Citrus Heights encourages native and low-water landscaping, with MWELO governing new projects over 500 square feet of landscape area.
California native plants are encouraged throughout Citrus Heights landscapes to reduce irrigation demand. New development and major renovation projects with more than 500 square feet of landscape area must comply with the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance under California Code of Regulations Title 23 Section 492. MWELO requires a water budget calculation, efficient irrigation design, and limits on high-water turf. Regional Water Authority and both local water districts offer free plant lists and Cash for Grass rebates encouraging turf replacement with California friendly plantings such as salvias, manzanitas, and ceanothus.
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Vehicle noise in Citrus Heights is regulated primarily by California Vehicle Code §§27150-27207, which require functional mufflers and prohibit modified exha...
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Amplified music in Citrus Heights must not be audible beyond 50 feet from a residential property line during quiet hours (10 PM to 7 AM weekdays, 10 PM to 8 ...
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Construction noise in Citrus Heights is permitted Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and prohibited on Sundays and holidays. Work outside these ...
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Commercial properties in Citrus Heights must not exceed 65 dBA at a residential property line during daytime hours and 55 dBA at night. HVAC, loading docks, ...
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Citrus Heights Municipal Code Chapter 42 establishes nighttime quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM weekdays and 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM weekends. Sound audible ...
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Citrus Heights is approximately 10 miles northeast of Sacramento McClellan Airport (former Air Force base, now general aviation) and 18 miles northeast of Sa...
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