Citrus Heights · Land use · Residential care home (7 or more)
Where is a residential care home for 7 or more people allowed in Citrus Heights?
In Citrus Heights, a residential care home for 7 or more people is allowed in 1 base zone (RD-15-30, it with a condition), needs an use permit in 4 (RD-1-2, RD-3-4, RD-5-7 and RD-10, all with a condition) and not allowed in 2 (Citrus Heights use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RD-15-30
- Needs a permit: RD-1-2, RD-3-4, RD-5-7 and RD-10
- Not allowed: 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 residential care home for 7 or more people can go
Citrus Heights's code calls this use “Residential care facility, 7 to 20 clients”. 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-15-30 | Allowed — see note Note row: Facilities for 21 or more clients (separate row): Use Permit | § 106.24.030 |
| RD-1-2 | Needs an use permit — see note Note row: Facilities for 21 or more clients (separate row): not allowed | § 106.24.030 |
| RD-3-4 | Needs an use permit — see note Note row: Facilities for 21 or more clients (separate row): not allowed | § 106.24.030 |
| RD-5-7 | Needs an use permit — see note Note row: Facilities for 21 or more clients (separate row): not allowed | § 106.24.030 |
| RD-10 | Needs an use permit — see note Note row: Facilities for 21 or more clients (separate row): Use Permit | § 106.24.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- 'Residential care facility, 21 or more clients': RD-10 UP, RD-15-30 UP, all other columns not allowed. 6 or fewer clients: P in every residential column (state law).
- State law: A licensed care home for six or fewer residents is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1566.3); this page covers larger homes.
- 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 residential care home for 7 or more people in the RD-1-2 zone in Citrus Heights?
Only with an use permit. Citrus Heights's use table lists it that way in RD-1-2 (§ 106.24.030). The code adds a condition: “Facilities for 21 or more clients (separate row): not allowed”
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the MH zone in Citrus Heights?
No. Citrus Heights's use table does not allow it in MH (Mobile Home) (§ 106.24.030).
Can I have a residential care home for 7 or more people in the RD-15-30 zone in Citrus Heights?
Yes, with a condition. Citrus Heights's use table lists it as allowed in RD-15-30 (§ 106.24.030). The code adds a condition: “Facilities for 21 or more clients (separate row): Use Permit”
General information, not legal advice.
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