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Citrus Heights advances strategic work plan and launches comprehensive toolbox to combat blight

At the City Council meeting on Thursday, November 10 Citrus Heights City Council unanimously adopted fresh strategic planning objectives that will continue the advancement of City goals in community priority areas. City Council set the objectives at the m...

Join the City of Citrus Heights for an evening of holiday cheer at the annual Tree Lighting event

Join Citrus Heights City Council, staff, community, and Santa Clause himself at the annual Tree Lighting on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. The City’s signature holiday event will be held outside of City Hall from 6:00 PM until 8:30 PM with activitie...

Groundbreaking Event Kicks Off Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail Project

The City of Citrus Heights marked a milestone by breaking ground for the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail Project, located near the intersection of Greenback Lane and Sunrise Boulevard on, Tuesday, November 1st, 2022.

The groundbreaking event celebrate...

Interested in Serving Your Community? Deadline to Apply is Extended to December 16!

Are you interested in serving your community? Citrus Heights encourages residents to become involved in their local community. You can make a difference by serving in an advisory capacity on the Planning Commission or Construction Board of Appeals. The Ci...

Hotel site proposed at Sunrise Mall redevelopment

A parcel map application was submitted last week that lays out a footprint for a potential hotel at the corner of Sunrise Blvd and Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights. The proposed hotel land use at the 2.8-acre site supports the vision set forth in the Sunr...

City Considers Sponsoring a Grant Application with Nonprofit to Procure Senior Housing Property

At the meeting on August 11, City Council gave direction to the City Manager to execute a non-binding Letter of Intent where the City of Citrus Heights would sponsor an application for a Community Care Expansion Program (CCEP) acquisition grant to permane...

Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail beginning construction in the fall!

The highly anticipated Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail Project is moving into the construction phase this fall. The project is a result of years of collaboration between the City, community, park districts, school district, SMUD and other stakeholders.

On Augus...

Mandatory Organics Recycling Begins July 4, 2022

Beginning July 4, 2022, residents’ green waste carts typically used for yard clippings are green organic carts! This cart will now be collected weekly by Republic Services to be processed and composted in compliance with Senate Bill 1383 as part ...

Citrus Heights City Council Meetings Move to 6:00 p.m. Start Time

Have you heard the news? Citrus Heights City Council meetings are moving to an earlier time! Beginning July 14, 2022, regular City Council meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m.

During the May 10, 2022 Strategic Planning Retreat, City Council discussed the topic...

Citrus Heights Adopts Two-Year Focused Work Plan to Achieve Community Goals

At the City Council meeting on Thursday, May 26th, City Council unanimously adopted a recent strategic planning report as the core work plan utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funding to address community needs and priorities. This document was informed b...

Short-Term Rental Business License

On March 24, 2022, the City Council adopted new licensing requirement for operators of short-term rentals.   A short-term rental (STR) is a residential dwelling, or part of, that is rented on a short-term basis (30 days or less).  STRs a...

Citrus Heights to collaborate with Sunrise Mall owners on planning process to support development

The City of Citrus Heights is taking charge of its own future and developing a plan for Sunrise Mall in order to keep up with rapid changes in the retail market. Last night, the Citrus Heights City Council voted to approve a General Plan amendment that su...

Citrus Heights City Hall Lobby: Open Monday – Friday

As of February 14, 2022, the City Hall Lobby (6360 Fountain Square Drive) will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays.

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, City staff adapted to provide all services re...

Business Community: The City of Citrus Heights Wants to Hear From You

City begins Phase 2 of American Rescue Plan Act Allocation: Business COVID Recovery Grants

The City of Citrus Heights is gathering feedback from local businesses, to help guide the design of a potential local Business COVID Recovery Grant Program, funded b...

Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan Unanimously Adopted by Citrus Heights City Council

City staff worked with redevelopment experts, mall owners, stakeholders, the community, and elected officials to create a Specific Plan that allows mixed use development at the 100-acre Sunrise Mall site.  

On November 10, 2021, Citrus Heights Cit...

Citrus Heights Launches FlashVote: An Easy Tool for Ongoing Civic Engagement

The City of Citrus Heights has launched FlashVote, a third-party, scientific survey platform that makes civic engagement accessible and easy. City staff are asking residents to sign up for the platform and provide about a minute per month of time to weigh...