Title 19 — ZoningDivision 3 — Single-Family Residential Zones

Chapter 19.312 — Uses

Buena Park Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Buena Park

§ 19.312.010. Uses Permitted.

  • A. Land, buildings, and other facilities shall be designed, developed, and used only for those activities indicated for the various zones by Table 19.312.010, entitled Uses Permitted. The symbols shown in this table have the following meanings:
Symbol Meaning
P Automatically permitted use.
I Incidental use—use permitted only if incidental to another primary use on the same site. If
incidental to a use authorized by conditional use permit, such incidental use is permitted only
if included within the terms of the conditional use permit.
C Conditional use—use eligible for consideration under the conditional use procedure (Section
19.128.020) and permitted only if a conditional use permit is approved, subject to the specifc
conditions of such permit.
Ci Incidental conditional use—use eligible for consideration under the conditional use procedure
only if incidental to another primary use of the site, whether such primary use is automatically
permitted or permitted by conditional use permit.
T Temporary use—permitted if approved in accordance with Title 19, Division 10.
  • B. Those uses listed as accessory uses in the Uses Permitted Table are subject to the definition of accessory use in Section 19.104.080 as well as the meanings of the indicated symbols in the table.

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Residential Zones Additional Requirements
Uses RS-16 RS-10 RS-8 RS-6 PD
(1)
Residential Uses
Single-Family Dwellings:
Site-Built. P P P P C
Manufactured
Homes.
P P P P Refers to manufactured homes, factory-
built homes, modular homes, and
panelized homes.
Single-Family
Cluster.
C C C See Section19.348.020.
Multi-Family Dwellings:
Cottage Cluster. P P 100% affordability requirement applies.
See Section19.348.110.
Employee Housing
(6 or fewer).
P P P P P Employee housing as defned by the
Health and Safety Code Section17008.
Employee housing shall be subject to the
provisions of the Health and Safety Code
Sections17021.5and17021.6.
Transitional/Support
ive Housing.
P P P P C Transitional housing facilities providing
accommodations for six (6) or fewer
individuals are allowed in RS zones,
unless otherwise indicated by State Law.
Refer to Government Code Section65651.
Two-Unit
Development.
P P P P See Section19.348.100.
Residential Accessory Uses:
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Non-Habitable
Accessory
Structure.
I I I I I See Section19.316.080.
Accessory Dwelling
Units.
I I I I I See Section19.348.010.
Junior Accessory
Dwelling Units.
I I I I I See Section19.348.010.
Guesthouse. I I I I I A guest house shall be used only by the
occupants of the main residence, their
nonpaying guests, or domestic employees.
The guest house shall not be rented or
otherwise occupied independently from
the main residence.
Home Occupation. I I I I I See Section19.348.030.
Short-Term Rental. I I I I I See Section19.348.080.
Animal Keeping. I I I I I See Section19.348.050.
Swimming Pool,
Therapeutic Pool,
Recreational
Structure, Spa.
I I I I P See Section19.324.050.
Clubhouse, Meeting
Room, Game
Room, Gymnasium,
Sauna, Health
Center (Private Use
Only).
I I P Permitted as an incidental use for single-
family cluster housing, cottage cluster
housing, and planned developments.
Firepits and Fixed
Freestanding
Barbecues.
I I I I P See Section19.324.030.
Game Courts
(tennis, pickleball,
basketball).
I I I I I
Parking, within
Garage.
I I I I P
Parking, under
Carport.
I I I I P Carports are permitted for parking spaces
which are in addition to the required
garage spaces.
Parking, Uncovered. I I I I P Uncovered parking is permitted for parking
spaces which are in addition to the
required garage spaces.
Yard Sale. I I I I I See Section19.348.040.
Public Service Uses
Community Day Care:
Small group child
day care home (1-
I I I I I All applicants shall comply with theState
Health and Safety Codewith regard to
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Residential Zones Additional Requirements
Uses RS-16 RS-10 RS-8 RS-6 PD
(1)
14 children). the maximum number of children that may
be supervised at any one time based on
applicable standards and criteria. In no
case, shall the total number of children
supervised at any one time at any
residence exceed 14.
Small group adult
day care home (1-6
adults).
I I I I I
Child day care
center.
Ci Ci Ci Permitted with a CUP as an incidental use
provided that suffcient parking and
circulation can be provided on the property
and the hours of operation for the
incidental use will not confict with the
primary use.
Adult day care
center.
Ci Ci Ci Permitted with a CUP as an incidental use
provided that suffcient parking and
circulation can be provided on the property
and the hours of operation for the
incidental use will not confict with the
primary use.
Public Assembly:(See also Recreation)
Church. C In all residential zones in which churches
are permitted, such churches shall be
located on and oriented to a major,
primary, or secondary highway as defned
and designated in the Buena Park General
Plan. Bingo games shall be permitted as
an accessory use only when authorized
under Chapter5.16et seq., and only when
fre and safety regulations are met and
parking facilities are fully conforming to the
requirements for public assembly use.
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Cafe/Coffee Shop. I Permitted only as an incidental use to an
existing permitted religious facility and
subject to all building and fre safety
standards applicable to
commercial/assembly use. Must be less
than 3,000 square feet.
Emergency
Shelters.
I See Section19.348.070.
Education:
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Educational
institution.
C C C Bingo games shall be permitted as an
accessory use only when authorized under
Chapter5.16et seq., and only when fre
and safety regulations are met and parking
facilities are fully conforming to the
requirements for education use.
Recreation:(see also Division 5, Commercial Uses—Commercial Recreation.)
Public park, public
playground, public
recreational area,
public landscaped
open space, public-
owned historical site
or feature.
P P P P P
Community
recreation center.
P C
Utilities and Communications: See Division 12 of Zoning Ordinance.
Aviation
navigational aids.
C C C C
Public utility facilities
or structures,
including electrical
substations and
cellular telephone
facilities.
C C C C
Transportation:
Parking Lot. C C C C
Agricultural Uses
Horticultural
production, plant
nursery (no sales),
keeping of livestock.
P Applies to A-Agricultural Overlay Zone
only. See Section19.312.030.
Horticultural
production, plant
nursery (with sales).
C See Section19.348.060.
Animal Keeping. I I I I See Section19.348.050.
Temporary Uses
On-site construction
facilities.
P P P P P Offces, storage, activities, and facilities
directly pertaining to construction for a
permitted use on the same site provided
construction is not suspended for more
than 30 consecutive days.
On-site real estate
sales offce.
P P P P P Temporary real estate sales offce, only for
sales or leasing of new subdivision and for
not more than 1 year.

Note:

(1) Permitted uses and intensity of use in the PD zone shall be determined in a public hearing subject to the provisions of the General Plan for the individual area designated as Planned Development.

(Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)

§ 19.312.020. Parking Overlay Classification.

Property located in an area shown on the zoning map with the symbol "P" may be used for a parking lot or parking structure as a primary use in lieu of, but not in combination with, other uses authorized for the underlying zone. Such parking use shall serve activities located in the same or adjacent zones. Yard, setback, and landscape requirements of the underlying zone shall apply. (Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)

§ 19.312.030. Agricultural Overlay Classification.

  • A. Permitted Uses. Property located in an area shown on the Zoning Map with the symbol "A" may be used for the following agricultural activities in addition to the uses authorized for the underlying zone:

    1. Horticultural production;

    2. Plant nursery;

    3. Orchards and tree crops;

    4. Field crops, berry crops, bush crops, truck gardening;

    5. Raising or keeping of livestock subject to the requirements of subsection C of this section;

    6. Beekeeping, subject to the requirements of Section 19.348.050.C (Beekeeping);

    7. Agricultural accessory uses and structures;

    8. Raising or keeping of chickens subject to the requirements of Section 19.348.050.D (Chicken Keeping);

    9. Employee housing consisting of no more than thirty-six (36) beds in a group quarter, or twelve (12) units or spaces designed for use by a single-family or household in compliance with Health and Safety Code Section 17021.6 .

  • B. Lot Size. Notwithstanding the requirements of the underlying zone, the minimum lot size in the A - Agricultural Overlay Zone shall be 14,000 square feet.

  • C. Livestock. Raising or keeping of livestock shall be limited to domesticated animals such as rabbits, fowl, and not more than two (2) horses, mules, cows, goats, sheep, or similar large animals in any combination. Any animal keeping structure for such animals shall be located at least:

    1. 100 feet from the front property line;

    2. 30 feet from any other property line;

    3. 40 feet from any dwelling or other building used for human habitation, on either the subject or adjacent properties.

  • (Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)

§ 19.312.040. Single-Family Residential Zone—Commercial Parties Prohibited.

  • A. Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council by the adoption of this section to prohibit parties conducted in a commercial manner within all single-family residential zones in order to preserve the rights of residents to the quiet enjoyment of their property.

  • B. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth herein:

    1. "Admission charge" means a tangible benefit, monetary or otherwise, which is expressly or implicitly required as a condition of admittance to a party. Customary courtesies and clearly noncommercial activity such as gifts by guests and voluntary sharing of expenses for meals shall not be considered to be an "admission charge." "Admission charge" shall not include donations for political, community service, charitable, or religious purposes.

    2. "Party" means three (3) or more persons meeting together for social, recreational, or amusement purposes.

  • C. Admission Charge Prohibited. No person or group of persons shall require, implicitly or expressly, any admission charge to any party conducted in any single-family residential zone.

  • (Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)