Tiny Homes: Citrus Heights vs McClellan Park
How do tiny homes rules compare between Citrus Heights, CA and McClellan Park, CA?
Citrus Heights and McClellan Park have similar restriction levels.
Citrus Heights, CA
Sacramento County
Tiny homes on permanent foundations may qualify as ADUs in Citrus Heights, while tiny homes on wheels are regulated as recreational vehicles and cannot be permanent residences.
View full Citrus Heights rules →McClellan Park, CA
Sacramento County
McClellan Park is an unincorporated CDP in Sacramento County built around the former McClellan Air Force Base. Tiny home rules follow the Sacramento County Zoning Code (Title 5) and the 2022 California Building Code, not a separate city ordinance. Permanent-foundation tiny homes can qualify as ADUs under Zoning Code § 5.4.5.F. Tiny homes on wheels are classified as recreational vehicles and may not be occupied as permanent residences outside a licensed RV or mobile home park.
View full McClellan Park rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Citrus Heights | McClellan Park |
|---|---|---|
| On Foundation | Treated as ADU | - |
| On Wheels | Treated as RV | - |
| RV Residency | Not allowed | - |
| Standard | CRC for ADUs | - |
| Local Ordinance | No THOW specific rule | - |
| Governing Authority | - | Sacramento County (unincorporated) |
| Predominant Zoning | - | McClellan Park Specific Plan |
| ADU Standard | - | Zoning Code § 5.4.5.F |
| Max Detached ADU | - | 850–1,000 sq ft |
| THOWs as Residence | - | Not allowed outside parks |
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Citrus Heights FAQ
Can I park a tiny home on wheels in my backyard and live in it?
No. Recreational vehicles cannot be used as permanent dwellings on residential lots in Citrus Heights.
Does a tiny home ADU still qualify for no impact fees?
Yes. If under 750 square feet and built on a permanent foundation it qualifies for state ADU fee exemptions.
McClellan Park FAQ
Can I live in a tiny home at McClellan Park?
Only on a parcel that allows residential use under the Sacramento County Zoning Code and the McClellan Park Specific Plan. Much of McClellan Park is business-park, industrial, or airport-zoned. Where residential ADUs are allowed, Zoning Code § 5.4.5.F controls — foundation required, 850–1,000 sq ft max, 4-ft side/rear setbacks.
Are tiny homes on wheels allowed in McClellan Park?
No, not as permanent dwellings. Sacramento County treats THOWs as recreational vehicles and prohibits permanent RV occupancy on residential lots outside a licensed RV or mobile home park. There is no county-adopted THOW ordinance.
Who do I contact about tiny home permits in McClellan Park?
Sacramento County Planning and Environmental Review (planning.saccounty.gov) handles zoning verification, and the Building Permits and Inspection Division issues construction permits under the 2022 California Building Code.
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