By Sara Beth Williams– — The City Council unanimously advanced a commercial property reoccupancy program Wednesday evening through the approval of an ordinance that has been in development for roughly half of a year.
The proposed Commercial Property Reoccupancy Ordinance establishes a framework requiring owners of vacant commercial buildings to register their properties with the city and maintain minimum safety, security, and aesthetic standards during periods of vacancy. City officials have said the program is intended to prevent blight, reduce public safety risks, and encourage reinvestment in existing commercial spaces.
The ordinance has undergone three revisions following received feedback from various stakeholders, including the Sunrise MarketPlace and Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce boards, other local property owners and business owners, and the Citrus Heights City Council in September 2025…