One Colorado community is moving forward with a sweeping overhaul of its zoning rules, a plan city leaders say is aimed at expanding housing options, including duplexes, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

But not everyone is on board. Regina Hopkins, a lifelong Lakewood resident, is among a growing group of residents speaking out against the changes.

"My concerns are that this will completely change the neighborhood character," Hopkins said. "People who have spent their whole life savings buying a home in a single-family neighborhood, those protections are gone."

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The Lakewood City Council says the zoning changes are, in part, required under new state laws that mandate cities to allow ADUs, eliminate parking minimums for new developments near tra

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