Watch the 2025 State of the City Address

On November 6, Mayor Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa and City Manager Ashley Feeney delivered the 2025 State of the City address at Citrus Heights City Hall. The presentation shared meaningful updates for our business community, including progress on economic development initiatives, investments in public safety and infrastructure, and the projects shaping the future of our commercial corridors. 

Business owners heard how the City is working to strengthen local vitality, support a resilient workforce, and create an environment where businesses can continue to grow and succeed. The address also highlighted the momentum of recent development activity and upcoming efforts aimed at enhancing the customer, resident, and business experience citywide. 

If you weren’t able to attend, you can watch the full recording on YouTube. Watch the 2025 State of the City Recording

Be sure to check out the 2025 Year in Review for a snapshot of this year’s major activities and achievements.

Celebrating Our 2025 Civic Heights Award Recipient

The City of Citrus Heights is proud to announce Byers Gymnastics as the 2025 Business of Distinction – Civic Heights Award recipient.

Residents submitted 38 nominations and more than 300 votes, celebrating businesses that reflect our community’s core values. With over 120 votes, Byers stood out as a familiar presence at city events, offering programs like Toddler Time, Parents’ Night Out, and seasonal activities that bring families together.

Our next quarterly category will recognize Legacy Businesses, honoring those that have served Citrus Heights for more than twenty years. Stay tuned for the next nomination period and help us lift up the businesses that continue to shape our city. 

Sweet New Spots in Citrus Heights

The Citrus Heights Chamber celebrated Pinkberry and Nothing Bundt Cakes with two welcoming ribbon cuttings. Be sure to stop by, and with both new additions in the same center, visiting our newest neighbors makes it easy to enjoy dessert twice.

• Pinkberry | 5437 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
• Nothing Bundt Cakes|7855 Madison Ave C, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Share Your Experience: Business Check-In Survey 

As part of the City’s Economic Development Work Plan, we’re gathering feedback from businesses operating in our community. The Business Check-In helps us understand day-to-day experiences, workforce needs, and the overall business climate so we can better tailor our programs and support.

The survey takes less than five minutes. Your input shapes City priorities, informs future tools and services, and ensures every business voice is part of the conversation.

Open Data Portal

The City of Citrus Heights has launched a new Open Data Portal that brings key City information together in one easy-to-use place. The portal provides access to datasets such as building permits issued, business licenses issued, zoning designations, and public works project information, offering a clearer view of activity happening throughout the city. 



This resource reflects the City’s commitment to transparency and gives business owners another way to stay informed about local development and City operations. The portal is updated regularly and designed to be simple to navigate, whether you are exploring maps, reviewing recent permits, or looking at activity in different parts of the city. 

Businesses are invited to explore the new Open Data Portal as a helpful reference for understanding what is happening across Citrus Heights. 

Holiday Construction Moratorium: What Businesses Need to Know



The City of Citrus Heights will again implement its annual Holiday Construction Moratorium to support safe, reliable access to local businesses during the busiest shopping season of the year. The goal is to minimize traffic delays, reduce congestion, and keep major corridors moving smoothly for your customers and employees. 

Arterial Streets 

• Construction and utility work will pause on key commercial corridors from Friday, November 21 at 5:00 p.m. through Monday, January 5 at 8:00 a.m. 
• This includes: Greenback Lane, Sunrise Boulevard, Auburn Boulevard, Madison Avenue, Sylvan Road, Fair Oaks Boulevard, San Juan Avenue, Old Auburn Road, Antelope Road, Dewey Drive, and Van Maren Lane. 

Residential and Collector Streets 

• Construction and utility work will also pause on all residential and collector streets from Friday, December 19 at 5:00 p.m. through Monday, January 5 at 8:00 a.m. 
• This ensures smooth travel through neighborhoods and reduces disruptions for employees commuting from nearby areas. 

This pause helps keep travel predictable for shoppers and supports customer access during peak retail weeks. Only emergency work will be allowed during these windows. If you have questions about how this may relate to your business operations or deliveries, please contact the City’s General Services Department at (916) 727-4770. 

Annual Tree Lighting

Citrus Heights will welcome the holiday season with our annual Tree Lighting on December 4 at City Hall. The event is free to attend and takes place from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

This long-standing community tradition brings families, neighbors, and local businesses together for an evening of holiday sing-alongs, hot cocoa, cookies, a train ride around City Hall, and Santa’s Workshop for kids. 

For local businesses, the event offers a meaningful way to be part of a celebration that brings thousands of residents to the heart of our city each year. If your business is interested in supporting this community tradition in a visible and memorable way, reach out to rcave@citrusheights.net to learn more about available sponsorship opportunities. More details will be shared on the City website as the event approaches. 

Commercial Property Reocupancy Ordinance Workshop

The City Council set an objective for staff to address challenges associated with long-term vacant commercial properties. In response, staff has been researching a Commercial Property Re-Occupancy Ordinance that would establish clear standards of care and basic preventative maintenance to help maintain vibrant, well-kept corridors.

As part of gathering feedback from property owners, tenants, and community partners, the City will host its second stakeholder workshop on December 3 at 3:00 p.m. at the Citrus Heights Event Center.

For details and materials, visit the City Website.