S. ORDINANCE 18-2025 - AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, to amend Chapter 1775, Weeds, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood for the purpose of establishing regulations for front yard plantings. (1st read & referred to HPD 5/19/25; 2nd reading 6/2/25)
I strongly oppose Section 1775.03 and the Bunts Road Multi Modal Project as a clear example of government OVERREACH. These measures interfere with homeowners lawful use of their property, imposing setback, planting restrictions, and potential encroachments on PRIVATE land.
The FIFTH AMENDMENT protects citizens from governmental actions that take or diminish the use and value of private property without due process or just compensation. This ordinance raises serious constitutional concerns and risks forcing residents to surrender control of their land for projects they did not approve.
Lakewood homeowners already maintain safe, attractive, and environmentally responsible properties.
This ordinance opens the door to selective enforcement and unnecessary conflicts between neighbors and the city.
If the City truly wants to promote ecological landscaping, it should rely of voluntary programs, education, and fair compensation, not mandates that undermine fundamental property rights.
I urge Council to reject section Ordinance 18-2025 Weeds 1775.03 and the Bunts Road Multi-Modal Project as proposed, as mandating restrictions on private property sets a CONCERNING precedent and invites avoidable conflicts with residents RIGHTS.
OPPOSE Ordinance ORDINANCE 18-2025- 1775 - Front Yard Plantings / Bunts Road Multi—Modal Project
I strongly oppose Section 1775.03 and the Bunts Road Multi Modal Project as a clear example of government OVERREACH. These measures interfere with homeowners lawful use of their property, imposing setback, planting restrictions, and potential encroachments on PRIVATE land.
The FIFTH AMENDMENT protects citizens from governmental actions that take or diminish the use and value of private property without due process or just compensation. This ordinance raises serious constitutional concerns and risks forcing residents to surrender control of their land for projects they did not approve.
Lakewood homeowners already maintain safe, attractive, and environmentally responsible properties.
This ordinance opens the door to selective enforcement and unnecessary conflicts between neighbors and the city.
If the City truly wants to promote ecological landscaping, it should rely of voluntary programs, education, and fair compensation, not mandates that undermine fundamental property rights.
I urge Council to reject section Ordinance 18-2025 Weeds 1775.03 and the Bunts Road Multi-Modal Project as proposed, as mandating restrictions on private property sets a CONCERNING precedent and invites avoidable conflicts with residents RIGHTS.