Citrus Heights · Land use · Rooming or boarding house
Where is a rooming or boarding house allowed in Citrus Heights?
In Citrus Heights, a rooming or boarding house is needs an use permit in 3 (RD-10, RD-15-30 and GC) and not allowed in 11 (Citrus Heights use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: RD-10, RD-15-30 and GC
- Not allowed: RD-1-2, RD-3-4, RD-5-7, MH, O, BP, LC, SC and 3 more
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 rooming or boarding house can go
Citrus Heights's code calls this use “Rooming or boarding house”. 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 | Needs an use permit | § 106.24.030 |
| RD-15-30 | Needs an use permit | § 106.24.030 |
| GC General Commercial | Needs an use permit Code row: “Single room occupancy (SRO) facility” | § 106.26.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Commercial and industrial table lists only 'Single room occupancy (SRO) facility' (GC Use Permit); no rooming/boarding house row there.
- 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 rooming or boarding house in the RD-10 zone in Citrus Heights?
Only with an use permit. Citrus Heights's use table lists it that way in RD-10 (§ 106.24.030).
Can I have a rooming or boarding house 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).
General information, not legal advice.
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