The city of Citrus Heights has fined Namdar Realty Group, the majority owner of Sunrise Mall, $300,000 for violating municipal code standards regarding safety and maintenance issues across its share of the 100-acre facility.
Sunrise Mall, which opened in 1971, has been on the decline in recent years, said City Manager Ash Feeney. Most retailers have vacated the mall, leaving Citrus Heights and Namdar Realty Group tasked to revitalize the once economically vibrant shopping center, Feeney said.
“Our hope is they will bring that property back into compliance,” Feeney said. “If that continues to be a challenge, we’ll continue to use the tools that we have to bring them into compliance.”…