Municipal Code

The Citrus Heights Municipal Code constitutes a codification of the general and permanent ordinances of the city. The source materials used in the preparation of the code were the Sacramento County Code adopted by the city shortly after incorporation and ordinances subsequently adopted by the City Council. A printed copy of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code may be obtained at City Hall. The printed copy is updated on a quarterly basis. An electronic version of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code is updated within 15 days of the adoption of any new ordinances.

Ordinances Recently Adopted

Ordinance No. 2018-008

Ordinance of the City of Citrus Heights repealing and replacing Article II of Chapter 34 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code regarding clean indoor air and smoking

Ordinance No. 2018-007

Ordinance of the City of Citrus Heights establishing a Rental Housing Inspection Program

Ordinance No. 2018-006

Ordinance of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Chapter 38 Of The Citrus Heights Code Relating To Fire Prevention And Protection

Ordinance No. 2018-005

Ordinance of the City of Citrus Heights amending certain sections of the zoning code in regards to small lot housing product development regulations and guidelines

Ordinance No. 2018-004

Ordinance of the City of Citrus Heights amending certain sections of the zoning code in regards to subdivisions of commercially zoned land

Ordinance No. 2018-003

Ordinance of the City of Citrus Heights amending article VIII of chapter 22 of the Citrus Heights municipal code relating to massage establishment

Ordinance No. 2018-002

Ordinance of the City of Citrus Heights amending Article 5, Chapter 106.50 of the Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning the Property into the Mitchell Farms Special Planning Area

Ordinance No. 2018-001 

Ordinance of the City of Citrus Heights amending articles IV and V of chapter 98, of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code relating to storm water regulations

Ordinances Under Review (updated 10-18-2018)

The following city code section is currently under review.  The chart below provides an overview of the proposed changes and a link to the draft ordinance if one is available. The public is encouraged to review and comment on the draft documents.  

Code Section Under Review

Chapter 34 Clean Air (Smoking Regulations)

Overview of Proposed ChangesUpdate regulations for compliance with recent legislation including the following:
  • Update the definition of "smoking" to mean the inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, or pipe, or any other lighted or heated tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation, including hookahs and marijuana, whether natural or synthetic, in any manner or in any form. Smoking also means the use or vaping of an electronic smoking device which creates an aerosol or vapor, in any manner or in any form, or the use of any oral smoking device.
  • Prohibit marijuana use (both medical and non-medical) in any place where smoking is prohibited.
  • Update regulations on secondhand smoke, both indoors and outdoors, by providing minimum distances where smoking may occur from certain uses (schools, day cares, etc.) and certain locations (parks, recreation areas, etc.).

While most of the proposed changes are consistent with state law, the following are stricter restrictions than those imposed by the state:

  • Smoking (includes vaping) of all types of products, including tobacco and marijuana, will be prohibited in all public recreation areas including parks, trails, nature preserves.
  • Smoking will be prohibited in outdoor dining areas.
  • Smoking of medical and non-medical marijuana will be prohibited in all public places.
  • Smoking will be prohibited within 20 feet of a non-smoking business's primary entrance/exit or operable windows.
Draft OrdinanceDraft Ordinance 101818
Hearing Date (if Scheduled)Scheduled for the City Council meeting of October 25, 2018.
Additional InformationFor additional information or to comment on the proposed ordinance, contact the Planning Division at (916) 727-4740 or planning@citrusheights.net

Code Section Under ReviewArticle VII - Massage Establishments
Overview of proposed changes
  • Changes Finance Director to Business License Administrator
  • Adds criteria for Massage Establishments under investigation
  • Adds clarification for grounds for denial
  • Adds requirement for a list of services provided
  • Adds restrictions for advertising
Draft OrdinanceDraft Ordinance  - Massage Establishments
Hearing DateScheduled for final adoption at the October 25, 2018 City Council Meeting.
Additional InformationFor additional information or to comment on the proposed ordinance, contact the Planning Division at (916) 727-4740 or planning@citrusheights.net


Disclaimer

The city is required by law to publish ordinances that are adopted by the City Council. State law allows the city to meet this requirement by publishing either the complete text or a summary of the ordinance. Summaries of ordinances, as well as completed texts of ordinances, are posted to the city's website in an effort to enhance public access to these documents. Posting these documents to the website is not intended to supplant the posting of hard copies in accordance with State Law.