Under the city of Lakewood’s current zoning laws, bars and taverns are prohibited in the downtown area. That could change next month.
On Feb. 17, the City Council will consider allowing breweries, bars, taverns and companies that produce alcohol to operate in more parts of the city, like downtown, industrial areas and the Station District subarea on the western side of Interstate 5, according to staff.
Today, breweries are only allowed in commercial zones, neighborhood commercial zones and the industrial business park zone in Lakewood, communications manager Kelie Kahler told The News Tribune. At its meeting Tuesday, the council discussed multiple amendments to its municipal code. A public hearing on the issue will be held Feb. 2, Kahler said…