Citrus Heights · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Citrus Heights?
In Citrus Heights, a single-family home is allowed in 6 base zones (RD-1-2, RD-3-4, RD-5-7, RD-10, RD-15-30 and 1 more) and needs a minor use permit in 1 (O) (Citrus Heights use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RD-1-2, RD-3-4, RD-5-7, RD-10, RD-15-30 and MH
- Needs a permit: 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 single-family home can go
Citrus Heights's code calls this use “Single dwelling”. 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-1-2 | Allowed | § 106.24.030 |
| RD-3-4 | Allowed | § 106.24.030 |
| RD-5-7 | Allowed | § 106.24.030 |
| RD-10 | Allowed | § 106.24.030 |
| RD-15-30 | Allowed | § 106.24.030 |
| MH Mobile Home | Allowed | § 106.24.030 |
| O Recreation/Open Space | Needs a minor use permit | § 106.24.030 |
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 106.42.220 (Single dwelling standards; section not in the supplied text).
- State law: State law lets most single-family lots add an ADU and a JADU (California ADU law) and a second home or a lot split under SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21).
- 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 single-family home in the O zone in Citrus Heights?
Only with a minor use permit. Citrus Heights's use table lists it that way in O (Recreation/Open Space) (§ 106.24.030).
Can I have a single-family home in the RD-1-2 zone in Citrus Heights?
Yes. Citrus Heights's use table lists it as allowed in RD-1-2 (§ 106.24.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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