Citrus Heights council votes 4-1 to require licensing for short-term rentals
Sentinel staff report– New regulations and licensing requirements for Airbnb’s and other short-term rental properties in Citrus Heights will go into effect May 14, following a public hearing and 4-1 vote by the City Council on Thursday.
Construction near Walmart causes controversy in Citrus Heights neighborhood
By Mike Hazlip— Construction on an 8-unit townhouse development on Auburn Boulevard briefly opened up the backyards of adjacent residents after a privacy fence was torn down, causing controversy that reached the City Council on Thursday.
City moves forward with tree removal plan, after delay
By Mike Hazlip— After a week-long delay following criticism over the project, arborist crews began the removal of more than a dozen eucalyptus trees along Old Auburn Road Thursday.
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday evening to hold several public hearings and consider taking action related to development on Sayonara Drive and opposing “inadequately funded state mandates.”
City eyes partnership with nonprofit to build housing on Sayonara Drive
By Mike Hazlip— Twelve vacant city-owned lots on Sayonara Drive could be the site of new duplexes or single-family homes, under a proposed partnership with Habitat for Humanity.
Citrus Heights council to consider formal opposition to state mandates
Sentinel staff report– Following the implementation of a controversial, state-mandated organics recycling program (SB 1383), the Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider voicing official opposition to such “inadequately funded state mandates.”
Taxpayer group hosts Citrus Heights event, touts failure of Measure M
By Mike Hazlip— Several elected officials along with other area activists met Thursday night at a local restaurant, highlighting the defeat of the Measure M tax increase in Citrus Heights during the last election and setting their sights…
New federal funding package includes $585k for Citrus Heights well project
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Water District is set to receive $585,000 for the construction of a groundwater well to provide an additional water supply for district residents.
Public hearing set for short-term rental regulations in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will hold a public hearing Thursday on a draft ordinance targeted at regulating and ensuring the collection of occupancy taxes from owners of short-term rental properties.
New city manager focusing on community involvement in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The city’s new top executive introduced himself to community members during a neighborhood meeting Tuesday, where he highlighted goals of bringing back community events, redeveloping Sunrise Mall and personally being part of the Citrus Heights…
City criticized over plan to remove 16 trees on Old Auburn Road
By Mike Hazlip— A tree removal plan from the city has drawn the ire of a resident who says the city did not solicit input from residents or sufficiently assess environmental impacts.
Work begins on Greenback Lane repaving, improvement project
Sentinel staff report– Lane closures and construction work are slated to begin next week on Greenback Lane, with improvements slated to include roadway repaving and “full intersection reconstruction” at Fair Oaks Boulevard.
