Title 19 — Zoning›Division 7 — Mixed-Use Zones
Chapter 19.708 — Intensity of Use and Site Requirements
Buena Park Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Buena Park
§ 19.708.010. Density and Intensity. ¶
A. Residential. The base land use density refers to the maximum number of units per acre permitted under the corresponding zoning district. Additional density may be achievable in the form of a density bonus. Before any density bonus is applied, the number of dwelling units permitted in a mixed-use residential development shall not exceed the base density specified below.
B. Non-Residential. The maximum floor area ratio refers to the highest ratio of building floor area to the net area of the lot on which the building is located.
| Zone | Base Residential Density (dwelling units per net acre) (1) |
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (for non-residential uses) (3) |
|---|---|---|
| GMU | 32.0 | 1.0 |
| CBPMU | 45.0 | 1.0 |
| EMU | 80.0 | 3.0 |
| COMU (2) |
- | 0.5 |
| Notes: | ||
| For standards on density (1) |
bonus, refer to Section19.708.020for Affordable Housing Bonus. | |
| Residential development (2) |
is not allowed. | |
| Parking structures are excluded from FAR calculations for Mixed-Use development. (3) |
(Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)
§ 19.708.020. Affordable Housing Bonus. ¶
State Density Bonus Law (Government Code Sections 65915 — 65918 ) provides that local governments shall grant density bonuses and regulatory concessions and incentives to developers of housing, childcare facilities, or for donation of land for housing, where the developer agrees to construct a specified percentage of housing for lower-income households, very low-income households), moderate-income households or qualifying residents. This section adopts the State Density Bonus Law by reference. Where a provision contained in the Municipal Code does not discuss a specific condition or situation that arises, the provisions set forth in State Density Bonus
Law shall apply. In the event of a conflict between these provisions and the provisions of State Density Bonus Law, whichever is stricter shall prevail. (Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)
§ 19.708.030. Fractional Results. ¶
In determining the maximum number of dwelling units permitted on a site, any fraction of dwelling unit in the calculated result, after applying all density factors, shall not be construed as allowing an additional dwelling unit if such fraction is less than 0.5. (Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)
§ 19.708.040. Site Dimensions. ¶
The minimum size and dimensions of lots created in the various mixed-use zones shall be as shown in Table 19.708.040, except that certain specific uses of property require site areas and dimensions greater than the minimum site requirements for the zone. See Chapter 19.748 , Special Requirements for Certain Uses.
| Table 19.708.040 SITE DIMENSIONS |
Table 19.708.040 SITE DIMENSIONS |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone | Minimum Lot Area (square feet) |
Minimum Street Frontage (feet) |
Minimum Lot Width (feet) (2) |
Minimum Lot Depth (feet) |
| GMU | 15,000 | 50 | 50 | — |
| CBPMU | 15,000 | 50 | 70 | — |
| EMU | 20,000 | 50 | 100 | — |
| COMU (1) |
10,000 | 50 | 50 | — |
| Notes: | ||||
| No minimum requirements apply for individual lots within an integrated development in the mixed-use zones. (1) |
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| Parcels adjacent to major or secondary highway, freeways, drainage channels, or railroad rights-of-way shall require an additional 10 feet. (2) |
(Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)