Own a vacant building in Lakewood? The city may send you a bill
“Vacant properties have a tendency to be higher demand on services, be that police service, fire service, code enforcement,” a city official said.
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“Vacant properties have a tendency to be higher demand on services, be that police service, fire service, code enforcement,” a city official said.
The new ordinance, which Lakewood Planning Director Travis Parker said went into effect immediately, requires owners of non-residential vacant buildings to pay a $700 “registration fee” every six months.
Lakewood City Council debates what to do about 4.5 acres at 777 S. Yarrow St., where San Antonio-based developer Kairoi Residential wants to build a 412-unit apartment and cut down 69 trees. The company purchased the site with CT Corp. in 2021 for $6 million.
“This council is horrible,” one council member said. Another told BusinessDen she doesn’t trust the city attorney’s advice.