Citrus Heights · Land use · Duplex
Where is a duplex allowed in Citrus Heights?
In Citrus Heights, a duplex is allowed in 2 base zones (RD-10 and RD-15-30), needs an use permit in 1 (RD-5-7, it with a condition) and not allowed in 4 (Citrus Heights use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RD-10 and RD-15-30
- Needs a permit: RD-5-7
- Not allowed: RD-1-2, RD-3-4, MH and O
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Citrus Heights Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a duplex can go
Citrus Heights's code calls this use “Duplex - Interior parcel”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| RD-10 | Allowed | § 106.24.030 |
| RD-15-30 | Allowed | § 106.24.030 |
| RD-5-7 | Needs an use permit — see note Note row: Corner parcels: row 'Duplex - Corner parcel' is P (Zoning Clearance) in RD-5-7, RD-10 and RD-15-30; interior parcels need a Use Permit in RD-5-7. | § 106.24.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 106.42.150 Multi-unit dwelling and duplex standards (section number from the table; not in the supplied text).
- 'Duplex - Corner parcel' row: RD-5-7 P, RD-10 P, RD-15-30 P, others not allowed.
- State law: SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21) allows two homes on most single-family lots with a ministerial permit, also where this table says no.
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Citrus Heights
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a duplex in the RD-5-7 zone in Citrus Heights?
Only with an use permit. Citrus Heights's use table lists it that way in RD-5-7 (§ 106.24.030). The code adds a condition: “Corner parcels: row 'Duplex - Corner parcel' is P (Zoning Clearance) in RD-5-7, RD-10 and RD-15-30; interior parcels need a Use Permit in RD-5-7.”
Can I have a duplex in the RD-1-2 zone in Citrus Heights?
No. Citrus Heights's use table does not allow it in RD-1-2 (§ 106.24.030).
Can I have a duplex in the RD-10 zone in Citrus Heights?
Yes. Citrus Heights's use table lists it as allowed in RD-10 (§ 106.24.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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