Citrus Heights · Building on your lot
Grading and erosion control in Citrus Heights
A permit is needed to grade, fill, dig, store or dump 50 cubic yards or more of soil; under 50 cubic yards needs none.
Key points
- Grading: A permit is needed to grade, fill, dig, store or dump 50 cubic yards or more of soil; under 50 cubic yards needs none.
Each rule below links to the section of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.
What Citrus Heights's code says
| Erosion control plan |
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| When a grading permit is needed |
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| Grading without a permit |
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| Rainy-season limits |
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Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
What are the grading rules in Citrus Heights?
A permit is needed to grade, fill, dig, store or dump 50 cubic yards or more of soil; under 50 cubic yards needs none.
General information, not legal advice.
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