Agenda packet, regular meeting, second session — Citrus Heights City Council Meetings, October 22, 2025

CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting of Wednesday, October 22, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

The City of Citrus Heights welcomes your interest and involvement in the City’s legislative process.

The Council may take up any agenda item at any time, regardless of the order listed. If you wish to address the Council during the meeting, please fill out a Speaker Identification Sheet and give it to the City Clerk. When you are called upon to speak, step forward to the podium and state your name for the record. Normally speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each with 30 minutes being allowed for all comments. Any public comments beyond the initial 30 minutes may be heard at the conclusion of the agenda. The Mayor has the discretion to lengthen or shorted the allotted times. Alternatively, you may submit your comment by 4:00 p.m. on the meeting day by completion of an online Speaker Card at https://www.citrusheights.net/FormCenter/City -Council- Meetings-Speaker-Card-30. Written public comments shall be limited to 250 words or less. Each comment will be read aloud by the City Clerk.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours at City Hall, located at 6360 Fountain Square Drive. Audio / Visual presentation material must be provided to the City Clerk's Office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Email subscriptions of the agenda are available online by signing up with the City's Notify Me service.

If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk ’s Office 916-725-2448, [email protected], or City Hall 6360 Fountain Square Drive at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. TDD: California Relay Service 7-1-1.

October 22, 2025 City Council Agenda Packet
10-22-25 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET.PDF

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER

1. Flag Salute

2. Roll Call: Council Members: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez - Taff, Karpinski - Costa

3. Video Statement

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

4. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 19-25, 2025 As “United Against Hate Week”

5. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 2025 As “National Manufacturing Month”

6. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming September 2025 As “Domestic Violence Action Month ”

7. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 2025 As “National Community Planning Month”

8. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming The Second Week Of October As “Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week”

PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public are entitled to address the City Council concerning any item within the City Council ’s subject matter jurisdiction. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or acting on any item raised during “Public Comment ” not appearing on the posted agenda.

COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES

CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that all consent items be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a Council Member.

9. SUBJECT: Approval Of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of September 24, 2025

10. SUBJECT: Office Of Traffic Safety (OTS) DUI/STEP Grant STAFF REPORT: A. Turcotte / W. Dunning
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving an Agreement and Accepting Project Funding for grant PT26018 with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Authorizing the City Manager (or Designee) to Execute the Agreement

11. SUBJECT: Approval Of Amendment No. 1 To Professional Services Agreement – Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Protection Project
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist / D. Kehrer
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No.1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with CWE for the Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Protection Project

12. SUBJECT: Award Of On-Call Professional Services Agreement – Pavement Preservation Program
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Pavement Aces for On-Call Pavement Specialty Services and further Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute Any Extensions and/or Non-Substantive Amendments to this Contract consistent with the City Manager’s General Signing Authority

13. SUBJECT: Award Of Professional Services Agreement – Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail – Sylvan To Stock Ranch Extension Project
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist / D. Kehrer
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Arcade- Cripple Creek Trail – Sylvan to Stock Ranch Extension Project

14. SUBJECT: Police Department Emergency Communications Center Remodel Project – Final Acceptance And Notice Of Completion
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / C. Cotrell / B. Panell
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Accepting the Citrus Heights Police Department Emergency Communications Center Remodel Project as Complete and Authorizing the General Services Director to Record a Notice of Completion and Release the Contract Retention.

15. SUBJECT: Approval Of Service Agreement Not To Exceed $178,000 For The Development Of Preliminary Infrastructure Phasing Work For The Sunrise Tomorrow Project
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / R. Cave / M. Huber / L. Blomquist RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Service Agreement not to exceed $178,000 for the development of Preliminary Infrastructure Phasing work for the Sunrise Tomorrow Project.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

16. SUBJECT: Review Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan And Funding Recommendations For The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / N. Piva
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council:
a. Hear public testimony and feedback on the Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan and Proposed Funding Recommendations; and
b. Continue final action until the November 12, 2025, City Council meeting

REGULAR CALENDAR

17. SUBJECT: Designation Of A Citrus Heights Arts District STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 2025-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, in Support of Designating a Citrus Heights Arts District in the City of Citrus Heights.

18. SUBJECT: Amending Various Sections Of Chapter 18 Of The Citrus Heights Municipal Code Relating To Buildings And Building Regulations And Chapter 38 Relating To Fire Prevention And Protection
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / M. Huber / J. Cuffe
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following:
a. Introduce for First Reading, read by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2025- an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Chapter 18 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code relating to Buildings and Building Regulations and adopting by reference the 2025 California Administrative Code, California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, California Historical Building Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code, and California Referenced Standards Code; and adopt the Citrus Heights Property Maintenance Code, Citrus Heights Sign Code, Citrus Heights Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, Citrus Heights Moving Buildings Code; and
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-____, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Expressing Findings for Adoption of Local Amendments to the Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, 2025 Edition; and c. Introduce for First Reading, read by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2025- , An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Chapter 38 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code relating to Fire Prevention and Protection and adopting by reference the Ordinance prepared by the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, No . XXXX, and the 2025 California Fire Code.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

19. SUBJECT: Update On Code Enforcement Efforts Within The City’s Commercial Corridors
DEPARTMENT: Police

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT
Documents:

CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting of Wednesday, October 22, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

The City of Citrus Heights welcomes your interest and involvement in the City’s legislative process.

October 22, 2025 City Council Agenda Packet
10-22-25 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET.PDF

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER

1. Flag Salute

2. Roll Call: Council Members: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez - Taff, Karpinski - Costa

3. Video Statement

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

4. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 19-25, 2025 As “United Against Hate Week”

5. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 2025 As “National Manufacturing Month”

6. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming September 2025 As “Domestic Violence Action Month ”

7. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 2025 As “National Community Planning Month”

8. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming The Second Week Of October As “Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week”

COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES

CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that all consent items be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a Council Member.

9. SUBJECT: Approval Of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of September 24, 2025

PUBLIC HEARINGS

REGULAR CALENDAR

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

19. SUBJECT: Update On Code Enforcement Efforts Within The City’s Commercial Corridors
DEPARTMENT: Police

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT
Documents:

CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting of Wednesday, October 22, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

The City of Citrus Heights welcomes your interest and involvement in the City’s legislative process.

October 22, 2025 City Council Agenda Packet
10-22-25 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET.PDF

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER

1. Flag Salute

2. Roll Call: Council Members: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez - Taff, Karpinski - Costa

3. Video Statement

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

4. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 19-25, 2025 As “United Against Hate Week”

5. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 2025 As “National Manufacturing Month”

6. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming September 2025 As “Domestic Violence Action Month ”

7. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 2025 As “National Community Planning Month”

8. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming The Second Week Of October As “Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week”

COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES

CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that all consent items be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a Council Member.

9. SUBJECT: Approval Of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of September 24, 2025

PUBLIC HEARINGS

REGULAR CALENDAR

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

19. SUBJECT: Update On Code Enforcement Efforts Within The City’s Commercial Corridors
DEPARTMENT: Police

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT
Documents:

CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting of Wednesday, October 22, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

The City of Citrus Heights welcomes your interest and involvement in the City’s legislative process.

October 22, 2025 City Council Agenda Packet
10-22-25 REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET.PDF

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER

1. Flag Salute

2. Roll Call: Council Members: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez - Taff, Karpinski - Costa

3. Video Statement

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

4. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 19-25, 2025 As “United Against Hate Week”

5. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 2025 As “National Manufacturing Month”

6. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming September 2025 As “Domestic Violence Action Month ”

7. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 2025 As “National Community Planning Month”

8. Proclamation Of The City Of Citrus Heights Proclaiming The Second Week Of October As “Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week”

COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES

CONSENT CALENDAR
It is recommended that all consent items be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a Council Member.

9. SUBJECT: Approval Of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of September 24, 2025

PUBLIC HEARINGS

REGULAR CALENDAR

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

19. SUBJECT: Update On Code Enforcement Efforts Within The City’s Commercial Corridors
DEPARTMENT: Police

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT
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Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa , Mayor
MariJane Lopez-Taff, Vice Mayor
Porsche Middleton, Council Member
Kelsey Nelson, Council Member
Tim Schaefer, Council Member

CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting of Wednesday, October 22, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers, 6360 Fountain Square Dr., Citrus Heights, CA Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.

HO
W TO PARTICIPATE:

T
he City of Citrus Heights welcomes your interest and involvement in the City’s legislative process. The Council may take up any agenda item at any time, regardless of the order listed. If you wish to address the Council during the meeting, please fill out a Speaker Identification Sheet and give it to the City Clerk. When you are called upon to speak, step forward to the podium and state your name for the record. Normally, speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each with 30 minutes being allowed for all comments. Any public comments beyond the initial 30 minutes may be heard at the conclusion of the agenda. The Mayor has the discretion to lengthen or shorten the allotted times. Alternatively, you may submit your comment by 4:00 p.m. on the meeting day by completion of an online Speaker Card at https://www.citrusheights.net/FormCenter/City-Council-Meetings-Speaker-Card-30. Written public comments shall be limited to 250 words or less. Each comment will be read aloud by the City Clerk.

A
ny writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours at City Hall, located at 6360 Fountain Square Drive. Audio/Visual presentation material must be provided to the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Email subscriptions of the agenda are available online by signing up with the City’s Notify Me service.

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he City provides three ways to watch a City Council meeting.

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October 17, 2025
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Amy Van, City Clerk
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CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER

1. Flag Salute

2. Roll Call: Council Members: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa

3. Video Statement

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

4. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 19-25, 2025 as “United Against Hate Week”

5. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 2025 as “National Manufacturing Month”

6. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming September 2025 as “Domestic Violence Action Month”

7. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming October 2025 as “National Community Planning Month”

8. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming the Second Week of October as “Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week”

PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public are entitled to address the City Council concerning any item within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or acting on any item raised during “Public Comment” not appearing on the posted agenda.

COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES

CONSENT CALENDAR (Estimated Start Time 7:15 p.m.)
It is recommended that all consent items be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action are requested by a Council Member.

9. SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of September 24, 2025

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:00 PM
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10. SUBJECT: Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) DUI/STEP Grant STAFF REPORT: A. Turcotte / W. Dunning
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving an Agreement and Accepting Project Funding for grant PT26018 with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Authorizing the City Manager (or Designee) to Execute the Agreement

11. SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement – Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Protection Project
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist / D. Kehrer
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No.1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with CWE for the Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Protection Project

12. SUBJECT: Award of On-Call Professional Services Agreement – Pavement Preservation Program
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Pavement Aces for On-Call Pavement Specialty Services and further Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute Any Extensions and/or Non-Substantive Amendments to this Contract consistent with the City Manager’s General Signing Authority

13. SUBJECT: Award of Professional Services Agreement – Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail – Sylvan to Stock Ranch Extension Project
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / L. Blomquist / D. Kehrer
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail – Sylvan to Stock Ranch Extension Project

14. SUBJECT: Police Department Emergency Communications Center Remodel Project – Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion
STAFF REPORT: R. Cave / C. Cotrell / B. Panell
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Accepting the Citrus Heights Police Department Emergency Communications Center Remodel Project as Complete and Authorizing the General Services Director to Record a Notice of Completion and Release the Contract Retention.

15. SUBJECT: Approval of Service Agreement not to exceed $178,000 for the development of Preliminary Infrastructure Phasing work for the Sunrise Tomorrow Project STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / R. Cave / M. Huber / L. Blomquist RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Service Agreement not to exceed $178,000 for the development of Preliminary Infrastructure Phasing work for the Sunrise Tomorrow Project.

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PUBLIC HEARING (Estimated Start Time 7:20 p.m.)

16. SUBJECT: Review Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan and Funding Recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / N. Piva
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council:

a. Hear public testimony and feedback on the Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan and Proposed Funding Recommendations; and

b. Continue final action until the November 12, 2025, City Council meeting

REGULAR CALENDAR (Estimated Start Time 7:50 p.m.)

17. SUBJECT: Designation of a Citrus Heights Arts District STAFF REPORT: A. Van
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 2025-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, in Support of Designating a Citrus Heights Arts District in the City of Citrus Heights.

18. SUBJECT: Amending Various Sections of Chapter 18 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code relating to Buildings and Building Regulations and Chapter 38 relating to Fire Prevention and Protection
STAFF REPORT: C. Kempenaar / M. Huber / J. Cuffe
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following:

a. Introduce for First Reading, read by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2025- an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Chapter 18 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code relating to Buildings and Building Regulations and adopting by reference the 2025 California Administrative Code, California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, California Historical Building Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code, and California Referenced Standards Code; and adopt the Citrus Heights Property Maintenance Code, Citrus Heights Sign Code, Citrus Heights Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, Citrus Heights Moving Buildings Code; and

b. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-____, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Expressing Findings for Adoption of Local Amendments to the Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, 2025 Edition; and

c. Introduce for First Reading, read by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2025- , An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights Amending Chapter 38 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code relating to Fire Prevention and Protection and adopting by reference the Ordinance prepared by the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, No . XXXX, and the 2025 California Fire Code.

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DEPARTMENT REPORTS

19. SUBJECT: Update on Code Enforcement Efforts within the City’s Commercial Corridors DEPARTMENT: Police

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
Special and Regular Meetings of Wednesday, September 24, 2025 City Hall Council Chambers
6360 Fountain Square Dr., Citrus Heights, CA
CALL

SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER
The s
pecial meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Karpinski-Costa.

1. Roll Ca
ll: Council Members present: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa Council Member absent: None
Staff Members present: Brown, Feeney, Huber, Jones, Van and department directors.

PUBL

IC COMMENT
None

STU

DY SESSION

2. SUBJECT: City Council Media Training
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development & Community Engagement Com
munications Officer Brown provided a presentation encompassing media inquiry management, spokesperson protocols, and social media usage guidelines for Councilmembers.

ADJO

URNMENT
May
or Karpinski-Costa adjourned the special meeting at 5:50 p.m.

CALL

REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
The r
egular meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Karpinski-Costa.

1. The F
lag Salute was led by Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff.

2. Roll Ca
ll: Council Members present: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa Council Member absent: None
Staff Members present: Aguirre, Brown, Dunning, Feeney, Huber, Jones, Kempenaar, Poole, Turcotte, Van and department
directors.

3. The v
ideo statement was read by City Clerk Van.

APP

ROVAL OF AGENDA
AC
TION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Council Member Nelson, the City Council approved the agenda.

ITEM 9
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AYES: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa NOES: None
ABSENT: None

PRESENTATIONS

4. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Proclaiming September 2025 as “Prostate Cancer Awareness Month”

Council Member Schaefer read and presented the proclamation to Cari Washington of the Greater Sacramento Prostate Cancer Support Group.

5. Proclamation of the City of Citrus Heights Recognizing “Firefighter Appreciation Month” and “California Firefighters Memorial Day”

Council Member Middleton read and presented the proclamation to representatives from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Gigi Rayford spoke about the mural on the wall of the Sylvan Community Center painted by the Citrus Heights Police Department for the CH 40 Arts District.

Tim Reiber of GreenWaste Recovery gave an overview of the services provided by the company and stated that it would participate in a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the collection of the essential services of waste, recycling and organics for the Citrus Heights community, if one was put out.

Kathy Morris spoke about Good Neighbor Day, its evolution into Good Neighbor Week, and the purpose of observing them. She stated that the intention is for residents to recognize and be aware of who their neighbors are and to be a good neighbor by being conscientious, considerate, communicative, friendly and appreciative.

COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REGIONAL BOARD UPDATES

Council Member Middleton attended the 2025 Citrus Heights Police Department Honors and Awards Ceremony. She enjoyed the Battle of the Bands event held at Rusch Community Park. She went to a “Perceptions of Homelessness” briefing at Sacramento State, as well as the Public Safety and Community Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office. She attended the Habitat for Humanity Gala.

Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff participated in the re-opening of Leadership Citrus Heights, and she is part of the next class. She attended a meeting of Neighborhood Areas 7, 8 & 9 (CHASEN) where the Citrus Heights Water District started its “budget roadshow”. She attended a meeting of the Sacramento Public Library Authority Board Budget-Audit Committee. She enjoyed the inaugural Citrus Nights event.

Council Member Schaefer went to the Battle of the Bands. He traveled to Boston to attend the American Public Transportation Association’s TRANSform Conference, representing the Sacramento Regional ITEM 9
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Transit District (SacRT). He reported that he volunteered to be on the Nomination Committee for the leadership on the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG).

Council Member Nelson attended a Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission briefing.

She reported on attending a Sacramento Transportation Authority meeting, where the group received a presentation on the SacMoves Coalition. She participated in the Bells Across America event with Mayor Karpinski-Costa. She attended the Habitat for Humanity Gala. She reported on attending an Arts & Cultural 2x2 Committee. She noted that the Terra Madre Americas event is this coming weekend.

Mayor Karpinski-Costa attended the Citrus Heights Police Department Honors and Awards Ceremony and the Battle of the Bands. She went to a fundraiser for the Foothills K9 Association, which supports K9s with training, equipment and medical care throughout their service and retirement. She hosted two Mondays with the Mayor and attended a Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District Board meeting. She provided an update on West Nile Virus and reported that ground spraying for invasive mosquitoes will take place in Citrus Heights. She participated in the Bells Across America event and attended the ribbon-cutting for Bargain Supermarket. She filled in for Council Member Schaefer at the SACOG meeting. She enjoyed Citrus Nights and hopes the City does it annually. She went to the Public Safety and Community Appreciation Luncheon and the Habitat for Humanity Gala. She went to the Sylvan Old Auburn Road (SOAR) Neighborhood Area meeting where the Citrus Heights Water District presented. She attended a meeting of the Sacramento Area Sewer District

CONSENT CALENDAR

6. SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the Meeting of August 27, 2025 and Special and Regular Meetings of September 10, 2025

ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Schaefer, seconded by Vice Mayor Lopez-Taff, the City Council adopted Consent Calendar Item 6.

AYES: Middleton, Nelson, Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa NOES: None
ABSENT: None

REGULAR CALENDAR

7. SUBJECT: Proposed Amendments to the Citrus Heights Parking Violation Fine Schedule - AB 413 “Daylighting”
STAFF REPORT: A. Turcotte / R. Jones / W. Dunning
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-___ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Amending the Citrus Heights Parking Violation Fine Schedule to include Section 22500(n)(1)(A) of the California Vehicle Code.

Lieutenant Dunning provided a presentation with an overview of Assembly Bill 413 and how the Citrus Heights Police Department intends to implement this new law. Section 22500(n)(1)(A) was added to the California Vehicle Code, prohibiting stopping, standing or parking within 20 feet of the vehicle approach side of any marked or unmarked crosswalk, and within 15 feet of a crosswalk with a curb extension. The purpose of the law is to enhance visibility at crosswalks and improve traffic safety.

ITEM 9
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Lieutenant Dunning noted that a fee in the amount of $62.50 is proposed to be added to the City’s Parking Violation Fine Schedule. The Police Department will conduct community outreach and education and a 30-day grace period with warnings would be allowed prior to enforcement action.

City Council questions and comments followed. The response to the proposed enforcement was largely unfavorable, and the Council expressed concern that residents that live on a corner would not be able to park in front of their house. The Council discussed a tiered fee system, with differentiated fee structures for commercial and residential areas. Councilmembers agreed that enforcement should be focused around schools.

Council Member Nelson made a motion to adopt Resolution 2025-076, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Amending the Citrus Heights Parking Violation Fine Schedule to include Section 22500(n)(1)(A) of the California Vehicle Code. Council Member Middleton seconded.

AYES: Nelson, Middleton
NOES: Schaefer, Lopez-Taff, Karpinski-Costa
ABSENT: None

The motion failed. This item will be brought back to the City Council at a future meeting.

8. SUBJECT: Six-Month Update: 2025-2027 Economic Development Work Plan STAFF REPORT: M. Huber / A. Aguirre
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Six-Month progress update on the 2025–2027 Economic Development Work Plan.

Economic Development & Community Engagement Director Huber provided an overview of the City Council Strategic Objective for an Economic Development Work Plan and elements of the plan. She noted that the implementation of the plan is a phased approach, and she shared some early successes with Business Attraction and Development Services. She discussed the Business Attraction Incentive Program.

Management Analyst II Aguirre presented on Business Retention and Expansion, including the Sign Improvement Grant, Business Safety Hub and the Commercial Property Reoccupancy Ordinance. She reviewed Small Business Support and Innovation, including the Business Toolkit and Business of Distinction program.

Communications Officer Brown presented on the City’s marketing initiatives, including the Love Local campaign and website and the Business Bulletin. Director Huber discussed Marketing and Placemaking, including public-private partnerships to revitalize storefronts and the art district murals. She provided a preview of next steps.

City Council questions and comments followed. The Council received and filed the update; no Action was taken.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

9. SUBJECT: Commercial Vacancy FlashVote Results
ITEM 9
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DEPARTMENTS: Economic Development & Community Engagement / Community Development

Economic Development & Community Engagement Director Huber and Community Development Director Kempenaar provided a presentation. Director Huber discussed the City Council Strategic Goal to Diversify for a Vibrant Economy and the Objective to allow for cost recovery and mitigate risk from vacant buildings, including presenting a Vacant Building Ordinance for the City Council’s review and consideration. She explained that Code Enforcement is responsive to commercial building issues, but does not have the tools to promote preventative maintenance.

Director Kempenaar provided an overview of the first draft of the Vacancy Ordinance recently presented at a community workshop. He noted that one of the tenants of this Ordinance is to maintain properties before they become a problem. The Ordinance includes maintenance provisions to ensure minimum maintenance and security standards to make sure that they are not getting worse, and that the properties are ready to be leased. He discussed keeping the properties safe and secure and establishing partnerships to communicate and share resources. He reviewed the feedback heard from the Sunrise MarketPlace Business Improvement District board meeting and the community workshop. Key themes included increasing exemptions, extensions on compliance and tiered enforcement.

Director Huber reviewed the results of the FlashVote survey, which measures resident community voices.

A total of 422 residents responded. Overwhelmingly, 68% of the Citrus Heights community have noticed long-term commercial property vacancies and think they are a public problem. The numbers also revealed that 72% of the Citrus Heights community thinks that commercial vacancies detract from the overall image or livability of Citrus Heights and 68% are concerned that commercial vacancies attract homeless encampments. Regarding potential solutions, the results showed that residents believe ensuring vacant properties meet basic exterior upkeep standards (85%) and ensuring vacant properties meet minimum security standards (61%) would be the most appropriate. 79% of the community would support a policy that would require owners of long-term vacant commercial properties to register with the City, follow maintenance standards and pay fees to cover program administration and enforcement.

City Council questions and comments followed. Director Kempenaar reviewed next steps. He and City Manager Feeney responded to Council questions.

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

City Manager Feeney reviewed the Citrus Nights event. He stated that staff will conduct an analysis of different events and review the results with Council. He attended the Citrus Heights Police Department Honors and Awards Ceremony. He reviewed upcoming events, including an Elected Officials Reception, Livability Summit, Fall Chip-in Day, a meeting hosted by Assemblyman Hoover and the Howl O’Ween Parade and Harvest Festival. He noted that the October 8 regular City Council meeting has been cancelled due to the Council attending the League of California Cities annual conference. The next Council meeting is scheduled for October 22, and Mayor Karpinski-Costa announced that she will not be in attendance.

City Manager Feeney announced the passing of Charlotte Corothers, Citrus Heights Police Department Volunteer. He expressed appreciation for everything Charlotte did for the Police Department and community; she was a great community champion and is missed by many.

ITEM 9
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ITEMS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

None

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Karpinski-Costa read a remembrance of Charlotte Corothers and adjourned the regular meeting at 8:02 p.m. in her memory.

Respectfully submitted,

__________________________
Amy Van, City Clerk

ITEM 9
Agenda Packet Page #11

CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 22, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Alexander A. Turcotte, Chief of Police
William Dunning, Police Lieutenant
SU
BJECT: Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) DUI / STEP Grant
Summary and Recommendation
The
Citrus Heights Police Department has been approved for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Driving Under the Influence (DUI) grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The grant funds will be used for the department's costs incurred during activities such as DUI checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols, DUI recognition training, and distracted driving enforcement. OTS will provide $140,000 in total funding. The grant funding is available from October 1, 2025- September 30, 2026.

St
aff recommends that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2025- ___, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, approving an agreement and accepting project funding for grant PT26018 with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and authorizing the City Manager (or designee) to execute the agreement.

Cit
y Council Strategic Goal/Objective
Th
is staff report aligns with the following Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Plan Objectives:

Go
al: Preserve and enhance public safety
Fi
scal Impact
The
re is no fiscal impact on the General Fund. OTS will reimburse any fiscal burden within the guidelines of this grant to the designated fund. The City is not required to match the award. The total award is $140,000.

ITEM 10
Agenda Packet Page #12
Subject: Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) DUI/STEP Grant
Date: October 22, 2025

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Background and Analysis

OTS administers several grant programs, including this DUI / STEP grant program. This grant aims to reduce the number of driving under the influence incidents within the City of Citrus Heights and provide a safer driving environment for the community. The City of Citrus Heights has had many issues with DUI-related incidents, specifically DUI collisions, and deaths related to DUI collisions.

This grant and its implemented objectives can reduce the number of DUI drivers in the City of Citrus Heights. If supported by the Council, the Citrus Heights Police Department will send police officers to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), NHTSA Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), and SFST Instructor training.

In addition, the Citrus Heights Police Department will conduct:
• DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoints
• DUI Saturation patrols
• Traffic Enforcement operations focusing on the primary collision factors • Motorcycle Safety enforcement operations addressing unsafe motorcycle operations • Distracted Driving enforcement operations addressing the use of handheld cell phones • Pedestrian and/or Bicycle enforcement operations to decrease collisions resulting from violations made by pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers

This grant will support continued efforts of educating the public, promoting a safe environment within the community, and reducing the number of persons killed and injured in crashes involving alcohol, drugs, and other primary collision factors.

Attachment

1. Resolution No. 2025- ___ a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Approving an Agreement and Accepting Project Funding for Grant PT26018 with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Authorizing the City Manager (or Designee) to Execute the Agreement.

ITEM 10
Agenda Packet Page #13
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- ___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTING PROJECT FUNDING FOR GRANT #PT26018 WITH THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS)

AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER (OR DESIGNEE) TO EXECUTE THE

AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) allocates funds to provide equipment and funding for officers to staff Driving Under the Influence (DUI) enforcement and awareness programs to reduce DUI-related collisions, thereby reducing injuries and fatalities to our citizens and improving public safety; and

WHEREAS, the City of Citrus Heights intends to undertake a certain project designated as the DUI Enforcement and Awareness Program; and

WHEREAS, the City was awarded funding for this project in the amount of $140,000.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights that the project funding agreement is hereby approved.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to offset existing appropriations controlled by this body.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute the agreement and any contracts with other agencies arising from the provisions of this agreement. The City Manager and the City Attorney shall be empowered to make minor changes in the contract and any other contracts with other agencies arising out of the agreement.

The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, this 22nd day of October 2025 by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa, Mayor

ATTEST:

Amy Van, City Clerk
ITEM 10
Agenda Packet Page #14

CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 22, 2025
TO: M
ayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Regina Cave, General Services Director
Leslie Blomquist, City Engineer
Daniel Kehrer, Principal Civil Engineer
SU
BJECT: Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Protection Project
Su
mmary and Recommendation
On May 14, 2025, the City Council authorized an Agreement for Professional Services (Agreement) with CWE to provide engineering services for the Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Protection Project (Project).

Th
e City recently received a new batch of Caltrans inspection reports that include recommendations for maintenance and repairs at several additional creek crossings. Many of the prescribed maintenance items will be addressed with the City’s current on-call contractors; however, maintenance and repairs at the Patton Avenue bridge over Cripple Creek will require additional design and permitting that exceeds the scope of the on-call contracts and require inclusion in a Capital Improvement Project.

Sta
ff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-__, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with CWE for the Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Protection Project.

Cit
y Council Strategic Goal/Objective
This item aligns with the following Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Plan Goal.

Go
al: Maintain Public Infrastructure and Enhance All Modes of Transportation ITEM 11
Agenda Packet Page #15
Subject: Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Project – Approval of Professional Services Amendment No. 1 Date: October 22, 2025

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Fiscal Impact
The current not-to-exceed fee for the existing contract is $449,713. Proposed Amendment No. 1 will increase the not-to-exceed fee for professional services by $136,670 to a total of $586,383.

The recommended action results in no fiscal impact to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/2026 budget, nor the 2025/2026-2029/2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Proposed Amendment No. 1 will be funded with Stormwater Maintenance Funds (209) and Measure A Maintenance Funds (210).

Background and Analysis
The City of Citrus Heights is responsible for maintenance of over 26 miles of creek corridors, 60 miles of concrete lined ditches and 68 bridges/roadway crossings within City limits. 32 of the City’s bridges are included in the Caltrans National Bridge Inventory, which are regularly inspected by Caltrans Structure Maintenance Division. The City periodically receives bridge inspection reports from Caltrans which include work recommendations and/or required improvements to ensure the structure is safe and compliant with national standards for public structures. All work for this professional services agreement were identified as required maintenance activities from Caltrans Maintenance Inspections. The four bridges included within this Project account for approximately 0.35 miles of the City’s 26 miles of creek corridors.

On May 14, 2025, CWE was contracted by the City to provide professional engineering services for creek bank repairs and enhanced bridge scour protection near three existing bridges within the City where natural erosion poses a risk of damage to public infrastructure. The existing Agreement includes engineering design, environmental permitting, bid document preparation, and construction support for three bridges (Indian River Drive at Arcade Creek, Matheny Way at Arcade Creek, and Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail at Arcade Creek).

Recently, the City received a new batch of Caltrans Inspection reports that include recommendations for maintenance and repairs at several additional creek crossings. Many of the prescribed maintenance items will be addressed with the City’s current on-call contractors; however, the maintenance and repairs prescribed for the Patton Avenue bridge over Cripple Creek (Br. No. 24C0321) will require additional engineering and permitting that exceeds the scope of the on-call contracts and requires inclusion in a capital project. The scope of work recommended at the Patton Avenue bridge is consistent with the existing Professional Services Agreement and will result in substantial cost savings by incorporating the additional location into the existing project.

Staff negotiated a scope and fee with CWE to add the Patton Avenue creek crossing location into the Project.

ITEM 11
Agenda Packet Page #16
Subject: Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Project – Approval of Professional Services Amendment No. 1 Date: October 22, 2025

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Attachments

1. Resolution No. 2025-___A Resolution of the City of Citrus Heights, California, authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with CWE for the Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Protection Project

ITEM 11
Agenda Packet Page #17
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH CWE FOR THE CREEK

EROSION & BRIDGE SCOUR PROTECTION PROJECT

WHEREAS, on February 26, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals seeking a qualified firm to provide professional engineering services for the Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Protection Project; and

WHEREAS, on May 14, 2025, the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights authorized execution of a Professional Services Agreement with CWE in an amount not to exceed $499,713; and

WHEREAS, the City received a Caltrans Inspection Report for Patton Avenue Bridge over Cripple Creek indicating repairs were necessary; and

WHEREAS, the City wishes to amend the agreement to provide design and environmental services for repairs at an additional location, Patton Avenue Bridge over Cripple Creek; and

WHEREAS, Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $136,670 will increase the total not-to- exceed contract amount to $586,383; and

WHEREAS, the proposed professional services will be paid for using Stormwater Maintenance Funds (Fund 209) and Maintenance A Maintenance Funds (Fund 210).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with CWE in an amount not to exceed $136,670, for the Creek Erosion & Bridge Scour Protection Project.

The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, this 22nd day of October, 2025 by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa, Mayor
ATTEST:

Amy Van, City Clerk

ITEM 11
Agenda Packet Page #18

CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

MEMORANDUM
DATE
: October 22, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Regina Cave, General Services Director
Leslie Blomquist, City Engineer
SU
BJECT: Award of On-Call Professional Services Agreement Pavement Preservation Program
Summary and Recommendation
On December 14, 2023, City Council approved a Three-Year Pavement Preservation Plan (PPP).

To continue developing the recommended pavement rehabilitation treatments, ensure proper construction material and installation methods are followed, and proceed with future year street recommendations, services of a pavement specialist are required.

Staff recommends the City Council adopt the following resolution:

1. Resolution No. 2025-___, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, authorizing the City Manager to Execute An agreement for On-Call Professional Services with Pavement Aces for On-call Pavement Specialty Services and Further Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute Any Extensions and/or Non-Substantive Amendments to this Contract consistent with the City Manager’s General Signing Authority.

City Council Strategic Goal/Objective
Th
is item aligns with the Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Plan Goal:

Go
al: Maintain Public Infrastructure and Enhance All Modes of Transportation.

Fiscal Impact
This recommended action results in no fiscal impact to the approved Two-Year budget. The full funding for the contract is included in the 2025/2026-2029/2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

ITEM 12
Agenda Packet Page #19
Subject: Pavement Preservation Program – Award of On-Call Professional Services Agreement Date: October 22, 2025

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The initial contract term will be three years with two 1-year options to extend the contract, with a total contract term not to exceed five years. The total contracts’ value per fiscal year is not to exceed $130,000.

The contract with Pavement Aces will be paid on an hourly basis, spanning multiple Fiscal Years (2025/2026-2027/2028) from budgeted Pavement Preservation Program Funding.

Background and Analysis
On December 14, 2023, City Council approved a Three-Year Pavement Preservation Plan (PPP).

To develop the recommended pavement rehabilitation treatments, and ensure proper construction material and installation methods, a pavement specialist is required on-call for as-needed specialty pavement services.

Implementation of the Pavement Preservation Program, involves specialty professional engineering and pavement preservation services. The proposed consultant scope for the project includes, but is not limited to:
• Assess roadways to determine proper preservation recommendations • Provide GIS level maps of recommended streets with ADA detail • Prepare treatment specific technical specifications for inclusion in bid packages • Identify and map roadway base failures
• Review material submittals for use during construction • Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control reviews of project bid documents related to pavement treatments
• Provide inspection services as needed for specialty pavement preservation applications Typically, the City would issue a request for proposals (RFP) to advertise for a professional services agreement. However, as pavement preservation expertise is a specialty service, staff recommends issuing the contract to Pavement Aces without the typical RFP process as it is unlikely that other consulting firms will meet the minimum qualifications needed. To verify this this, staff conducted research and outreach to several cities, including the cities of San Rafael and El Monte, where similar services were sole sourced with Pavement Aces, either directly or through subcontracted services, as the services were determined to be specialized with no other known consultants meeting the criteria. Additionally, in 2024 staff issued an RFP for general project engineering support and inspection services, and none of the responding consultants have pavement preservation expertise as part of their services offered, including engineering consultants presently under contract with the City. Staff will continue to monitor advertised RFP’s around the region for similar services and will revisit the potential need to solicit for inspection services in the near future specific to non-traditional pavement preservation treatments.

ITEM 12
Agenda Packet Page #20
Subject: Pavement Preservation Program – Award of On-Call Professional Services Agreement Date: October 22, 2025

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Attachments

1. Resolution No. 2025-___, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, authorizing the City Manager to Execute An agreement for On-Call Professional Services with Pavement Aces for On-call Pavement Specialty Services and Further Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute Any Extensions and/or Non-Substantive Amendments to this Contract Consistent with the City Manager’s General Signing Authority.

ITEM 12
Agenda Packet Page #21

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS,

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT

FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH PAVEMENT ACES FOR ON-CALL PAVEMENT

SPECIALTY SERVICES AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS

DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY EXTENSIONS AND/OR NON-SUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS TO THIS CONTRACT CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY MANAGER’S

GENERAL SIGNING AUTHORITY

WHEREAS, in December 2023, City Council adopted the Citrus Heights Three-Year Pavement Preservation Plan; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, desires to proceed with implementation of the Three-Year Pavement Preservation Plan; and

WHEREAS, specialty professional engineering and pavement preservations services are required for implementation of current Pavement Preservation Plan and strategic development of future pavement preservation plans; and

WHEREAS, as a specialty service, Pavement Aces has been found to be the most qualified firm to provide the required services; and

WHEREAS, the City’s desired contract term is three years with the option of two one-year extensions; and

WHEREAS, the City now desires to enter into an on-call Professional Services Agreement with Pavement Aces in an amount not to exceed $130,000 per fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, the cost for these services will utilize existing approved budgets and funding sources.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights that the City Manager is hereby authorized to:

1. Execute an agreement for Professional Services with Pavement Aces for on -call pavement specialty services

2. Execute any extensions and/or non- substantive amendments to this contract consistent with the City Manager’s general signing authority

The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, this 22nd day of October, 2025 by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

ITEM 12
Agenda Packet Page #22

Dr. Jayna Karpinski- Costa, Mayor
ATTEST:

_________________________________
Amy Van, City Clerk
ITEM 12
Agenda Packet Page #23

CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 22, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Regina Cave, General Services Director
Leslie Blomquist, City Engineer
Daniel Kehrer, Principal Civil Engineer
SU
BJECT: Award of Professional Services Agreement – Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail – Sylvan to Stock Ranch Extension Project
Summary and Recommendation
In 2024, the City was awarded a $1,189,000 grant from Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) for design of the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail – Sylvan to Stock Ranch Extension Project (Project).

On
April 24, 2025, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for preliminary engineering, environmental documentation, right-of-way, public outreach services and final design services.

In accordance with required Caltrans grant funded consultant selection procedures, Dokken Engineering was determined to be the top ranked consultant.

St
aff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-____ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail – Sylvan to Stock Ranch Extension Project.

Cit
y Council Strategic Goal/Objective
This item aligns with the Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Plan Goal:

Go
al: Maintain Public Infrastructure and Enhance All Modes of Transportation.

Fi
scal Impact
The agreement with Dokken Engineering is proposed for a not to exceed value of $1,175,752.16.

ITEM 13
Agenda Packet Page #24
Subject: ACCT – Sylvan to Stock Ranch Extension – Award of Professional Eng. Svcs Agreement Date: October 22, 2025

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Funding for this Project is included in the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 budgets and consistent with the City’s 2025/2026-2029/2030 Capital Improvement Program.

In 2024, the City was awarded a $1,189,000 Regional Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) grant from SACOG for this Project to fund all phases through final design efforts. The CRP grant includes a minimum 11.47% local match requirement which will be achieved through a combination of staff time and Measure A Traffic Safety Funds (Fund 310), as needed.

Background and Analysis
The Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail – Sylvan to Stock Ranch Extension Project is a 0.5 mile multi- use trail segment between the existing trail within Stock Ranch Nature Preserve area (behind Stock Ranch Plaza) following the existing creek corridor, connecting to Sylvan Road via an existing easement within the property of the Huntington Square Apartments (7311 Huntington Square Lane). The Project will extend the existing trail network to additional neighborhoods for improved access to retail centers, schools, public services, community centers and open spaces and is included in the City Council’s priority 1 alignment of the Creek Corridor Trail Project Feasibility Report.

In addition to a paved multi-use trail, the Project’s design features also include:
• Signalized pedestrian crossing at Sylvan Road
• Pathway lighting
• Bridge across Arcade Creek

On April 24, 2025, the City issued an RFP and received one proposal on May 21, 2025. The City used a qualifications based selection process consistent with grant funded project requirements and procedures. The proposal was evaluated based on the criteria specified in the RFP. As a result of the process, staff found Dokken Engineering met all criteria and possesses the necessary qualifications and expertise to successfully complete the grant funded Project. As only one proposal was received, Caltrans approved a staff prepared Public Interest Finding (PIF) in accordance with grant funding requirements.

Following the Caltrans PIF approval, staff and Dokken Engineering fine-tuned the scope and fee for preliminary engineering, environmental documentation, right of way, public outreach services and final design for the Project to ensure that the services to be provided meet the City’s needs and that the work will be done cost effectively.

Due to the grant funding source and contract amount, a Financial Document Review by the California Independent Office of Audits and Investigations was required. On September 17, 2025, the City received approval from the State to proceed with contract award.

On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR), effective October 3, 2025, making significant changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) which is applicable to all federally funded projects. The IFR directed all recipients of federal transportation funding subject to the DBE Program to suspend DBE contract goal setting, counting, monitoring and compliance. City staff is reviewing the IFR requirements ITEM 13
Agenda Packet Page #25
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and will work with the City Attorney’s office to update the City’s standard agreement prior to execution with Dokken Engineering, as applicable.

Currently, this Project is funded through the final design phase. Should the City be successful in future grant applications to fund the construction of the project, a contract amendment for Dokken Engineering to provide bidding and construction support services will be presented to council for consideration.

Attachments

1. Resolution No. 2025-____ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail – Sylvan to Stock Ranch Extension Project

2. Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail – Sylvan to Stock Ranch Extension Project Map.

ITEM 13
Agenda Packet Page #26
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS,

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING FOR THE ARCADE-CRIPPLE CREEK TRAIL – SYLVAN TO STOCK RANCH

EXTENSION PROJECT

WHEREAS, in 2024, the City was awarded a regional Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) grant for preliminary engineering, environmental documentation, right-of-way, public outreach services and final design of the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail – Sylvan to Stock Ranch Extension Project; and

WHEREAS, Caltrans has authorized the City to proceed with the project approval and completing the final design phase of the Project; and

WHEREAS, the City circulated a request for proposals for professional engineering services in accordance with Caltrans procedures for consultant selection and Dokken Engineering was selected as the most qualified consultant team to provide the required services; and

WHEREAS, the City now desires to enter into a Professional Services agreement with Dokken Engineering in an amount not to exceed $1,175,752.16; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Caltrans grant funded procedures, a Public Interest Finding was submitted and approved by Caltrans; and

WHEREAS, the proposed professional services will be paid for by CRP grant funds and Measure A Traffic Safety funds (Fund 310).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering for the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail – Sylvan to Stock Ranch Extension Project, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, this 22nd day of October, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

Commented [LB1]: This must match the resolution title
listed above, and on the staff report.

Commented [VM2R1]: matches
ITEM 13
Agenda Packet Page #27
ABSENT: Council Members:

Dr. Jayna Karpinski Costa, Mayor
ATTEST:

Amy Van, City Clerk
ITEM 13
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& CREEK CROSSING

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(CONVERTED TO CLASS 1 TRAIL)
(NEW) SIGNALIZED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

EASTERN PROJECT LIMIT

WESTERN PROJECT LIMIT
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CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

MEMORANDUM
DATE
: October 22, 2025
TO: M
ayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Regina Cave, General Services Director
Chela Cotrell, Police Services Manager
Brandon Panell, Facilities and Fleet Supervisor
SU
BJECT: Police Department Emergency Communications Center Remodel Project – Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion
Summary and Recommendation
On
May 14, 2025, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Molokai Electric, LLC (Molokai) for construction of Citrus Heights Police Department Emergency Communications Center Remodel Project (Project). The contractor has completed all items of work, and the Project has been field accepted by staff.

Sta
ff recommends the City Council adopt the following resolution:

1. Resolution No. 2025-___, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, Accepting the Citrus Heights Police Department Emergency Communications Center Remodel Project as Complete and Authorizing the General Services Director to Record a Notice of Completion and Release the Contract Retention.

Cit
y Council Strategic Goal/Objective
Th
is item aligns with the Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Goal:

Go
al: “Preserve and Enhance Public Safety” by expanding resources and enhancing technology.

Fi
scal Impact
Th
ere is no fiscal impact associated with this action. The total construction cost of $306,347.55 is within the Council approved construction budget of $309,000.00. The base contract amount was $284,000, plus a $25,000 contract supplemental line item for contingencies. A total of $22,347.55 in contract change orders was issued, bringing the total project completion amount to $306,347.55.

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Agenda Packet Page #30
Subject: PDECC Remodel Project - Final Acceptance and Notice of Completion Date: October 22, 2025

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Background and Analysis

In June 2022, the City Council authorized the allocation of $600,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds (ARPA) to fund replacements and upgrades of critical needs equipment and infrastructure within the Emergency Communications Center (Dispatch) unit of the Police Department. Staff worked with consultants to develop construction plans and specifications and to assist with coordination of utilities and third-party vendors for installation of specialty equipment and furnishings. In March 2025, the city issued a Request for Bids for the Project. On April 22, 2025, four (4) bids were received and publicly read aloud. After careful evaluation of all bids, it was determined that Molokai Electrical, LLC, submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid. On May 14, 2025, Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Molokai Electric, LLC, for the Project.

In general, the Project consisted of demolition, new flooring, structural modifications to support new technology, electrical, communications, plumbing, acoustic wall treatments, interior painting, LED lighting conversions, and support to third party vendors for installation of new furniture and fixtures. The Project began on May 27, 2025, with demolition, and the overall Project was substantially completed by July 11, 2025, in time to support the arrival and installation of workstations and equipment. The contractor has completed all items of work, and the project is ready for final acceptance and release of retention.

Attachments

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS,

CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CITRUS HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT

EMERGENCY COMMUNICAITONS CENTER REMODEL PROJECT AS COMPLETE

AND AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR TO RECORD A

NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND RELEASE THE CONTRACT RETENTION

WHEREAS, on May 14, 2025, the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, authorized the award of a construction contract to Molokai Electric, LLC. to construct the Citrus Heights Police Department Emergency Communications Remodel Project (Project); and

WHEREAS, the Project was funded with General Capital Improvement Funds, funds which are specifically budgeted for facility enhancements and safety improvements; and

WHEREAS, Molokai Electric, LLC, has successfully completed the work for the Project.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, that the Citrus Heights Police Department Emergency Communications Remodel Project is hereby accepted as complete.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Director of General Services is authorized to record a Notice of Completion for the Citrus Heights Police Department Emergency Communications Remodel Project with the Sacramento County Recorder and to release the contract retention after the 35-day lien period.

The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, this 22
nd day of October, 2025 by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa, Mayor
ATTEST:

Amy Van, City Clerk

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CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

MEMORANDUM
DATE
: October 22, 2025
TO: M
ayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Casey Kempenaar, Community Development Director
Regina Cave, General Services Director
Meghan Huber, Economic Development and Community Engagement Director
Leslie Blomquist, City Engineer
SU
BJECT: Approval of Service Agreement not to exceed $178,000 for the development of Preliminary Infrastructure Phasing work for the Sunrise Tomorrow Project
Summary and Recommendation
On D
ecember 8, 2022, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a service agreement for the development of Infrastructure Financing Strategies and any necessary supportive engineering work for the Sunrise Tomorrow project, funded by a Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Green Means Go Early Activation Grant.

Thi
s work included infrastructure capacity analysis for key development sites on the property as well as provided a draft roadmap for future consideration of infrastructure financing opportunities.

In S
eptember 2024, the City was awarded an additional $178,000 in SACOG Green Means Go Planning Grants to further advance infrastructure planning efforts for the Sunrise Tomorrow project. The funding is specified to be used for preliminary engineering for underground infrastructure including phasing, capacity analysis, and similar efforts. Funding is required to be expended by June 30, 2026.

To im
plement the scope of work provided by the grant, professional engineering consultant services are necessary. To build on prior infrastructure efforts for the Sunrise Tomorrow site and continuity with prior engineering consultants, staff recommends continued work with Cunningham Engineering.

Staff recommends the City Council adopt the following resolution:

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Agenda Packet Page #33
Subject: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement not to exceed $178,000 for the development of Preliminary Infrastructure Phasing work for the Sunrise Tomorrow project Date: October 22, 2025

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Resolution No. 2025-___ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement not to exceed $178,000 for the development of Preliminary Infrastructure Phasing work for the Sunrise Tomorrow Project.

City Council Strategic Goal/Objective

This staff report aligns with the following Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Plan Goal/Objective:

Goal: Diversify for a Vibrant Economy
Objective:__ Provide the City Council with a strategic plan detailing City-led actions to advance the implementation of the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan. This should include infrastructure investments, policy incentives, funding mechanisms, legal considerations, and proactive stakeholder engagement strategies to catalyze development, address potential challenges, and ensure the plan’s long-term success.

Fiscal Impact

There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. The full cost of the scope of work will be funded by the SACOG Green Means Go Planning Grant.

Background and Analysis

The Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan, approved in November 2021, establishes a long-term vision for redeveloping the 100-acre Sunrise Mall site into a mixed-use community. The plan triples site density and diversifies land uses for the site; therefore, infrastructure planning to realize full development is a key step to unlocking the site for future development.

Although major utilities (water, sewer, storm drainage, and power) are available along Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane, the site still requires significant project-specific infrastructure to enable redevelopment. The City Council has prioritized removing these infrastructure barriers through its Strategic Objectives over the last several years, and this scope will continue this effort. While this level of analysis would typically occur under a master developer, the City continues to take proactive steps within its control to sustain project momentum and demonstrate progress toward implementation. Advancing infrastructure planning now allows the City to respond to developer inquiries with greater precision, identify technical constraints early, and establish a clear understanding of capacity and phasing needs across the site. By taking ownership of these foundational steps, the City is positioning the site for investment readiness and ensuring that, when market timing aligns, the community is prepared to move efficiently from vision to construction.

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Subject: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement not to exceed $178,000 for the development of Preliminary Infrastructure Phasing work for the Sunrise Tomorrow project Date: October 22, 2025

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To support these efforts, the City has successfully pursued competitive grant funding to complete this work, reducing local fiscal impact while accelerating implementation of key plan components. Over the past year, Cunningham Engineering has been engaged through the Green Means Go Early Activation Grant. They were selected for their expertise in infrastructure planning for infill/redevelopment sites, including projects comparable to Sunrise Mall.

To build on this previous work and maintain continuity, staff recommends additional contracts moving forward with the next project phase with Cunningham Engineering. The proposed scope includes preliminary engineering and an assessment of on-site trunkline infrastructure needs, capacity, and phasing required to support the full buildout envisioned in the Specific Plan.

Environmental Review

The Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan included adoption of the Sunrise Tomorrow Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The scope of work is consistent with the analysis of the EIR – no further environmental review is required.

Attachments

1. Resolution No. 2025-___ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Service Agreement not to exceed $178,000 for the development of Preliminary Infrastructure Phasing work for the Sunrise Tomorrow project.
a. Cunningham Engineering Scope of Work

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Agenda Packet Page #35
RESOLUTION NO. 2025- ____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS,

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SERVICE AGREEMENTS NOT TO EXCEED $178,000 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF

PRELIMINARY INFRASTRUCTURE PHASING WORK FOR THE SUNRISE

TOMORROW PROJECT

WHEREAS, Citrus Heights City Council set a strategic goal to “diversify for a vibrant economy”; and

WHEREAS, Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan to densify and diversify the 100-acre Sunrise Mall site on November 10, 2021; and

WHEREAS, at the 2025 City Council Strategic Planning Retreat a goal was set to “Provide the City Council with a strategic plan detailing City-led actions to advance the implementation of the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan. This should include infrastructure investments, policy incentives, funding mechanisms, legal considerations, and proactive stakeholder engagement strategies to catalyze development, address potential challenges, and ensure the plan’s long-term success”; and

WHEREAS, Cunningham Engineering has provided ongoing engineering infrastructure support related to the Sunrise Tomorrow Project; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends continuing the next phase of work with Cunningham Engineering to build on prior grant efforts and to ensure continued continuity of work product; and

WHEREAS, the City of Citrus Heights was awarded $178,000 in grant funding through Sacramento Area Council of Governments’ Green Means Go Planning Grant program that funds non-transportation infrastructure and planning that accelerates infill housing and supports housing affordability specific to the Sunrise Tomorrow site.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights does hereby as follows:

1. Finds the project is consistent with the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report and no further environmental review is required.

2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute contracts and any necessary amendments not to exceed $178,000 for the completion of the Preliminary Infrastructure Phasing work for the Sunrise Tomorrow project as provided in Exhibit A .

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Agenda Packet Page #36

The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, this 22nd day of October, 2025 by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa, Mayor

ATTEST:

Amy Van, City Clerk

Exhibit A: Cunningham Engineering Scope of Work
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09 September 2025
via email: [email protected]
Casey Kempenaar, MPA, AICP
Community Development Director
6360 Fountain Square Dr.

Citrus Heights, CA

Subject: Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan
Civil Engineering Services

Dear Casey:

Thank you for reaching out to Cunningham Engineering to assist with the City’s on-going efforts to position (‘unlock’) Sunrise Mall for development in accordance with the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan. This proposal is based on our understanding of the City’s requirements to complete work product under a SACOG Green Means Go (GMG) grant related to the SUNRISE TOMORROW INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT PROJECT. Our Client for this Project will be the City of Citrus Heights.

The Green Means Go Agreement reads in part: Project Scope includes preliminary engineering of backbone infrastructure to support the redevelopment of the Sunrise Mall and the evaluation of infrastructure financing opportunities for the site. The GMG grant will assist with underground infrastructure; transportation infrastructure will be paid for with other local funding sources. Scope includes capacity studies, phasing plans, and similar efforts to support public financing options of infrastructure to serve the site. Work covered by this scope of work is development of preliminary design drawings for underground wet utilities to serve proposed multi -family housing on the east and south sides of the property. This scope excludes evaluation or preliminary design of dry utilities.

The City’s objective is to provide developers of the multi-family housing with preliminary exhibits for utilities to serve the proposed housing. It is anticipated that the new utilities will generally be located within the area of the perimeter road shown on the Specific Plan.

The basis of design of the preliminary design exhibits will be the Specific Plan Files to be provided by Client. These files include the Specific Plan InDesign files and AutoCAD files of the existing site utilities prepared by Ma cKay & Somps. The GMG grant is limited to services related to underground infrastructure and therefore this scope excludes services related to design of the proposed surface improvements and will instead utilize the proposed street geometries developed duri ng the Specific Plan phase . This scope and fee includes identifying thresholds that may require additional improvements to serve the proposed future developments based on the available information obtained during this phase of the project and meeting with utility agencies.

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Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan
09 September 2025

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This scope of services includes options for proceeding with the topographic survey. The options provided herein are limited to surveying visible surface improvements / aerial topographic surveying. The topographic survey will be limited to providing supplemental information to the previous Client provided files that may be needed to complete the preliminary design . Client shall confirm which survey option to proceed with prior to commencing this scope of services. This scope and fee excludes conducting a project wide or design level survey.

This scope of services includes the preparation of a phasing plan. The phasing plan will include an Interim Condition and a Build Out Condition. The Interim Condition will include the proposed backbone utilities within the perimeter road (as shown in the attached Exhibit A) with relocations/connections of existing utilities allowing the existing buildings not impacted by the perimeter road to remain in operation. Existing utility locations and sizes will be based on the previously provided Client Files. The Build Out Condition will include the proposed backbone utilities within the perimeter road with potential stub out locations to future connecting streets. This scope is limited to the proposed wet utilities (water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage) in the perimeter road and what is required to serve the residential development located on the easterly and southerly portion of the site and does not include a utility layout for the entire Specific Plan area.

This scope includes a utility capacity study task for the wet utilities (water, sewer and storm drainage) based on the Specific Plan land use and proposed density. The intent is to submit the site utility capacity studies to the utility agencies for review. This task is limited to the proposed site utilities and excludes capacity studies of existing utilities located within Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane and downstream facilities. Available capacity of utility infrastructure downstream of the proposed work will be limited to meetings with the appropriate utility providers to discuss the project improvements and discuss general available capacity.

TASKS TO BE PERFORMED BY CLIENT

In order for Cunningham Engineering to effectively perform necessary services for this project, there are a number of coordination and performance issues that need to be overseen by the Client. Client will provide, or direct others to provide, the following information and services, and Consultant shall be able to rely on such information during the course of its work under this Scope of Services:

• As-built site facility plans in PDF and ACAD format, as available. • Preliminary plans from Specific Plan documents.
• Prior engineering studies.
• City provided water supply test for the project area.

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Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan
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TASKS TO BE PERFORMED BY CONSULTANT

A. INITIAL TASKS

1. Site Visit: Attend a site visit with Owner representatives to review existing conditions.

2. Background Research: Review available existing site record drawings, materials and programming data provided by Client.

3. Base Site Plan: Utilizing previous Client provided files, prepare a base site plan indicating approximate limits of work and what will be used for the basis of work.

4. Confirmation of Scope Narrative: Prepare brief narrative, confirming our remaining work products and timing.

5. Meetings: Attend meetings with project team and Owner to review project details during this phase of the project. Task assumes attendance at up to one (1) meeting.

Meeting to be held at the City of Citrus Heights. Other meetings will be held virtually.

B. AERIAL TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

Aerial Topographic Survey: Obtain the services of Morrow Surveying (Subconsultant) to perform an aerial survey with surface topography of the entire project site including the full width of the adjacent roadways (Sunrise Boulevard, Greenback Lane, Sunrise Vista Drive and Macy Plaza Drive). Task includes obtaining some existing on-site utility inverts.

Scope excludes obtaining manhole inverts in the surrounding streets, a boundary survey, project wide or design level survey.

C. UNDERGROUND INFRASTUCTURE ANALYSIS

1. Utility Demand Calculations and Memo for Multi-family Housing : Based on programming information provided by Client, d evelop demand for water, sewer and storm drainage. Confirm shed areas for the three utilities, which may include adjacent commercial uses. Task includes evaluating the potential thresholds for future improvements to be required to serve the proposed future development.

Prepare brief memo summarizing the information.

2. Preliminary Capacity Studies: Prepare preliminary capacity studies for proposed site utilities based on agency standards.

3. Utility Provider Consultation: Meet with SacSewer and City to confirm availability of capacity and willingness to provide service.

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4. Preliminary Utility Infrastructure Exhibit to Serve Multi-family: Routing will take into account other proposed land uses in that area as identified in the Specific Plan.

Prepare supporting exhibit. Existing utility relocations and re -connections will be based on existing utility information prepared by MacKay & Somps. Task includes site visit to verify existing utilities based on visible surface improvements. Exhibit will show the conceptual perimeter road layout, but will not provide detailed road layout.

5. Preliminary Phasing Exhibit: Prepare phasing exhibit for the proposed utility improvements related to the interim and build-out conditions.

6. Preliminary Civil Engineering Cost Opinion : Develop an Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Costs for recommended improvements , including construction, design, construction management and related costs.

7. Other Site Development Considerations Memo / Exhibit: While not a major effort in this scope, we will attempt to identify other issues that could impact development of the muti-family sites, such as stormwater quality, Fire Department access, integration of new perimeter road and utilities therein to the existing and future layout of the Specific Plan . Information will be summarized in the memo and supporting exhibit.

8. Infrastructure Analysis Report: Based on the tasks above, prepare a report summarizing the details and information obtained. Task includes preparing a draft report for Client’s review and a final report addressing Client’s comments.

9. Meetings: Attend meetings with project team and Owner to review project details during this phase of the project. Task assumes attendance at up to one (1) meeting.

Meeting to be held at the City of Citrus Heights. Other meetings will be held virtually.

10. Deliverables: Provide one (1) reproducible and electronic copies of the following deliverables to City and utility agencies for review:
a. Utility Demand Calculations & Memo – Multi-family
b. Preliminary Utility Capacity Studies
c. Preliminary Utility Infrastructure Exhibit –Multi-family d. Preliminary Phasing Exhibit–Multi-family
e. Preliminary Civil Engineering Cost Opinion – Improvement costs f. Other Site Development Considerations Summary Memo and Exhibit(s) g. Infrastructure Analysis Report

D. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING TASKS

As requested by City, provide additional analysis of underground utilities or related tasks. Task may include additional consulting services related to future connections to future build-out conditions, attending additional meetings, etc.

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EXCLUSIONS

This Scope does not include the following list of services. Please note we can provide or help coordinate some of the services listed below, as an additional work task.

1. Revisions of completed or partially completed designs that incur cost to Consultant and which are the result of action by Client, Owner or otherwise necessitated by factors beyond the Consultant’s control. If required, this additional work shall be paid for in accordance with the Consultant’s then current Schedule of Fees.

2. Project Land surveying services, except as noted / potholing / Underground Utility Locate.

3. Attendance at public meetings / additional meetings other than those listed above.

4. Services related to existing underground storage tanks and/or sites of potential contamination. Services related to potential soil or water contamination or unsuitable soils.

5. Stormwater quality design / calculations.

6. EV Charging stations design / layout.

7. Traffic studies or area-wide (offsite) drainage studies.

SCHEDULE

Based on our current understanding of the project objectives, we anticipate the following schedule, provided we receive necessary information in a timely manner:

Initial Tasks: 4 - 6 weeks from time of Client authorization to proceed

Underground Infrastructure Analysis: 3 - 4 months to issue draft report for Client Review and submittal to utility agencies

Project Completion: Prior to June 2026

COMPENSATION

Consultant shall be paid on a time and materials basis, with a not-to-exceed fee amount as indicated below, in accordance with Consultant’s then current schedule of fees.

Tasks Fee Amount
A – Initial Tasks $11,500
B – Aerial Topographic Survey $34,000
C – Underground Infrastructure Analysis $113,000
D – Additional Supporting Tasks Hourly Based
Reimbursable Expenses $1,000

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Reimbursable Expenses: Printing of plans, postage/deliveries and project travel expenses will be a reimbursable cost item . For the purposes of this contract a budget has been estimated above.

Additional Services: Services requested by Client beyond those specifically listed above shall be considered Additional Services of the Consultant and will be billed in accordance with Consultant’s then current Schedule of Fees, a current copy of which is attached.

Form of Agreement: Fees are based on execution of Client’s standard Professional Services Agreement that authorizes Consultant’s scope of services provided herein.

Owner’s contract is subject to Consultant’s review and acceptance.

This proposal is firm for ninety (90) days from date of this proposal. Should our work on this project be delayed or put on hold for a period of ninety (90) days or more, we reserve the option to negotiate a start-up fee.

All professional civil engineering services provided by this firm will be performed using the standard of care and skill ordinarily used by members of the civil engineering profession practicing under similar circumstances at the same time and in the same locality.

The firm makes no warranties, express or implied, or otherwise, in connection with the assignment.

Please contact us to discuss any modifications and/or clarifications to our scope of services.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need any additional information.

Very truly yours,

Charles W. Cunningham, RCE 30339
CEO

cc: Regina Cave, [email protected]

Enclosure: Schedule of Fees

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SCHEDULE OF FEES

CUNNINGHAM ENGINEERING CORPORATION
January 2025

Classification Hourly Rate
Principal Engineer $ 318.00
Associate Principal, Eng Dept Mgr $ 290.00
Senior Project Manager $ 284.00
Project Manager II $ 277.00
Project Manager I $ 243.00
Senior Engineer / Hydrologist $ 284.00
Senior Engineer $ 273.00
Project Engineer III $ 222.00
Project Engineer II $ 204.00
Project Engineer I $ 187.00
Project Planning Manager $ 228.00
Staff Engineer II $ 169.00
Staff Engineer I $ 150.00
Associate Principal, LS Dept Mgr $ 247.00
Sr. Landscape Architect/Project Manager $ 228.00 Sr. Landscape Architect/Planner $ 194.00
Landscape Architect III $ 180.00
Landscape Architect II $ 171.00
Landscape Architect I $ 160.00
Sr. Landscape Designer $ 155.00
Landscape Designer II $ 145.00
Landscape Designer I $ 126.00
Project Coordinator II $ 152.00
Project Coordinator I $ 137.00
Senior Technician $ 180.00
Technician/Drafter III $ 169.00
Technician/Drafter II $ 137.00
Technician/Drafter I $ 102.00
Business Manager $ 160.00
Clerical $ 101.00

Reimbursable Expenses/Outside Services: Cost + 15%
Overtime / Expedited Rate: 35%
Fees subject to change.

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CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

MEMORANDUM
DATE
: October 22, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Casey Kempenaar, Community Development Director
Nicole Piva, Housing & Human Services Program Coordinator SU
BJECT: Review Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan and Funding Recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant Program
Su
mmary and Recommendation
Th
e City of Citrus Heights is an entitlement jurisdiction under the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and receives an annual allocation of CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). While the exact grant amount will not be confirmed until mid-2026, staff estimates the City will receive approximately $600,000 in CDBG entitlement funds for the 2026 program year.

The
2026 Annual Action Plan outlines how the City of Citrus Heights intends to allocate its estimated CDBG funds for activities to be carried out during the 2026 calendar year. These activities are designed to address local community needs and include a range of eligible uses such as public service programs that support low- and moderate-income residents, public infrastructure improvements to enhance accessibility, and planning and administrative efforts necessary to ensure effective management and compliance with federal requirements.

St
aff Recommends the City Council:

1. Hear public testimony and feedback on the Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan and proposed funding recommendations; and

2. Continue final action until the November 12, 2025, City Council meeting.

Ci
ty Council Strategic Goals
Th
is staff report aligns with the following Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Plan Goals:
• Maintain and Enhance Fiscal Stability While Supporting Operational Excellence • Diversify for a Vibrant Economy
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Date: October 22, 2025

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• Maintain Public Infrastructure and Enhance all Modes of Transportation

Fiscal Impact

CDBG funds are federal funds from HUD. The program allows the City to be reimbursed for costs associated with administering the grant. There is no anticipated impact on the City’s General Fund associated with this action.

Background and Analysis

In January 2000, the City of Citrus Heights became an entitlement community under the federal CDBG program. As an entitlement community, the City receives CDBG funds directly from HUD according to a fixed formula. In 2025, Citrus Heights received $633,964 in CDBG entitlement funds.

The federal allocation for 2026 CDBG funds has yet to be determined by the U.S. Congress at the time of this report.

Available Funds
Based on the estimated 2026 CDBG award of $600,000, the funds will be distributed as follows:

Estimated 2026 CDBG Entitlement Award 600,000
Available for public services (15%) 90,000
Available for administration (20%) 120,000
Available for capital/housing activities 390,000

Public Service Proposals
In response to a Request for Proposals, the City received six applications from outside agencies for public service projects using CDBG funds. The total request equals $111,284; the total amount available is $90,000. The public service project applications are on file and staff can provide copies upon request.

Summary of 2026 CDBG Public Service Applications

Public Service Organization Service 2026 CDBG
Funding Request
Campus Life Connection Sayonara After School Program 28,000 Meals on Wheels Senior Nutrition Program 16,000
Community Link Capital Region &
Project Sentinel
Renters Helpline Program 24,444
Sunrise Christian Food Ministry Food Closet Program 42,840 Total Requests $111,284

ITEM 16
Agenda Packet Page #46
Subject: Review 2026 Draft Annual Action Plan and Funding Recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant Program
Date: October 22, 2025

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Public Service Funding Recommendation
On August 29, 2025, City staff reviewed the CDBG funding allocation and associated requests with the Quality-of-Life Committee comprised of Mayor Karpinski-Costa and Councilmember Nelson. If the City receives a higher or lower amount of entitlement funds than estimated, the increase or decrease will be split equally between Campus Life Connection, Meals on Wheels, and Sunrise Christian Food Ministry.

Quality-of-Life Committee Recommendation

Public Service Organization
Quality of Life Committee
Recommendation
2026 CDBG
Campus Life Connection 20,000
Meals on Wheels 16,000
Community Link Capital Region & Project Sentinel 24,444 Sunrise Christian Food Ministry 29,556
Total Public Service Funds $90,000

Capital Improvement Funding Recommendations
If approved the City will use the remainder of the 2026 CDBG allocation, an estimated $390,000, to fund the CDBG-eligible improvements associated with the City’s Pavement Resurfacing Project.

In partnership with the General Service Department, the project will consist of accessibility improvements to sidewalks such as installing ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps, installing missing or repairing damaged sidewalks, and relocating drainage inlets as necessary at various locations yet to be determined.

Program Income Funds
The City anticipates receiving approximately $50,000 in program income from loan repayments during the 2026 program year. In accordance with CDBG guidelines, program income generated from loan repayments is allocated as follows:
• 80% is directed at the City’s Revolving Loan Fund, which supports the housing repair program for low- and moderate-income households.
• The remaining 20% is allocated to general planning and administrative activities to support the effective management of the CDBG program.

Next Steps
On November 12, 2025, the City Council will hold a second public hearing to receive public comments and consider adoption of the 2026 Annual Action Plan by resolution. All comments submitted during the public comment period will be reviewed and incorporated into the Citizen Participation section of the final plan, as required by HUD guidelines.

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Subject: Review 2026 Draft Annual Action Plan and Funding Recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant Program
Date: October 22, 2025

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Attachments

1. 2026 Draft Annual Action Plan

2. 2026 CDBG Public Service Application Summary
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Draft 2026 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan Public Comment Period October 7 – November 13, 2025
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction
The 2026 Draft Annual Action Plan outlines the City of Citrus Heights goals, strategies, and planned activities for the upcoming program year, covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2026.

This plan represents the second year of implementation of the City’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and is designed to address the community development and low-income housing needs identified through data analysis and public engagement.

Developed by the City’s Housing and Grants Division, the Action Plan guides the investment of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. For 2026, the City anticipates receiving an annual CDBG allocation, which will support a range of eligible activities, including public services, public infrastructure improvements, and planning and program administration.

To prepare for the 2026 Action Plan, City staff issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity on July 7, 2025, inviting organizations to apply for public service funding and demonstrate how proposed activities will benefit Citrus Heights residents. The City staff prioritized community engagement throughout the process by hosting a funding workshop, consulting with local service providers, holding public meetings, and inviting public feedback during the draft review period.

2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The City’s key objectives for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan are informed by a comprehensive needs assessment, market analysis, and extensive consultations with residents and stakeholders. These goals will guide the City’s use of CDBG resources to enhance quality of life, support vulnerable populations, and promote inclusive community development across Citrus Heights. Based on this process, the City has identified three objectives:
• Build healthy communities
• Preserve and expand housing opportunities
• Provide public services that respond to current needs ITEM 16
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In addition, the objectives listed above align closely with three of the City Council’s Three-Year Goals (2024-2027) associated with the Strategic Plan:
• Maintain and enhance fiscal stability
• Maintain public infrastructure and enhance all modes of transportation • Enhance community vibrancy and engagement
Within the framework of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, the City of Citrus Heights has identified five strategic goals to guide the allocation of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds:
• Fosters affordable housing
• Provide a variety of public services
• Improve accessibility
• Construct or upgrade public facilities
• Affirmatively further fair housing
To achieve these goals, the City has planned the following activities:
• Partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento to develop 26 affordable homeownership units and with HOPE Cooperative to provide 88 units of permanent supportive housing for eligible residents
• Offering loans and grants to low-income homeowners for critical health and safety repairs • Supporting nonprofit organizations that deliver essential social services to residents • Funding programs that serve low-income individuals and families • Continuing the Renters Helpline program, which helps fulfill the City's commitment to affirmatively further fair housing
• Investing in accessibility improvements and other public infrastructure upgrades across the city The City anticipates leveraging a combination of funding sources to support these activities, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds, ProHousing Incentive Program (PIP) General Fund resources, and program income from loan repayments.

3. Evaluation of past performance
The City of Citrus Heights documents its progress toward Consolidated Plan goals each year through the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This report provides a detailed overview of CDBG fund usage and the outcomes of funded programs and projects. The most recent CAPER and related information are available on the City’s website: Community Development Block Grant | Citrus Heights, CA - Official Website.

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During the current program year (PY 2025), the City has partnered with several nonprofit organizations to deliver vital public services to low-income residents. These services include meal delivery for seniors, support for an emergency food closet, and an afterschool youth program.

The City also continues to address homelessness and housing instability. Since 2018, the City partnered with Sacramento Self-Help Housing to provide the Renters Helpline and Housing Navigator Program.

After the agency dissolved in May 2023, the City quickly transitioned services to new partners. In July 2023, the City entered into agreements with Community Link Capital Region (2-1-1 Sacramento) and Project Sentinel to continue providing tenant counseling, fair housing services, and dispute resolution through a telephone and online Renters Helpline.

In October 2023, the City signed an MOU with the Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH) to provide outreach and navigation services to unsheltered individuals in Citrus Heights. This initiative is funded through ARPA district-directed funds from Sacramento County District 4 Supervisor Sue Frost. As a result, Community Health Workers (CHWs) has been assigned to Citrus Heights, with additional funding for client assistance and administrative support.

The City has also invested CDBG and other state and local funds into the Pavement Resurfacing Project, which includes installation of sidewalks and ADA-compliant curb ramps in low-income neighborhoods and high-traffic areas to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility. This project is ongoing and is expected to be completed by the end of PY 2026.

Through the Home Repair Program, funded by the City's Revolving Loan Fund and/or CDBG funds, low- income homeowners continue to receive assistance for health and safety repairs. This program helps preserve affordable housing and improve living conditions for vulnerable residents.

The City consistently allocates the maximum 15% of its CDBG funds allowed for public services. These funds support a wide range of services, including food assistance, housing counseling, and outreach.

Many residents rely on these critical services, and the City remains committed to supporting them with both CDBG and supplemental funding sources whenever available.

4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process In accordance with HUD Consolidated Plan regulations, the City has developed a Citizen Participation Plan that outlines the public input and notification procedures for the preparation of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans. The primary goal of this plan is to encourage and facilitate community engagement in the planning, funding allocation, and implementation of the CDBG program.

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As part of the 2026 Annual Action Plan development, the City has provided several opportunities for public involvement prior to adoption:
• July 7, 2025: City staff released a Notice of Funding Opportunity to inform interested parties about the availability of CDBG funds for program year 2026.

July 17, 2025: A funding application workshop was conducted for prospective applicants. Invitations were distributed via email to an extensive mailing list of interested individuals and organizations.

The workshop was attended by representatives from nonprofits and staff members. The workshop was promoted through the City’s Housing & Grants Division webpage at Community Development Block Grant | Citrus Heights, CA - Official Website.
• A public notice announcing the availability of the 2026 Draft Annual Action Plan was published in The Citrus Heights Messenger, Slavic Sacramento, Spanish-language newspapers, the City Hall lobby, and the Housing & Grants webpage.
• The public comment period for the 2026 Draft Annual Action Plan begins October 7 to November 13, 2025, during which community members were encouraged to review and provide feedback. • October 22, 2025, the City Council will hold a public hearing to review funding recommendations and hear public comment for the 2026 Draft Annual Action Plan. Community members are invited to provide input during the public hearing, and all public comments will be considered and incorporated into the plan.
• A second public hearing will be held on November 12, 2025, during which the City Council will hear final public comments and adopt the 2026 Annual Action Plan by resolution.

5. Summary of public comments
As of the time of this report, the City has not received any public comments on the 2026 Draft Annual Action Plan.

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All public comments received will be reviewed and incorporated into the final 2026 Annual Action Plan.

At this time, no comments or views have been rejected.

7. Summary
The City selected three key priorities for the Consolidated Plan:
• Building healthy communities
• Preserve and expand housing opportunities
• Provide public services responsive to current needs
Within the framework of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, the City of Citrus Heights has identified five strategic goals to guide the allocation of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds:

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• Fosters affordable housing
• Provide a variety of public services
• Improve accessibility
• Construct or upgrade public facilities
• Affirmatively further fair housing
To achieve these goals, the City has planned the following activities:
• Partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento to develop 26 affordable homeownership units and with HOPE Cooperative to provide 88 units of permanent supportive housing for eligible residents
• Offering loans and grants to low-income homeowners for critical health and safety repairs • Supporting nonprofit organizations that deliver essential social services to residents • Funding programs that serve low-income individuals and families • Continuing the Renters Helpline program, which helps fulfill the City's commitment to affirmatively further fair housing
• Investing in accessibility improvements and other public infrastructure upgrades across the city The City anticipates leveraging a combination of funding sources to support these activities, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds, ProHousing Incentive Program (PIP) General Fund resources, and program income from loan repayments.

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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)

1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator CITRUS HEIGHTS Community Development Department Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The City of Citrus Heights Housing and Grants Division, within the Community Development Department, serves as the lead agency for the Consolidated Plan and the administration of CDBG funds. Within the Housing and Grants Division, the Housing and Human Services Program Coordinator oversees the administration of the CDBG program.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
City of Citrus Heights
6360 Fountain Square Drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Attention: Housing & Human Services Program Coordinator 916-727-4752
[email protected]
www.citrusheights.net

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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)

1. Introduction
The City made efforts to consult with a wide-ranging group of stakeholders during the development of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. The City’s consultation efforts are summarized in the following sections.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l)).

At the local level, City staff have formed many partnerships with housing providers, social service agencies, and other public and private organizations through programs. These partnerships have allowed the City to enhance residents’ quality of life by improving coordination and systems of care among providers, agencies, and nonprofits.

Most notably, City staff facilitates the Citrus Heights Collaborative, an informal group whose mission is to improve human and social services by sharing information about existing programs connecting local organizations and creating partnerships to avoid duplicate programs and services. The Collaborative meets monthly to discuss local programs; serves as a bridge between agencies and clients; strengthens existing collaborations; develops effective means for community input; and serves as a review and advisory board for competitive grant opportunities. The Collaborative represents a range of organizations and expertise including but not limited to the Citrus Heights Police Department and City Hall staff, Campus Life Connection, PRIDE Industries, San Juan Unified School District, Sunrise Christian Food Ministry, Homeless Assistance Resource Team, Interim Hospice, SMUD, Sunrise Recreation and Park District, Sylvan Oaks Library and community members.

Additionally, the City participates in the Regionally Shared Governance Partnership which works collaboratively and strategically to address homelessness. The task of the Committee is to have discussions about various models of coordination.

The City also maintains active partnerships with:
• San Juan Unified School District to support educational initiatives • Sunrise Recreation and Park District to improve community facilities, including prior use of CDBG funds for park improvements
• Affordable housing developers, assisting them through the development process to encourage the production of both affordable and mixed-income housing These partnerships demonstrate the City’s commitment to cross-sector collaboration in meeting the housing and service needs of the community.

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Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.

The City of Citrus Heights actively coordinates with the Sacramento Continuum of Care (CoC), administered by Sacramento Steps Forward, which serves all jurisdictions within Sacramento County.

The CoC provides a regional framework to address homelessness through a collaborative, community- wide approach focused on ending homelessness and improving housing stability.

The City’s Housing and Human Services Coordinator serves as a board member of the Sacramento CoC, ensuring that the City remains engaged in regional planning, funding decisions, and policy development related to homelessness.

In addition to CoC coordination, the City supports local efforts such as the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Response Team (HART), which offers programs including:
• Winter Sanctuary for cold-weather shelter,
• Underground Clothing Connection provides free, gently used clothing, and other essentials to students and families experiencing housing instability or homelessness. • Ongoing outreach services connecting the homeless population with available resources.

The City partners with the Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH), which provides Community Health Workers to conduct outreach and connect individuals experiencing homelessness with essential services and resources. Additionally, the City collaborates with Meals on Wheels and Sunrise Christian Food Ministry, which deliver vital food assistance to both individuals experiencing homelessness and those at risk of becoming homeless.

Through these efforts, the City addresses the diverse needs of chronically homeless individuals, families with children, veterans, unaccompanied youth, and persons at risk of homelessness.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction’s area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS Sacramento Steps Forward, the lead agency for the Sacramento Continuum of Care, receives funding through Sacramento Housing Redevelopment Agency (SHRA). In addition, Sacramento Steps Forward administers the Homeless Information Management System (HMIS) as well as the available Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds for the Sacramento region.

The City of Citrus Heights does not meet the population requirement to receive Emergency Shelter Grant funds directly.

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2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and consultations
Refer to Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated.

1 Agency/Group/Organization City of Citrus Heights
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – Local What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Housing Needs-Low Income
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Economic Development
Community Development
Narrowing the Digital Divide
Hazard Mitigation
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Staff consulted with the City Manager on May 13,
2024, to discuss the greatest housing, community, and
economic development needs in the City of Citrus
Heights.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Citrus Heights Police Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-Homeless
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Other government - Local
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What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically Homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with Children
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Staff from the Citrus Heights Police Department
participated in stakeholder interviews on May 8,
2024, and May 13, 2024, to discuss housing and
community needs. Findings from these interviews
provided in-depth insight into the City’s processes and systems for transitioning individuals with special
needs from institutional settings to permanent
housing. Specifically, how systems of care prevent
individuals from becoming homeless.
3 Agency/Group/Organization Sacramento Regional Transit District Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Low Income
Services-Homeless
Services-Employment
Regional Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Community Development
Economic Development
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Staff from Sacramento Regional Transit District
participated in a stakeholder interview on May 29,
2024, to discuss local community and economic
development needs.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Housing
Services-Low Income
Services-Families with Children
Services-Elderly
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Regional Organization
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What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Housing Needs-Low Income
Housing Needs-Families with children
Housing Needs-Elderly
Housing Needs-Persons with disabilities
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
A representative of Habitat for Humanity of Greater
Sacramento participated in a stakeholder interview on
May 15, 2024, to discuss the City’s greatest housing
needs and barriers to affordable housing
development. The representative spoke highly of the
City’s regulatory processes and noted that City staff
are easy to work with, however, the lack of vacant
land for residential development is an ongoing
challenge.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Sacramento Public Library, Sylvan Oaks Branch Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Services-Broadband
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Community Development
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Narrowing the Digital Divide
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Sylvan Oaks Public Library staff member participated
in a stakeholder interview on May 24, 2024, to discuss
community and economic development needs
including youth programming, job training, and
programs to increase access to internet services and
broadband infrastructure.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Community Link Capital Region, also known as 211 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Fair Housing
Services-Low Income
Regional Organization
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What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Community Development
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Two representatives from Community Link Capital
Region, also known as 211 Sacramento, participated
in a stakeholder interview on May 30, 2024, to discuss
the Renters Helpline and fair housing barriers in Citrus Heights and Sacramento County.
7 Agency/Group/Organization WEAVE, Inc.

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-Health
Services - Victims
Child Welfare Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
A representative from WEAVE, Inc. participated in an
in-depth stakeholder interview on May 28, 2024. The
greatest housing needs and barriers that were
identified for WEAVE clients included a lack of shelters and application requirements that prevent access to
housing.

The participant also noted challenges related to the
lack of temporary housing options available in the City for survivors of domestic violence. These challenges
are exacerbated by the lack of public transportation,
particularly for survivors who need housing but hold
jobs and/or have children in Citrus Heights.
8 Agency/Group/Organization Citrus Heights Community Development Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – Local Community Development
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Reducing the Digital Divide
Hazard Mitigation Planning
Community Development Needs
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How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Staff from the Community Development participated
in an in-depth stakeholder interview on May 30, 2024.
9 Agency/Group/Organization Sunrise Christian Food Ministry Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Low Income
Services-Homeless
Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Community Development
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
A representative from the Sunrise Christian Food
Ministry, a nonprofit that provides an emergency food
closet to low-income households participated in a
stakeholder interview on May 10, 2024.
10 Agency/Group/Organization Rebuilding Together Sacramento Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
A representative from Rebuilding Together
Sacramento participated in a stakeholder interview on
June 6, 2024.

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11 Agency/Group/Organization Interim Hospice
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
A representative from Interim Hospice participated in
an in-depth stakeholder interview on May 24, 2024.

The participant recommended that City staff consider
innovative programs to reduce the digital divide for
seniors/elderly persons (e.g., youth programs to help
seniors set up technology/internet) and increase
transportation for seniors to get to grocery stores and medical appointments. (These findings are in line with
findings from the community survey).
12 Agency/Group/Organization Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-Homeless
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Service-Fair Housing
Services-Victims
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically Homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with Children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied Youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
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How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
A representative from Citrus Heights HART
participated in stakeholder interview on May 14,
2024.
13 Agency/Group/Organization Citrus Heights Economic Development Agency/Group/Organization Type Business and Civic Leaders Other Government – Local
Economic Development
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Economic Development
Narrowing the Digital Divide
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Staff from the Citrus Heights Department of Economic
Development participated in stakeholder interview on
June 5, 2024.
14 Agency/Group/Organization Community HealthWorks
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services - Victims
Health Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
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How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
A representative from Community HealthWorks
participated in stakeholder interview on May 8, 2024,
to discuss homeless needs in Citrus Heights
specifically the needs of unhoused individuals.
15 Agency/Group/Organization Citrus Heights Planning Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – Local Planning
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically Homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with Children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied Youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Community Development
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Staff from the Planning Department participated in
stakeholder interview on May 30, 2024.
16 Agency/Group/Organization Sunrise Marketplace
Agency/Group/Organization Type Economic Development
Business Leaders
Planning Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Economic Development
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
A representative working on redeveloping the Sunrise
Marketplace participated in a stakeholder interview
on May 14, 2024.
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What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Community Development
Hazard Mitigation
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Staff from the Administrative Services Department
participated in a stakeholder interview on May 3,
2024.
18 Agency/Group/Organization Citrus Heights Finance Division Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – Local Business Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Economic Development
Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Staff from the Citrus Heights Finance Division
participated in a stakeholder interview on May 3,
2024, to discuss the efficiency of CDBG funds in the
City and identify recommendations for improvement.

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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting No agencies or stakeholders were excluded from the consultation process. The City of Citrus Heights made an effort to engage all relevant stakeholders, organizations, and agencies during the development of the Consolidated Plan. All were invited to participate in interviews and provide input.

The City made specific efforts to consult with organizations addressing the digital divide, hazard mitigation, and resilience planning. While direct participation from agencies focused on these issues was not achieved, meaningful feedback was gathered from internal City departments— including Community Development, Economic Development, and Planning—as well as from Public Library staff and individuals working with older adults in Citrus Heights.

Additionally, the City reached out to organizations involved in systems of care to better understand the risk of individuals entering homelessness upon exiting institutional settings such as hospitals, jails, or treatment centers. Although those specific organizations did not participate, valuable insights were obtained through consultation with the Citrus Heights Police Department, which provided perspective on local systems, gaps in services, and trends in homelessness related to institutional discharge.

Through this outreach, the City ensured a robust consultation process that incorporated input from a diverse range of stakeholders, even when direct agency participation was limited.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Sacramento County,
Continuum of Care
Sacramento Steps
Forward The goal of addressing homelessness.

UCLA Affordability
Analysis
Sacramento Area
Council Governments
(SACOG)
The goal of reducing regulatory barriers to the development of affordable housing includes actions to support very low-to low-income households.

Housing Element City of Citrus Heights
Planning Division
Place-based strategies, goals, and policies to foster affordable housing, reduce poverty, and improve communities and neighborhoods. Goals for the eight-year planning period focus on multi-family housing sites, actions to encourage the development of new affordable housing, and actions to reduce barriers to new affordable housing.

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Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? General Plan Annual
Progress Report
2023
City of Citrus Heights
General Service
Department
The General Plan Annual Progress Report is a document adopted by the local legislative body that summarizes the City of Citrus Heights progress with implementing the goals, policies and programs of the City’s General Plan.

Five-Year Capital
Improvement Plan
City of Citrus Heights
General Services
Department
Goals to support local infrastructure and transportation projects. The CIP is a five-year plan to guide programs/projects that will improve community and economic development opportunities for residents.

Table 2 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l)) The City of Citrus Heights will continue to work with public agencies to help meet the goals identified in the Consolidated Plan. The City coordinated with Sacramento Housing Redevelopment Agency (SHRA), Sacramento County, the City of Rancho Cordova, the City of Elk Grove, and several other local agencies on a regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. In addition, the City also works with Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, SHRA, and Sacramento County on matters of mutual interest related to CDBG and housing, including Renter’s Helpline, homelessness response and conducting joint monitoring of shared subrecipients.

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AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation. Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting.

The City offered several opportunities for participation and comment throughout the Annual Action Plan process, as indicated below.

All comments received through the citizen participation process will be incorporated into the 2026 Final Annual Action Plan. All public comments will be taken into consideration when setting annual goals and funding priorities.

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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Internet Outreach
Minorities

Persons with
disabilities

Non-
targeted/broad
community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing

Non-profit
organizations
The July 7, 2025,
Notice of Funding
Opportunity for the
2026 CDBG funding
was distributed to
interested parties via
the City’s Notify Me,
Housing webpage,
and CDBG
distribution list.

No comments have
been received.

No comments have
been rejected.

Community
Development
Block Grant |
Citrus
Heights, CA -
Official
Website
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
2 Public Meeting
Minorities

Persons with
disabilities

Non-
targeted/broad
community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
On July 17, 2025, City
staff held a CDBG
funding assistance
workshop for
prospective
applicants. Notice of
the workshop was
provided through
multiple channels, to
interested parties via
the City’s Notify Me,
Housing webpage,
and CDBG
distribution list.

No comments have
been received.

No comments have
been rejected.

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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
3 Newspaper Ad
Minorities

Persons with
disabilities

Non-
targeted/broad
community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
The public notice will
be published in the
Citrus Heights
Messenger, Slavic
Sacramento, Spanish-
language newspaper,
at City Hall, and on
the City’s website to
inform the public
about the comment
period for the 2026
Draft Annual Action
Plan and to advertise
the dates of the two
public hearings.

No comments have
been received.

No comments have
been rejected.

4 Internet Outreach
Minorities

Persons with
disabilities

Non-
targeted/broad
community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
During the 30-day
public review and
comment period the
2026 Draft Annual
Action Plan will be
made available at the
following locations:

Citrus Heights City
Hall, Sylvan Oaks
Library, and City of
Citrus Heights
website.

No comments have
been received.

No comments have
been rejected.

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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
5 Public Hearing
Minorities

Persons with
disabilities

Non-
targeted/broad
community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing

Non-Profit
Organizations
The City will hold a
public hearing on
October 22, 2025 to
hear public comment
and for City staff to
provide funding
recommendations to
City Council on the
2026 Draft Annual
Action Plan.

No Comments have
been received.

No comments have
been rejected.

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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
6 Public Hearing
Minorities

Persons with
disabilities

Non-
targeted/broad
community

Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing

Non-Profit
Organizations
The City will hold a
second public hearing
on November 12,
2025 to hear public
comment and for City
Council to adopt the
2026 Annual Action
Plan by resolution.

No comments have
been received.

No comments have
been rejected.

Table 3 – Citizen Participation Outreach

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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)

The City anticipates receiving approximately $600,000 in CDBG funds for the 2026 program year. As of the publication date of this 2026 Draft Annual Action Plan for public comment, the City has not yet received official notification from HUD regarding the exact funding allocation.

The estimated funding amount included in this plan is based on prior year awards.

In addition, the City anticipates receiving approximately $50,000 in Program Income from loan repayments. In accordance with CDBG regulations, 20% of this income will be used to cover administrative cost, while the remaining balance will be allocated to the City’s Revolving Loan Fund.

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Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder of
Con Plan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation: $
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public
-
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
600,000 50,000 0 650,000 1,214,460
In FY26, the City
anticipates receiving
$600,000 in annual
entitlement funds.

City anticipates receiving
$50,000 Program
Income generated from
loan fund repayments.

FY26 is the second year
of the five year Con Plan
(2025-2029), the
expected amount
available remainder of
Con Plan is $1,214,460.

Table 4 - Expected Resources – Priority Table

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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The CDBG program does not require matching funds. However, for public service projects, the City asks subrecipients to identify additional funding sources they will use during the program year. This helps ensure that there are enough non-federal and private funds to support activities and reduce reliance on CDBG funds. The City also contributes general funds to support many nonprofits receiving CDBG funding.

For capital improvement projects, the City combines CDBG funds with other federal and state sources to cover project costs that exceed the City’s CDBG allocation.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan.

The City of Citrus Heights reviewed all vacant residential land, residential projects in progress, and underutilized commercial sites in key planning areas, including Sunrise Tomorrow, Auburn Boulevard, and Antelope Crossing. The inventory identified 62 acres of vacant land entitled for residential use and 95 acres of underutilized land that could support housing. These sites are expected to produce over 800 new housing units between 2021 and 2029, with roughly one-third suitable for very low- to low- income households.

To prepare for the possibility that some projects may not move forward, the City has included backup sites in its land inventory: the Auburn Boulevard Specific Plan Area (135 units), Antelope Crossing (67 units), and Bear Paw Townhomes (25 units), totaling an additional 227 potential units.

The Sayonara affordable housing project (26 units) is also expected to help meet housing needs identified in the plan. This project is underway.

Discussion
Affordable housing developers and the City must be as creative as possible to find other sources of funding from state programs targeted at low- and moderate-income households, other non-HUD federal sources, private loan funds, federal and state tax credits, and local funding. To win tax credits, multiple sources of funding are required, and the minimum matching requirements are typically far exceeded in each project.

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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Foster affordable
housing
2025 2029 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Preserve and
expand housing
opportunities
CDBG: $50,000

The City uses any
program income (loan
payments) received
into its Revolving Loan
Fund to be used to
issue new housing
repair loan loans: 1-2
Household Served
(estimate)
2 Provide a variety
of public services
2025 2029 Non-Homeless
Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Build healthy
communities
Provide public
services responsive
to current needs
CDBG: $65,556 It is estimated 2700
residents will receive
services by Meals on
Wheels, Sunrise
Christian Food
Ministry, and Campus
Life Connection.
3 Improve
accessibility
2025 2029 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Build health
communities
$390,000 It is estimated 1000
residents will be served
by accessibility
improvements.

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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
4 Construct or
upgrade public
facilities
2025 2029 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Build healthy
communities
$0 N/a
5 Affirmatively
further fair
housing
2025 2029 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Build healthy
communities
Provide public
services responsive
to current needs
$24,444 It is estimated 338
residents will receive
services by the Renters
Helpline.

Table 5 – Goals Summary

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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Foster affordable housing
Goal Description The City’s Home Repair Program provides assistance to low-income households for health and safety-related home repairs. Revolving Loan Funds have been allocated to support this program, and any program income received during the 2026 program year will be used to issue new loans to eligible homeowners. 2 Goal Name Provide a Variety of Public Services
Goal Description The 2026 CDBG funds are recommended to support nonprofit organizations that provide essential public services to low-income households.
3 Goal Name Improve Accessibility
Goal Description The 2026 CDBG funds are recommended to support the Pavement Resurfacing Project, specifically to fund accessibility improvements. These improvements include installing or repairing sidewalks, adding ADA- compliant pedestrian ramps, and relocating drainage inlets to improve access and safety. 4 Goal Name Construct or Upgrade Public Facilities
Goal Description This goal includes the construction or upgrade of public facilities such as senior centers, youth centers, neighborhood centers, and community centers. No 2026 CDBG funds were recommended toward this goal. 5 Goal Name Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Goal Description The 2026 CDBG funds are recommended to support providing services that affirmatively further fair housing, such as education, outreach, and assistance in addressing housing discrimination.

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Introduction
The activities to be undertaken during the program year 2026 are outlined below. # Project Name
1 2026 Planning and Administration
2 2026 Public Services
3 2026 Pavement Resurfacing Project
4 Revolving Loan Fund (Ongoing)
Table 6 – Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
When recommending projects for CDBG funding, City staff consider whether each project meets federal CDBG requirements, aligns with the goals in the Consolidated Plan, and addresses identified housing and community needs. Priority is given to projects that are financially feasible, effective in both the short and long-term, well-managed, and have a strong track record. Other factors include the project’s costs, potential to leverage additional funding, and the completeness of the application.

One of the biggest challenges in meeting the needs of low-income and unhoused residents is a lack of funding. Reductions in federal and state funding have forced many nonprofits and service providers to scale back their programs—despite rising demand. In response, the City remains committed to using and leveraging local resources to support nonprofits and agencies serving special needs populations.

Another challenge is the limited availability of supportive housing and services within Citrus Heights.

Most of these resources are concentrated in the City of Sacramento. Stakeholders have also identified a lack of affordable housing and public transportation as major barriers to addressing homelessness locally. To help address this, Citrus Heights continues to work with regional transit agencies to improve public transportation connections, including daily service to and from downtown Sacramento.

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Project Summary Information
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1 Project Name 2026 Planning and Administration
Target Area N/a
Goals Supported N/a
Needs Addressed Build health communities
Funding CDBG: estimate $120,000
Description A maximum of 20% of its annual allocation toward effectively administering the federal CDBG program by HUD regulations.

Target Date for
Completion
12/31/2026
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
CDBG funds will support activities such as housing rehabilitation, accessibility improvements, and public services aimed at assisting low- to moderate-income households. It is estimated 4,000 families will benefit, including seniors, single-parent households, and individuals with disabilities. These efforts will enhance access to safe housing, essential services, and improved neighborhood infrastructure.

Location Description Planning & Administration activities will be undertaken by City staff at Citrus Heights City Hall.

Planned Activities CDBG administrative funds will be used to efficiently manage and oversee program activities that directly support low- to moderate- income families. These funds ensure proper planning, compliance, and monitoring, helping maximize the impact of housing, infrastructure, and community development projects that improve quality of life for families.
2 Project Name 2026 Public Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Provide public services responsive to current need Affirmatively further fair housing
Needs Addressed Build healthy communities
Preserve and expand housing opportunities
Funding CDBG: estimate $90,000
Description A maximum of 15% of its annual allocation toward public services. Any increase or decrease in public service funding available will be distributed per the direction of the City Council.

Target Date for
Completion
12/31/2026
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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
An estimated 3,000 households will benefit from the public service activities provided by nonprofit organizations. The services will benefit low-income households.

Location Description Nonprofits offer services at various locations throughout the City:

Campus Life Connection: 7836 Sayonara Drive, Citrus Heights Meals on Wheels: Meals are delivered to seniors as well as seniors may attend nearby Café sites.

Sunrise Christian Food Ministry: 5901 San Juan Road, Citrus Heights Renters Helpline: Community Link Capital Region (CLCR) is located at 8001 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95691 and Project Sentinel is located at 1490 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

Planned Activities PY 2026 EN Activities:

Campus Life Connection (Matrix Code 05D, LMC): Operate an after- school center that provides low-income youth with educational support and recreational activities. Activities include mentoring, tutoring, educational games, technology center, and daily nutritious meals to an estimated 90 youth. Estimated funding for this activity is $20,000.

Meals on Wheels (Matrix Code 05A, LMC): Provide balanced, nutritious meals Mon-Fri, 250 days per year to an estimated 211 seniors either drive thru distribution of meals at Crosswoods Community Center or by delivery to homebound seniors. Estimated funding for this activity is $16,000.

Community Link Capital Region and Project Sentinel: Renter's Helpline (Matrix Code: 05K, LMC): To provide a telephone and Internet-based "Renters Helpline" which provides counseling, dispute resolution, and fair housing services for residents in a housing crisis or dispute to approximately 338 households. Funding for this activity is $24,444.

Sunrise Christian Food Ministry, Emergency Food Bank (Matrix Code:
05W, LMC): To provide ongoing emergency food to approximately 2,500 low-income and homeless persons in Citrus Heights. Funding for this activity is $29,556.
3 Project Name 2026 Pavement Resurfacing Project
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Improve accessibility
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Needs Addressed Build healthy communities
Funding CDBG: estimated $390,000
Description In partnership with the City’s General Services Department, CDBG funds will be used to replace and reconstruct non-compliant ADA curb ramps at various locations throughout the City, ensuring improved accessibility and compliance with federal standards.

Target Date for
Completion
12/31/2026
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Approximately 1,000 individuals will benefit from this activity.

Location Description Locations have not yet been determined Planned Activities 2026 Pavement Resurfacing Project (Matrix Code 03L, LMA):

In partnership with the City’s General Services Department, CDBG funds will be used to replace and reconstruct non-compliant ADA curb ramps at various locations throughout the City, ensuring improved accessibility and compliance with federal standards.
4 Project Name Revolving Loan Fund (Ongoing)
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Foster affordable housing
Needs Addressed Build healthy communities
Preserve and expand housing opportunities
Funding CDBG: estimated $50,000
Description Home Rehabilitation Project: (Matrix Code 14A, National Objective LMH): Receipts from previous CDBG-funded loans are used to make new home repair loans/grants to low-income households. This activity is funded with the City’s Revolving Loan Fund using program income generated from loan payments.

Target Date for
Completion
12/31/2026
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Based on an estimated annual program income amount, 1-2 eligible household will benefit from the proposed activity.

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Location Description The home must be located within the incorporated boundaries of the City of Citrus Heights.

Planned Activities Provides loans and grants of up to $60,000 for eligible home repairs.

Repayments are returned to the City’s Revolving Loan Fund to support additional loans and grants. Repairs may address deferred maintenance, health and safety issues, and energy efficiency improvements.

Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Approximately 1-2 eligible household will benefit from the activity.

Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Provide home repairs and/or accessibility to reduce accumulated deferred maintenance, enhance the health and safety of the home, and improve energy efficiency.

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The geographic distribution is predicated on the nature of the activity to be funded. All public services and activities (including housing repair projects) are offered to residents and households citywide.

Capital improvement projects, including accessibility improvements, are selected in coordination with the General Services Department. The location of projects is based on timing with other planned projects and initiatives—an effort pursued by the City to leverage non-CDBG funds and resources.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 0
CDBG Target Area 100%
Table 7 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically All public service activities are offered to residents citywide. The City intends to continue to provide services and programming without established geographic priorities as investments have been successful.

Discussion
No geographic priorities were proposed.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j) Introduction
The City participated in conducting the Sacramento Valley Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) which identified barriers to affordable housing:
• Segregation and integration: Segregation and lack of access to economic opportunity persists in many areas of the region, both within and across jurisdictions. Although the region has grown more diverse, the effects of past systemic segregation and exclusion in housing still disproportionately impact members of protected classes. • Disproportionate housing needs: In the Sacramento Valley region, the most disproportionate housing needs are found in homeownership rates, cost-burden and housing challenges, as well as displacement experience. • Access to opportunity: Access to economic opportunity varies by type of opportunity, across the region and within communities. Areas where jurisdictions differed from the region in access to opportunity include:
o With the exceptions of a few school districts (e.g., Davis, Rocklin, Roseville)—there are disparities in school quality between low- and higher-income neighborhoods, and these quality differences disproportionately impact people of color. Residents of Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, and Woodland are least likely to live in neighborhoods with proficient schools. o Resident survey respondents living in Sacramento and Sacramento County tend to give the lowest ratings of healthy neighborhood indicators among the participating jurisdictions.
o Public transportation issues, especially bus routes, availability of bus service, and connections between communities—are a pressing concern to residents throughout the region. The exception is on “the grid” in downtown Sacramento, where public transit is considered the best available in the region.

The primary housing barriers and the factors that contribute to those barriers identified in the research conducted for the AI include:

• The harm caused by segregation is manifest in disproportionate housing needs and differences in economic opportunity. • Affordable rental options in the region are increasingly limited. • Residents with disabilities need for and lack access to affordable, accessible housing. • Stricter rental policies further limits options.
• Disparities in the ability to access homeownership exist. • Public transportation has not kept up with growth.
• Educational inequities persist in the region.
• Disparities in labor market engagement exist.

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• Residents with disabilities lack access to supportive services and a spectrum of housing options to enable them, especially those with mental illness, achieve and maintain housing stability.

The AI includes the following solutions to address the contributing factors discussed above. The participating partners focused on strategies that:
• Increase homeownership rates among under-represented groups. • Expand affordable rental opportunities.
• Focus on a range of equity issues in accessing opportunity.

The City has identified barriers to affordable housing throughout the City's Housing Element. Notable barriers to developing affordable housing include:
• The balance between owner-occupied and renter-occupied housing and the preservation and maintenance of the City’s aging housing stock.
• As suburbs mature with an aging housing stock, both single-family homes and apartment complexes in Citrus Heights face an increasing need to maintain.
• Land availability and land zoned at densities appropriate for multi-family housing. • Environmental factors such as floodplains and native oak trees. • Availability of funding.
• Design guidelines, which control the appearance of new development. Due to the requirements, the cost of building new housing may increase.
• Site improvements, development impact fees, and processing fees add significant cost to the developing new housing. Developers often pay for new roadways, sewer, water, and park facilities, along with other miscellaneous fees. There are also costs associated with getting projects approved by the City and other agencies.
• Permit and approval process. In addition, the cost of fees on new projects, the amount of time required to process them varies by project, and the developer generally must pay holding costs, such as property taxes during the time of assessment.

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Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment The City will continue to promote infill, reduce regulatory and economic barriers to infill, and support new transportation options.

Discussion
Staff will continue to seek grant funding and ways to maintain and develop affordable housing. More information is available in the City’s Housing Element which was updated in 2021 which is available online at Housing Element | Citrus Heights, CA - Official Website (civicplus.com).

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AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k)
Introduction
While there are several constraints to meet the needs of target-income residents, the primary obstacle is the lack of funding to fully address all needs. Economic challenges in recent years have forced many nonprofits to cut services.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The economic challenges in recent years have forced many nonprofits to cut services at a time when government and other entities are least able to provide them. There is no federal requirement for the City to match CDBG funds; however, the City has maintained a commitment to provide local funding to nonprofits despite other budget cuts when possible.

Another obstacle to meeting underserved needs is that many more services are located outside Citrus Heights in the City of Sacramento or Sacramento County. The City of Citrus Heights works closely with regional transit to improve access. There are several daily public transportation linkages between Citrus Heights and downtown Sacramento.

Another obstacle is the City’s lack of vacant land available for development. The City will focus on the preservation of the existing housing stock through the Home Repair Program.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The most pressing affordable housing issues the City plans to address in the upcoming planning period are the balance between ownership and rental units in the City by increasing affordable homeownership opportunities (and ownership rates for lower-income families) to maintain community stability and investments, and the City’s aging housing stock through preservation and maintenance programs. In addition to homeownership and housing preservation, the City has planned several program and policy changes to increase affordable housing production for households. For example:
• The Critical Home Repair Program will offer grants to low-income homeowners making health and safety repairs to their homes.
• The City is in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento to provide 26 homeownership housing units to low-income households (Sayonara Redevelopment Project). • The City partnered with HOPE Cooperative, a nonprofit to purchase the property at 7501 Sunrise Blvd to provide 88 permanent supportive housing units (Auburn Oaks Project).

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Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
An estimated 5,300 housing units occupied by low-income households in Citrus Heights were built before 1978 and may contain lead-based paint. To address this risk, the City will provide lead abatement assistance through its Home Repair Program, which is administered by a third-party contractor.

The City will contract with qualified professionals to assess lead-based paint hazards and ensure all work complies with lead-safe work practices. Independent contractors participating in the Home Repair Program are vetted and required to prepare appropriate lead hazard reduction plans or abatement scopes of work.

All activities will comply with the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) and the 1999 HUD guidelines. Lead safety procedures will include proper notification, identification, and mitigation as part of all relevant repair projects.

Additionally, City staff will seek grant funding to offer free home inspections and further protect the health and safety of eligible households.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City’s anti-poverty strategy focuses on supporting services that help individuals and families achieve greater economic stability. This includes programs that assist low-income residents in entering the workforce or accessing benefits for which they are eligible, such as Social Security or disability assistance.

Community Health Works, a nonprofit organization, will continue to provide outreach services to unhoused individuals in Citrus Heights, helping connect them to housing, health care, and supportive resources. This organization will tentatively provide services through June 30, 2026.

In addition, the City will continue to fund and promote activities that preserve and increase affordable housing, recognizing that stable, affordable housing is a critical factor in reducing poverty and supporting long-term self-sufficiency.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City’s Housing and Grants Division is responsible for the management, implementation, and monitoring of the Consolidated Plan documents, including the Annual Action Plan. The Housing Division works in close consultation with City Departments, and the Director of Community Development Department.

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Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City will continue to work with the neighboring jurisdictions, such as the County and the City of Sacramento and the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency, to address the regional issues that affect the needs of low-income households as well as special needs populations. The City will also continue to work with many of the local nonprofit organizations that provide a range of services to low- income Citrus Heights residents. In addition, the City plans to work with other entitlement jurisdictions in the Sacramento County, City of Elk Grove, and City of Rancho Cordova to research issues of interest to all jurisdictions and to coordinate on shared subrecipient monitoring.

Discussion
No further discussion.

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Introduction
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0

Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%

Discussion
The City determines its low-income benefit annually.

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Total 2026 CDBG Funds Requested $111,284 / Total 2026 Funds Available $90,000

*The City of Citrus Heights participates in a regional cost-sharing agreement with other jurisdictions to support the Renters Helpline. The City ’s contribution is based on the proportion of rental units located within its boundaries compared to the total number of rental units across all participating areas. **In 2025, the City received a higher-than-expected allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. This additional funding was equally distributed among the City’s three public service partners—Campus Life Connection, Meals on Wheels, and Sunrise Christian Food Ministry—allowing each program to expand its services for low- and moderate-income Citrus Heights residents. These programs support the community through youth development, senior nutrition, and emergency food assistance.

Agency Name
Executive Director
Service Description
Eligible CDBG Activity
2026 CDBG
Request &
Persons Served
CDBG Funds Summary
Public Service Agency Service 2026 CDBG
Funding Request
Quality of Life Committee
Recommendation
2026 CDBG
2025 CDBG
Award Amount
Quality of Life
Committee
Recommendation
FY 25/26 CSF
FY 24/25 CSF
Award Amounts
Campus Life Connection Sayonara After School
Program
28,000 20,000 21,698.20 25,000 22,000
Meals on Wheels Senior Nutrition
Program
16,000 16,000 17,698.20 - 70,000
Community Link Capital Region &
Project Sentinel
Renters Helpline
Program
24,444* 24,444 24,272.00 - -
Sunrise Christian Food Ministry Food Closet Program 42,840 29,556 31,426.20

- -
TOTALS $111,284 $90,000 $95,094.60** $25,000 $92,000
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Campus Life
Connection

Executive Director
Ed Kaczmarek
Sayonara Center is a
free after-school
program that serves
youth. It offers sports
and recreation,
mentoring, tutoring,
educational games,
access to computers for
schoolwork, nutritious
daily meals, cooking and
baking classes, and day
camp opportunities.

This CDBG activity
beneﬁts low- and
moderate-income
households.

$28,000 CDBG

90 Youth

2025
$21,698.20 CDBG

2024
$19,338 CDBG

The Sayonara Center serves students in grades 1–12 and their families, providing vital academic, recreational, and personal development services in one of Citrus Heights’ highest-need neighborhoods.

Program Highlights:
• Academic Support: Tutoring, mentoring, homework assistance, educational games, and access to computers.
• Career & Life Skills Development: Bi-monthly career talks with professionals, ﬁnancial planning workshops, and life skills classes.
• Creative Enrichment: Opportunities to explore arts and crafts, baking, and other hands-on activities that build conﬁdence and creativity.
• Recreation & Outings: Sports programs, day trips, and summer camp experiences that promote healthy lifestyles and positive peer interaction.
• Nutrition: Nutritious snacks and meals served daily.

Program Operation:

The Center is open ﬁve days a week (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM) during the school year and most weekdays in the summer. This consistent and accessible schedule ensures youth have a safe, supportive space year-round.

Staffing:

The program is led by two full-time staff members (Site Director and Site Program Assistant), supportive by one part-time intern, and a dedicated team of 21 volunteers.

Use of CDBG Funds:

Funding will be used to support staff salaries.

Agency Name
Executive Director
Service Description
Eligible CDBG Activity
2026 CDBG
Request &
Persons Served
CDBG Funds Summary
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Meals on Wheels
Sacramento
County

Executive Director
Mindy Klick
Meals on Wheels
provides nutritious
meals to seniors
supporting their
independence and
helping them remain in
their home and
community.

This CDBG activity
beneﬁts seniors who
are presumed to be
low- and moderate-
income.

$16,000 CDBG

211 Seniors

2025
$17,698.20 CDBG

2024
$15,338 CDBG

Since 2010, Meals on Wheels (MOW) has been providing nutritious meals to seniors across Sacramento County, helping them maintain their independence and continue living safely in their homes and communities.

The program addresses critical issues such as hunger, food insecurity, social isolation, and overall wellness.

All meals are prepared in a USDA-certiﬁed facility and delivered by trained staff and volunteers who also conduct daily wellness checks, offer nutrition education, and connect clients with community resources.

Congregate Meals Program
• Clients Served: 47 seniors
• Meals Provided: 500 meals annually
• Schedule: Lunch served at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday • Location: Crosswoods Community Center, 6742 Auburn Blvd. • Partner: Sunrise Recreation & Park District

Home-Delivered Meals Program
• Clients Served: 164 homebound seniors
• Meals Provided: 3,500 meals annually
• Frozen Meals: Delivered once per week (box of ﬁve meals) • Hot Meals: Delivered Monday through Friday

Use of CDBG Funds:

Funds will be used to support the cost of meals at a rate of $4.00 per meal. This grant speciﬁcally beneﬁts seniors living in Citrus Heights.

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Agency Name
Executive Director
Service Description
Eligible CDBG Activity
2026 CDBG
Request &
Persons Served
CDBG Funds Summary
Community Link
Capital Region (211
Sacramento)

Executive Director
Gabriel Kendall

Project Sentinel

Executive Director
Carole Conn

Renters Helpline offers
landlord/tenant
education, dispute
resolution, fair housing
services, investigations,
and advocacy to
support housing
stability.

This CDBG activity
beneﬁts low- and
moderate-income
households, helping
prevent displacement
and ensure access to
fair and equitable
housing.

$24,444 CDBG*

338 Households
2025
$24,272 CDBG

2024
$23,483 CDBG

The goal of this program is to reduce housing discrimination, increase public awareness of fair housing laws, and support individuals with disabilities.

The Renters Helpline is a regional partnership that provides services based on the number of rental units in each participating city. By funding the Helpline and its partners, the City of Citrus Heights meets its federal obligation to affirmatively further fair housing, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

This program ensures that fair housing resources are available to those most in need, especially low-income residents, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Program Partners:

Community Link Capital Region (211 Sacramento)
Community Link operates the Renters Helpline, a free service available Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, by phone and online. It offers housing counseling, dispute resolution, and fair housing information and education • Support is provided to renters facing tenant/landlord disputes, evictions, substandard living conditions, and risk of homelessness.
• Staff also assist with tenant rights, security deposits, small claims, rental assistance, and The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482).
• Fair housing or discrimination-related calls are referred to Project Sentinel. • Community Link also conducts outreach events, including presentations, resource tables, and networking, to help prevent eviction and promote housing stability.

Project Sentinel
Project Sentinel specializes in fair housing enforcement, education, and dispute resolution. As a Renters Helpline partner, they investigate discrimination complaints referred to by Community Link. Their services include:
• Intake and assessment of fair housing cases
• Counseling and education
• Mediation or conciliation
• Referrals to enforcement agencies like HUD or California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)
• Project Sentinel also leads community education efforts to prevent discrimination and promote inclusive housing.

Use of CDBG Funds:

CDBG funding supports staff time and program costs for both agencies:
• Community Link Capital Region: $15,310
• Project Sentinel: $9,134
*The City of Citrus Heights participates in a regional cost-sharing agreement with other jurisdictions to support the Renters Helpline. The City’s contribution is based on the proportion of rental units located within its boundaries compared to the total number of rental units across all participating areas.

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Agency Name
Executive Director
Service Description
Eligible CDBG Activity
2026 CDBG
Request &
Persons Served
CDBG Funds Summary
Sunrise Christian
Food Ministry

Executive Director
April Jacek
Sunrise Christian Food
Ministry provides
ongoing food
assistance to low-
income households.

CDBG activity beneﬁts
low-and moderate-
income households.
$42,840 CDBG

2,500
Households
2025
$31,426.20 CDBG

2024
$29,855 CDBG

Sunrise Christian Food Ministry (SCFM) has been a trusted source of food assistance for families in Citrus Heights for over 40 years. The organization is dedicated to building a healthier community by providing access to nutritious food for low-income families, individuals experiencing homelessness, seniors, and youth.

Hours of Operation
• Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
• Wed: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (evening distribution for working families). Approximately 40 households are Citrus Heights residents.

Onsite Drive-Thru Food Distribution
• Each household receives over 100lbs. of recovered food, including fresh, frozen, and nonperishable items • Provides up to 5 days’ worth of meals per household

Expand Community Impact:

Beyond addressing food insecurity, SCFM offers a variety of community beneﬁts:
• Home Delivery: Delivers 5 food boxes per week to homebound seniors in Citrus Heights • Volunteer Development: Engages over 100 volunteers, many gaining life and job skills that support their transition into the workforce
• Workforce Readiness Partnerships: Maintains MOUs with local universities and trade schools to provide students with hands-on job readiness experiences.
• Community Serve Site: Approved location for individuals completing court-ordered community service hours.

Food Support for Partner Organizations:

SCFM also provides food to several local partners, including but not limited to:
• San Juan Uniﬁed School District (SJUSD), Sayonara Center, Vintage Oaks, Community Health Workers, Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART)/Winter Sanctuary Program, Living Water, Daycare facilities,

Staffing:

The program is managed by a Director, Assistant Director, and Transportation Manager, supported by a team of over 100 dedicated volunteers.

Use of CDBG funds:
• Funds will be used to support staff time.

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CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

MEMORANDUM
DATE
: October 22, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager
FR
OM: Amy Van, City Clerk
SU
BJECT: Designation of a Citrus Heights Arts District
Summary and Recommendation
At th
e August 13, 2025 City Council meeting, the City Council requested a future discussion item to consider the designation of an official arts district in the City of Citrus Heights.

St
aff recommends that the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 2025-___, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, in Support of Designating a Citrus Heights Arts District in the City of Citrus Heights.

Cit
y Council Strategic Goal/Objective
Th
is staff report aligns with the following Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Plan Goal:

Go
al: Enhance Community Vibrancy and Engagement
Fi
scal Impact
Th
ere is no immediate fiscal impact associated with designating an arts district. There may be opportunities to utilize Community Projects Grant Funding, History and Arts Grant Funding or Neighborhood Improvement Partnership Grant Funding to support local arts and culture and/or art in public spaces. Any additional funding needs for implementation, events, or signage will be presented to the City Council for consideration during the annual budget process or as external funding opportunities arise.

Ba
ckground and Analysis
The
City of Citrus Heights has a long tradition of supporting community engagement, arts, culture and a vibrant community. Recently, the City has supported new arts and culture initiatives by the non-profit Citrus Heights Arts including support of an ArtBeat Art and Music ITEM 17
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Festival. In addition, several murals have been installed along the Auburn Boulevard corridor, enhancing the area’s visual character and promoting community pride through public art. The City is also pleased to support the new Art in City Hall initiative, a pilot project led by Citrus Heights Arts, which features a pop-up exhibition at City Hall that provides an opportunity for local artists to showcase their work in a prominent public space, fostering community engagement and celebrating arts and culture.

Arts & Culture Program Exploration
At the March 28, 2024 City Council Strategic Planning Retreat, the Council identified arts and culture as a key community priority. In March 2025, staff presented Council with options to further this goal to explore opportunities for an arts and culture program to promote creativity, cultural awareness and community engagement. Relatedly, during the City Council’s recent Economic Development Research Trip, Councilmembers and staff visited the 40 West Arts District in Lakewood, Colorado. Established in 2011, the district has transformed a once underutilized stretch of West Colfax Avenue into a creative destination centered around art, culture, and community. The conditions and potential of Auburn Boulevard closely mirror this corridor, with similar opportunities for reinvestment, local character, and catalytic partnerships.

The visit demonstrated how a coordinated yet organic approach to arts and placemaking can serve as a powerful economic and community development tool. In Lakewood, the city and local partners gradually implemented initiatives such as the ArtLine walking and biking route, adaptive reuse of existing buildings into studios and galleries, and public art that celebrates the area’s identity. Over time, these efforts have attracted more than 100,000 annual visitors, created over $1 million in opportunities for local artists, and increased the number of creative enterprises by 300 percent since 2014.

There is a growing interest in exploring a similar pathway for Auburn Boulevard. Rather than a single large project, the intent is to advance this vision through incremental steps that build momentum and community ownership. By layering art, design, and local partnerships into ongoing corridor improvement efforts, Citrus Heights can foster a distinct sense of place and replicate the type of energy and investment seen along Lakewood’s West Colfax Avenue.

Following continued Council discussion, the City Council established a limited-term City Council Arts & Culture Ad Hoc 2x2 Committee to continue to refine the arts and culture programming. On September 22, 2025, the Arts & Culture 2x2 Committee (comprised of Councilmember Nelson and Councilmember Middleton) met and staff presented research on successful arts districts throughout the state. Ultimately the Arts & Culture 2x2 Committee recommends the following items for Council discussion and direction:
• Consider a resolution in support of designating a Citrus Heights Arts District in the City (proposed location discussed below).
• Consider developing partnerships with local artists, non-profit organizations such as Citrus Heights Arts and/or other interested arts organizations, and the Citrus Heights ITEM 17
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Chamber of Commerce. This could include in-kind support, shared event promotion, or use of City and/or private spaces for arts programming. • Developing a menu of options for art installations, signage and other placemaking components for City Council consideration.
o Include a scope for Public Bench Art Program concept where commercial property owners and businesses could sign up to host a bench in front of their property and by making a small contribution toward materials or installation. • Designing a Citrus Heights Arts District logo, including issuing a call to artists for its design, and hosting a community launch event to introduce the program. • Consider future opportunities for state certification of a cultural district. • Utilize existing available City funding to support Arts District initiatives (ie. Economic Development grant available funding, History & Arts grant available funding).

Designation of a Citrus Heights Arts District

To guide these efforts, it will be important to define the area so that the most effective and impactful plans can be made. Designating a Citrus Heights Arts District would provide a framework to:

• Encourage creative investment by artists and local businesses. • Promote cultural tourism and support local economic development. • Activate underutilized spaces for studios, galleries, performances, and public art installations.
• Strengthen community partnerships with arts organizations, schools, and local businesses. • Allow all stakeholders to effectively market the collective arts, culture and placemaking efforts to maximum effect.

The designation will serve as a foundation for continued investment in arts and culture and foster civic pride through community-driven design and collaboration.

Proposed Location:

The proposed location of the District would include the area along Auburn Boulevard from the Sylvan Community Center (Community Dr.) to the northern city limits (see Exhibit A). This area has existing arts-related uses and historical significance and has seen numerous mural installations in recent months.

Environmental Review

The designation of an Arts District is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

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Attachments

1. Resolution No. 2025-___ in Support of Designating a Citrus Heights Arts District in the City of Citrus Heights
a. Citrus Heights Arts District Location Map
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025- ___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS,

CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF DESIGNATING A CITRUS HEIGHTS ARTS DISTRICT IN

THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

WHEREAS, the City of Citrus Heights has a long tradition of support for community engagement, arts, culture and a vibrant community; and

WHEREAS, the City of Citrus Heights desires to designate an art s district to promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public through marketing of arts and culture attractions and the encouragement of artists and artistic and cultural enterprises; and

WHEREAS, arts districts are walkable areas that are easy for visitors to recognize, serve as centers for artistic and cultural expression and represent places where community members congregate; and

WHEREAS, the arts district designation in Citrus Heights will convey the identity and unique character of Auburn Boulevard to the community and beyond; and

WHEREAS, Citrus Heights has a strong network of partners to assist in an arts district endeavor, and to take part in its formation and development, including: non-profit Citrus Heights Arts, the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce, businesses, local service organizations and more. An arts district designation will further grow this partnership base to better serve our community; and

WHEREAS, an arts district designation will act as an economic driver for revitalization, build on the strength of existing arts, business, and entertainment activity to grow new activity, create awareness and appreciation of the value of arts and culture, and foster a community emphasis on diversity.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights does hereby designate a Citrus Heights Arts District in the City of Citrus Heights, which shall have the following boundaries as depicted in Exhibit A.

The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights, California, this 22 nd day of October 2025 by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa, Mayor

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ATTEST:

Amy Van, City Clerk

Exhibit

A. Citrus Heights Arts District Location Map

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Exhibit A – Citrus Heights Arts District Location Map

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CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

MEMORANDUM

DATE: October 22, 2025

TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Ashley J. Feeney, City Manager

FROM:

Casey Kempenaar, Community Development Director
Meghan Huber, Economic Development and Community Engagement Director
Joseph Cuffe, Chief Building Official

SUBJECT: Amending Various Sections of Chapter 18 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code relating to Buildings and Building Regulations and Chapter 38 relating to Fire Prevention and Protection

Summary and Recommendation

Every three years the California Building Standards Commission publishes the California Code of Regulations, Title 24. These building regulations have the same force as law and take effect 180 days after publication, or January 1, 2026.

The proposed Ordinance incorporates the California Code of regulations into the Municipal Code. The Ordinance includes minor local amendments related to less restrictive regulations related to permit expiration and increased safety standards related to pool design requirements.

The adoption of the ordinance, codified as Chapter 18 Buildings and Building Regulations in the City’s Municipal Code, will ensure consistency with state law beginning January 1, 2026.

Included is Resolution No. ___, detailing the state-mandated Express Findings for each modification and adoption of local amendments to Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (“California Building Codes”).

Also included is the ratification of the Ordinance for Chapter 38 Fire Prevention and Protection, which has been prepared by the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, to incorporate amendments to the California Fire Code, which will have the same effective date as Chapter 18.

Staff recommends the City Council:

a. Introduce for first reading, read by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2025- an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights amending Chapter 18 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code relating to Buildings and ITEM 18
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Building Regulations and adopting by reference the 2025 California Administrative Code, California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, California Historical Building Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code, and California Referenced Standards Code; and adopt the Citrus Heights Property Maintenance Code, Citrus Heights Sign Code, Citrus Heights Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, Citrus Heights Moving Buildings Code.

c. Introduce for first reading, read by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2025- an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights amending Chapter 38 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code relating to Fire Prevention and Protection and adopting by reference the ordinance prepared by the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, No . XXXX, and the 2025 California Fire Code.

City Council Strategic Goal/Objective

This staff report aligns with the following Citrus Heights City Council Strategic Plan Goal/Objective:

Goal: Diversify for a Vibrant Economy
Objective: As part of the upcoming Code cycle for the International Building and Fire Codes, strongly advocate for flexibility and elimination of obstacles for the reuse of existing buildings. Present an updated Building and Fire Code for City Council’s consideration.

Economic Development Work Plan Implementation Step:

Perform an inventory of third-party agency regulations that currently guide development processes and collaboration to review and reform regulations that impact businesses and development projects, focusing on eliminating unnecessary steps or duplicative requirements.
• Work with Sacramento Metro Fire District to simplify and clarify fire code compliance for infill and redevelopment projects

Fiscal Impact

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The recommended actions will result in no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund. These Ordinances do not modify any City of Citrus Heights building or development fees. Training required for the implementation of the new codes is provided for under the current Building & Safety Division budget.

Background and Analysis

In alignment with the strategic objective established by the City Council during the March 2025 Strategic Planning Retreat and the 2025-2027 Economic Development Work Plan approved in February 2025, staff have focused on improving regulatory efficiency through coordination with key partner agencies. Both guiding documents emphasize reducing unnecessary barriers to development while maintaining public safety and regulatory integrity. Specifically, these objectives call for advocating flexibility in the upcoming International Building and Fire Code cycle and working collaboratively with the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District to review existing regulations. This joint effort aims to simplify and clarify fire code compliance for infill and redevelopment projects, ensuring processes remain both efficient and consistent with life- safety priorities.

The California Code of Regulations, Title 24 is published every three years. Adopting the Codes by reference allows local amendments to the State Codes as necessary to reflect local conditions.

The attached Ordinances amend the Citrus Heights Municipal Code, Chapter 18, Buildings and Building Regulations and Chapter 38 Fire Prevention and Protection.

As of October 1, 2025, and extending to June 1, 2031, AB 130; Sections 29, 30, and 31 prohibit local cities from modifying residential building standards past what has already been approved during the 2022 Building Standards process, except under very specific circumstances. The amendments contained in these Ordinances comply with AB 130, and do not contain any modifications that violate this state mandate.

The proposed updates to Chapter 18 and Chapter 38 will adopt the 2025 Code of Regulations (Building and Fire Codes) by reference and include minor local amendments. Each Chapter and any relevant local amendment is described below in more detail.

Chapter 18 Building Regulations

Attachment 1 amends Chapter 18 of the municipal code including the 2025 Building Code. This adoption includes minor local amendments to the California Building Standards Code of Regulations:

1. Modified, less restrictive, regulations related to permit expiration

2. Increased safety standards related to pool design

Chapter 38 Fire Prevention and Protection

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Subject: Amendments to Chapter 18 – Buildings and Building Regulations; Chapter 38 Fire Prevention and Protection
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The 2025 Fire Code is anticipated to be adopted by Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District (SMFD) on November 13, 2025. As part of Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7, the City Council is tasked with ratifying these amendments and updating Chapter 38 in support of this ratification. Attachment 2 amends Chapter 38 of the municipal code including the 2025 Fire Code.

As part of this update, the Chief Building Official, Community Development Director, and Economic Development and Community Engagement Director worked closely with SMFD Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal to evaluate the relevancy and effectiveness of existing local amendments to the Fire Code.

This collaborative effort led to elimination of pre-existing local amendments that routinely impacted the occupancy or reuse of existing buildings. The focus of this effort was to minimize undue obstacles while also ensuring public safety.

Staff would like to recognize Fire Marshal Amy Nygren and Deputy Fire Marshal Diana Schmidt for their steadfast partnership in streamlining entitlement requirements and for their consistent support of the City’s economic development goals and objectives to attract and retain new business in Citrus Heights. Their proactive approach and commitment to collaboration have been instrumental in creating a more predictable, business-friendly environment while ensuring life safety remains paramount.

Next Steps

The California Building Standards Commission requires implementation of the 2025 California Code of Regulations, Title 24 starting January 1, 2026. As provided for in California Health and Safety Code, the 2025 Building Standards approved by the Commission and that are effective at the local level at the time of an application for a building permit is submitted, applies to all plans and specifications, for, and to the construction performed under that permit.

The 2022 California Code of Regulations, Title 24, will remain in effect and applicable to all plans, specifications, and construction performed under that building permit where the application for a permit is submitted before December 31, 2025. The following steps are anticipated:

1. First Reading of Chapter 18, Resolution No. __ and Chapter 38 - October 22, 2025

2. Second Reading of Chapter 18, Resolution No. __ and Chapter 38 - November 12, 2025

3. SMFD Adoption of Fire Regulations (2025 Code)- November 13, 2025

4. Effective Date of Chapter 18, Resolution No. __ and Chapter 38 - January 1, 2026

Extensive community outreach and education regarding the new codes will take place over the next several months and into next year. The Building & Safety Division and SMFD staff will provide code update information on public channels, develop updated handouts, and provide continuous public outreach to ensure all information is available and accessible to the public.

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En
vironmental Review
The
proposed adoption is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, also known as the “common sense” exemption. This exemption applies when it can be seen with certainty that the activity will not have a significant effect on the environment. The ordinance does not authorize new uses or physical development and does not expand the range of allowable land uses or intensity of development.

Atta
chments

1. Or
dinance No. 2025- an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights amending Chapter 18 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code relating to buildings and building regulations and adopting by reference the 2025 California Administrative Code, California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, California Historical Building Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code, and California Referenced Standards Code; and adopt the Citrus Heights Property Maintenance Code, Citrus Heights Sign Code, Citrus Heights Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, Citrus Heights Moving Buildings Code;

2. Resolution No. __, Express Findings for Adoption of Local Amendments to the Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, 2025 edition.

3. Ordinance No. 2025- an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights amending Chapter 38 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code relating to Fire Prevention and Protection and adopting by reference the ordinance prepared by the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, No . XXXX, and the 2025 California Fire Code.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-___

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS AMENDING CHAPTER 18,

OF THE CITRUS HEIGHTS CODE RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA

ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA

RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA ENGERY

CODE, CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, CALIFORNIA

HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE,

CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AND CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; AND ADOPT THE CITRUS HEIGHTS

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, CITRUS HEIGHTS SIGN CODE, CITRUS

HEIGHTS SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, CITRUS HEIGHTS

MOVING BUILDINGS CODE

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS HEREBY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Purpose and Authority

The purpose of this Ordinance is to adopt by reference the 2025 California Administrative Code, California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Wildland- Urban Interface Code, California Historical Building Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code, and California Referenced Standards Code; and adopt the Citrus Heights Property Maintenance Code, Citrus Heights Sign Code, Citrus Heights Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, Citrus Heights Moving Buildings Code. The Purpose of this Ordinance is also to provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of public safety, health, property and welfare of the City of Citrus Heights. This Ordinance is adopted under the authority of Government Code subsection 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5.

SECTION 2.

Administrative Code

The provisions of Chapter 18, Article II of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby repealed and replaced, as follows:

Sec. 18-25 Title.

This article shall be known as the "Citrus Heights Administrative Code".

Sec. 18-26 Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The Chief Building Official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Administrative Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of ITEM 18
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proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

Sec. 18-27 Adoption by reference.

Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in section 18-28 of this chapter, the California Administrative Code, 2025 edition, published by the International Code Council, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Building Codes. One copy of the California Administrative Code shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 18-28 - 18-55 Reserved

SECTION 3. Citrus Heights Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings

The provisions of Chapter 18, Article III of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby repealed and replaced, as follows:

Sec. 18-56. Title.

This article shall be known as the “Citrus Heights Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings”:

Sec. 18-57. Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The Chief Building Official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

Sec. 18-58 Adopted.

In order to provide a just, equitable, and practical method, to be cumulative with and in addition to any other remedy provided by the 2025 California Building Code, 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and any other law, whereby buildings or structures which from any cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals, property, and/or safety of the general public or their occupants may be required to be repaired, vacated, or demolished, the 1997 edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, except as specifically repealed or amended by ordinance of the city, is hereby adopted and made a part of this article as though set forth in full. A true and correct copy of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code , 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as adopted by this section shall be on file in the office of the city clerk for inspection and use by the public.

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Sec. 18-59 Amendments to the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.

The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings adopted in section 18- 58 shall be amended as follows:

A. Section 103 “Alterations, Additions, and Repairs” is amended to read as follows:

Section 103 – ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS AND REPAIRS.

All buildings or structures which are required to be repaired under the provisions of this code shall be subject to the provisions of the currently enforced California Building Codes and any other laws and ordinances of the state or local government.

B. Section 203 “Violations” is deleted.

C. Section 205 “Board of Appeals” is deleted. Appeals will be conducted as per City policy for appeals of building code; See separate ordinance.

D. Section 301 “General”, the definition of “Building Code” is amended to read:

BUILDING CODE is the California Building Code, as adopted by this jurisdiction.

E. Section 301 “General”, the definition of “Housing Code” is amended to read:

HOUSING CODE is the International Property Maintenance Code, as adopted by this jurisdiction.”

Sec. 18-60 – 18-85 Reserved.

SECTION 4. Citrus Heights Building Code

The provisions of Chapter 18, Article IV of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby repealed and replaced, as follows:

Sec. 18-86 Title.

This article shall be known as the "Citrus Heights Building Code".

Sec. 18-87 Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The Chief Building Official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Building Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

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Sec. 18-88 Adoption by reference.

Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in section 18-89 of this chapter, the California Building Code, 2025 edition, published by the International Code Council, including Appendix C (Group U-Agricultural Buildings), H (Signs), I (Patio Covers), P (Emergency Housing), is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Building Codes. One copy of the California Building Code shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 18-89 Amendments to the Building Code.

A. Section [A] 105.2, “Work exempt from permit” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:

Building Permits:

1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area of such structures with walls does not exceed 120 square feet, and structures with four open sides do not exceed 120 square feet in roof area.

It is permissible that these structures still be regulated by CCR Part 7 California Wildland- Urban Interface Code, despite exemption from permit. Any utilities provided for such structures shall require a permit. All structures must meet set-back and height requirements as determined by the City Planning Division.

2. Other than storm shelters, residential one-story detached accessory structures greater than 120 square feet but not exceeding 200 square feet shall comply with all of the following conditions:
a. The accessory structure shall be pre-manufactured and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
b. The structure shall not be fully enclosed; examples include gazebos, patio covers, pergolas, arbors, or trellises.
c. The structure shall not be designed or used for storage purposes ; sheds, carports and garages are not permitted under this section.
d. The structure shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height , measured from the adjoining grade to the highest point of the roof.
e. The structure shall comply with fire separation distance requirements to the lot line as prescribed for a non-sprinklered building.
f. All parts of the structure, including eave overhangs, shall not project more than twelve (12) inches beyond the exterior walls, nor cross property lines. g. Any utilities provided to the structure shall require a permit. h. The structure shall not be used for human habitation or commercial purposes.

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i. All structures shall comply with setback and height requirements as determined by the City Planning Division.
j. The structure shall not be located within a public utility or maintenance easement required by the Zoning Code where a neighboring dwelling has a zero side yard. k. In addition to these Building & Safety Division requirements, all structures must also comply with setback and height requirements as established by the City Planning Division.

It is permissible that these structures still be regulated by CCR Part 7 California Wildland Urban- Interface Code, despite exemption from permit.

3. Fences, and other than swimming pool barriers, not over 7 feet high.

4. Oil derricks.

5. Retaining walls that:

a. Are not over 4 feet in height, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall.

b. Are constructed of reinforced concrete or reinforced masonry and do not retain more than 36 inches of earth.

c. Are constructed of pre -cast block retaining wall systems installed per the manufacturer’s installation instructions and do not retain more than 36 inches of earth.

d. Are constructed of decay resistant or treated wood and do not retain more than 24 inches of earth.

e. Do not impound class I, II or IIIA liquids.

f. Do not support surcharge loads.

6. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1.

7. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below, and not part of an accessible route.

8. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

9. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

10. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R -3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.

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11. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.

12. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one - and two- family dwellings.

13. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall, that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

14. Non fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.

Electrical Permits:

1. Repair and Maintenance:
a) Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
b) Repair or replacement of current-carrying parts of any switch, conductor, or control device.
c) Reinstallation of attachment receptacles but not the outlets therefore. d) Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity for signs or gas tube systems.

2. Radio and Television Transmitting Stations:
a) Temporary wiring for experimental purposes in suitable experimental laboratories b) A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment.

3. Low-Voltage Systems:
a) Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus, or equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy. b) Low-energy power, control, and signal circuits of Classes I and II as defined in the Citrus Heights Electrical Code.

Sign permits:

1. The changing of the advertising copy or message on a painted or printed sign only. Except for theater marquees and similar signs specifically designed for the use of replaceable copy, electrical signs shall not be included in this exemption. Exemption from a building permit may not extend to exemption from requirements of the Citrus Heights Zoning Code.

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requires a sign permit unless a structural change is made. Exemption from a building permit may not extend to exemption from requirements of the Citrus Heights Zoning Code.

3. Temporary signs (building permit exemptions for temporary signs may not extend to exemption from requirements of the Citrus Heights Zoning Code):

a. Real estate signs allowed per the Zoning Code of Citrus Heights. b. Temporary construction signs, signs identifying architects, landscape architects, engineers, contractors, or builders provided the signs are located on the construction site and the signs do not exceed 4 square feet in area. c. Political, religious, and civic campaign signs.
d. Promotional signs.
e. Signs identified by the Citrus Heights Zoning Code as being exempt from the provisions of the Citrus Heights Zoning Code.
f. Other signs as defined in H101.2 of the Citrus Heights Sign Code.

Gas:

1. Portable heating appliances.

2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

Mechanical:

1. Portable heating appliances.

2. Portable ventilation equipment.

3. Portable cooling unit.

4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.

5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.

6. Portable evaporative cooler.

7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less.

8. Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.

Plumbing:

1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soli, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.

2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided that such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

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B. Section [A] 105.3. “Time limitation of application,” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued, except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

Any application not issued prior to the effective date of any new law, statute, provision, ordinance, or any revision or update to the same, that directly or indirectly applies to code regulation and enforcement, will be deemed void, and a new application shall be made, and new fees shall be calculated and collected at the rates currently in effect at the time of the new application.

C. Section [A] 105.4.2, “Certificate of Release,” is added to read as follows:

[A] 105.4.2 Certificate of Release. Prior to issuance of a permit, a Certificate of Release shall be obtained from the fire protection district for the following:

1. Multi-family dwellings.

2. Most commercial projects. The following commercial projects do not require Certificate of Release from the fire protection district (list is not all inclusive; contact the Building & Safety Division or the fire protection district to verify):

a. Miscellaneous mechanical, plumbing, and electrical permits b. Re-roofing or roof repairs
c. Public Pools
d. Signs (pole, wall and monument)
e. Partial Permits (with no work effecting structural components or fire suppression) f. Demolition permits
g. Incidental repairs not effecting fire suppression.

D. Section [A] 105.5 "Expiration," shall be amended to read as follows:

[A] 105.5 Expiration. Every building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permit issued by the building official under this Code shall expire two (2) years after the date of issuance, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the date the permit is issued, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of one year any time after the work is commenced. Once the permit is expired, no work can be performed until a new permit is obtained.

within two years after the issuance of the original permit, the replacement permit fee shall be one half of the amount required for a new permit, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work.

Permits deemed to have been expired, suspended or abandoned shall be subject to all permit related fee increases, and new fees and code requirements currently in effect at the time of permit renewal as applicable, subject to the discretion of the building official.

Any applicant holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which he or she may continue and complete the work under that permit. Upon a showing to the building official that the applicant was unable to commence, continue or complete the work within the time required for good and satisfactory reasons, the building official may extend the permit for a period not to exceed one year. All requests for extensions must be in writing and must be received by the building official prior to the expiration of the permit. All requests must demonstrate that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented the timely completion of the work.

All permits will become null and void 180 days after the prescribed expiration date as described in Table 105.

TABLE 105
Permit Description (and Type) Application Time
Limit
Permit Time Limit
from issuance
New Commercial Building 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Commercial Alteration, Tenant
Improvement, Remodel, etc.
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Commercial Accessory Structure
(detached sheds, garages, etc.)
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Commercial Incidental Permits (re-
roof, Interior Demolition, etc.)
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Commercial Exterior Demolition – Full
Structure
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Commercial Exterior Sign Permit 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
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Commercial Pool, Spa, Hot Tub 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection

E. Section [A] 105.7, “Placement of Permit,” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 105.7 Placement of permit. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder has posted the building permit in a highly visible location on the job site so as to allow the building official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. The permit application, or a copy, and all correction notices must be kept with the building permit. This permit shall be maintained available by the permit holder until completion of the work and final approval has been granted by the building official.

F. Section [A] 107.2.9, “Deferred submittals,” is added to read as follows:

[A] 107.2.9 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the time of the application and that are to be submitted to the building official within a specified period. Deferral of any submittal items shall have the prior approval of the building official. The registered design professional in responsible charge shall list the deferred submittals on the construction documents for review by the building official.

Documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the registered design professional in responsible charge who shall review them and forward them to the building official with a notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and been found to be in general conformance to the design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until the design and submittal documents have been approved by the building official.

G. Section [A] 109.2, “Schedule of permit fees,” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 109.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

When submittal documents are required by Section 107, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

The plan review fees specified in this Section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in this Section and are in addition to the permit fees.

When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, or when the project involves a deferred submittal item as defined in Section 107.4, an additional plan review fee shall be charged as prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

H. Section [A] 109.6, “Refunds,” is amended to read as follows:

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[A] 109.6 Refunds. The building official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.

The Building official may authorize the refunding of not more than 40 percent of the total permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.

Where no plan review fee was required, the building official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80 percent of the total permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.

The building official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.

The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original applicant no later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

I. Section [A] 110.3.11, “Reinspections,” is added to read as follows:

[A] 110.3.11 Reinspections. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for any of the following reasons:

1. When such portion of work for which inspection is called is not completely ready or when previous corrections called for are not made.

2. When the job address is not clearly posted and visible from the street or the front of the building.

3. When there is a lack of access to the work to be inspected.

4. When the building permit is not posted on the job site.

5. When the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector.

6. When the building permit, or a copy, and any previous correction notice(s) are not readily available.

7. For deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official.

This section is not to be interpreted as requiring re -inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this Code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is completely ready for such inspection.

To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall pay any re-inspection fee as prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

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In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

J. Section [A] 111.1, “Change of occupancy,” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 111.1 Change of occupancy. A building or structure shall be used or occupied in whole or in part, and a change of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.

Exceptions:

1. Certificates of Occupancy are not required for R -3 One or Two- Family Dwellings or Townhome occupancies.

2. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under Section R105.2.

3. Accessory buildings or structures (Residential Only).

K. Section [A] 111.2, “Certificate issued.” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 111.2 Certificate issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and does not find violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that enforced by the Building & Safety Division, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following:

1. The building permit number.

2. The address of the structure.

3. The name and address of the owner or the owner’s authorized agent.

4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.

5. Name of the business, if applicable

6. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.

7. The name and signature of the building official

8. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.

9. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.

10. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.

11. The design occupant load.

12. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.

13. Any special stipulations or conditions of the building permit.

L. Section [A] 112.3 “Authority to disconnect service utilities” is amended to read as follows:

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owner or occupant knowingly fails to comply with a notice or order, in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property, or where such utility connection has been made without approval of the building official.

The building official shall notify the serving utility, and, whenever possible, the owner and occupant of the building, structure, or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action and shall notify such serving utility, owner, and occupant of the building, structure, or building service equipment, in writing, of such disconnection immediately thereafter.

M. Section [A] 112.4 “Authority to condemn building service equipment ” is added to read as follows:

[A] 112.4 Authority to condemn building service equipment. The building official or an authorized representative shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of any utility service or energy supplied to the building, structure, system or building service equipment regulated by this Code and the referenced codes and standards in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or where such utility connection has been made without approval of the building official.

The building official shall notify the serving utility and where possible, the owner, owner’s authorized agent or the occupant of the building, structure, or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnection, the owner, the owner’s authorized agent or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing as soon as practical thereafter.

N. Section [A] 113 “Means of Appeal” is deleted.

Appeals will be conducted as per City policy
for appeals of building code; See separate ordinance.

O. Section [A] 114.1.2, “Connection after order to disconnect,” is added to read as follows:

[A] 114.1.2 Connection after order to disconnect . No person shall make connections from any energy, fuel, or power supply nor supply energy or fuel to any building service utilities or equipment that has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the building official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the building official until the building official authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment.

The building official shall have the right to withhold clearing building service utilities or equipment for hookup by the service agency if the owner or contractor refuses to comply with other ordinances affecting the structure as a whole.

P. Section [A] 114.4, “Violation penalties,” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 114.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, ITEM 18
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or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.

A violation fee is separate and independent from other fees , shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued, provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to emergency work when it is proved to the satisfaction of the building official that such work was urgently necessary and t hat it was not practical to obtain a permit before commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so; and, if there is an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, the violation fee as herein provided shall be charged.

The minimum violation fee will be double the fee calculated for the work performed, plus one hour of administrative work time, multiplied by the current labor rate for the appropriate position, plus the Total Permit Fee of any permits necessary to mitigate the violation.

Any person who violates the provisions of this code may also become subject to an Administrative Citation as prescribed by law, and as described in the Citrus Heights Municipal Code.

Q. Section 3109.2, “115921(c)” is amended to read as follows:

115921. (c) “Enclosure” means a permanent fence wall, or other barrier that isolates a swimming pool from access to the home or neighboring properties. The term “permanent” shall mean not being able to be removed, lifted, or relocated without the use of a tool.

R. Section 3109.2, “115922” is amended to read as follows:

115922. (a) Except as provided in Section 115925, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be isolated from access from other properties by an enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923, and shall also be equipped with at least two of the following seven drowning prevention safety features:

(1) An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923 and isolates the swimming pool or spa from the private single-family home.

(2) Removable mesh fencing that meets the ASTM International F2286 standard in conjunction with a gate that is self-closing and self-latching and can accommodate a key lockable device.

(3) A manually operated or power-operated safety pool cover that is accompanied by a label verifying that the cover meets the specifications of the ASTM International C1346- 23 standard.

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any door or window is opened or left ajar, exit alarms shall make an audible, continuous alarm sound or a repeating verbal warning, such as a notification that “the door to the pool is open”. An exit alarm may be battery operated or connected to the electrical wiring of the building.

(5) A self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor on the private single-family home’s doors providing direct access to the swimming pool or spa.

(6) An alarm in good repair and operable as designed that, when placed in a swimming pool or spa, will sound upon detection of accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water. The alarm shall meet and be independently certified to the ASTM International F2208 standard that includes surface motion, pressure, sonar, laser, and infrared type alarms. A swimming protection alarm feature designed for individual use, including an alarm attached to a child that sounds when the child exceeds a certain distance or becomes submerged in water, is not a qualifying drowning prevention safety feature.

(b) The requirements of subdivision (a) are not satisfied by any of the following:
(1) An exit alarm and a self-closing, self-latching device on the same door. (2) An exit alarm and a door latch on separate doors.
(3) A safety pool cover and an alarm described in paragraph (6) of subdivision (a).

(c) Before issuance of a final approval for the completion of permitted construction or remodeling work, the local code official shall inspect the drowning safety prevention features required by this section and, if no violations are found, shall give final approval.

S. Section 3109.2, “115923” is added to read as follows:

115923. An enclosure shall have all of the following characteristics:
(a) Any access gates through the enclosure open away from the swimming pool and are self- closing with a self-latching device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. (b) A minimum height of 60 inches.
(c) A maximum vertical clearance from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure of two inches. (d) Gaps or voids, if any, do not allow passage of a sphere equal to or greater than four inches in diameter.
(e) An outside surface free of protrusions, cavities, or other physical characteristics that would serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child below the age of five years to climb over.

Sec. 18-90 – 18-114 Reserved.

SECTION 5. Citrus Heights Electrical Code

The provisions of Chapter 18, Article V of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby repealed and replaced, as follows:

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Sec. 18-115 Title.

This article shall be known as the "Citrus Heights Electrical Code".

Sec. 18-116 Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The Chief Building Official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Electrical Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

Sec. 18-117 Adoption by reference.

Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in section 18-118 of this chapter, the California Electrical Code, 2025 edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Building Codes. One copy of the California Electrical Code shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 18-118 Amendments to the Electrical Code.

A. Article 225.22(A) and (B) are added to read as follows:

225.22(A) Fences. Electrical equipment and conduit shall not be installed on any fence.

Exception: Conduit and equipment shall be permitted on metallic and masonry fences when installed with a continuous support system.

225.22(B) Roofs. Raceways installed on or across roofs shall clear the roof a minimum of 1 1/2" and be supported every 4' or less.

B. Article 230.28(C) and (D) are added to read as follows:

230.28(C) Service Entrance or Load Centers located in walls or partitions. When overhead service entrance conductors are installed in walls or partitions, they shall be enclosed in rigid metal or intermediate metal conduit of 1 1/2 inch minimum trade size.

230.28(D) Service Entrance method of attachment. No new or replacement overhead service drop shall be attached to the structure. The service mast shall be used as the support and shall be of minimum 1 1/2" rigid metal or intermediate metal conduit.

C. Article 230.70(D) is added to read as follows:

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230.70(D) Ten Foot Limit for Service Raceway. Service entrance conductors shall not extend inside any building for more than ten feet to reach the disconnect or overcurrent protection device except when under a concrete floor.

E. Article 300.5(L) is added to read as follows:

300.5(L) Depth Requirement. All underground service entrance raceways shall be buried a minimum of 30 inches below grade unless located below a concrete building slab, in which case, the depth may be reduced to 12 inches below grade.

F. Article 600.1(A) and (B) are added to read as follows:

600.1(A) Electric Sign Installation. Electric signs shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this Code pertaining to the installation of electric signs. The trademark, maker’s name, approximate weight, voltage, amperage, Underwriters’ label, and permit reference number shall be permanently and conspicuously marked on the exterior of all electric signs.

600.1(B) Permit Required. An electrical permit shall be required for any of the following:
• A new electric sign installation with new branch wiring. • A new electrical sign installation with existing branch wiring. • An electric sign repair and reinstallation.

Sec. 18-119 – 18-147 Reserved.

SECTION 6. Citrus Heights Property Maintenance Code

The provisions of Chapter 18, Article VI of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby repealed and replaced, as follows:

Sec. 18-148 Title.

This article shall be known as the "Citrus Heights Property Maintenance Code".

Sec. 18-149 Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The Chief Building Official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Property Maintenance Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

Sec. 18-150 Adoption by reference.

Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in Sec. 18-151 of this chapter, the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 edition, published by the International Code ITEM 18
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Council, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Building Codes. One copy of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 edition shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 18-151 Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code.

A. Sec. 101.1 Title, is amended to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Citrus Heights, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

B. Sec. 102.3 Application of other codes, is amended to read as follows:

102.3 Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the 2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, 2025 California Mechanical Code and 2025 California Electric Code, and other local, state and federal laws and statutes. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside and provisions of the Citrus Heights Zoning Code.

C. Sec. 103.1 Creation of agency, is amended to read as follows:

103.1 Creation of agency. The Citrus Heights Building & Safety Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

D. Sec. 103.5 Fees, is amended to read as follows:

103.5 Fees. As prescribed in Chapter 1, Sec. 1-21 of the Citrus Heights Municipal Code Sec..

E. Sec. 106.5 Means of Appeals is deleted. Appeals will be conducted as per City policy for appeals of building code; See separate ordinance.

F. Sec. 302.4 Weeds, is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 302.4 Weeds. Insert: Twelve (12) inches in height

G. Sec. 303.2 Enclosures,
is amended to read as follows:

303.2 Enclosures. Reference CBC Sec. 3109, which references CA Health & Safety Code Sec. 115923; CHMC Chapter 18, Article IV, Sec. 18-89(Q)

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H. Sec. 304.3 Premises Identification is deleted. Reference CHMC Chapter 38, Article II, Amendment to CFC Sec. 505.1

I. Sec. 304.14, Insect Screens,
is amended to read as follows:

304.14 Insect screens. Every door, window, and other outside opening used or required for ventilation purposes servicing a building containing habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas, or any areas where products used in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged, stored, shall be supplied with and approved tight fitting screen of not less than 16 mesh per inch and every swinging door shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.

Exception: Screen doors shall not be required for out swinging doors and/or other types of openings which make screening impractical, provided other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans are employed.

J. Sec. 602.3, Heat Supply, is amended to read as follows:

602.3 Heat Supply. Insert: (September 15 to May 15)

K. Sec. 604.4 Occupiable work space,
is amended to read as follows:

602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Insert: (September 15 to May 15)

L. Appendix B, Board of Appeals, is deleted. Appeals will be conducted as per City policy for appeals of building code; See separate ordinance.

Sec. 18-152 – 18-175 Reserved.

SECTION 7. Citrus Heights Mechanical Code

The provisions of Chapter 18, Article VII of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby repealed and replaced, as follows:

Sec. 18-176 Title.

This article shall be known as the "Citrus Heights Mechanical Code".

Sec. 18-177 Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The Chief Building Official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Mechanical Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

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Sec. 18-178 Adoption by reference.

Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in section 18-179 of this chapter, the California Mechanical Code, 2025 edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Building Codes. One copy of the California Mechanical Code shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 18-179 Amendments to the Mechanical Code.

A. Section 104.2, "Exempt Work" is amended to read as follows:

104.2 Exempt Work. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. A permit shall not be required for the following:

1. Portable heating appliances.

2. Portable ventilation appliances.

3. Portable cooling units.

4. Steam, hot- or chilled-water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.

5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

6. Portable evaporative coolers.

7. Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.

8. Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.

B. Section 104.3.2, "Plan Review Fees" is amended to read:

104.3.2 Plan Review Fees. Plan Review fees shall be calculated and collected per resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

C. Section 104.3.3, "Time limitation of application” is amended to read as follows:

104.3.3 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued, except that the Building Official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

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D. Section 104.3.4, "Deferred submittals” is added to read as follows:

104.3.4 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the time of the application and that are to be submitted to the building official within a specified period. Deferral of any submittal items shall have the prior approval of the building official. The registered design professional in responsible charge shall list the deferred submittals on the construction documents for review by the building official.

E. Section 104.4.3, "Permit Expiration” is amended to read as follows:

104.4.3 Permit Expiration. Every building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permit issued by the Building Official under this Code shall expire two (2) years after the date of issuance, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the date the permit is issued, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of one year any time after the work is commenced. Once the permit is expired, no work can be performed until a new permit is obtained.

If the original permit expired due to a failure to commence the work within one year or because the work was suspended or abandoned for a period of one year, and if a new permit is sought within two years after the issuance of the original permit, the replacement permit fee shall be one half of the amount required for a new permit, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work.

Pe
rmits deemed to have been expired, suspended or abandoned shall be subject to all permit related fee increases, and new fees and code requirements currently in effect at the time of permit renewal as applicable, subject to the discretion of the Building Official.

Any applicant holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which he or she may continue and complete the work under that permit. Upon a showing to the Building Official that the applicant was unable to commence, continue or complete the work within the time required for good and satisfactory reasons, the Building Official may extend the permit for a period not to exceed one year. All requests for extensions must be in writing and ITEM 18
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must be received by the Building Official prior to the expiration of the permit. All requests must demonstrate that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented the timely completion of the work.

All permits will become null and void 180 days after the prescribed expiration date as described in Table M105.

Table M105
Permit Description (and Type) Application Time Limit Permit Time Limit from issuance
Commercial Incidental Permits
(Miscellaneous Plumbing, Electrical,
Mechanical)
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Residential Incidental Permits
(Miscellaneous Plumbing, Electrical,
Mechanical)
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection

F. Section 104.4.4, "Extensions” is deleted, and incorporated into Section 104.3.3

G. Section 104.4.6, "Retention of Plans” is amended to read as follows:

104.4.6 Retention of Plans. One set of approved construction documents and computations, either paper or electronic, will be retained by the Authority Having Jurisdiction until final approval of the work covered therein.

Plans will be retained as required by the jurisdiction’s Record Retention Policy, a copy of which is available for inspection from the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

H. Section 104.5, "Fees” is amended to read as follows:

104.5 Fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

When submittal documents are required, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

The plan review fees specified in this Section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in this Section and are in addition to the permit fees.

When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, or when the project involves a deferred submittal item as defined in Section 104.3.4, an additional plan review fee shall be charged as prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

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I. Section 104.5.2, “Investigation Fees” is amended to read as follows:

104.5.2 Violation Fee. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.

A violation fee is separate and independent from other fees , shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued, provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to emergency work when it is proved to the satisfaction of the Building Official that such work was urgently necessary and t hat it was not practical to obtain a permit before commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so; and, if there is an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, the violation fee as herein provided shall be charged.

Any person who violates the provisions of this code may also become subject to an Administrative Citation as prescribed by law, and as described in the Citrus Heights Municipal Code.

J. Section 104.5.3, "Fee Refunds” is amended to read as follows:

104.5.3 Refunds. The Building O fficial may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.

The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than 40 percent of the total permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.

Where no plan review fee was required, the Building O fficial may authorize the refunding of not more than 80 percent of the total permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.

The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.

The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original applicant no later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

K. Section 105.2.3, “Inspection Requests” is amended to read as follows:

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105.2.3 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Authority Having Jurisdiction that such work is ready for inspection. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to require that a request for inspection be filed not less than 24 hours, not including weekends or holidays, before such inspection is desired.

Such request shall be made electronically by means provided by the jurisdiction.

It shall be the duty of the person requesting inspections in accordance with this code to provide access to and means for inspection of such work.

L. Section 105.2.4, “Advance Notice” is deleted, and incorporated into section 105.2.3

M. Section 105.2.6, “Reinspections” is amended to read as follows:

105.2.6 Reinspections. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for any of the following reasons:

8. When such portion of work for which inspection is called is not completely ready or when previous corrections called for are not made.

9. When the job address is not clearly posted and visible from the street or the front of the building.

10. When there is a lack of access to the work to be inspected.

11. When the building permit is not posted on the job site.

12. When the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector.

13. When the building permit, or a copy, and any previous correction notice(s) are not readily available.

14. For deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.

To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall pay any re-inspection fee as prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

N. Section 106.5, “Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergencies” is amended to read as follows:

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106.5 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The Building O fficial or an authorized representative shall have the authority to disconnect any utility service or energy supplied to the building, structure, or building service equipment therein regulated by this Code when the building owner or occupant knowingly fails to comply with a notice or order, in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property, or where such utility connection has been made without approval of the Building Official.

The Building Official shall notify the serving utility, and, whenever possible, the owner and occupant of the building, structure, or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action and shall notify such serving utility, owner, and occupant of the building, structure, or building service equipment, in writing, of such disconnection immediately thereafter.

O. Section 106.6, “Authority to Condemn” is amended to read as follows:

106.6 Authority to condemn building service equipment. The building official or an authorized representative shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of any utility service or energy supplied to the building, structure, system or building service equipment regulated by this Code and the referenced codes and standards in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or where such utility connection has been made without approval of the building official.

P. Section 106.7, “Connection after order to disconnect” is added to read as follows:

106.7 Connection after order to disconnect. No person shall make connections from any energy, fuel, or power supply nor supply energy or fuel to any building service utilities or equipment that has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the building official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the building official until the building official authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment.

Q. Section 107.0 “Board of Appeals” is deleted.

Appeals will be conducted as per City policy
for appeals of building code; See separate ordinance.

R. Table 104.5 “Mechanical Permit Fees” is deleted.

Sec. 18-180 – 18-205 Reserved.

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SECTION 8. Citrus Heights Plumbing Code

The provisions of Chapter 18, Article VIII of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby repealed and replaced, as follows::

Sec. 18-206 Title.

This article shall be known as the "Citrus Heights Plumbing Code".

Sec. 18-207 Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The Chief Building Official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Plumbing Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

Sec. 18-208 Adoption by reference.

Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in section 18-209 of this chapter, the California Plumbing Code, 2025 edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Building Codes. One copy of the California Plumbing Code shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 18-209 Amendments to the Plumbing Code.

S. Section 104.4.3, "Permit Expiration” is amended to read as follows:

104.4.3 Permit Expiration. Every building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permit issued by the Building Official under this Code shall expire two (2) years after the date of issuance, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the date the permit is issued, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a p
eriod of one year any time after the work is commenced. Once the permit is expired, no work can be performed until a new permit is obtained.

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All permits will become null and void 180 days after the prescribed expiration date as described in Table P105.

Table P105
Permit Description (and Type) Application Time Limit Permit Time Limit from issuance
Commercial Incidental Permits
(Miscellaneous Plumbing, Electrical,
Mechanical)
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Residential Incidental Permits
(Miscellaneous Plumbing, Electrical,
Mechanical)
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection

T. Section 104.4.4, "Extensions” is deleted, and incorporated into Section 104.3.3

U. Section 104.4.6, "Retention of Plans” is amended to read as follows:

Plans will be retained as required by the jurisdiction’s Record Retention Policy, a copy of which is available for inspection from the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

V. Section 104.5, "Fees” is amended to read as follows:

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The plan review fees specified in this Section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in this Section and are in addition to the permit fees.

W. Section 104.5.2, “Investigation Fees” is amended to read as follows:

A violation fee is separate and independent from other fees , shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued, provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to emergency work when it is proved to the satisfaction of the Building Official that such work was urgently necessary and t hat it was not practical to obtain a permit before commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so; and, if there is an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, the violation fee as herein provided shall be charged.

Any person who violates the provisions of this code may also become subject to an Administrative Citation as prescribed by law, and as described in the Citrus Heights Municipal Code.

X. Section 104.5.3, "Fee Refunds” is amended to read as follows:

104.5.3 Refunds. The Building O fficial may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.

The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than 40 percent of the total permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.

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The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original applicant no later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

Y. Section 105.2.3, “Inspection Requests” is amended to read as follows:

Such request shall be made electronically by means provided by the jurisdiction.

It shall be the duty of the person requesting inspections in accordance with this code to provide access to and means for inspection of such work.

Z. Section 105.2.4, “Advance Notice” is deleted, and incorporated into section 105.2.3

AA. Section 105.2.6, “Reinspections” is amended to read as follows:

105.2.6 Reinspections. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for any of the following reasons:

15. When such portion of work for which inspection is called is not completely ready or when previous corrections called for are not made.

16. When the job address is not clearly posted and visible from the street or the front of the building.

17. When there is a lack of access to the work to be inspected.

18. When the building permit is not posted on the job site.

19. When the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector.

20. When the building permit, or a copy, and any previous correction notice(s) are not readily available.

21. For deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.

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To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall pay any re-inspection fee as prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

BB. Section 106.5, “Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergencies” is amended to read as follows:

CC. Section 106.6, “Authority to Condemn” is amended to read as follows:

DD. Section 106.7, “Connection after order to disconnect” is added to read as follows:

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EE. Section 107.0 “Board of Appeals” is deleted.

Appeals will be conducted as per City
policy for appeals of building code; See separate ordinance.

FF. Table 104.5 “Plumbing Permit Fees” is deleted.

GG. Section 312.5.1 “Protecting buried ferrous pipe” is added to read as follows:

312.5.1 Protecting buried ferrous pipe. Each system of buried ferrous piping used for either potable water or gas supply shall have a protective coating of an approved type, machine applied and conforming to recognized standards. Field wrapping shall provide equivalent protection and is restricted to those short sections and fittings necessarily stripped for threading.

All buried ferrous piping shall be provided with cathodic protection installed according to Table 312 of this Section and the following requirements:

1. Galvanic anodes for cathodic protection of ferrous piping shall be buried not less than 3 feet below grade and below the bottom of the pipe to be protected. They shall be not less than 4 feet horizontally from any buried metallic pipe. Before back filling, the anode shall be flooded with a minimum of 5 gallons of water.

When connected to the pipe being protected, less than 6 inches above grade, the anode shall be connected with a thermite weld. Connections 6 inches or more above grade may be made by the use of a listed mechanical clamp.

2. Water supply piping shall be isolated at the connection of the utility or private tap from the water main and at each building foundation line adjacent to the full-way shutoff valve.

3. Gas supply piping shall be isolated adjacent to each foundation line or at the appliance when located outside the building and from the serving gas supplier’s service equipment.

4. Approved isolation fittings shall be located a minimum of 6 inches above grade, except that fitting at the water tap.

5. Any piping laid in the same trench with pipe requiring cathodic protection shall be separated laterally a minimum of 12 inches from the protected pipe, and piping installed diagonally above the pipe requiring cathodic protection shall be separated vertically a minimum of 6 inches. All separations shall be maintained with clean earth in accordance with Section 314.0.

P. Table 312 is added to read as follows:

Table 312 - Anode Selection Chart

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Allowable length of coated and wrapped buried ferrous gas or water pipe for each size anode
Pipe Size
Anode Size ½” ¾” & 1” 1 ¼” & 1
½”
2” 3” 4”
1lb. anode 50’ - - - - -
3lb. anode 150’ 100’ 50’ 50’ ‘ ‘
9lb. anode 500’ 200’ 200’ 150’ 100’ 100’
17lb. anode - 500’ 350’ 300’ 250’ 150’
32lb. anode - - 500’ 500’ 450’ 350’

Sec. 18-210 – 18-235 Reserved.

SECTION 9. Citrus Heights Sign Code.

The provisions of Chapter 18, Article IX of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby repealed and replaced, as follows:

Sec. 18-236 Title.

This article shall be known as the "Citrus Heights Sign Code".

Sec. 18-237 Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The Chief Building Official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Sign Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

Sec. 18-238 Adoption by reference.

Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in section 18-239 of this chapter Appendix H: Signs of the International Building Code (hereinafter referred to as the “Citrus Heights Sign Code”), 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Building Codes. One copy of the Appendix H: Signs, International Building Code, 2024 Edition shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 18-239 Amendments to the Sign Code.

A. Section H101.1, “General” is amended to read as follows:

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• Reference to IBC “Chapter 10 Means of Egress” will refer to CBC “Chapter 10 Means of Egress”.

B. Section H102.1, “General” is amended to read as follows:

• Reference to IBC “Chapter 2 Definitions” will refer to CBC “Chapter 2 Definitions”.

C. Section H105.2, “Permits, drawings and specifications” is amended to read as follows:

• Reference to IBC “Chapter 1 Scope and Administration” will refer to CBC “Chapter 1 Scope and Administration”.

D. Section H105.3, “Wind load” is amended to read as follows:

• Reference to IBC “Chapter 16 Structural Design” will refer to CBC “Chapter 16 Structural Design”.

E. Section H105.4, “Seismic load” is amended to read as follows:

• Reference to IBC “Chapter 16 Structural Design” will refer to CBC “Chapter 16 Structural Design”.

F. Section H105.5, “Working stresses” is amended to read as follows:

• Reference to IBC “Chapter 16 Structural Design” will refer to CBC “Chapter 16 Structural Design”.

G. Section H106.1, “Illumination” is amended to read as follows:

• Reference to NFPA 70 will refer to the California Electrical Code.

H. Section H106.1.1, “Internally illuminated signs” is amended to read as follows:

• Reference to IBC “Section 2611 Light-transmitting Plastic Interior Signs” will refer to CBC “Section 2610 Light-transmitting Plastic Interior Signs”.

I. Section H106.2, “Electric Service” is amended to read as follows:

• Reference to NFPA 70 will refer to the California Electrical Code.

J. Section H107.1, “Use of Combustibles” is amended to read as follows:

• Reference to IBC “Chapter 26 Plastic” will refer to CBC “Chapter 26 Plastic”.

K. Table H116.1, “REFERENCED STANDARDS” is amended to read as follows:

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• Reference to NFPA 70-23 will refer to the California Electrical Code. • “National Electrical Code” is changed to read “California Electrical Code”

Sec. 18-240 – 18-265 Reserved.

SECTION 10. Citrus Heights Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code

The provisions of Chapter 18, Article X of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby repealed and replaced, as follows:

Sec. 18-266 Title.

This article shall be known as the "Citrus Heights Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code".

Sec. 18-267 Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The Chief Building Official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

Sec. 18-268 Adoption by reference.

Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in section 18-269 of this chapter, the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2024 edition, published by the International Code Council, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Building Codes. One copy of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2024 edition, shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 18-269 Amendments to the Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code.

A. Section [A] 102.7.1 “Application of the International Codes” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 102.7.1 Application of the California Codes. Where the California Residential Code is referenced in this code, the provisions of the California Residential Code shall apply to related systems in detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories in height. Other related systems shall comply with the applicable International Code or referenced standard.

B. Section [A] 103.1 “Creation of Agency” is amended to read as follows:

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[A] 103.1 Creation of agency. The Citrus Heights Building & Safety Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

C. Section [A] 104.2.4.1 “Flood hazard areas” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 104.2.4.1 Flood hazard areas. The code official shall not grant modifications to any provision required in flood hazard areas as established by Section 1612.3 of the California Building Code unless a determination has been made that:

1. A showing of good and sufficient cause that the unique characteristics of the size, configuration or topography the site render the elevation standards of Section 1612 of the California Building Code inappropriate.

D. Section [A] 104.3.1 “Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings and structures in flood hazard areas” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 104.3.1 Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings and structures in flood hazard areas. For applications for reconstruction, rehabilitation, repair, alteration, addition or other improvement of existing buildings or structures located in flood hazard areas, the code official shall determine if the proposed work constitutes substantial improvement or repair of substantial damage. Where the code official determines that the proposed work constitutes substantial improvement or repair of substantial damage, and where required by this code, the code official shall require the building to meet the requirements of Section 1612 of the California Building Code or Section R306 of the California Residential Code, as applicable.

E. Section [A] 104.7.5 “Fees” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 104.7.5 Fees. The code official shall keep a record of fees collected and refunded in accordance with the City’s Master Fee Schedule.

F. Section [A] 105.3 “Time Limitation of application” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 105.3 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued, except that the Building Official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

G. Section [A] 105.4.3 “Expiration” is amended to read as follows:

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[A] 105.4.3 Expiration. Every building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permit issued by the Building Official under this Code shall expire two (2) years after the date of issuance, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the date the permit is issued, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of one year any time after the work is commenced. Once the permit is expired, no work can be performed until a new permit is obtained.

Any applicant holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which he or she may continue and complete the work under that permit. Upon a showing to the Building Official th
at the applicant was unable to commence, continue or complete the work within the time required for good and satisfactory reasons, the Building Official may extend the permit for a period not to exceed one year. All requests for extensions must be in writing and must be received by the Building Official prior to the expiration of the permit. All requests must demonstrate that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented the timely completion of the work.

All permits will become null and void 180 days after the prescribed expiration date as described in Table P105.

Table P105
Permit Description (and Type) Application Time
Limit
Permit Time Limit
from issuance
Commercial Pool, Spa, Hot Tub 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Residential Pool, Spa or Hot Tub 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection

H. Section [A] 105.4.4 “Extensions” is deleted and incorporated into “105.4.3 Expiration”.

I. Section [A] 107.2 “Retention of construction documents” is deleted, and is enforced through the City’s Document Retention Policy.

J. Section [A] 108.1 “Approval” is deleted.

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K. Section [A] 109.3 “Permit valuations” is amended to read as follows.

[A] 109.3 Building Permit Valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment, and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official.

L. Section [A] 109.6 “Refunds” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 109.6 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.

The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than 40 percent of the total permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.

Where no plan review fee was required, the Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80 percent of the total permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.

The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original applicant no later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

M. Section [A] 110.3 “Authority to disconnect service utilities” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 110.3 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The building official or an authorized representative shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of any utility service or energy supplied to the building, structure, system or building service equipment regulated by this Code and the referenced codes and standards in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or where such utility connection has been made without approval of the building official.

N. Section 112 “Means of Appeals” is deleted.

Appeals will be conducted as per City policy
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O. Section [A] 113.6.3 “Connection after order to disconnect” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 113.6.3 Connection after order to disconnect. No person shall make connections from any energy, fuel, or power supply nor supply energy or fuel to any building service utilities or equipment that has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the Building Official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the Building Official until the Building Official authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment.

The Building Official shall have the right to withhold clearing building service utilities or equipment for hookup by the service agency if the owner or contractor refuses to comply with other ordinances affecting the structure as a whole.

When any system is maintained in violation of this code, and in violation of any notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, the code official shall institute any appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation.

P. Section 302.1 “Electrical” is amended to read as follows:

302.1 Electrical. Electrical requirements for aquatic facilities shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 or the California Residential Code, as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7.1.

Q. Section 302.2 “Water service and drainage” is amended to read as follows:

302.2 Water service and drainage. Piping and fittings used for water service, makeup and drainage piping for pools and spas shall comply with the California Plumbing Code. Fittings shall be approved for installation with the piping installed.

R. Section 302.5 “Backflow protection” is amended to read as follows:

302.5 Backflow protection. Water supplies for pools and spas shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the California Plumbing Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7.1.

S. Section 302.6 “Wastewater discharge” is amended to read as follows:

302.6 Wastewater discharge. Where wastewater from pools or spas, such as backwash water from filters and water from deck drains discharge to a building drainage system, the connection shall be through an air gap in accordance with the California Plumbing Code or the California Residential Code as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7.1.

T. Section 303 “Energy” is deleted:

U. Section [BS] 304.2 “Determination of impacts based on location” is amended to read as follows:

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[BS] 304.2 Determination of impacts based on location. Pools and spas located in flood hazard areas indicated within the California Building Code or the California Residential Code shall comply with Section 304.2.1 or 304.2.2.

V. Section 305 “Barrier Requirements” is deleted; California Health and Safety Code 115920- 115929, as adopted in the California Residential Code as Appendix CI Swimming Pool Safety Act, is amended as follows:

V1. “115921 (c)” is amended as follows:

V2. “115922 (a)” is amended as follows:

115922. (a) Except as provided in Section 115925, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be isolated from access from other properties by an enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923, and at least two of the following seven drowning prevention safety features:

W. Section 306.1 “General” is amended to read as follows:

306.1 General. The structural design and installation of decks around pools and spas shall be in accordance with the California Residential Code or the California Building Code, as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7 and this section.

X. Section 306.3 “Step risers and treads” is amended to read as follows:

306.3 Step risers and treads. Step risers for decks of public pools and spas shall be uniform and have a height not less than 3 ¾ inches (95 mm) and not greater than 7 ½ inches (191 mm). The tread distance from front to back shall be not less than 11 inches (279mm). Step risers and treads for decks of residential pools and spas shall be in accordance with the California Residential Code.

Y. Section 306.9.1 “Hose bibs” is amended to read as follows:

306.9.1 Hose bibbs. Hose bibbs shall be provided for rinsing down the entire deck and shall be installed in accordance with the California Plumbing Code or California Residential Code, as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7.1, and shall be located not greater than 150 feet (45 720 mm) apart. Water-powered devices, such as water-powered lifts, shall have a dedicated hose bibb water source.

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Z. Section 307.1.1 “Glazing in hazardous conditions” is amended to read as follows:

307.1.1 Glazing in hazardous locations. Hazardous locations for glazing shall be as defined in the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7.1 of this code. Where glazing is determined to be in a hazardous location, the requirements for the glazing shall be in accordance with those codes, as applicable.

AA. Section 307.1.4 “Roofs or canopies” is amended to read as follows:

307.1.4 Roofs or canopies. Roofs or canopies over pools and spas shall be in accordance with the California Building Code or California Residential Code, as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7.1 and shall be constructed so as to prevent water runoff into the pool or spa.

AB. Section 307.1.5 “Accessibility” is deleted. Refer to California Building Code Chapter 31.

AC. Section 307.2.2 “Materials and structural design” is amended to read as follows:

307.2.2 Materials and structural design. Pools and spas shall conform to one or more of the standards indicated in Table 307.2.2. The structural design of pools and spas shall be in accordance with the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7.1 of this code.

AD. Section 312.3.1 “Public pools and spas” is deleted. Refer to California Building Code Chapter 31.

AE. Section 312.6 “Pressure or vacuum gauge” is deleted. Refer to California Building Code Chapter 31.

AF. Section 312.7 “Flow measurement” is deleted. Refer to California Building Code Chapter

31. AG. Section 312.8 “Instructions” is deleted. Refer to California Building Code Chapter 31.

AH. Section 316.2 “Required” is amended to read as follows:

316.2 Required. Surface skimming systems shall be listed and labeled in accordance with NSF

50. Either a surface skimming system or perimeter overflow system shall be provided for permanent inground residential pools and permanent residential spas. Where installed, surface skimming systems shall be designed and constructed to create a skimming action on the pool water surface when the water level in the pool is within operational parameters.

Exceptions:

1. Skimmers that are an integral part of a spa that has been listed and labeled in accordance with UL1563 shall not be required to be listed and labeled in accordance with NSF 50.

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AI. Section 316.2.1 “Circulation systems” is deleted. Refer to California Building Code Chapter

31. AJ. Section 316.3 “Skimmer sizing” is deleted. Refer to California Building Code Chapter 31.

AK. Table “Required” is amended to read as follows:

TABLE 316.3 – SKIMMER SIZING TABLE
POOL OR SPA AREA PER SKIMMER (SQ. FT.)
Residential pool 800
Spas (all types) 150
For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2

AL. Section 317.4 “Installation” is amended to read as follows:

317.4 Installation. Heaters shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and the California Fuel Gas Code, California Mechanical Code, California Energy Code, NFPA 70 or California Residential Code, as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7.1. Solar water heating systems shall be installed in accordance with Section 317.6.

AM. Section 317.4.2 “Access prohibited” is deleted. Refer to California Building Code Chapter

31. AN. Section 316.3 “Installation” is amended to read as follows:

317.6.1 Installation. Solar thermal water heaters shall be installed in accordance with the California Mechanical Code or California Residential Code, as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7.1.

AO. Section 319.2 “Protection of potable water supply” is amended to read as follows:

319.2 Protection of potable water supply. Potable water supply systems shall be designed, installed and maintained so as to prevent contamination from nonpotable liquids, solids or gases being introduced into the potable water supply through cross-connections or other piping connections to the system. Means of protection against backflow in the potable water supply shall be provided through an air gap complying with ASME A112.1.2 or by a backflow prevention assembly in accordance with the California Residential Code or the California Plumbing Code, as applicable in accordance with Section 102.7.1.

AP. Section 320 “Sanitizing Equipment and Chemical Feeders” is deleted. Refer to California Building Code Chapter 31.

AQ. Section 322.1 “General” is amended to read as follows:

322.1 General. The provisions of Section 322.4 shall apply to lighting for residential pools and spas.

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AR. Sections 322.2 through 322.3 are deleted. Refer to California Building Code Chapter 31.

AS. Section 324.1 “General” is amended to read as follows:

324.1 Handholds required. Where the depth below the design waterline of a residential swimming pool or spa exceeds 42 inches (1067 mm) handholds along the perimeter shall be provided. Handholds shall be located at the top of deck or coping.

AT. Section 324.2.1 “Height” is amended to read as follows:

324.2.1 Height. The top of the gripping surface of handrails for residential pools and residential spas shall be 30 inches (762 mm) to 38 inches (965 mm) above the ramp or step surface as measured at the nosing of the step or finished surface of the slope.

AU. Section 325 “Equipment Rooms” is deleted. Refer to California Building Code Chapter 31.

AV. Section 326 “Indoor Air Quality” is deleted. Refer to California Building Code Chapter 31.

AW. Chapter 4 “Public Swimming Pools” is deleted. Refer to California Building Code Chapter

31. AX. Chapter 5 “Public Spas and Public Exercise Spas” is deleted. Refer to California Building Code Chapter 31.

AY. Chapter 6 “Aquatic Recreation Facilities” is deleted. Refer to California Building Code Chapter 31.

AZ. Section 703.1 “General” is amended to read as follows:

703.1 General. Decks provided by the pool manufacturer shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Decks fabricated on-site shall be in accordance with the California Residential Code.

BA. Section 802.1 “Materials of components and accessories” is amended to read as follows:

802.1 Materials of components and accessories. The materials of components and accessories used for permanent inground residential swimming pools shall be suitable for the environment in which they are installed. The materials shall be capable of fulfilling the design, installation and the intended use requirements in the California Residential Code.

BB. Section 802.2 “Structural design” is amended to read as follows:

802.2 Structural design. The structural design and materials shall be in accordance with the California Residential Code.

BC. Appendix A “Board of Appeals” is not adopted.

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BD. Appendix B “Public Pool and Spa Operations and Maintenance” is not adopted.

Sec. 18-270 – 18-295 Reserved.

SECTION 11. Citrus Heights Moving Buildings Code

Tile 18, Chapter 18, Article XI of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby repealed and replaced, as follows:

Sec. 18-296 Title.

This article shall be known as the "Citrus Heights Moving Buildings Code".

Sec. 18-297 Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The Chief Building Official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Moving Buildings Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

Sec. 18-298 Adoption by reference.

Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in sections 18-299 – 18-314 of this chapter, the Citrus Heights Moving Buildings Code, is adopted fully set forth herein to provide the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Moving Buildings Codes. One copy of the Citrus Heights Moving Buildings Codes shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 18-299 Permits required.

No person shall move or cause to be relocated any building or structure across any public street or highway, or from one property to another, or from one location to another in the city, or from any city or county outside of the city of Citrus Heights, without first obtaining a moving building permit through the procedures provided in this chapter.

Sec. 18-300 Building relocation application and plan submittal.

Application for building relocation shall be filed with the building official.

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B. Plan Submittal. Plans are required to be submitted electronically for the building permit along with a completed building permit application. The plot plan for the proposed location, fully dimensioned, and drawn to scale, shall show location of the building, indicating proposed setbacks of the building and size, location, and use of all existing structures at the proposed location, and site development required. Architectural plans must be fully dimensioned, and drawn to scale.

Plans must include foundation designs from a qualified design professional, which may include geotechnical reports for soil conditions.

C. Entry and Site Identification. The applicant shall arrange for entry of the buildings proposed to be relocated and provide a stake driven in the ground, protruding four feet above grade, at the front and rear of the proposed location for posting and attaching house numbers as provided by Section 18-304.

Sec. 18-301 Inspections prior to relocation.

Within five working days of being notified by the applicant, the building official shall cause the inspection of the building to be relocated.

Sec. 18-302 Application approval.

After reviewing the application for building relocation and inspection of the building and proposed location, the building official shall give their approval in writing and so notify the property owner and applicant of the requirements imposed on his approval.

Upon said approval, the building official shall cause the building and the proposed location to be posted with an “notice of intention to move” sign as provided in Section 18-304.

Sec. 18-303 Approval limitation on building relocation application.

Approval of building relocation application shall be limited to 60 days from completion of the posting period when no appeal is filed.

Sec. 18-304 Posting notice of intention to move.

When the building has been approved for relocation to a new site, the building official shall cause a “notice of intention to move” sign to be posted, on stakes, for five working days from date of posting, with assigned house number, provided by the applicant, at the front and rear of the proposed site and on the front of the building proposed to be moved; such notice shall not be less than 13 inches by 19 inches in size and shall set forth the character of the building to be moved, the present and proposed site of the building, and the date of posting.

Exception: Buildings being moved from outside the city limits of Citrus Heights into the City of Citrus Heights shall require a ten working day posting period in lieu of five days.

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A. The building shall not be moved from the location shown on the application for the duration of the required posting period. If for any reason the posting period has been interrupted, the building and proposed site shall be reposted for an additional five working days (or ten working days if outside the city limits).

B. No building shall be temporarily relocated on present or other property for temporary storage purposes, except legal contractors’ storage yards, without having written approval of building official and the owner of the property used for this temporary storage. The building official may require a surety bond, cash bond, or other means to ensure the removal of the building and may set a time limit as deemed necessary to protect the public and the City of Citrus Heights.

C. No moving permit shall be issued, nor the building moved from the existing location, until the required posting and appeal period has elapsed.

D. Exemption from Posting. A building being relocated on existing property, when approved by the building official, may be exempted from the posting requirements.

Sec. 18-305 Denial of building permit.

A. The application for a building permit shall be denied when:

1. Any unlawful, dangerous, or defective condition of a building proposed to be moved is such that remedy or correction cannot effectively be made; or

2. The relocation of the building to the proposed site would cause appreciable damage to or be materially detrimental to the property or improvements in the district within the immediate vicinity of the proposed new location; or

3. The structure is of a type prohibited at the proposed location by law or regulation of the city.

B. The building official, or their designees, shall inform the applicant of the denial in writing within 10 working days of the filing of the application. The denial shall set forth the reasons therefor, shall designate the applicable provisions of the law or regulations upon which the denial is predicated.

Sec. 18-306 Appeals.

Appeals to the denial of a permit to relocate a building will be conducted as per City policy for
appeals of building code; See separate ordinance.

Sec. 18-307 Issuance of building permit.

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applicable state laws and local ordinances, to make such changes or repairs as may be necessary to comply therewith or to fill remaining basements or other subsequent openings on the property.

B. No building relocated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be used or occupied or have utility services connected thereto until said necessary changes or repairs have been completed.

C. Any building relocated in another location shall be brought up to current regulations of the building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes. The building official may waive a specific requirement when the requirement met the Citrus Heights Building Code in effect at the time it was built and does not cause a health or safety hazard.

D. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the applicant for the moving permit must produce evidence indicating:

1. That they have sealed the sewer line at the site from which the building is being moved in a manner prescribed by the appropriate political subdivision having jurisdiction thereof; or

2. That they have properly destroyed the septic tank system in accordance the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

E. The building official shall require the owner or agent to deposit a certificate of deposit or a surety bond with the City to insure compliance with the conditions imposed on the building permit.

The surety bond must be issued by a corporate surety authorized to do business in the State of California and shall be filed in the form prescribed by the building official and subject to his/her approval. The amount of the bond shall be set at the discretion of the building official. At the time of filing the certificate of deposit or surety bond with the City, the property owner must also execute and file a statement in substantially the following language:

I, ____________________, the applicant and property owner, hereby promise to comply with the conditions imposed on the building permit No. _______. By way of guarantee that this work will be done, I/we herewith deposit with the City a (certificate of deposit, or surety bond) in the sum of $_________ and agree that in the event these conditions are not fulfilled within three hundred sixty-five (365) days hereafter, the City may use said certificate of deposit, or forfeit the surety bond and apply the proceeds either to cause said conditions to be fulfilled or to demolish the building which was under the authority of said building permit.

F. The condition(s) imposed upon the issuance of the building permit for a moved building shall be met within 365 days. Noncompliance of this requirement shall give cause to forfeit the certificate of deposit or surety bond and to abate as a public nuisance.

G. Building Relocation Application Fee. The applicant shall pay a relocation application fee for each application at the time of issuance. The fee for each permit shall be that fee prescribed by resolution of the City Council.

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H. Fee Refund. No refund shall be made where an inspection is made as required by Section 18- 301.

The building official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.

The building official may authorize the refunding of not more than 40 percent of the total permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.

The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original applicant no later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

I. Exemption from Building Relocation Application Fee.

1. Buildings that are being moved within Citrus Heights to locations outside the City of Citrus Heights.

2. Buildings or portions of buildings being moved to or through the City that are approved manufactured buildings.

3. Incidental accessory structures of 125 square feet or less which will not be used for human habitation.

4. Buildings being moved to a storage yard approved by the Citrus Heights Zoning Code for storage purposes.

Sec. 18-308 Authority to issue building permit.

In the event the decision of the building official to grant the building permit is not appealed within the posting period specified in Section 18 -304, and the building proposed to be moved will not come within the scope of the conditions prohibited by Section 18- 305, and the applicant has complied with all other applicable requirements of this chapter, the building official shall issue the building permit.

In the event an appeal has been filed, the building official shall issue or deny the permit, pursuant to the terms of the final decision of the City Council and the other applicable provisions of this chapter.

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Sec. 18-309 Liability insurance required.

No moving permit shall be issued under the provisions of this chapter unless the permitted shall have first taken out and agreed to maintain at all times public liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 for injuries, including wrongful death, to any one person, and shall take out and agree to maintain at all times property damage insurance in an amount not less than $500,000. Such insurance shall name the City as an insured, and a certificate of insurance shall be filed with the Director of General Services, or their designees.

Sec. 18-310 House and building moving requirements – flags, lights, etc.

Red lights at each corner of the building shall be maintained by the mover from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise.

A. Notice of Emergency Service. Any person moving a building on any city road shall notify the Department of General Services immediately before and after the movement.

B. Authorized Moving Hours. Movement of buildings on any city road shall be prohibited between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays.

C. No building shall be moved into a fire district without first giving notice to the fire district into which the building is to be moved 10 working days prior to the move.

Sec. 18-311 Approval of house and building moving equipment and apparatus and route by Director of General Services – Bond required.

The Director of General Services, or their designees, may, at their discretion, inspect all rollers, trucks, wheels, dollies, tractors, or other apparatus proposed to be used in the moving operation, and shall restrict the use of such apparatus to that which, in their judgment, will not cause injury to highways, bridges, or other property. The Director of General Services, or their designees, may also require reasonable changes in the route proposed, even though the route required may be longer than the one proposed, and also require an applicant or their agent to file a surety bond issued by a corporate surety authorized to do business in the state of California in such amount of $5,000 or a certificate of insurance in the amount of $10,000 with an oversize, overweight endorsement to guarantee the restoration and repair of city roads damaged by moving equipment and apparatus, in accordance with applicable City standards.

Sec. 18-312 Highway moving permit.

When a building permit has been granted by the building official and all provisions of this chapter and other regulations and/or requirements for issuing a building permit for the building have been fulfilled, the Director of General Services, or their designees, shall issue a highway moving permit.

The applicant shall pay an additional fee for this permit. The permit fee shall be $30.00.

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fee as provided by Section 18- 307(I) and are required to use city roads or highways shall be required to pay the $30.00 fee for a moving permit.

A. Fee for Additional Buildings. The fee for additional buildings or portions of any severed buildings moved at the same time to the same locations as provided herein shall be $10.00.

B. Exemption from Highway Moving Permit. The highway moving permit fee (and fee for additional buildings) shall not be required in the following instances:

1. If the building is being moved from one location to another location and no public road is to be used;

2. Buildings and/or sections of buildings being moved to or through the City that are approved manufactured buildings.

C. The exemption to a highway moving permit does not exempt the buildings in Section 18-311 from the required wide load highway permit.

Sec. 18-313 Highway moving permit limitations – Time.

Permission to move any building under any moving permit shall expire 60 days after issuance, except that the Director of General Services, or their designees, may extend the expiration time an additional 60 days.

A. Transfer. Permits issued under this chapter shall not be transferred by the holder thereof to any other person.

All movements of buildings authorized by the moving permit shall be made under the control and supervision of the grantee of the permit.

B. Refunds. No fees required by this chapter shall be refunded if the moving of a building authorized by the moving permit is not made.

Sec. 18-314 Public Nuisance

Any building moved contrary to any of the provisions of this chapter is unlawful and a public nuisance and the building official shall commence action or proceedings for the abatement and removal and enjoinment thereof in a manner provided in this chapter. The remedies provided herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive.

Sec. 18-315 - 18-340 Reserved.

SECTION 12. Citrus Heights Energy Code.

The provisions of Chapter 18, Article XIV of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby repealed and replaced, as follows:

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Sec. 18-560. Title.

This article shall be known as the “Citrus Heights Energy Code”.

Sec. 18-561. Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The Chief Building Official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Energy Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

Sec. 18-562. Adoption by reference.

Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in section 18-563 of this chapter, the California Energy Code, 2025 edition, published by the International Code Council, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Building Codes. One copy of the California Energy Code shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 18-563 – 18-569 – Reserved.

SECTION 13. Citrus Heights Green Building Standards Code.

The provisions of Chapter 18, Article XV of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby repealed and replaced, as follows:

Sec. 18-570. Title.

This article shall be known as the “Citrus Heights Green Building Standards Code”.

Sec. 18-571. Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The Chief Building Official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Green Building Standards Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

Sec. 18-572. Adoption by reference.

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Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in section 18-573 of this chapter, the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 edition, published by the California Building Standards Commission, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Building Codes. One copy of the California Green Building Standards Code shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 18-573 – 18-579 Reserved.

SECTION 14. Citrus Heights Residential Building Code.

The provisions of Chapter 18, Article XVI of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby repealed and replaced, as follows:

Sec. 18-580 Title.

This article shall be known as the "Citrus Heights Residential Building Code".

Sec. 18-581 Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The Chief Building Official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Residential Building Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

Sec. 18-582 Adoption by reference.

The 2025 California Residential Code, Part 2.5, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (hereinafter referred to as the “State Code”), incorporating the International Residential Code, 2025 Edition, published by the International Code Council , including Appendix BB (Tiny Homes), BF Sections BF101 – BF105.2 (Patio Covers),
except as otherwise amended in
section 18-583, is hereby adopted by reference as the Residential Building Code of the City of Citrus Heights. One copy of the California Residential Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Community Development Department for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 18-583 Amendments to the Residential Building Code.

A. Section R101.1, “Title” is amended to read as follows:

R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings of The City of Citrus Heights, and shall be cited as such and will referred to herein as “this code”.

B. Section R103.1, “Creation of Agency” is amended to read as follows:

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R103.1 Creation of agency. The Citrus Heights Building & Safety Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

C. Section R105.2, “Work exempt from permit” is amended to read as follows:

R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:

Building Permits:

15. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area of such structures with walls does not exceed 120 square feet, and structures with four open sides do not exceed 120 square feet in roof area.

16. Other than storm shelters, residential one-story detached accessory structures greater than 120 square feet but not exceeding 200 square feet shall comply with all of the following conditions:
a. The accessory structure shall be pre-manufactured and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
b. The structure shall not be fully enclosed; examples include gazebos, patio covers, pergolas, arbors, or trellises.
c. The structure shall not be designed or used for storage purposes ; sheds, carports and garages are not permitted under this section.
d. The structure shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height , measured from the adjoining grade to the highest point of the roof.
e. The structure shall comply with fire separation distance requirements to the lot line as prescribed for a non-sprinklered building.
f. All parts of the structure, including eave overhangs, shall not project more than twelve (12) inches beyond the exterior walls, nor cross property lines. g. Any utilities provided to the structure shall require a permit. h. The structure shall not be used for human habitation or commercial purposes. i. All structures shall comply with setback and height requirements as determined by the City Planning Division.
j. The structure shall not be located within a public utility or maintenance easement required by the Zoning Code where a neighboring dwelling has a zero side yard.

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k. In addition to these Building & Safety Division requirements, all structures must also comply with setback and height requirements as established by the City Planning Division.

It is permissible that these structures still be regulated by CCR Part 7 California Wildland Urban- Interface Code, despite exemption from permit.

17. Fences, and other than swimming pool barriers, not over 7 feet high.

18. Retaining walls that:

a. Are not over 4 feet in height, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall.

b. Are constructed of reinforced concrete or reinforced masonry and do not retain more than 36 inches of earth.

c. Are constructed of pre -cast block retaining wall systems installed per the manufacturer’s installation instructions and do not retain more than 36 inches of earth.

d. Are constructed of decay resistant or treated wood and do not retain more than 24 inches of earth.

e. Do not impound class I, II or IIIA liquids.

f. Do not support surcharge loads.

19. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1.

20. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below, and not part of an accessible route.

21. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

22. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R -3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.

23. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one - and two- family dwellings.

24. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall, that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

Electrical:

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1. Listed cord-and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting.

2. Reinstallation of attachment receptacles but not the outlets therefor.

3. Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity in the same location.

4. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus, or equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy.

5. Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.

Gas:

3. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.

4. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

5. Portable-fuel0cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.

Mechanical:

9. Portable heating appliances.

10. Portable ventilation appliances.

11. Portable cooling unit.

12. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.

13. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

14. Portable evaporative coolers.

15. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.

16. Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.

Plumbing:

3. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.

4. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided that such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

D. Section R105.2.2.1, “Limits on repair for R-3 and U occupancies”, is added to read as follows:

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R105.2.2.1 Limits on repair for R -3 and U occupancies. When the scope of work for R -3 and U Occupancies involves the removal or replacement of 50 percent or greater of the linear length of the walls of the building (exterior plus interior) within a one -year period, the project shall be considered new construction; and the entire building shall comply with all current codes.

E. Section R105.3.2 “Time limitation of application,” is amended to read as follows:

R105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued, except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

F. Section R105.4.1, “Certificate of Construction,” is added to read as follows:

R105.4.1 Certificate of Construction. The building official may issue a Certificate of Construction for projects where a building permit is not appropriate. Typical examples of such projects are structures constructed where a building permit would not be issued but a plan review would be performed or a project not under the City’s jurisdiction but where inspection is to be conducted by the City on a contract.

G. Section R105.4.2, “Certificate of Release,” is added to read as follows:

R105.4.2 Certificate of Release. Prior to issuance of a permit, a Certificate of Release shall be obtained from the fire protection district for the following:

1. Any new dwelling when there is no public water supply source with a distribution system conforming to City standards.

2. Any new dwelling, covered porch/patio, and attached garage 3,600 square feet or greater.

3. Any new dwelling with a private access road.

Where the furthest point of the habitable structure is more than 150 feet from the public road.

H. Section R105.5 "Expiration," and R105.5.1 “Expiration”, are amended to read as follows:

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permit is issued, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of one year any time after the work is commenced. Once the permit is expired, no work can be performed until a new permit is obtained.

Any applicant holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which he or she may continue and complete the work under that permit. Upon a showing to the building official that the applicant was unable to commence, continue or complete the work within the time required for good and satisfactory reasons, the building official may extend the permit for a period not to ex
ceed one year. All requests for extensions must be in writing and must be received by the building official prior to the expiration of the permit. All requests must demonstrate that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented the timely completion of the work.

All permits will become null and void 180 days after the prescribed expiration date as described in Table 105.

TABLE 105
Permit Description (and Type) Application Time
Limit
Permit Time Limit
from issuance
New Residential Custom Homes 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
New Residential Production Homes 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Residential Alteration, Remodel 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Residential Accessory Structures 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
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Residential Incidental Permits (re-roof,
Interior Demolition, etc.)
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Residential Exterior Demolition – Full
Structure
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Residential Pool, Spa or Hot Tub 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Master Plan Review – REVIEW ONLY 365 days after completion of plan review; extension of 180 days with written request

I. Section R105.7, “Placement of Permit,” is amended to read as follows:

R105.7 Placement of permit. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder has posted the building permit in a highly visible location on the job site so as to allow the building official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. The permit application, or a copy, and all correction notices must be kept with the building permit. This permit shall be maintained available by the permit holder until completion of the work and final approval has been granted by the building official.

J. Section R106.1.5, “Deferred submittals,” is added to read as follows:

R106.1.5 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the time of the application and that are to be submitted to the building official within a specified period. Deferral of any submittal items shall have the prior approval of the building official. The registered design professional in responsible charge shall list the deferred submittals on the construction documents for review by the building official.

K. Section R108.2, “Schedule of permit fees,” is amended to read as follows:

R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

When submittal documents are required by Section 106, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

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The plan review fees specified in this Section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in this Section and are in addition to the permit fees.

When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, or when the project involves a deferred submittal item as defined in Section 106.4, an additional plan review fee shall be charged as prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

L. Section R108.3, “Building permit valuations”, is amended to read as follows:

R108.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as structures, electrical, gas, mecha nical, plumbing equipment, and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official.

M. Section R108.5, “Refunds,” is amended to read as follows:

R108.5 Refunds. The building official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.

The building official may authorize the refunding of not more than 40 percent of the total permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.

The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original applicant no later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

N. Section R109.1.5.4, “Reinspections,” is added to read as follows:

R109.1.5.4 Reinspections. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for any of the following reasons:

22. When such portion of work for which inspection is called is not completely ready or when previous corrections called for are not made.

23. When the job address is not clearly posted and visible from the street or the front of the building.

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24. When there is a lack of access to the work to be inspected.

25. When the building permit is not posted on the job site.

26. When the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector.

27. When the building permit, or a copy, and any previous correction notice(s) are not readily available.

28. For deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official.

To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall pay any re-inspection fee as prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

O. Section R110.1, “Use and change of occupancy,” is amended to read as follows:

R110.1 Use and change of occupancy. A building or structure shall be used or occupied in whole or in part, and a change of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made, until the Building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.

Exceptions:

4. Certificates of Occupancy are not required for R -3 One or Two- Family Dwellings or Townhome occupancies.

5. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under Section R105.2.

6. Accessory buildings or structures (Residential Only).

P. Section R110.2, “Certificate issued.” is amended to read as follows:

R110.2 Certificate issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and does not find violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that enforced by the Building & Safety Division, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following:

14. The building permit number.

15. The address of the structure.

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16. The name and address of the owner or the owner’s authorized agent.

17. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.

18. Name of the business, if applicable

19. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.

20. The name and signature of the building official

21. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.

22. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.

23. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.

24. The design occupant load.

25. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.

26. Any special stipulations or conditions of the building permit.

Q. Section R111.3 “Authority to disconnect service utilities” is amended to read as follows:

R111.3 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The building official or an authorized representative shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of any utility service or energy supplied to the building, structure, system or building service equipment regulated by this Code and the referenced codes and standards in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or where such utility connection has been made without approval required by Section R111.1 or R111.2.

R. Section R111.4 “Authority to condemn building service equipment” is added to read as follows:

R111.4 Authority to condemn building service equipment. Whenever the building official ascertains that any building service equipment regulated in the codes has become hazardous to life, health, or property or becomes unsanitary, the building official shall order, in writing, that such equipment either be removed or restored to a safe or sanitary condition, whichever is appropriate.

The written notice shall fix a time limit for compliance with such order. No person shall use or maintain defective building service equipment after receiving such notice.

When such equipment or installation is to be disconnected, a written notice of such disconnection and causes therefore shall be given within 24 hours to the serving utility, the owner, and occupant of such building, structure, or premises.

When any building service equipment is maintained in violation of the codes and in violation of any notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, the building official shall institute any appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate the violation.

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S. Section R112 “Means of Appeal”, is deleted. Appeals will be conducted as per City policy for appeals of building code; See separate ordinance.

T. Section R113.1.1, “Connection after order to disconnect,” is added to read as follows:

R113.1.1 Connection after order to disconnect . No person shall make connections from any energy, fuel, or power supply nor supply energy or fuel to any building service utilities or equipment that has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the building official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the building official until the building official authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment.

U. Section R113.4, “Violation penalties,” is amended to read as follows:

R113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.

Any person who violates the provisions of this code may also become subject to an Administrative Citation as prescribed by law, and as described in the Citrus Heights Municipal Code.

V. Section R506.3.3, “Vapor retarder,” is amended to read as follows:

R506.3.3 Vapor retarder. Groups R-1 and R-3 occupancies with concrete floors bearing on the ground shall have provided below the concrete floor a minimum of 4 inches (101.6 mm) of clean, well graded crushed rock or gravel ⅜ inch (9.5 mm) minimum to 1 ½ inches (38 mm) maximum size. A 6-mil (0.006 inch; 0.15 mm) polyethylene vapor retarder with joints lapped not less than 6 inches (152 mm) shall be placed between the concrete floor slab and the base course ITEM 18
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or the prepared subgrade where a base course does not exist, or other approved equivalent methods or materials shall be used to retard vapor transmission through the floor slab.

Exception: A vapor retarder is not required:

1. For detached structures accessory to occupancies in Group R-3, such as garages, utility buildings or other unheated facilities.

2. For unheated storage rooms having an area of less than 70 square feet (6.5 m 2) and
carports.

3. For driveways, walks, patios and other flatwork not likely to be enclosed at a later date.

4. Where approved by the building official, based on local site conditions

Sec. 18-584 – 18-589 Reserved.

SECTION 15. Citrus Heights Existing Building Code.

The provisions of Chapter 18, Article XXXI of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby added, as follows:

Sec. 18-900. Title.

This article shall be known as the “Citrus Heights Existing Building Code”:

Sec. 18-901. Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The Chief Building Official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Existing Building Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

Sec. 18-902. Adoption by reference.

Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in section 18-*** of this chapter, the California Existing Building Code, 2025 edition, published by the International Code Council, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Building Codes. One copy of the California Existing Building Code shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 18-903. Amendments to the California Existing Building Code

A. Section [A] 103.1, “Creation of Agency” is amended to read as follows:

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agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

B. Section [A] 105.2, “Work exempt from permit” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:

Building Permits:

1. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below, and not part of an accessible route.

2. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

3. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

4. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.

5. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall, that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

6. Non fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.

Electrical Permits:

1. Repair and Maintenance:
e) Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. f) Repair or replacement of current -carrying parts of any switch, conductor, or control device.
g) Reinstallation of attachment receptacles but not the outlets therefore. h) Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity for signs or gas tube systems.

Gas:

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1. Portable heating appliances.

2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

Mechanical:

1. Portable heating appliances.

2. Portable ventilation equipment.

3. Portable cooling unit.

4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.

5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.

6. Portable evaporative cooler.

7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less.

8. Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.

Plumbing:

C. Section [A] 105.3.2, “Time limitation of application” is amended to read as follows:

D. Section [A] 105.5 "Expiration," shall be amended to read as follows:

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[A] 105.5 Expiration. Every building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permit issued by the Building official under this Code shall expire two (2) years after the date of issuance, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the date the permit is issued, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of one year any time after the work is commenced. Once the permit is expired, no work can be performed until a new permit is obtained.

Any applicant holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which he or she may c
ontinue and complete the work under that permit. Upon a showing to the building official that the applicant was unable to commence, continue or complete the work within the time required for good and satisfactory reasons, the building official may extend the permit for a period not to exceed one year. All requests for extensions must be in writing and must be received by the building official prior to the expiration of the permit. All requests must demonstrate that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented the timely completion of the work.

All permits will become null and void 180 days after the prescribed expiration date as described in Table 105.

Commercial Incidental Permits (re-
roof, Interior Demolition, etc.)
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Commercial Exterior Demolition – Full
Structure
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Commercial Exterior Sign Permit 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Commercial Pool, Spa, Hot Tub 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
New Residential Custom Homes 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
New Residential Production Homes 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Residential Alteration, Remodel 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Residential Accessory Structures 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Residential Incidental Permits (re-roof,
Interior Demolition, etc.)
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Residential Exterior Demolition – Full
Structure
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Residential Pool, Spa or Hot Tub 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Master Plan Review – REVIEW ONLY 365 days after completion of plan review; extension of 180 days with written request

E. Section [A] 105.7, “Placement of Permit,” is amended to read as follows:

available by the permit holder until completion of the work and final approval has been granted by the building official.

F. Section [A] 108.2, “Schedule of permit fees,” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

The plan review fees specified in this Section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in this Section and are in addition to the permit fees.

When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, or when the project involves a deferred submittal item as defined in Section 106.3.4, an additional plan review fee shall be charged as prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

G. Section [A] 108.3, “Building permit valuations”, is amended to read as follows:

[A] 108.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment, and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official.

H. Section [A] 108.6, “Refunds,” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 108.6 Refunds. The building official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.

The building official may authorize the refunding of not more than 40 percent of the total permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.

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The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original applicant no later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

I. Section [A] 109.3.8.1, “Reinspections,” is added to read as follows:

[A] 109.3.8.1 Reinspections. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for any of the following reasons:

29. When such portion of work for which inspection is called is not completely ready or when previous corrections called for are not made.

30. When the job address is not clearly posted and visible from the street or the front of the building.

31. When there is a lack of access to the work to be inspected.

32. When the building permit is not posted on the job site.

33. When the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector.

34. When the building permit, or a copy, and any previous correction notice(s) are not readily available.

35. For deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official.

To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall pay any re-inspection fee as prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

J. Section [A] 110.1, “Change of occupancy,” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 110.1 Change of occupancy. A building or structure shall be used or occupied in whole or in part, and a change of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made, until the building official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.

Exceptions:

7. Certificates of Occupancy are not required for R -3 One or Two- Family Dwellings or Townhome occupancies.

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8. Certificates of Occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under Section R105.2.

9. Accessory buildings or structures (Residential Only).

K. Section [A] 110.2, “Certificate issued.” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 110.2 Certificate issued. After the building official inspects the building or structure and does not find violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that enforced by the Building & Safety Division, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following:

27. The building permit number.

28. The address of the structure.

29. The name and address of the owner or the owner’s authorized agent.

30. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.

31. Name of the business, if applicable

32. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.

33. The name and signature of the building official

34. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.

35. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.

36. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.

37. The design occupant load.

38. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.

39. Any special stipulations or conditions of the building permit.

L. Section [A] 111.3 “Authority to disconnect service utilities” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 111.3 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The building official or an authorized representative shall have the authority to disconnect any utility service or energy supplied to the building, structure, or building service equipment therein regulated by this Code when the building owner or occupant knowingly fails to comply with a notice or order, in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property, or where such utility connection has been made without approval of the building official.

M. Section [A] 111.4 “Authority to condemn building service equipment ” is added to read as follows:

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this Code and the referenced codes and standards in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or where such utility connection has been made without approval of the building official.

N. Section [A] 112 “Means of Appeal” is deleted.

Appeals will be conducted as per City policy
for appeals of building code; See separate ordinance.

O. Section [A] 113.1.2, “Connection after order to disconnect,” is added to read as follows:

[A] 113.1.2 Connection after order to disconnect . No person shall make connections from any energy, fuel, or power supply nor supply energy or fuel to any building service utilities or equipment that has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the building official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the building official until the building official authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment.

P. Section [A] 113.4, “Violation penalties,” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.

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Any person who violates the provisions of this code may also become subject to an Administrative Citation as prescribed by law, and as described in the Citrus Heights Municipal Code.

Sec. 18-904 – 18-919 Reserved.

SECTION 16. Citrus Heights Historical Building Code.

The provisions of Chapter 18, Article XXXII of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby added, as follows:

Sec. 18-920. Title.

This article shall be known as the “Citrus Heights Historical Building Code”:

Sec. 18-921. Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights Historical B uilding codes.

The Chief Building Official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Historical B uilding Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

Sec. 18-922. Adoption by reference.

Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in section 18-*** of this chapter, the California Historical Building Code, 2025 edition, published by the International Code Council, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Building Codes. One copy of the California Historical Building Code shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 18-923 – 18-939 Reserved.

SECTION 17. Citrus Heights Referenced Standards Code.

The provisions of Chapter 18, Article XXXIII of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby added, as follows:

Sec. 18-940. Title.

This article shall be known as the “Citrus Heights Referenced Standards Code”:

Sec. 18-41. Authority having jurisdiction.

the Citrus Heights Existing Building Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

Sec. 18-942. Adoption by reference.

Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in section 18-*** of this chapter, the California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 edition, published by the International Code Council, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Building Codes. One copy of the California Referenced Standards Code shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 18-943 – 18-959 Reserved.

SECTION 18. Citrus Heights Wildland-Ruban Interface Code.

The provisions of Chapter 18, Article XXXIV of the City of Citrus Heights Code is added, as follows:

Sec. 18-960. Title.

This article shall be known as the “Citrus Heights Wildland-Urban Interface Code”:

Sec. 18-961. Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The Chief Building Official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Existing Building Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

Sec. 18-962. Adoption by reference.

Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in section 18-*** of this chapter, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 edition, published by the International Code Council, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Building Codes. One copy of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

Sec. 18-963. Amendments to the Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

A. Section [A] 103.1, “Creation of agency” is amended to read as follows:

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[A] 103.1 Creation of agency. The Citrus Heights Building & Safety Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. The function of the agency shall be implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

B. Section [A] 105.4.2. “Time limitation of application,” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 105.4.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued, except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

C. Section [A] 105.8 "Expiration," shall be amended to read as follows:

[A] 105.8 Expiration. Every building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permit issued by the building official under this Code shall expire two (2) years after the date of issuance, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the date the permit is issued, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of one year any time after the work is commenced. Once the permit is expired, no work can be performed until a new permit is obtained.

Any
applicant holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which he or she may continue and complete the work under that permit. Upon a showing to the building official that the applicant was unable to commence, continue or complete the work within the time required for good and satisfactory reasons, the building official may extend the permit for a period not to exceed one year. All requests for extensions must be in writing and must be received by the building official prior to the expiration of the permit. All requests must demonstrate that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented the timely completion of the work.

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All permits will become null and void 180 days after the prescribed expiration date as described in Table 105.

TABLE W105
Permit Description (and Type) Application Time
Limit
Permit Time Limit
from issuance
New Commercial Building 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Commercial Alteration, Tenant
Improvement, Remodel, etc.
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Commercial Accessory Structure
(detached sheds, garages, etc.)
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Commercial Incidental Permits (re-
roof, Interior Demolition, etc.)
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
New Residential Custom Homes 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
New Residential Production Homes 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Residential Alteration, Remodel 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Residential Accessory Structures 180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection
Residential Incidental Permits (re-roof,
Interior Demolition, etc.)
180 days from plan
approval to issue permit
365 days to commence
work; 365 days to pass
Final Inspection

D. Section [A] 108.2, “Schedule of permit fees,” is amended to read as follows:

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The plan review fees specified in this Section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in this Section and are in addition to the permit fees.

E. Section [A] 108.3, “Building permit valuations”, is amended to read as follows:

F. Section [A] 108.5, “Refunds,” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 108.5 Refunds. The building official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.

The building official may authorize the refunding of not more than 40 percent of the total permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.

The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original applicant no later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

G. Section [A] 109.1.3, “Reinspections,” is amended to read as follows:

R109.1.3 Reinspections. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for any of the following reasons:

36. When such portion of work for which inspection is called is not completely ready or when previous corrections called for are not made.

37. When the job address is not clearly posted and visible from the street or the front of the building.

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38. When there is a lack of access to the work to be inspected.

39. When the building permit is not posted on the job site.

40. When the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector.

41. When the building permit, or a copy, and any previous correction notice(s) are not readily available.

42. For deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official.

To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall pay any re-inspection fee as prescribed by resolution of the City of Citrus Heights.

In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

H. Section [A] 109.3.7, “Violation penalties,” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 109.3.7 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.

Any person who violates the provisions of this code may also become subject to an Administrative Citation as prescribed by law, and as described in the Citrus Heights Municipal Code.

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I. Section [A] 110.2, “Certificate of occupancy,” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 110.2 Certificate of occupancy. A building or structure shall be used or occupied in whole or in part, and a change of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.

Exceptions:

10. Certificates of Occupancy are not required for R -3 One or Two- Family Dwellings or Townhome occupancies.

11. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under Section R105.2.

12. Accessory buildings or structures (Residential Only).

J. Section [A] 111.3 “Authority to condemn building service equipment” is amended to read as follows:

[A] 111.3 Authority to condemn building service equipment. Whenever the building official ascertains that any building service equipment regulated in the codes has become hazardous to life, health, or property or becomes unsanitary, the building official shall order, in writing, that such equipment either be removed or restored to a safe or sanitary condition, whichever is appropriate.

The written notice shall fix a time limit for compliance with such order. No person shall use or maintain defective building service equipment after receiving such notice.

K. Section [A] 111.3.1, “Connection after order to disconnect,” is added to read as follows:

[A] 111.3.1 Connection after order to disconnect . No person shall make connections from any energy, fuel, or power supply nor supply energy or fuel to any building service utilities or equipment that has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the building official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the building official until the building official authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment.

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L Section 112 “Means of Appeal”, is deleted. Appeals will be conducted as per City policy for appeals of building code; See separate ordinance.

Sec. 18-964 – 18-979 Reserved.

SECTION 20. Severability.

If any section, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.

SECTION 21. Effective Date and Notice.

This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption, provided it is published in full or in summary within fifteen (15) days of its adoption, in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City of Citrus Heights.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights this _____ day of ______ 2025 by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa, Mayor
ATTEST:

Amy Van, City Clerk

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS,

CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE NEED FOR LOCAL MODIFICATIONS TO

THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the California Building Standards Code ("CBSC"), contains construction standards applicable to local jurisdictions throughout the state including the City of Citrus Heights ("City"); and WHEREAS, when reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions, Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and 18941.5 permit the City to establish more restrictive building standards than those outlined in the CBSC; and WHEREAS, before making changes to the CBSC under Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires the City to make express findings that such changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City is adopting local amendments to chapters within the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Existing Building Code; and

WHEREAS, these local amendments have been evaluated and recognized by the City as tools for addressing problems with building construction in the City of Citrus Heights, which are aimed at establishing and maintaining an environment that will afford the City a high level of fire and life safety to all those who work, live and play within the City's boundaries; and

WHEREAS, once adopted, the City is required to file its local amendments and findings with the California Building Standards Commission.

DECISION

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights hereby declares and finds the following:

A. The City, according to the authority granted it under California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and 18941.5, has determined that there is a need to establish building standards that are more restrictive than those adopted by the state of California and found in Title 24 and Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations. These new building standards have been determined by the City of Citrus Heights to address the problems, concerns and future direction by which the City can establish and maintain ITEM 18
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an environment which will afford an appropriate level of fire and life safety to all who live, work and play within its boundary.

B. The City has determined that it is necessary to amend state building standards found in the California Building Standards Code: California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Existing Building Code. The City's amendments to these codes are outlined in Citrus Heights Code.

C. Under the provisions of Sections 17958.5 and 18941.5 of the Health and Safety Code, the amendment of state-building standards at the local level must be reasonably necessary due to local climatic, topographical and/or geological conditions and the City must make express findings in this regard. The Council has determined that the following findings of fact address and present the local climatic, topographical, and/or geological conditions, which either singularly or in combination, has caused the aforementioned amendments to be adopted:

1. CLIMATIC
a. The Citrus Heights area has extreme variations in weather patterns: summers are arid and hot, winters are cool to freezing, fall and spring can bring any combination of weather pattern together. As a result, the climate in the Citrus Heights area can have a great influence on fire behavior and other major emergency events in the City.

b. The City of Citrus Heights has a mix of urban and rural areas and is undergoing a tremendous amount of developmental and population growth. The population growth has impacted service levels causing a fiscal strain on emergency services and the result is increased response times. Also, the intensive use of land in urban areas means bigger buildings, which can also create complex problems for fire safety.
c. The doubling of average rainfall called an "El Nino" event has occurred from time to time and does cause the grass to mature and grow more than six feet high before it dries out. Ten square feet of this type of fuel is equivalent to the energy content of one gallon of gasoline. The building of homes within the weed- covered rural areas and the existence of combustible weeds on vacant urban lots coupled with windy conditions creates a recipe for disaster.

d. Average yearly rainfall for the City is approximately 22.7 inches. This rainfall normally occurs from October to April. Low-level fog ("tule fog") is present throughout the winter months, which brings visibility to almost zero feet. The fog delays emergency responders and has caused numerous vehicle accidents including December 11, 1997, Interstate 5 incident in Elk Grove which involved 36 vehicles and caused 31 casualties including 5 fatalities. The fog can also ITEM 18
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contribute to freezing and slick roadways.
e. During the summer months, there is generally no measurable precipitation.

Temperatures for this dry period range from 70 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit and are frequently accompanied by light to gusty Delta winds. The relative humidity during the summer months ranges from 36% to 42%, which is arid. The City contains several areas of grasslands, which, in conjunction with the dry and windy conditions create a hazardous situation, which can lead to extensive grass and brush fires. Wind
- dri
ven fires could and have led to serious consequences
in similar areas of the state.

f. In the past, several consecutive years of drought conditions have occurred, thus reducing the available water supply. Groundwater, as well as surface supplies, have been affected . The drought conditions have led to lower water tables, reduced fire flow testing, water contamination, water conservation efforts, and increased demands
on water systems due to extreme population growth. These impacts have negatively impacted water use and availability for the fire service . The degradation of water systems reduces the quality of fixed fire protection as well as fire suppression activities. As an example, in 1998, the City of Sacramento lowered its static water pressure from 50 psi. to 30 psi. This change will make many fire protection systems ineffective and corrective measures such as adding pressure increasing booster pumps will be necessary at great cost to the community.

g. The City of Citrus Heights is in an area with localized pockets of high water tables. Additionally, the semi-arid climate in Citrus Heights receives 3.57 inches mean rainfall in the 9 months from October to April with an average of 96 days of fog. The combination of effects leaves hot, dry summers, and cool, damp winters. Either or both of these factors can cause prolonged soil saturation, which can cause an increased risk of moisture intrusion into homes.

2. TOPOGRAPHICAL
a. The City is bisected by numerous topographical features including a river, creeks, open space, bridges/overpasses, freeways, railroad tracks, drainage canals. Traffic has to be channeled around several of these topographical features and limitations, which creates traffic congestion and delays emergency response. These features are located between many of the fire stations located within the City of Citrus Heights. As a result of the OSHA "two in-two out" rule, which requires two firefighters ready to make fire attack only when two others are present, no delays must affect the timely response of the firefighters.

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increased traffic flow rates in the future. In the event of an accident, other emergency sections of the City could be isolated, or response time could be sufficiently slowed to increase the risk of injury or damage.

c. Preservation of wetland areas , natural parkways , riparian corridors along streams, vernal pools, open space, and endangered species habitat have all contributed to access problems as well as exemption from vegetation abatement programs. These situations, though very environmentally important, do increase the demands on the fire service due to the extreme fire hazard created by fuel loading and limited access.
d. Rural areas significantly increase response times to residential properties in the City. Available infrastructure features, such as water supplies, do not provide sufficient fire flow in these areas. The rural geographical areas not yet provided with adequate fire protection are subject to a higher degree of risk without mitigating measures.

e. The City of Citrus Heights is located within the Sacramento Valley. Summer weather conditions often create an inversion layer of high pressure which traps air pollution in the valley and combines with the hot weather to create unhealthful effects of rising ozone levels. Automobile use is a major source of air pollution.

f. The City of Citrus Heights contains several communities for which fire protection efforts are provided through "mutual aid" agreements allowing for each community to support each other. Although this system has its benefits, it can reduce fire station coverage during first and multiple response incidents. For example, a first alarm assignment draws two fire engines, one ladder truck and a water tender in a rural area emptying three fire stations. A home as little as 1,500 sq. ft. can draw a second alarm assignment in some instances. This could take out of service as much as six fire stations. This situation would cause a "move-up" of other fire stations to cover the empty stations. Thus, up to 15 fire stations could ultimately be affected for a second alarm assignment/dispatch. If exacerbated by simultaneous calls/events, long term commitments to emergencies, station brownouts, out of service emergency vehicles, etc., extended response times will occur.

3. GEOLOGICAL

a. The Citrus Heights Area is subject to ground tremors from seismic events as the City is in Seismic Category D. Water inundation has occurred in the portion that lay in river Delta areas. Intricate levee systems hold back a portion of the floodwater, however, development has moved into areas that have the potential for flooding.

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extended periods. Either of these factors or a combination of both has been found to create an increased risk of moisture intrusion under slabs in certain, common construction methods.

c. Citrus Heights and its surrounding region contain many pockets of "hot" or corrosive soils. Galvanic corrosion is self -generating and occurs on the surface of a metal exposed to an electrolyte (such as moist, salt-laden soil). The action is similar to that which occurs in a wet, or dry, cell battery. Differences in electrical potential between locations on the surface of the metal (pipe) in contact with such soil may occur for a variety of reasons, including the joining of different metals (iron and copper or brass for example). This can be due to the characteristics of the soil in contact with the pipe surface, e.g., pH, soluble salt, oxygen and moisture content, soil resistivity, temperature and presence of certain bacteria. Any one or a combination of these factors may cause a small amount of electrical current to flow through the soil between areas on the pipe or metal surface. Where this current discharges into the soil from such an area, metal is removed from the pipe surface and corrosion occurs.

Premature failure of the buried metallic pipe due to galvanic action has been experienced in the Citrus Heights area for decades.
d. The City of Citrus Heights is situated in Seismic Category D as defined by the International Code Council. This area contains a higher risk of seismic activity than most areas in the country. Catastrophic earthquakes account for 60% of worldwide casualties associated with natural disasters. Economic damage from earthquakes is increasing, even in technologically advanced countries, as shown by the 1989 Loma Prieta, CA, ($6 billion), 1994 Northridge, CA, ($25 billion), and 1995 Kobe, Japan, (>$100 billion) earthquakes. Additionally, a high degree of hazard to occupants has been
found to occur from unsupported fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances in ceilings. These fixtures, though small in size, have been found to create a significant hazard to occupants in the event of seismic activity.

D. Based upon the local climatic, topographical and geological conditions identified in Section C, the specific amendments identified in Citrus Heights Code found to be reasonable and necessary modifications to the requirements established pursuant to Sections 17958.5 and 18941.5. While it is clearly understood that the adoption of such amendments may not prevent the incidence failures, the implementation of these various amendments to the code attempt to reduce the severity and potential loss of life, property, and protection of the environment.

E. California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that building standards modifications or change be expressly marked and identified as to which each finding refers. Therefore, the City Council finds that the following table identifies the sections of the California Building, Residential, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Codes, that have been amended by the City and the corresponding local climatic, geological and topographical conditions, as identified in Section C, that have necessitated the modification of the state's building standards.

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California Building Code Section Local Condition
1907.3 1g; 3b
California Residential Building Code
Section

R506.3.3 1g; 3b
California Plumbing Code Section
312.5.1 3b; 3c
Table 312 3b; 3c
California Electrical Code Section
1a; 1b; 1c; 1d; 1e; 1f; 2a; 2b; 2c; 2d; 3a
225.22(A), (B) 1a; 1c; 1d; 1e; 2f; 3a; 3d
230.28(A), (D) 1a; 1b; 1c; 1d; 1e; 1f; 2a; 2b; 2c; 2d; 3a 230.70(D) 1a; 1b; 1c; 1d; 1e; 1f; 2a; 2b; 2c; 2d; 3a
300.5(L) 1a; 1b; 1c; 1d; 1e; 1f; 2a; 2b; 2c; 2d;
3a; 3b; 3d

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution and Citrus Heights Ordinances XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX, shall be filed with the California Building Standards Commission in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, and that a copy of this Resolution and Citrus Heights Ordinances XXXX through XXXX shall also be filed with the California State Fire Marshal's Office and the Department of Housing and Community Development.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights this 22nd day of October 2025 by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa, Mayor
ATTEST:

Amy Van, City Clerk

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ORDINANCE NO. 2025 -___

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS AMENDING CHAPTER 38,

ARTICLE II OF THE CITRUS HEIGHTS CODE RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS AND TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS HEREBY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

The provisions of Chapter 38, Article II of the City of Citrus Heights Code is hereby repealed and replaced, as follows:

SECTION 1. Purpose and Authority.

Sec. 38-27. Title.

This article shall be known as the “Citrus Heights Fire Prevention Code”:

Sec. 38-28. Authority having jurisdiction.

The Chief Building Official of the city (also referred to as “building official”) is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights building codes. The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Fire Marshal is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Citrus Heights Fire Prevention Code. The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Fire Marshal, or their designee, or the Chief Building Official of the City, shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of the provisions of the Citrus Heights Fire Prevention Code, and shall, upon application and after receipt of proper documentation as required under this chapter, grant permits for the construction, alteration, maintenance, and moving of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction.

Sec. 38-29. Adoption by reference.

Subject to additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in section 18-*** of this chapter, the 2025 California Fire Code, Part 9, (hereinafter referred to as the “Citrus Heights Fire Prevention Code”) Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (hereinafter referred to as the “State Code”), incorporating the International Fire Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, and Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Ordinance 25-0002, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Citrus Heights.

One copy of the California Fire Code and one copy of Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Ordinance 25-0002 shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and shall be available for use and examination by the public.

SECTION 2: Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Ordinance 25-002,

38-30. Ordinance 25-002 of the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.

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Adoption of California Fire Code.

There is hereby adopted by the Board of Directors of the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District (“District”) for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain code known as the 2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Part 9 (California Fire Code), published by the International Code Council in its entirety including Appendix 4, Appendix B, Appendix BB, Appendix C, Appendix CC, Appendix H, Appendix O, Appendix P, except such portions as hereinafter are deleted, modified or amended. Not less than one (1) copy of such code has been and now is filed with the Clerk of the Board of Directors. From the effective date of this ordinance, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the boundaries of the District, known as the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.

Enforcement.

The division of authority for enforcement of this chapter shall be as follows:

A. The Chief of any fire protection district or a community service district having a fire department or designated representatives shall have authority to enforce this chapter and issue citations for violations in their respective districts.

Findings.

The Findings of Fact are filed separately with the California Building Standards Commission, State Department of Housing and Community Development.

Definitions.

A. Wherever the word "municipality" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall include the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the County of Sacramento.

B. Wherever the word "Chief' is used in the California Fire Code, it shall mean the Chief or fire code official of any fire protection district or a community service district that has a fire department or their designated representatives, within their respective jurisdictions.

SECTION 1
Amendments to the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code.

CHAPTER 1

SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 105.5.5 "CARNIVALS AND FAIRS" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 105.5.5 Carnivals, fairs, festivals, or exhibitions. An operational permit is required to conduct a carnival, fair, festival, or exhibition.

SECTION 105.6 “REQUIRED CONSTRUCTION PERMITS” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

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Section 105.6.26 Architectural. A construction permit is required prior to the construction of all new buildings, alterations, additions or tenant improvements.

Section 105.6.27 Civil Engineering. A construction permit is required for civil improvements involving all new buildings, additions, structural alterations, subdivisions, site developments or civil improvements.

Section 105.6.28. Underground Fire Service . A construction permit is required prior to the installation of underground fire service mains and appurtenances.

SECTION 108.7 "COST RECOVERY FEES" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 108.7 Cost recovery fees. Cost recovery fees may be charged to any person, firm, corporation, or business that through negligence, violation of the law, or as a result of carelessness, is responsible for an incident resulting in Fire Department response. (Health & Safety Code 13916).

SECTION 110.3.1 “ELECTRONIC FILING" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 110.3.1 Electronic filing. When required by the fire code official, records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced standards and Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations shall be submitted to the fire code official electronically.

SECTION 112 “MEANS OF APPEALS” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be the Board of Directors of the fire protection district or community services district having jurisdiction.

SECTION 113.4 "VIOLATION PENALTIES" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of an infraction or a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment not exceeding 180 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

SECTION 113.4.2 "CITATIONS" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

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13871 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California and Chapter 5c (commencing with Section 853.6) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code of the State of California.

SECTION 113.4.3 “CALIFORNIA BAIL SCHEDULE" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 113.4.3 – California Bail Schedule.

SECTION NATURE OF OFFENSE P
C
MA BAI
L
PA

NCA TOTA
L
112.4.3* NC W/ORDERS OR NOTICE X $1000 $1700 $2700
112.4.3* NC W/CONDEMNATION
TAG
X $1000 $1700 $2700
112.4.3* DESTRUCTION OF TAGS X $1000 $1700 $2700
112.4.3* CONTINUANCE OF
HAZARD
X $1000 $1700 $2700
ALL
OTHE
R

SECTIONS
X $100 $170 $270

*- MISDEMEANOR
PC – ELIGIBLE FOR PROOF OF CORRECTION
PA – PENALTY ASSESSMENT
NCA – NIGHT COURT ASSESSMENT

NC - NONCOMPLIANCE

SECTION 114.4 “FAILURE TO COMPLY" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 114.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition shall be guilty of an infraction or a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred ($100) dollars or more than one thousand ($1000) dollars.

CHAPTER 2

DEFINITIONS

SECTION 202 “SUPERVISING STATION" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

SUPERVISING STATION. An approved UL listed, Type A, Full Service Central Station facility that receives signals and at which personnel are in attendance at all times to respond to these signals. The approved supervising station shall have the ability to relay the alarm to the (a) Sacramento Regional Fire/EMS Communications Center or (b) to the Sacramento International Airport Communication Center in an approved manner.

SECTION 202 “FALSE ALARM" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

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FALSE ALARM. The willful and knowing or negligent initiation or transmission of a signal, message or other notification of an event of fire when no such danger exists.

CHAPTER 5

FIRE SERVICE FEATURES

Section 503.6.1 “ELECTRIFIED SECURITY FENCES" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 503.6.1 Electrified security fences. Electrified security fences, shall be approved by the fire code official prior to installation.

SECTION 507.1.1 "CONNECTION" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 507.1.1 Connection. When required by the fire code official, buildings without a public water supply shall be connected to the public water supply once the public water supply becomes available.

Exception: Group U occupancies

SECTION 510.4.1.1 “MINIMUM SIGNAL STRENGTH INTO THE BUILDING” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 510.4.1.1 Minimum signal strength into the building. The minimum inbound signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code official. The inbound signal level shall be a minimum of -95dBm throughout the coverage area and suf ficient to provide not less than a Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) of 3.4 or an equivalent Signal -to-Interference-Plus- Noise Ratio (SINR) applicable to the technology for either analog or digital signals.

SECTION 510.4.1.2 “MINIMUM SIGNAL STRENGTH OUT OF THE BUILDING” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 510.4.1.2. Minimum signal strength out of the building. The minimum uplink signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code official. The uplink signal level shall be sufficient to provide not less than a DAQ of 3.4 using either narrowband analog, digital or wideband LTE signals or an equivalent bit error rate (BER), or signal -to-interference- plus-noise ratio (SINR) applicable to the technology for either analog or digital signals.

CHAPTER 9

FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS

SECTION 901.4.7 "PUMP AND RISER ROOM SIZE" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 901.4.7 Pump and riser room size. Approved fire pump rooms and/or automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided in all new buildings protected by an automatic sprinkler system. Fire pump rooms and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate space for all equipment necessary for the installation, as ITEM 18
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defined by the manufacturer, with sufficient working space around the stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and appliances, shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire -resistance-rated assembly. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with doors and unobstructed passageways large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of equipment.

Exception: Group R-3 Occupancies.

SECTION 901.4.7.4 LIGHTING IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

901.4.7.4 Lighting. Permanently installed artificial illumination and emergency illumination shall be provided in the automatic sprinkler system riser rooms, fire control rooms, and fire pump fire control rooms.

SECTION 903.2. "WHERE REQUIRED" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.21.

Exception: Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries not required to have an automatic sprinkler system by Section 1207 for energy storage systems and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code, or not less than 2- hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the California Building Code, or both.

Exception: Non-combustible, detached canopies open on four sides not exceeding the basic allowable area in CBC Table 506.2 used exclusively for the parking or storage of private or recreational vehicles and non-combustible storage (includes fuel islands).

SECTION 903.2.1.1 "GROUP A-1" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-1 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A -1 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).

2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.

3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies

4. The fire area contains a multi-theater complex

SECTION 903.2.1.2 “GROUP A-2" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

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Section 903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-2 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A -2 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2);

2. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more.

3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.

4. The structure exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m
2), contains more than one
fire area containing a Group A-2 occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less than 4- hour fire resistance rating without openings.

SECTION 903.2.1.3 “GROUP A-3" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-3 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A -3 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).

2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.

3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.

4. The structure exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2), contains more than one fire area containing a Group A-3 occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less than 4- hour fire resistance rating without openings.

SECTION 903.2.1.4 “GROUP A-4" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 9.3.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-4 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A -4 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).

2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.

3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.

SECTION 903.2.2 "GROUP B" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.2 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing Group B occupancies where the fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2) and as required in Sections 903.2.2.1 and 903.2.2.2.

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SECTION 903.2.3 “GROUP E" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows:

1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2) in area.

2. The Group E fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.

Exception: In buildings where every classroom has not fewer than one exterior exit door at ground level, an automatic sprinkler system is not required in any area below the lowest level of exit discharge serving that area.

3. The Group E fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.

4. In rooms or areas with special hazards such as laboratories, vocational shops and other such area where hazardous materials in quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity are used or stored.

5. Throughout any Group E structure greater than 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2),
contains more than one fire area containing a Group E occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of not less than 4- hour fire resistance rating without openings.

6. For public school state funded construction projects see Section 903.2.19.

7. For public school campuses, Kindergarten through 12 th grade, see Section 903.2.20.

SECTION 903.2.4 “GROUP F-1" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.4 Group F -1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F -1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. A Group F-1 fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).

2. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.

3. The combined area of all Group F -1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).

SECTION 903.2.4.4 “GROUP F-2” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.4.4 Group F-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-2 occupancy where the fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet.

SECTION 903.2.7 “GROUP M" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. A Group M fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).

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2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.

3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).

4. [SFM] The structure exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2) contains more than one fire area containing a Group M occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less than 4-hour fire resistance rating without openings.

SECTION 903.2.7.2 “GROUP M” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.7.2 Group M upholstered furniture or mattresses: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a Group M fire area where the area used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m
2).

SECTION 903.2.8.1.1 “GROUP R-3 MANUFACTURED HOUSING” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

903.2.8.1.1 Group R-3 manufactured housing. Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in new manufactured homes (HSC Sections 18007 and 18009) and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units (HSC 18008.7) in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

SECTION 903.2.9 "GROUP S-1" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.9 Group S -1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S- 1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).

2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.

3. The combined area of all Group S- 1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).

4. A Group S- 1 fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).

5. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered vehicles where the fire area exceeds 500 square feet (46.4 m2).

SECTION 903.2.9.1 “REPAIR GARAGES" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 of the California Building Code, as shown:

1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 3,599 square feet (334.36 m
2).

2. Buildings no more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 3,599 square feet (334.36 m
2).

3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements.

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4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).

5. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered vehicles where the fire area exceeds 500 square feet (46.4 m2).

SECTION 903.2.10 "GROUP S-2 PARKING GARAGES" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.10 Group S -2 parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as parking garages where any of the following conditions exist:

1. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with section 406.6 of the California Building Code, exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2).

2. Where the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the California Building Code, is located beneath other groups.

Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R -3 occupancies.

3. Where the fire area of the open parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code, exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2).

SECTION 903.2.10.1 "COMMERCIAL PARKING GARAGES" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.10.1 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet (334.36 m
2).

SECTION 903.2.10.3 “GROUP S-2” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.10.3 Group S -2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S- 2 occupancy where the fire area exceeds 3,599 square feet.

SECTION 903.2.18.1 "GROUP U PRIVATE GARAGES AND CARPORTS" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.2.18.1 Group U private garages and carports. Carports and garages within 6-feet of a Group R occupancy equipped with automatic fire sprinklers, shall be protected by fire sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13D or NFPA 13, as applicable.

SECTION 903.3.8.4 “SUPERVISION" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.3.8.4 Supervision. Control valves shall not be installed between the water supply and sprinklers unless the valves are of an approved indicating type that are supervised and secured in the open position.

SECTION 903.3.10 "FLOOR CONTROL VALVES" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

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Section 903.3.10 Floor control valves. Supervised and indicating floor control valves and waterflow detection assemblies shall be installed at each floor in multi -story buildings, at an approved location.

Exception: Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies floor control valves and waterflow detection assemblies shall not be required.

SECTION 903.6 “WHERE REQUIRED IN EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES” IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.6 Where required in existing buildings and structures. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in existing buildings and structures where required in Chapter 11 and as follows:

1. In existing buildings and structures exceeding 3,599 square feet (334.36 m 2), where the floor area of the building or structure is increased.

Exception:

1. The total new plus existing floor area does not exceed 12,000 square feet and Section 903.2 occupancy requirements are met.

2. When the building increase is to accommodate state mandated accessibility improvements and is less than 500 square feet (46.45 m2).

2. In existing buildings and structures less than 3,600 square feet (334.45 m2), where the floor area of the building or structure is increased to exceed 3,599 square feet (334.36 m2).

Exception:

1. Buildings constructed under the Uniform Building Code where the total new plus existing floor area does not exceed 12,000 square feet and Section 903.2 occupancy requirements are met.

2. When the building increase is to accommodate state mandated accessibility improvements and is less than 500 square feet (46.45 m2).

SECTION 903.6.1 "MONITORING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 903.6.1 Monitoring of Existing Buildings. When required by the fire code official, valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water flow switches on all existing sprinkler systems shall be monitored by an approved supervising station.

CHAPTER 10

MEANS OF EGRESS

SECTION 1028.5.1 "EXIT DISCHARGE SURFACE" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1028.5.1 Exit discharge surface. Exterior exit pathway surfaces shall be a paved and shall terminate at a public way as defined in the California Building Code.

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CHAPTER 50

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

SECTION 5003.9.1.2 “EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT INFORMATION” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 5003.9.1.2 Emergency response support information. Ready access to floor plans, safety data sheets (SOS), Hazardous Materials Management Plans (HMMP), and Hazardous Material Inventory Statements (HMIS) shall be provided as determined by the fire code official.

SECTION 5601.1.6 “FIREWORKS DISPLAY” IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section 5601.1.6 Fireworks display. In addition to the California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 10, NFPA 1123 shall govern the handling, operation, and use of fireworks and equipment intended for outdoor fireworks for public display.

Exception: Use of California Safe and Sane consumer fireworks.

CHAPTER 80

REFERENCE STANDARDS

Chapter 80 "REFERENCED STANDARDS" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

NFPA 1123-26: Code for Fireworks Display

APPENDIX B

FIRE FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS

APPENDIX B, TABLE NO. B105.2, REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE-AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

TABLE NO. B105.2

REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE-AND TWO- FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEM (Design Standard)

MINIMUM FIRE FLOW
(Gallons per Minute)

FLOW DURATION
(Hours)
No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2) a Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the Value in
Table B105.1 (2)a
Duration in
Table B105.1(2) at the
reduced flow rate
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Section 903.3.1.2 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the Value in
Table B105.1 (2)b
Duration in
Table B105.1(2) at the
reduced flow rate
For SI: 1 gallon per minute= 3.785 L/m.
a. The reduced fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute. b. The reduced fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute.

APPENDIX C

FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION

TABLE NO. C102.1 "REQUIRED NUMBER AND SPACING OF FIRE
HYDRANTS" IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

TABLE NO. C102.1
REQUIRED NUMBER AND SPACING OF FIRE HYDRANTSh, i

FIRE FLOW

REQUIREMEN
T
(gpm)

MINIMUM
NO. OF

HYDRANTS

AVERAGE

SPACING

BETWEEN
HYDRANTS a,b,c,f,
j
(Ft.)

MAXIMUM

DISTANCE FROM

HYDRANT TO ANY
POINT

ON STREET OR

ROADWAY
FRONTAGE d,f,
(Ft.)
1750 or less 1 300 150
1751-2250 2 300 150
2251-2750 3 300 150
2751-3250 3 300 150
3251-4000 4 300 150
4001-5000 5 300 150
5001-5500 6 300 150
5501-6000 6 250 150
6001-7000 7 250 150
7001or more 8 or more 200 120
For SI: 1 foot= 304.8 mm, 1 gallon per minute= 3.785 Lim. a. Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end roads.
b. Where streets are provided with median dividers that cannot be crossed by firefighters pulling hose lines, or where arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes or street width is more than 88 feet (26.82 m), hydrant spacing shall average 300 feet on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis.
c. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet (304.8 m) to provide for transportation hazards. In addition, there shall be at least one hydrant at each intersection.
d. Reduce by 50 feet for dead-end roads.
e. One Hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute or fraction thereof.

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f. The fire code official is authorized to modify the location, number and distribution of fire hydrants based on site-specific constraints and hazards. g. Reduction of fire flow does not apply to the number of fire hydrants required or fire flow duration.
h. Average spacing between fire hydrants may be extended to 500 feet (152.4 m) on streets serving one- and two-family dwellings.

SECTION C104.2 "SINGLE OUTLET FIRE HYDRANTS" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section C104.2 Single outlet fire hydrants. Where required by the fire code official, existing single outlet 2 ½ inch fire hydrants shall be changed to an approved steamer fire hydrant, when the following conditions occur:

1. The modification of an existing structure resulting in an increased fire flow.

2. A change in occupancy type, use, or character of the building that results in an increased life safety or fire risk, as determined by the fire code official.

3. The construction of a new building.

Exception:

1. Where the single outlet fire hydrant meets required fire flow

2. Where existing infrastructure does not support the installation of an approved steamer fire hydrant, fire code official may permit an alternate means and methods of fire protection.

SECTION C106.1 "HYDRANT TYPE" IS ADDED AS FOLLOWS:

Section C106.1 Hydrant type. The fire code official shall approve the type of fire hydrants to be installed on private property prior to any such installation.

SECTION 2
Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.

All former fire prevention ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance or of the code hereby adopted are hereby repealed.

Prior References.

Prior references to the local code shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provision of this code.

Validity.

The Board of Directors hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this ordinance or of the code hereby adopted be declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Board of Directors that it would have passed all other portions of this ordinance independent of the elimination therefrom of any such portion as may be declared invalid.

SECTION 3
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In connection with the amendments enacted by Section 1 relating to the California Fire Code and its appendix, 2025 edition, the Board of Directors makes the following findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5. The changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, topographical or geological conditions.

The Board of Directors hereby adopt pursuant to Section 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, the following findings of fact:

(e) Under this adopting ordinance, specific amendments have been established which are more restrictive - in nature than those adopted by the State of California (State Buildings Standards Code, State Housing & Community Development Codes) commonly referred to as Title 24 & Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

These amendments to the California Fire Code 2025 edition have been recognized by the Board of Directors to address the fire problems, concerns and future direction by which the District can establish and maintain an environment which will afford a level of fire and life safety to all who live and work within its boundary.

(e) The International Code Council has assumed responsibility for the International Fire Code and International Fire Code Standards. The International Code Council provided a means for participation by all code enforcement officials from throughout the country as well as industry representatives, consultants, and other private parties with an interest in the International Fire Code.

(e) The International Fire Code, being the 2024 edition thereof, published by the International Code Council nationally recognized compilation of proposed rules, regulations and standards of said Association.

(e) Said International Fire Code has been printed and published as a Code in book form within the meaning of Section 50022.1 of the Government Code of the State of California.

(e) Under the provisions of Section 18941.5 of the Health and Safety Code, local amendments are based on climatic, topographical and geological conditions. The findings of fact contained herein address each of these situations and present the local situation, which either singularly or in combination, caused the aforementioned amendments to be adopted.

LOCAL CONDITIONS

A. This amendment is justified on the basis of a local climatic condition. Sacramento County is subject to precipitation, relative humidity, temperature extremes, and high velocity winds.

1. Precipitation and relative humidity
a. Conditions
Monthly precipitation ranges from .05 to 3.73 inches with an average of approximately 17.2 inches per year. The majority of ITEM 18
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this precipitation falls during the months of November through April. There is a dry period of at least six (6) months each year, May through October. Additionally, the area is subject to occasional drought. Relative humidity remains in the middle range most of the time. It ranges from twenty-nine (29) to thirty- eight (38) percent during spring, summer, fall, and from fifty - seven (57) to ninety (90) percent in the winter. It occasionally falls as low as fifteen (15) percent (National Weather Service Sacramento Branch average of historical data
(https://wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/clilcd.pl?ca23232.).

b. Impact

Locally experienced dry periods cause extreme dryness of untreated wood shakes and shingles on buildings and non- irrigated grass, brush, and weeds, which are often near buildings with wood roofs and sidings. Such dryness causes these materials to ignite ve ry readily and burn rapidly and intensely.

Due to dryness, a rapidly burning grass fire or exterior building fire can quickly transfer to other buildings by means of radiation or flying brands, sparks, and embers. A small fire can rapidly grow to a magnitude beyond the control capabilities of the Fire District resulting in an excessive fire loss.

The Sacramento area has had several consecutive years of drought conditions thus reducing available water supply. The drought conditions have led to lower water tables. Groundwater as well as surface supplies have all been affected. The degradation of water supplies reduces the efficiency of fixed fire protection systems as well as hampering fire suppression activities. As an example, in 1998, the City of Sacramento lowered its static water pressure from 50 psi to 30 psi.

In April of 2025, the California State Fire Marshal released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps, identifying areas served by Metro Fire as Moderate Hazard Zones. These areas highlight the hazard created by the physical conditions that create a likelih ood of the area burning and expected fire behavior under extreme fuel and weather conditions.

The doubling of average rainfall called an "El Nino" event has occurred from time to time and does cause the grass to mature and grow in excess of six feet high before it dries out. Tall, dry grasses are highly flammable and can create intense, fast - moving wildfires.

Low-level fog (Tule Fog) is present throughout the winter months, which brings visibility to almost zero feet. The fog ITEM 18
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delays emergency responders and has caused numerous vehicle accidents including the December 11, 1997, Interstate 5 incident in Elk Grove which involved 36 vehicles and caused 31
casualties including 5 fatalities. The fog can also cause freezing and slick roadways.

2. Temperature
a. Condition
Temperatures have been recorded as high as 115° F throughout the Sacramento region. Average summer highs are in the 86° F range, with average maximums of 108° F (National Weather Service Sacramento Branch average of historical data
(https://wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/clilcd.pl?ca23232.).
b. Impact
The Sacramento region has extreme variations in weather patterns too. Summers are arid and warm, winters are cool to freezing, fall and spring can bring any combination of weather pattern together. It is this cyclical uncertainty that allows weather events such as the rapid melting of the snow pack which causes flooding in the low -lying valley areas of Sacramento County.

High temperatures cause rapid fatigue and heat exhaustion of firefighters, thereby reducing their effectiveness and ability to control large building and wildland fires.

Another impact from high temperatures is that combustible building material and non-irrigated weeds, grass, and brush are preheated, thus causing these materials to ignite more readily and burn more rapidly and intensely. Additionally, the resultant higher temperature of the atmosphere surrounding the materials reduces the effectiveness of the water being applied to the burning materials. This requires that more water be applied, which in turn requires more Fire District resources in order to control a fire on a hot day. High temperatures directly contribute to the rapid growth of fires to an intensity and magnitude beyond the control capabilities of the Fire District.

3. Winds
a. Condition
Prevailing winds in the area are from the south or southeast.

However, winds are experienced from virtually every direction at one time or another. Velocities are generally in the six (6) mph to nine and one half (9.5) mph ranges, gusting to twenty - five (2 5) to thirty -five (35) mph. Forty (40) mph winds are experienced occasionally and winds up to seventy-four (74) mph ITEM 18
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have been registered locally. During the winter half of the year strong, dry, gusty winds from the north move through the area for several days creating extremely dry conditions. (National Weather Service Sacramento Branch average of historical data (https://wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/clilcd.pl?ca23232.).

b. Impact
Winds such as those experienced locally can and do cause fires, both interior and exterior, to burn and spread rapidly. Fires involving non-irrigated weeds, grass, and brush can grow to a magnitude and be fanned to intensity beyond the control capabilities of the Fire District very quickly even by relatively moderate winds. During wood shake and shingle roof fires, or exposure fires, winds can carry sparks and burning brands to other structures, thus spreading the fire and causing
conflagrations. When such fires are not controlled, they can extend to nearby buildings, particularly those with untreated wood shakes or shingles. In building fires, winds can literally force fires back into the building and can create a blow torch effect, in addition to preventing "natural" ventilation and cross- ventilation efforts.

Winds of the type experienced locally also reduce the
effectiveness of exterior water streams used by the Fire District on fires involving large interior areas of buildings, fires which have vented through windows and roofs due to inadequate built- in fire protection and fires involving wood shake and shingle building exteriors. Local winds will continue to be a factor toward causing major fire losses to buildings not provided with fire resistive roof and siding materials. Buildings with inadequately separated interior areas or lacking automatic fire protection systems are also at risk.

Throughout the District, homes are being built within grass and brush covered rural areas creating an urban interface
environment. Combustible weeds on vacant lots, coupled with windy conditions can be a recipe for disaster. Throughout the State of Califor nia, large catastrophic fires in these urban interface environments have resulted in loss of life and property at an increasing rate.

B. This amendment is justified on the basis of a local geologic condition. Sacramento County is subject to seismicity as it is located within seismic zone 3 (major damage capability). Faults within this area are (1) Rescue Lineament-Bear Mountain Fault; (2) S an Joaquin Fault; (3) Vacca -Kirby Fault; (4) Greenville Fault; and (5) Dunnigan Hills Fault.

Sacramento County is bisected by major transportation corridors including Interstate 80 and U.S. 50 which traverses in an east/west direction and is bisected ITEM 18
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by both Highway 99 and Interstate 5. The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District and The Cosumnes Fire Department serve a combined population in excess of 923,000 residents and over 500 square miles. There are 2 major rail lines which run through the Districts. An overpass or underpass crossing collapse would significantly increase response time for fire and emergency vehicles and hinder mutual aid efforts. This is due to the limited crossings of the major highways and rail lines.

Earthquakes of the magnitude experienced locally can cause major damage to electrical transmission facilities, which, in turn, cause power failures while at the same time starting fires throughout the Fire Districts. The occurrence of multiple fires will quickly deplete existing fire districts’ resources; thereby reducing and/or delaying their response to any given fire. Additionally, without electrical power, elevators, smoke management systems, lighting systems, alarm systems, and other electrical equipment urgently needed for building evacuation and fire control in large buildings without emergency generator systems would be inoperative, thereby resulting in loss of life and/or major fire losses in such buildings.

The above local topographical conditions impede emergency response activities and increase response times. Public Safety resources would have to be prioritized to mitigate the greatest threat and may likely be unavailable for smaller single dwelling or structure fires.

C. This amendment is justified on the basis of a local topographic condition.

Sacramento County is subject to increased vegetation, varied surface features, hazardous building operations, increased landscaping and terrain risk factors.

1. Vegetation
Highly combustible dry grass, weeds, and brush are common in the hilly and open space areas adjacent to built -up locations six (6) to eight (8) months of each year. Many of these areas frequently experience wildland fires, which threaten nearby buildings, particularly those with wood roofs, or sidings. This condition can be found throughout the Fire Districts, especially in those fully developed areas and those areas marked for future development.

Development continues to extend from the urban core into grass- covered areas and brush/tree covered canyons, such as the American River Parkway, where every 20-percent increase in slope doubles the rate of fire spread.

2. Surface features
The Districts are bisected by Sacramento RT Light Rail running east/west and the Union Pacific mainline running north/south with an average of eighteen to twenty-four trips daily and with the ability to increase the trips significantly without prior notice to the District.

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petroleum, and natural gases under high pressure. It is reasonably foreseeable that this bisection of the Districts by the railroad track could result in the reduction of response time for fire and emergency vehicles in the event a train is traveling on the railroad track at the time of a fire or other emergency.

3. Buildings, landscaping, and terrain
The Districts include several topographical features, including major rivers and creeks, aqueducts, lakes, sloughs, natural parkways, open space, bridges/overpasses, freeways, railroad tracks, drainage canals, and sprawling industrial facilities such as Siemens, Kinder Morgan, U.S. Cold Storage, Ampaq, and McClellan Park. Traffic has to be channeled around several of these topographical features and limitations, which creates traffic congestion and delays in emergency response. In the event of an accident or other emergency at one of the key points of intersection between a road and river or freeway, sections of the Districts could be isolated or response times could be significantly increased so as to increase the risk of injury or damage. These features are located between many of the District's fire stations.

Preservation of wetland areas, natural parkways, riparian corridors along rivers/streams, vernal pools, open space and endangered species habitats have all contributed to access problems as well as exemption from vegetation abatement programs. These situat ions, though very environmentally important, do increase the demands on the fire service due to the extreme fire hazard created by fuel loading and limited access. Reduced available infrastructure features, such as roads, water supplies, and fire protection, hamper the effectiveness of fire response resources. These rural areas are subject to a higher degree of risk without mitigation measures.

Intricate levee systems hold back a portion of the floodwater.

However, significant flooding has occurred in many of the Districts' low-lying areas where soil conditions are not conducive to rapid infiltration. Localized street flooding has occurred near creeks which make access for fire-fighting equipment difficult.

Additional variables that may negatively impact emergency response:

1. The extent of damage to the water system.

2. The extent of isolation due to bridge and/or freeway overpass collapse.

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3. The extent of roadway damage and/or amount of debris blocking the roadways.

4. Climatic conditions (hot, dry weather with high winds).

5. Time of day will influence the amount of traffic on roadways and could intensify the risk to life during normal business hours.

6. The availability of timely mutual aid or military assistance.

2025 California Fire Code

Section

Title
Adopted
from CFC

Amended
from CFC

Added
to CFC
Deleted
from
CFC

Justification

105.5.5

Carnivals and fairs
X
Administrative
105.6 Required
Construction Permits X Administrative
108.7 Cost Recovery Fees X Administrative
110.3.1 Electronic filing X Administrative
112.1 Board of Appeals X Administrative

113.4

Violation Penalties X
Administrative

113.4.2 Citations X
Administrative
113.4.3 California Bail
Schedule X Administrative
114.4 Failure to comply X Administrative

202

Definitions X
Administrative
503.6.1 Electrified fences X Administrative

507.1.1

Connection
X
A2, A3, C1
510.4.1.1
Minimum signal
strength into
buildings
X C3
510.4.1.2
Minimum signal
strength out of the
building
X C3

901.4.7

Pump and riser room
size

X
A1, A2

901.4.7.4

Lighting X
B

903.2

Where required
X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3

903.2.1.1

Group A-1
X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3
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903.2.1.2

Group A-2
X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3

903.2.1.3

Group A-3 X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3

903.2.1.4

Group A-4
X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3

903.2.2

Group B X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3

903.2.3

Group E X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3

903.2.4

Group F-1 X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3
903.2.4.4 Group F-2 X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3

903.2.7

Group M X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3
903.2.7.2
Group M
Upholstered
Furniture or Mattress
X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3

903.2.8.1
.1

Group R-3
manufactured
housing
X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3

903.2.9

Group S-1
X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3

903.2.9.1

Repair garages X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3

903.2.10
Group S-2 parking
garages X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3

903.2.10.
1 Commercial parking
garages

X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3
903.2.10.
3 Group S-2 X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3

903.2.18.
1 Group U private
garages and carports
accessory to Group
R-3 occupancies

X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3

903.3.8.4

Supervision X
B, C2, C3

903.3.10

Floor control valves
X
B, C2, C3

903.6

Where required
X A1, A3, C1,
C2, C3

903.6.1

Monitoring
X
B, C2, C3
1028.5.1 Exit discharge
surface X A1
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5003.9.1.
2 Emergency response
support information X

A, B, C
5601.1.6 Fireworks display X A2, A3, C1

Chapter
80 Reference standards X

A, B, C

Appendi
x B

Table
B105.2
Required fire flow
for buildings
other than one and
two-family
dwellings, Group
R-3 and R-4

buildings and
townhouses

A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3

Appendi
x C,
Table
C102.1
Required number and
spacing of fire
hydrants

X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3
Appendi
x C104.2
Single outlet fire
hydrants X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3
C106.1 Hydrant type X A2, A3, B, C1,
C2, C3

Sec. 38-31 – 38-99 Reserved.

SECTION 4. Severability.

SECTION 5. Effective Date and Notice.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Citrus Heights this _____ day of ______ 2025 by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:

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Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa, Mayor

ATTEST:

Amy Van, City Clerk
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