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Building Setbacks & Zoning in Citrus Heights, CA (2026)

3 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Citrus Heights, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Setback Rules

Citrus Heights residential setbacks (RD-4 and RD-5 zones) typically require 20 ft front, 5 ft side, and 20 ft rear yards for single-family homes. ADUs may use reduced 4-ft side/rear setbacks per Gov Code §65852.2.

Building Setbacks: Setback Rules

Some Restrictions

Structure Height Limits

Citrus Heights limits residential structures to 30-35 ft (approximately 2.5 stories) in most single-family zones. Detached ADUs have state-protected height allowance up to 16 ft (or 18-25 ft in certain configurations) per Gov Code §65852.2.

Building Setbacks: Structure Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Lot Coverage Limits

Citrus Heights residential lot coverage is typically capped at 40-50% for single-family zones. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and impervious surface limits also apply. ADUs up to 800 sq ft are exempt from lot coverage limits per Gov Code §65852.2.

Building Setbacks: Lot Coverage

Some Restrictions

Looking for Sacramento County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Citrus Heights city rules.

Building Setbacks & Zoning in Sacramento County