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Chapter 106 — ZONING

Citrus Heights Municipal Code § 106.24.030 Residential and Open Space District Allowable Land Uses and Permit…

Citrus Heights Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Citrus Heights

Cite as: Citrus Heights Municipal Code § 106.24.030 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. 106.24.010. - Purpose

This Chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the residential and open space zoning districts established by Section 106.20.020 (Zoning Map and Zoning Districts), determines the type of planning permit/approval required for each use, and provides basic standards for site layout and building size.

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Sec. 106.24.020. - Purposes of the Residential and Open Space Zoning Districts

The purposes of the individual residential zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are as follows:

A. RD-1 through RD-4 (Very Low Density Residential) zoning districts. The RD-1 through RD-4 districts are applied to areas appropriate for large-lots and detached single dwellings, together with hobby farming and keeping of animals, public and quasi-public uses, and similar and compatible uses. The RD-1 through RD-4 zoning districts are consistent with and implement the Very Low Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.

B. RD-5 and RD-7 (Low Density Residential) zoning districts. The RD-5 and RD-7 districts are applied to areas appropriate for detached single dwellings, duplexes in specified circumstances, and related, compatible uses. The RD-5 and RD-7 zoning districts are consistent with and implement the Low Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.

C. RD-10 through RD-20 (Medium Density Residential) zoning districts. The RD-10 through RD-20 districts are applied to areas appropriate for a variety of housing types, including small-lot single dwellings, and various types of multi-unit housing (for example, duplexes, triplexes, and apartments). The RD-10 through RD-20 zoning districts are consistent with and implement the Medium Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.

D. RD-25 and RD-30 (High Density Residential) zoning district. The RD-25 and RD-30 districts are applied to areas appropriate for various types of small-small lot housing products, multi-unit housing, including duplexes, group houses, and apartments. The RD-25 and RD-30 zoning districts are consistent with and implement the High Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.

E. MH (Mobile Home) zoning district. The MH district is applied to areas appropriate for mobile home parks and manufactured housing. The MH zoning district is consistent with and implements the Medium Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.

F. O (Recreation/Open Space) zoning district. The O zoning district is applied to open space and scenic areas, waterways, and other areas of recreational value to protect the physical, social, recreational, aesthetic, and economic resources of the City. Land uses allowed in the O zoning district will encourage and protect the City's tourist and recreation resources. The O zoning district is consistent with and implements the Open Space and Public land use designations of the General Plan.

(Ord. No. 2018-005, § 1(Exh. 1), 10-11-2018)

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Sec. 106.24.030. - Residential and Open Space District Allowable Land Uses and Permit…

A. General permit requirements. Table 2-2 identifies the uses of land allowed by this Zoning Code in each residential zoning district, and the planning permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 106.22.030 (Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements).

B. Permit requirements for certain specific land uses. Where the last column in Table 2-2 ("Specific Use Regulations") includes a section number, the referenced section determines whether the use requires a Zoning Clearance, Minor Use Permit, or Use Permit. The referenced section may also refer to other requirements and standards applicable to the use.

TABLE 2-2

Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Residential and Open Space Zones Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Residential and Open Space Zones P MUP UP S — Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required Conditional use, Minor Use Permit required Conditional use, Use Permit required Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations Use not allowed Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required Conditional use, Minor Use Permit required Conditional use, Use Permit required Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations Use not allowed Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required Conditional use, Minor Use Permit required Conditional use, Use Permit required Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations Use not allowed Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required Conditional use, Minor Use Permit required Conditional use, Use Permit required Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations Use not allowed Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required Conditional use, Minor Use Permit required Conditional use, Use Permit required Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations Use not allowed Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required Conditional use, Minor Use Permit required Conditional use, Use Permit required Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations Use not allowed
LAND USE (1) PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE Specific Use Regulations
LAND USE (1) RD- 1 - 2 RD- 3 - 4 RD- 5 - 7 RD- 10 RD- 15 - 30 MH O Specific Use Regulations
AGRICULTURAL & OPEN SPACE USES AGRICULTURAL & OPEN SPACE USES AGRICULTURAL & OPEN SPACE USES AGRICULTURAL & OPEN SPACE USES AGRICULTURAL & OPEN SPACE USES AGRICULTURAL & OPEN SPACE USES AGRICULTURAL & OPEN SPACE USES AGRICULTURAL & OPEN SPACE USES AGRICULTURAL & OPEN SPACE USES
Animal keeping P P P P P P P 106.42.030
Beekeeping P P P — — — P 106.42.030
Community garden P P P P P P P
Crop production, horticulture, orchard, vineyard P P — — — — P
Medical marijuana cultivation S S S S S S S 50-702
Non-medical marijuana cultivation S S S S S S S 50-802
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES
Accessory educational use S S S S S S — 106.42.016
Equestrian facility UP UP — — — — UP 106.42.030
Golf course UP UP — — — — P
Meeting facility, public or private UP UP UP UP UP UP —
Park or playground, public P P P P P P P
Private residential recreation facility MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP
School, elementary through secondary UP UP UP UP UP — —
RESIDENTIAL USES RESIDENTIAL USES RESIDENTIAL USES RESIDENTIAL USES RESIDENTIAL USES RESIDENTIAL USES RESIDENTIAL USES RESIDENTIAL USES RESIDENTIAL USES
Accessory dwelling unit P P P P P P P 106.42.015
Condominium conversion — — UP UP UP — — 106.42.050 , 106.42.060
Condominium, townhouse, row house, or cluster development — — — P P — — 106.42.050
Duplex - Corner parcel — — P P P — —
Duplex - Interior parcel — — UP P P — — 106.42.150
Employee housing P P P P P P MUP
Home occupation P P P P P P P 106.42.100
Mobile home park UP UP UP UP UP UP — 106.42.140
Mobile/manufactured home P P P P P P P 106.42.140
Multi-unit dwelling - 3 or more units — — — P P — — 106.42.150
Residential accessory uses and structures P P P P P P P 106.42.200
Residential care facility, 6 or fewer clients P P P P P P P
Residential care facility, 7 to 20 clients UP UP UP UP P — —
Residential care facility, 21 or more clients — — — UP UP — —
Rooming or boarding house — — — UP UP — —
Second dwelling unit P P P P P — MUP 106.42.210
Single dwelling P P P P P P MUP 106.42.220
Small lot housing product — — — S S — — 106.42.225
Supportive/Transitional Housing, 6 or fewer clients P P P P P P P
Supportive/Transitional Housing, 7 or more clients UP UP UP UP UP — —
RETAIL TRADE RETAIL TRADE RETAIL TRADE RETAIL TRADE RETAIL TRADE RETAIL TRADE RETAIL TRADE RETAIL TRADE RETAIL TRADE
Accessory retail and services — — — MUP MUP MUP —
SERVICES - BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL
Medical services - Extended care UP UP UP UP UP — —
SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES
Adult day care - 6 or fewer clients P P P P P P —
Adult day care - 7 or more clients UP UP UP UP UP UP —
Cemetery UP UP UP UP UP — UP
Child day care - Small and large family child care homes P P P P P P P
Child day care center UP UP UP UP UP UP —
Lodging - Bed and breakfast inn (B&B) UP UP UP UP UP — —
Public safety facility P P P P P P P
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS & INFRASTRUCTURE
Telecommunications facility S S S S S S S 106.44
Transmission facility P P P P P P P 106.42.180
Utility facility P P P P P P P
Utility infrastructure P P P P P P P

Key to Zone Symbols

RD Residential O Recreation/Open Space
MH Mobile Home

Notes:

(1) See Article 8 for land use definitions.

(Ord. No. 2008-15, § 1, 12-11-2008; Ord. No. 2016-001, § 2, 1-28-2016; Ord. No. 2016-007, § 1, 9-8-2016; Ord. No. 2016-009, § 5, 9-22-2016; Ord. No. 2017-002, § 3(Exh. A-1), 7-13-2017; Ord. No. 2018-005, § 1(Exh. 1), 10-11-2018; Ord. No. 2026-004, § 1(Exh. A), 6-10-2026)

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Sec. 106.24.040. - Residential and Open Space District Subdivision Standards

Each subdivision shall comply with the minimum parcel size requirements in Table 2-3. Minimum lot depth shall be determined by the review authority in the subdivision review process. Subdividers are advised that Chapter 106.42 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) may require a specific land use to be on a parcel larger than required by this Section.

TABLE 2-3 MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE STANDARDS

Zone Lot Type (2) Minimum Parcel Size (1) Minimum Parcel Size (1)
Zone Lot Type (2) Net Area (3) Width
RD-1 All 1 acre 75 ft
RD-2 All 20,000 sf 75 ft
RD-3 All 10,000 sf 65 ft
RD-4 All 8,500 sf 65 ft
RD-5 Single-family - Interior lot 5,000 sf 50 ft
RD-5 Single-family - Corner lot 6,000 sf 60 ft
RD-5 Duplex - Interior lot 6,000 sf 60 ft
RD-5 Duplex - Corner lot 7,000 sf 70 ft
RD-7 Single-family - Interior lot 4,000 sf 40 ft
RD-7 Single-family - Corner lot 5,000 sf 50 ft
RD-7 Duplex - Interior lot 6,000 sf 60 ft
RD-7 Duplex - Corner lot 7,000 sf 70 ft
RD-10, 15 Single-family - Interior lot 3,000 sf 40 ft
RD-10, 15 Single-family - Corner lot 4,000 sf 50 ft
RD-10, 15 Duplex - Interior lot 4,000 sf 60 ft
RD-10, 15 Duplex - Corner lot 5,000 sf 70 ft
RD-10, 15 Multi-unit - Interior lot 5,000 sf 50 ft
RD-10, 15 Multi-unit - Corner lot 6,000 sf 60 ft
RD-20, 25, 30 Single-family - Interior lot 2,500 sf 40 ft
RD-20, 25, 30 Single-family - Corner lot 3,000 sf 40 ft
RD-20, 25, 30 Duplex - Interior lot 3,500 sf 40 ft
RD-20, 25, 30 Duplex - Corner lot 4,000 sf 40 ft
RD-20, 25, 30 Multi-unit - Interior lot 5,000 sf 50 ft
RD-20, 25, 30 Multi-unit - Corner lot 6,000 sf 60 ft
MH See Section 106.42.140 (Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks) See Section 106.42.140 (Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks) See Section 106.42.140 (Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks)
O All 3 acres 200 ft

Notes:

(1) A condominium, townhouse, small lot housing product development or common interest project may be subdivided with smaller parcels for ownership purposes, with the minimum lot area determined through subdivision review, provided that the overall development site complies with the minimum parcel size, and the total number of any dwellings is in compliance with the maximum density for the applicable zone.

(2) Minimum parcel size requirements for lot types not listed shall be determined by the review authority in the subdivision process.

(3) Net area is the gross area of the parcel, subtracting any existing or proposed access easements within the parcel, but including drainage and public utility easements.

(Ord. No. 2008-15, § 1, 12-11-2008; Ord. No. 2018-005, § 1(Exh. 1), 10-11-2018)

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Sec. 106.24.050. - Residential and Open Space District Residential Density Standards

Each residential development shall not exceed the following maximum residential density (number of dwelling units per acre) requirement for the applicable zoning district, except in compliance with Chapter 106.32 (Affordable Housing Requirements and Incentives).

A. RD districts.

  1. Maximum density - All RD districts. For a subdivision of five lots or more, the maximum allowable residential density shall be as identified for the applicable residential zoning district on the Zoning Map by the numerical suffix to the "RD" zoning symbol, which expresses the maximum allowable number of dwelling units per gross acre. For example, RD-1 allows a maximum of one dwelling per acre, RD-15 allows a maximum of 15 dwellings per acre, etc. This requirement does not apply to a proposed subdivision of four or fewer lots.

  2. Maximum density - RD-1 through RD-4. No more than one detached single-family dwelling is allowed on a single parcel in the RD-1, 2, 3, and 4 zones, provided that an accessory dwelling unit may also be allowed in compliance with Section 106.42.015 (Accessory Dwelling Units).

  3. Minimum density - RD-20 and above. Within the RD-20 and higher density zoning districts, each proposed residential development shall provide a minimum of 50 percent of the maximum density of the applicable zoning district. For example, a project in the RD-20 zone shall provide a minimum density of 10 units per acre. This standard shall not apply to parcels under two acres in net area prior to subdivision.

B. MH district.

  1. The maximum allowable residential density within the MH zoning district is established for mobile home parks by Section 106.42.140 (Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks).

  2. The maximum residential density for residential uses other than a mobile home park is one dwelling unit per parcel.

C. O district. The maximum allowable residential density within the O zoning district is one dwelling unit per parcel.

(Ord. No. 2017-002, § 3(Exh. A-1), 7-13-2017; Ord. No. 2018-005, § 1(Exh. 1), 10-11-2018)

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Sec. 106.24.060. - Residential and Open Space District Site Planning and Building…

Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-4, in addition to the applicable standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Article 3 (Site Planning and Project Design Standards) of this Zoning Code.

TABLE 2-4 RESIDENTIAL AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Development Feature Requirement by Zoning District Requirement by Zoning District Requirement by Zoning District Requirement by Zoning District Requirement by Zoning District Requirement by Zoning District
Development Feature RD-1, 2, 3, 4 RD-5, 7 RD-10, 15 RD-20, 25, 30 MH O
Setbacks (1) Minimum setbacks required. See Section 106.30.100 for setback measurement instructions, and exceptions to these requirements. Minimum setbacks required. See Section 106.30.100 for setback measurement instructions, and exceptions to these requirements. Minimum setbacks required. See Section 106.30.100 for setback measurement instructions, and exceptions to these requirements. Minimum setbacks required. See Section 106.30.100 for setback measurement instructions, and exceptions to these requirements. Minimum setbacks required. See Section 106.30.100 for setback measurement instructions, and exceptions to these requirements. Minimum setbacks required. See Section 106.30.100 for setback measurement instructions, and exceptions to these requirements.
Front 20 ft 15 ft 20 ft for garage facade 15 ft 20 ft for garage facade 25 ft 20 ft 20 ft
Side - Interior (each) 5 ft 5 ft 5 ft 1 story - 10 ft 2 story - 20 ft 3 story - 30 ft 10 ft 10 ft
Side - Corner 15 ft 12.5 ft 12.5 ft 25 ft 20 ft 20 ft
Rear RD-1, 2 - 25 ft RD-3, 4 - 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 10 ft 10 ft
Garage 20 ft from a garage door to the back of the nearest sidewalk, or the front property line where there is no sidewalk. 20 ft from a garage door to the back of the nearest sidewalk, or the front property line where there is no sidewalk. 20 ft from a garage door to the back of the nearest sidewalk, or the front property line where there is no sidewalk. 20 ft from a garage door to the back of the nearest sidewalk, or the front property line where there is no sidewalk. 20 ft from a garage door to the back of the nearest sidewalk, or the front property line where there is no sidewalk. 20 ft from a garage door to the back of the nearest sidewalk, or the front property line where there is no sidewalk.
Fences See Section 106.30.050 (Fences and Walls) See Section 106.30.050 (Fences and Walls) See Section 106.30.050 (Fences and Walls) See Section 106.30.050 (Fences and Walls) See Section 106.30.050 (Fences and Walls) See Section 106.30.050 (Fences and Walls)
Accessory structures See Section 106.42.200 (Residential Accessory Uses and Structures) See Section 106.42.200 (Residential Accessory Uses and Structures) See Section 106.42.200 (Residential Accessory Uses and Structures) See Section 106.42.200 (Residential Accessory Uses and Structures) See Section 106.42.200 (Residential Accessory Uses and Structures) See Section 106.42.200 (Residential Accessory Uses and Structures)
Lot coverage (1) Maximum percentage of total net lot area occupied by primary structures, all accessory structures, and accessory dwelling units, but not including swimming pools. Maximum percentage of total net lot area occupied by primary structures, all accessory structures, and accessory dwelling units, but not including swimming pools. Maximum percentage of total net lot area occupied by primary structures, all accessory structures, and accessory dwelling units, but not including swimming pools. Maximum percentage of total net lot area occupied by primary structures, all accessory structures, and accessory dwelling units, but not including swimming pools. Maximum percentage of total net lot area occupied by primary structures, all accessory structures, and accessory dwelling units, but not including swimming pools. Maximum percentage of total net lot area occupied by primary structures, all accessory structures, and accessory dwelling units, but not including swimming pools.
Maximum coverage 30% 50% 50% 60% 40% 5%
Floor area ratio (FAR) Maximum floor area ratio for nonresidential structures. Maximum floor area ratio for nonresidential structures. Maximum floor area ratio for nonresidential structures. Maximum floor area ratio for nonresidential structures. Maximum floor area ratio for nonresidential structures. Maximum floor area ratio for nonresidential structures.
0.40 0.40 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.10
Height limit Maximum allowable height of structures. See Section 106.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions. See Section 106.42.150 for special height limits for multi-unit projects. Maximum allowable height of structures. See Section 106.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions. See Section 106.42.150 for special height limits for multi-unit projects. Maximum allowable height of structures. See Section 106.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions. See Section 106.42.150 for special height limits for multi-unit projects. Maximum allowable height of structures. See Section 106.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions. See Section 106.42.150 for special height limits for multi-unit projects. Maximum allowable height of structures. See Section 106.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions. See Section 106.42.150 for special height limits for multi-unit projects. Maximum allowable height of structures. See Section 106.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions. See Section 106.42.150 for special height limits for multi-unit projects.
Maximum height 30 ft 30 ft 40 ft 50 ft 30 ft 30 ft
Landscaping See Chapter 106.34 (Landscaping Standards) See Chapter 106.34 (Landscaping Standards) See Chapter 106.34 (Landscaping Standards) See Chapter 106.34 (Landscaping Standards) See Chapter 106.34 (Landscaping Standards) See Chapter 106.34 (Landscaping Standards)
Parking See Chapter 106.36 (Parking and Loading) See Chapter 106.36 (Parking and Loading) See Chapter 106.36 (Parking and Loading) See Chapter 106.36 (Parking and Loading) See Chapter 106.36 (Parking and Loading) See Chapter 106.36 (Parking and Loading)
Signs See Chapter 106.38 (Signs) See Chapter 106.38 (Signs) See Chapter 106.38 (Signs) See Chapter 106.38 (Signs) See Chapter 106.38 (Signs) See Chapter 106.38 (Signs)
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