Citrus Heights · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Citrus Heights?
In Citrus Heights, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 6 base zones (RD-10, RD-15-30, BP, LC, SC and 1 more) and not allowed in 8 (Citrus Heights use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RD-10, RD-15-30, BP, LC, SC and GC
- Not allowed: RD-1-2, RD-3-4, RD-5-7, MH, O, AC, CR and MP
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 an apartment building (multifamily housing) can go
Citrus Heights's code calls this use “Multi-unit dwelling - 3 or more units”. 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 |
| BP Business and Professional Office | Allowed Code row: “Multi-unit dwelling” | § 106.26.030 |
| LC Limited Commercial | Allowed Code row: “Multi-unit dwelling” | § 106.26.030 |
| SC Shopping Center | Allowed Code row: “Multi-unit dwelling” | § 106.26.030 |
| GC General Commercial | Allowed Code row: “Multi-unit dwelling” | § 106.26.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 106.42.150 (section number from the table; not in the supplied text).
- State law: State laws such as AB 2011, SB 6 and the density bonus law can allow homes on some commercial sites, or more units than this table shows.
- 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 an apartment building (multifamily housing) 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 an apartment building (multifamily housing) 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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