Zoning Code

Zoning Code (updated September 2026)

Table of Contents - List of Changes

Article 1: Zoning Code Applicability

• Chapter 106.10 through 106.12 
  • Purpose and Applicability of Zoning Code
  • Interpretation of Zoning Code Provisions

Article 2: Zoning Districts & Allowable Land Uses

• Chapter 106.20 through 106.28
  • Chapter 106.20.020 Zoning Districts
  • Chapter 106.22: Development and Land Use Approval Requirements
  • Chapter 106.24: Residential and Open Space Zoning Districts
    • Residential Land Use Table
  • Chapter 106.26: Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts 
    • Commercial Land Use Table
  • Chapter 106.28: Special Purpose and Overlay Zoning Districts

Article 3: Site Planning & Project Design Standards

• Chapter 106.30 through 106.39 
• Chapter 106.30: Standards for all Development and Land Uses
  • Creekside Development and Flood Hazard Mitigation
  • Fences and Walls
  • Height Limits and Exceptions
  • Setback Requirements and Exceptions
• Chapter 106.31.030: Residential Project Design 
• Chapter 106.31.040: Commercial Project Design
• Chapter 106.31.050: Large-Scale Retail and Retail Center Design
• Chapter 106.31.060: Specific Commercial Uses
• Chapter 106.31.070: Industrial Project Design
• Chapter 106.32: Affordable Housing Incentives
• Chapter 106.34: Landscaping Standards
• Chapter 106.35: Outdoor Lighting
• Chapter 106.36: Parking and Loading
• Chapter 106.38: Signs
• Chapter 106.39:Tree Preservation and Protection

Article 4: Standards for Specific Land Uses

• Chapter 106.40 through 106.44 
• Chapter 106.40: Adult-Oriented Business Regulations
• Chapter 106.42: Standards for Specific Land Uses 
  • Accessory Dwelling Units
  • Alcoholic Beverage Sale
  • Animal Keeping
  • Condominiums
  • Condominium Conversions
  • Convenience Stores
  • Drive-Through Facilities
  • Home Occupations
  • Live/Work and Work/Live Units
  • Marijuana Dispensaries, Deliveries, and Businesses
  • Mixed Use Projects
  • Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
  • Multi-Family and Group Quarters Projects
  • Outdoor Displays and Sales
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Residential Accessory Uses and Structures
  • Second Dwelling Units
  • Single-Family Dwellings
  • Small Lot Housing Product Projects
  • Smoking Paraphernalia Establishments
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Clinics
  • Temporary Uses
  • Two-Unit Housing Development
• Chapter 106.44: Telecommunications Facilities

Article 5: Special Planning Area Development Standards

• Chapter 106.50 Special Planning Areas 
  • Antelope Commons
  • Antelope Crossing
  • Auburn Boulevard Corridor
  • Auburn Boulevard - Van Maren Lane
  • Auburn Oaks Court
  • Camden Place
  • Citrus Heights Civic Center
  • Citrus Heights Community
  • Greenback Woods
  • 5555 Mariposa Residential
  • Mitchell Farms
  • Oak Avenue - Wachtel
  • San Juan Avenue
  • Stock Ranch
  • Sunrise Tomorrow
  • Sylvan Road - Woodside Drive
  • Verner Avenue

Article 6: Planning Permit Procedures

• Chapter 106.60 through 106.66 
  • Permit Application Filing and Processing
  • Permit Review and Decisions
  • Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions
  • Reasonable Accommodation

Article 7: Zoning Code Administration

• Chapter 106.70 through 106.76 
  • Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels
  • Development Agreements
  • Appeals
  • Amendments
  • Public Hearings

Article 8: Glossary

• Chapter 106.80 - Definitions