Earlier editions: 2026-07
Municipal code
Buena Park Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of Buena Park, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 17 titles · 2,464 sections
- Jurisdiction
- Buena Park
Contents
▸Title 1 — General Provisions
Overview- Chapter 1.00 — THE CODE
- Chapter 1.04 — PENALTIES, ADMINISTRATIVE AND CIVIL REMEDIES, AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 1.06 — MAILED BALLOT ELECTIONS
- Chapter 1.08 — NOTICES TO APPEAR
- Chapter 1.12 — CITY SEAL
- Chapter 1.16 — CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
- Chapter 1.20 — TIME LIMITATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE MANDAMUS PROCEEDINGS
- Chapter 1.24 — CANDIDATE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
- Chapter 1.28 — ELECTRONIC FILING OF FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION FILINGS
▸Title 2 — Administration and Personnel
Overview- Chapter 2.00 — CITY OFFICES AND GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 2.02 — SINGLE-MEMBER VOTING DISTRICTS FOR CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
- Chapter 2.06 — TERM LIMITS FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS
- Chapter 2.08 — MEETINGS
- Chapter 2.10 — ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
- Chapter 2.12 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- Chapter 2.16 — CITY MANAGER
- Chapter 2.20 — CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.22 — NOTICE SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Chapter 2.24 — POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF CITY EMPLOYEES
- Chapter 2.28 — POLICE AND POLICE RESERVES
- Chapter 2.32 — CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.36 — COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.40 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.44 — TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.48 — NAVIGATION CENTER OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.52 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) COMMITTEE
- Chapter 2.56 — CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.60 — NAVIGATION CENTER OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
▸Title 3 — Revenue and Finance
Overview- Chapter 3.00 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Chapter 3.04 — SPECIAL FUNDS AND WARRANTS
- Chapter 3.08 — TAXATION—GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 3.12 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.16 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.20 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.24 — ELECTRICITY AND GAS UTILITY FEES
- Chapter 3.28 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
- Chapter 3.32 — DISPOSITION OF LOST, ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
- Chapter 3.36 — WATER RATES AND CHARGES
- Chapter 3.40 — RECOVERY OF COSTS—SECOND RESPONSES BY POLICE TO PARTIES AND OTHER ASSEMBLAGES
▸Chapter 3.44 — VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES FOR AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PURPOSES
- Chapter 3.48 — APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS
▸Chapter 3.52 — ENTERPRISE REVENUE BOND LAW
- Chapter 3.56 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.60 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
▸Title 5 — Business Licenses and Regulations
Overview- Chapter 5.00 — BUSINESS LICENSES—GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 5.04 — SCHEDULE OF LICENSE FEES
- Chapter 5.12 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND THERAPISTS
- Chapter 5.16 — BINGO
▸Chapter 5.20 — OPERATION AND GRANTING OF CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISES
Overview- Article I — Intent
- Article II — Short Title
- Article III — Definitions
- Article IV — Franchise Terms and Conditions
- Article V — Franchise Applications and Renewal
- Article VI — Minimum Consumer Protection and Service Standards
- Article VII — Franchise Fee and Financial Requirements
- Article VIII — Construction Requirements
- Article IX — Technical Standards
- Article X — Indemnification and Insurance Requirements
- Article XI — Records and Reports
- Article XII — Review of System Performance
- Article XIII — Franchise Violations
- Article XIV — Force Majeure; Grantee's Inability to Perform
- Article XV — Abandonment or Removal of Franchise Property
- Article XVI — Grantor and Subscriber Rights
- Article XVII — Special Provisions Applicable to Holders of State Video Franchises
- Chapter 5.24 — ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS
- Chapter 5.28 — ESCORT BUREAUS
- Chapter 5.30 — OUTCALL DANCERS AND MODELS
- Chapter 5.32 — FORTUNETELLING
- Chapter 5.34 — MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION
- Chapter 5.36 — SOLICITORS, TRANSIENT MERCHANTS AND PEDDLERS
- Chapter 5.40 — TAXICAB SERVICE
- Chapter 5.48 — TOWING SERVICES
- Chapter 5.52 — INTERNET CAFÉS
- Chapter 5.56 — SHOPPING CART CONTAINMENT AND RETRIEVAL BY OWNERS
- Chapter 5.60 — TOBACCO RETAILERS
- Chapter 5.62 — CONTRACTOR LICENSING AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 5.64 — SIDEWALK VENDING
- Chapter 5.68 — LIMITS ON THIRD-PARTY FOOD DELIVERY FEES
- Chapter 5.70 — GROUP HOMES
▸Title 6 — Animals
Overview- Chapter 6.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 6.08 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 6.12 — IMPOUNDMENT
- Chapter 6.16 — DOG AND ANIMAL LICENSING
- Chapter 6.20 — CARE AND KEEPING OF DOGS
- Chapter 6.22 — CARE AND KEEPING OF CATS, OTHER ANIMALS AND BEES
- Chapter 6.24 — DISEASED AND/OR CRIPPLED ANIMALS
- Chapter 6.30 — PERMITS
- Chapter 6.40 — PET SHOPS, BOARDING KENNELS AND GROOMING SHOPS
- Chapter 6.50 — STABLES
▸Title 8 — Health, Safety and Welfare
Overview- Chapter 8.00 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION
- Chapter 8.04 — FOOD-HANDLING BUSINESSES AND HEALTH SERVICES FEES
- Chapter 8.08 — DRIVE-IN AND TAKE-OUT RESTAURANTS
- Chapter 8.12 — SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
- Chapter 8.14 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM
- Chapter 8.16 — GRAFFITI PROHIBITION AND REMOVAL
- Chapter 8.20 — HEALTH-FLY CONTROL
- Chapter 8.24 — HEALTH MOBILE X-RAY UNITS
- Chapter 8.28 — NOISE
- Chapter 8.32 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Chapter 8.36 — MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
- Chapter 8.38 — REGULATION OF EMPLOYMENT SOLICITATION
- Chapter 8.40 — REGULATION OF DISPLAY OF HARMFUL MATTER TO MINORS IN PUBLIC PLACES
- Chapter 8.44 — REGULATION OF AMBULANCES
- Chapter 8.46 — CURFEW ESTABLISHED
- Chapter 8.48 — NARCOTICS AND GANG-RELATED CRIME EVICTION PROGRAM
- Chapter 8.52 — SMOKING PROHIBITED
- Chapter 8.54 — REGULATION OF NITROUS OXIDE
- Chapter 8.56 — CANNABIS PROHIBITIONS AND REGULATIONS
- Chapter 8.58 — REGULATION OF KRATOM PRODUCTS
- Chapter 8.60 — JUST CAUSE TENANT PROTECTIONS
- Chapter 8.64 — GAS-POWERED LAWN EQUIPMENT
▸Title 10 — Vehicles and Traffic
Overview- Chapter 10.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 10.08 — TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 10.12 — ENFORCEMENT AND OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10.16 — SIGNS AND ENFORCEMENT CONDITIONS
- Chapter 10.20 — DRIVING RULES AND TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 10.24 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING PURPOSES AND LOCATIONS
- Chapter 10.28 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED ON CERTAIN STREETS
- Chapter 10.32 — LOADING AND UNLOADING
- Chapter 10.36 — RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS
- Chapter 10.40 — PARKING METERS
- Chapter 10.44 — SPECIAL SPEED ZONES
- Chapter 10.48 — MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES
- Chapter 10.52 — PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PARKING
- Chapter 10.56 — ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND MOBILITY DEVICES
- Chapter 10.60 — STREET RACES AND RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITIONS PROHIBITED
▸Title 12 — Streets, Sidewalks and Public Property
Overview- Chapter 12.04 — PARKS AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS
▸Chapter 12.08 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
- Chapter 12.12 — BENCHES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Chapter 12.16 — REGULATION OF NEWSRACKS
- Chapter 12.20 — PLANTS AND TREES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Chapter 12.24 — CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
- Chapter 12.28 — SKATEBOARDS, IN-LINE SKATES AND SIMILAR WHEELED DEVICES PROHIBITED
- Chapter 12.32 — USE OF CITY SKATE PARKS
▸Title 13 — Utilities
Overview- Chapter 13.04 — SEWERS
- Chapter 13.08 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 13.12 — WATER
- Chapter 13.16 — BACKFLOW AND CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROLS
- Chapter 13.20 — WATER WELLS
- Chapter 13.24 — MUNICIPAL UTILITY SERVICES
- Chapter 13.28 — WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE PROGRAM
- Chapter 13.30 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 13.32 — STORMWATER DRAINAGE
- Chapter 13.36 — FATS, OIL AND GREASE MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
▸Title 15 — Building and Construction Safety
Overview- Chapter 15.08 — MOVING OF BUILDINGS—GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 15.12 — MOVING OF BUILDINGS—HOUSEMOVER'S PERMIT
- Chapter 15.16 — MOVING OF BUILDINGS—RELOCATION PERMIT
- Chapter 15.20 — ELEVATION PERMITS
- Chapter 15.24 — ABATEMENT OF UNSAFE OR DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.28 — ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES
- Chapter 15.32 — ABATEMENT OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
- Chapter 15.34 — WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT
- Chapter 15.40 — TRAILERS AND TRAILER PARKS
- Chapter 15.56 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.58 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 15.60 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.64 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.68 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.70 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.71 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
- Chapter 15.72 — HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 15.80 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.86 — GRADING AND EXCAVATION CODE
- Chapter 15.90 — UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.92 — HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.96 — REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.100 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 15.110 — RENTAL HOUSING INSPECTION PROGRAM
- Chapter 15.155 — EMERGENCY HOUSING—CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
▸Title 18 — Subdivisions and Floodplain Management
Overview▸Division I — Subdivisions
Overview- Chapter 18.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.08 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 18.12 — MAPS—GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.16 — FINAL TRACT MAPS
- Chapter 18.20 — FINAL PARCEL MAPS
- Chapter 18.24 — IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 18.28 — PROCEDURE—GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.32 — TENTATIVE PARCEL AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS
- Chapter 18.36 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 18.40 — REVIEW OF MAPS BY OTHER AGENCIES
- Chapter 18.44 — FINAL MAPS
- Chapter 18.48 — PARCEL MAPS
- Chapter 18.52 — TRACT MAPS
- Chapter 18.56 — FILING MAPS WITH COUNTY RECORDER
- Chapter 18.60 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 18.64 — DEDICATIONS AND RESERVATIONS
- Chapter 18.68 — FEES
- Chapter 18.72 — SOILS REPORTS
- Chapter 18.76 — MONUMENTS
- Chapter 18.80 — DESIGN—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 18.84 — DESIGN—LOTS
- Chapter 18.88 — DESIGN—STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
- Chapter 18.92 — DESIGN—STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
- Chapter 18.96 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
- Chapter 18.100 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 18.102 — LOT MERGERS
- Chapter 18.104 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
- Chapter 18.108 — VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
▸Title 19 — Zoning
Overview▸Division 1 — Administration
Overview- Chapter 19.104 — Introduction and Definitions
- Chapter 19.108 — Procedures—General
- Chapter 19.112 — Hearings
- Chapter 19.116 — Decisions
- Chapter 19.120 — Appeals
- Chapter 19.124 — Legislative Procedures
- Chapter 19.128 — Administrative Procedures
- Chapter 19.132 — Quasi-Judicial Procedures
- Chapter 19.136 — Applicability of Regulations
- Chapter 19.140 — Relationship of Zoning Regulations to Other Laws and Regulations
- Chapter 19.144 — Assignment of Authority, Powers, and Duties
- Chapter 19.148 — Violations and Penalties
▸Division 2 — Nonconforming Uses and Sites
▸Division 3 — Single-Family Residential Zones
Overview- Chapter 19.304 — Purpose and Description of Single-Family Residential Zones
- Chapter 19.308 — Intensity of Use and Site Requirements
- Chapter 19.312 — Uses
- Chapter 19.316 — Development Standards—Building Form
- Chapter 19.320 — Development Standards—Yards and Related Encroachments
- Chapter 19.324 — Development Standards—Outdoor Improvements
- Chapter 19.328 — Development Standards—Fences, Walls, Hedges, and Berms
- Chapter 19.332 — Development Standards—Landscaping
- Chapter 19.336 — Development Standards—Vehicular Provisions
- Chapter 19.340 — Development Standards—Utilities and Mechanical Equipment
- Chapter 19.344 — Development Standards—Environmental Effects
- Chapter 19.348 — Special Requirements for Certain Uses
▸Division 4 — Multi-Family Residential Zones
Overview- Chapter 19.404 — Purpose and Description of Multifamily Residential Zones
- Chapter 19.408 — Intensity of Use and Site Requirements
- Chapter 19.412 — Uses
- Chapter 19.416 — Development Standards—Building Form
- Chapter 19.420 — Development Standards—Yards and Open Space
- Chapter 19.424 — Development Standards—Outdoor Improvements
- Chapter 19.428 — Development Standards—Fences, Walls, Hedges, and Berms
- Chapter 19.432 — Development Standards—Landscaping
- Chapter 19.436 — Development Standards—Vehicular Provisions
- Chapter 19.440 — Development Standards—Utilities and Mechanical Equipment
- Chapter 19.444 — Development Standards—Environmental Effect
- Chapter 19.448 — Special Requirements for Certain Uses
▸Division 5 — Commercial and Industrial Zones
Overview- Chapter 19.504 — Purpose And Description of Commercial and Industrial Zones
- Chapter 19.508 — Intensity Of Use And Site Requirements
- Chapter 19.512 — Uses
- Chapter 19.516 — Development Standards—Buildings
- Chapter 19.520 — Development Standards—Yards And Open Space
- Chapter 19.524 — Development Standards—Outdoor Improvements
- Chapter 19.528 — Development Standards—Fences, Walls, Hedges, and Berms
- Chapter 19.532 — Development Standards—Landscaping
- Chapter 19.536 — Development Standards—Vehicular Provisions
- Chapter 19.540 — Transportation Demand Management Requirements For Specified New Development
- Chapter 19.544 — Development Standards—Utilities And Mechanical Equipment
- Chapter 19.548 — Development Standards—Environmental Effects
- Chapter 19.552 — Special Requirements for Certain Uses
- Chapter 19.556 — Regional Commercial Centers in the CR Zone
▸Division 6 — Open Space Zones
Overview- Chapter 19.604 — Purpose And Description of Open Space Zones
- Chapter 19.608 — Intensity Of Use And Site Requirements
- Chapter 19.612 — Uses
- Chapter 19.616 — Development Standards—Buildings
- Chapter 19.620 — Development Standards—Yards and Open Space
- Chapter 19.624 — Development Standards—Outdoor Improvements
- Chapter 19.628 — Development Standards—Fences, Walls, Hedges, and Berms
- Chapter 19.632 — Development Standards—Landscaping
- Chapter 19.636 — Development Standards—Vehicular Provisions
- Chapter 19.640 — Transportation Demand Management Requirements For Specified New Development
- Chapter 19.644 — Development Standards—Utilities And Mechanical Equipment
- Chapter 19.648 — Development Standards—Environmental Effects
- Chapter 19.652 — Special Requirements for Certain Uses
▸Division 7 — Mixed-Use Zones
Overview- Chapter 19.704 — Purpose and Description of Mixed-Use Zones
- Chapter 19.708 — Intensity of Use and Site Requirements
- Chapter 19.712 — USES
- Chapter 19.716 — Development Standards—Building Form
- Chapter 19.720 — Development Standards—Yards and Open Space
- Chapter 19.724 — Development Standards—Outdoor Improvements
- Chapter 19.728 — Development Standards—Fences, Walls, Hedges, and Berms
- Chapter 19.732 — Development Standards—Landscaping
- Chapter 19.736 — Development Standards—Vehicular Provisions
- Chapter 19.740 — Development Standards—Utilities and Mechanical Equipment
- Chapter 19.744 — Development Standards—Environmental Effect
- Chapter 19.748 — Special Requirements for Certain Uses
▸Division 10 — Temporary Uses and Special Permits
▸Division 11 — Property Maintenance and Use Standards
▸Division 12 — Wireless Communication Facility Regulations and Guidelines
▸Division 13 — Commercial Cannabis Uses and Cultivation
- Title 19A — List of Zoning Amendments
- Title SR — Statutory References for California Cities
- Title CR — Cross-Reference Table
- Title OL — Ordinance List and Disposition Table