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HOA Restrictions: Citrus Heights vs Rancho Cordova

How do hoa restrictions rules compare between Citrus Heights, CA and Rancho Cordova, CA?

Citrus Heights and Rancho Cordova have similar restriction levels.

Citrus Heights, CA

Sacramento County

Few Restrictions

California Civil Code §714 (Solar Rights Act) prohibits HOAs in Citrus Heights from banning solar panels. Restrictions that increase cost by $1,000+ or reduce efficiency by 10%+ are void. HOAs may require reasonable aesthetic conditions that don't significantly impair function.

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Rancho Cordova, CA

Sacramento County

Few Restrictions

California Civil Code 714, the Solar Rights Act, prohibits HOAs in Rancho Cordova from banning solar panels.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactCitrus HeightsRancho Cordova
LawCivil Code §714-
Cost Trigger$1,000+ increase = void-
Efficiency Trigger10%+ reduction = void-
HOA Deadline45 days to act45 days or deemed approved
RemedyCivil action + attorney fees-
State Law-Civil Code 714 Solar Rights Act
Performance Rule-Under 10 percent loss
Cost Rule-Under 1,000 dollars

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Citrus Heights FAQ

Can my HOA force me to put panels on the back of my house?

Only if doing so doesn't reduce output by more than 10%. Otherwise the restriction is void under Civil Code §714.

What if the HOA ignores my application?

After 45 days without action, approval is presumed. You may also sue for injunctive relief and attorney's fees.

Rancho Cordova FAQ

My HOA says I can only put panels on the back of my house. Is that legal?

Only if it does not reduce system output by more than 10 percent. If rear-only placement loses more efficiency than that, the restriction is void under Civil Code 714.

Who enforces this in Rancho Cordova?

Rancho Cordova code enforcement at (916) 851-8800 handles most complaints.

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