumers by regulating the construction industry through policies that promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public in matters relating to construction. Their Website has a range of consumer information.
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New residential canopy limits, enforcement begins in September

City officials are taking steps to clarify the restriction of the use of canopy structures in all residential zones. These "tent-like" structures are an inexpensive--but in many cases, unsightly--solution to covered parking on residential properties. Enforcement begins in September.
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Answers to Questions: Know your housing rights

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) enforces the Fair Housing Act, which protects you against violations of your housing rights. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of:

Race or color
National origin
Religion
Sex
Familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18)
Handicap

The Fair Housing Act covers most housing with very few exceptions. It prohibits discrimination in the sale and rental of housing and in mortgage lending.
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We can help keep your neighborhood beautiful

Here are just a few of the common neighborhood problems the city of Lakewood code enforcement staff can take care of to keep Lakewood beautiful. (See the rest of the story for details.) Let us know how we can help - contact our public information office at (562) 866-9771, extension 2140, for code enforcement information or the housing section at extension 2321 for home improvement information.
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Conditional use permit

The purpose of a Conditional Use Permit is to insure that the use requested will be compatible with other existing and permitted uses located in the area.

Download a Conditional Use Permit form.
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Ordinance 'gets tough' to enforce property maintenance standards

Lakewood has a new, "get tough" ordinance on property maintenance code enforcement. The ordinance and procedural guide prepared by City Attorney John S. Todd are expected to arm the city's community conservation representatives with the tools to get tough with property owners who have become the "bad apples" of their neighborhoods.
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Lakewood's Community Development Department preserving neighborhoods

Neighborhood preservation and prudent development are core goals of the city's development department.

Caring for its neighborhoods has been a community tradition from the day the first residents moved into the new homes of Lakewood in the summer of 1950. Today, half a century later, neighborhood values are the same, but community resources have expanded to meet changing needs.
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Lakewood Home Improvement Loan Program

The Single Family Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program provides zero percent interest, deferred payment loans to seniors, handicapped and families of low- and moderate income who own and occupy their homes and need financial assistance to make repairs and other minor improvements.
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Planning and Building
Planning and building related forms for home improvements and remodeling projects. Also includes development documents