The City of Citrus Heights is proud to continue the Business of Distinction program in 2026, beginning with the Legacy Business Award. 

The Legacy Business Award celebrates those remarkable businesses that have become part of the very foundation of Citrus heights. To qualify, a business must have operated in the city for at least 15 years. Honorees distinguish themselves by creating local jobs and building trust with customers through long-standing service and connection. 

Know of a longstanding business that deserves recognition? Nominate them today! Nominations close February 6, 2025.

Join us in welcoming Must Be Cow, a new Korean BBQ experience in the Sunrise MarketPlace! We’re thrilled to see a great dining option added to the area. The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce recently hosted their ribbon cutting, celebrating the opening alongside local dignitaries and strong community support.

As the new year begins, consider the Chamber a go-to partner for celebrating business milestones, whether it’s an opening, anniversary, reopening, or expansion. To learn more visit CHChamber.com.

Building codes are updated periodically, and the latest cycle is now being reflected in plan review. If your 2026 plans include any storefront upgrades, please remember that a building permit may be required.

For building code questions, contact the Citrus Heights Building Division at building@citrusheights.net.

If signage is part of your 2026 plans, the City also offers limited funding support through the Sign Improvement Program.

The Sign Improvement Program helps support improvements to commercial signage in Citrus Heights by encouraging high-quality upgrades that reduce blight and strengthen corridor appearance.

Funding is limited, and proposed signage must meet program criteria, including demonstrating significant improvement and contributing to blight removal. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Have an innovative signage idea or a unique concept? We encourage you to reach out to discuss eligibility and next steps. For Sign Improvement Program questions, contact Aaguirre@citruheights.net.

As part of its strategic planning process, the Citrus Heights City Council directed staff to address vacant commercial buildings through a potential proposed Vacant Building Ordinance. The Commercial Property Reoccupancy initiative builds on the City’s blight abatement work by supporting public safety, beautification, and reinvestment through early communication and basic preventive maintenance.

A second community workshop was held on December 3, 2025. Staff presented refinements based on feedback from the first workshop and stakeholder meetings. Updates include extending the registration window from 30 to 60 days, expanding fee-relief options for well-maintained properties, and waiving registration fees for owners who self-register on time.

Feedback from the workshop will be incorporated into the next draft of the ordinance, which is scheduled to return to the Citrus Heights City Council for formal consideration at the January 28 meeting. You can follow project updates on the City Website.

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