Buena Park · Land use · Live-work unit
Where is a live-work unit allowed in Buena Park?
In Buena Park, a live-work unit is allowed in 3 base zones (GMU, CBPMU and EMU, all with a condition) and not allowed in 1 (Buena Park use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: GMU, CBPMU and EMU
- Not allowed: COMU
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Buena Park Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a live-work unit can go
Buena Park's code calls this use “Live/Work Unit”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| GMU | Allowed — see note Note heading: Residential Uses (upper floors only) | § 19.712.010 |
| CBPMU | Allowed — see note Note heading: Residential Uses (upper floors only) | § 19.712.010 |
| EMU | Allowed — see note Note heading: Residential Uses (upper floors only) | § 19.712.010 |
Zones where it is not allowed
COMU.
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 19.748.030.
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet text; Division 3/4/5/6/7 purpose chapters are not included. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Buena Park
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a live-work unit in the COMU zone in Buena Park?
No. Buena Park's use table does not allow it in COMU (§ 19.712.010).
Can I have a live-work unit in the GMU zone in Buena Park?
Yes, with a condition. Buena Park's use table lists it as allowed in GMU (§ 19.712.010). The code adds a condition: “Residential Uses (upper floors only)”
General information, not legal advice.
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