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Business Licenses
Citrus Heights issues business licenses to regulate business activities that occur within city limits. Visit the city's Business License webpage to learn about different types of licenses and fees, and to get an application. The licenses are reviewed by the Building and Safety Division, Planning Division, and Police Department but processed by the Finance Department. For more information email the Business License Division or call 916-727-4907.
Check & Clear Zoning Regulations
All properties within Citrus Heights fall into a zoning classification that regulates the type of business activities that may occur at the site. Business owners should verify with the Planning Division that their business type is allowed in the location desired prior to signing any lease agreements.
The Citrus Heights Zoning Code also implements design standards related to site plan design, architecture detailing, and building materials. Zoning is also used to control other development regulations such as signage, parking, and setback requirements. The Zoning Code is available on-line or hard copies of the Zoning Code are available for purchase at the City Hall public counter for $25.
Processing & Development Fees
The city and outside agencies charge a variety of processing and development-related fees. Visit the following webpages for more information:
Sewer Credit Program
In partnership with Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (Regional San), the city may offer reductions on sewer hookup fees for new development and redevelopment projects. This program can provide substantial discounts over the regular price. For more information visit the Sewer Credit Program webpage, email the Community and Economic Development Department or call 916-725-2448.
Solar Rebates From SMUD
SMUD is currently offering financial incentives to commercial and industrial customers who install and produce their own electricity with photovoltaic systems. The current one-time incentive of $1.90 per watt (up to 1 MW) is based on the system's expected performance (EPBI). SMUD also offers a Performance Based Incentive (PBI). The current 5-year PBI is $0.30 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) produced and the 10-year PBI option is $0.18 per kWh.
For more information about SMUD's Commercial Solar Program, visit SMUD's website or call SMUD's Commercial Contact Center at 1-877- 622-7683.
Savings by Design by SMUD
Savings By Design is a statewide program encouraging high performance nonresidential building design and construction. Sponsored by California utilities, the program offers building owners and design teams a wide range of services including:
Citrus Heights issues business licenses to regulate business activities that occur within city limits. Visit the city's Business License webpage to learn about different types of licenses and fees, and to get an application. The licenses are reviewed by the Building and Safety Division, Planning Division, and Police Department but processed by the Finance Department. For more information email the Business License Division or call 916-727-4907.
Check & Clear Zoning Regulations
All properties within Citrus Heights fall into a zoning classification that regulates the type of business activities that may occur at the site. Business owners should verify with the Planning Division that their business type is allowed in the location desired prior to signing any lease agreements.
The Citrus Heights Zoning Code also implements design standards related to site plan design, architecture detailing, and building materials. Zoning is also used to control other development regulations such as signage, parking, and setback requirements. The Zoning Code is available on-line or hard copies of the Zoning Code are available for purchase at the City Hall public counter for $25.
Processing & Development Fees
The city and outside agencies charge a variety of processing and development-related fees. Visit the following webpages for more information:
- Alarm System Permit Fees
- Building Division Fee Schedule
- Business License Fees
- Planning Division Fee Schedule
Sewer Credit Program
In partnership with Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (Regional San), the city may offer reductions on sewer hookup fees for new development and redevelopment projects. This program can provide substantial discounts over the regular price. For more information visit the Sewer Credit Program webpage, email the Community and Economic Development Department or call 916-725-2448.
Solar Rebates From SMUD
SMUD is currently offering financial incentives to commercial and industrial customers who install and produce their own electricity with photovoltaic systems. The current one-time incentive of $1.90 per watt (up to 1 MW) is based on the system's expected performance (EPBI). SMUD also offers a Performance Based Incentive (PBI). The current 5-year PBI is $0.30 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) produced and the 10-year PBI option is $0.18 per kWh.
For more information about SMUD's Commercial Solar Program, visit SMUD's website or call SMUD's Commercial Contact Center at 1-877- 622-7683.
Savings by Design by SMUD
Savings By Design is a statewide program encouraging high performance nonresidential building design and construction. Sponsored by California utilities, the program offers building owners and design teams a wide range of services including:
- Design assistance
- Design team incentives
- Energy design resources
- Owner incentives