Buena Park · Land use · Apartment building
Where is an apartment building (multifamily housing) allowed in Buena Park?
In Buena Park, an apartment building (multifamily housing) is allowed in 5 base zones (RM-10, RM-20, GMU, CBPMU and EMU, 3 with a condition) and not allowed in 2 (Buena Park use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RM-10, RM-20, GMU, CBPMU and EMU
- Not allowed: RMH and 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 an apartment building (multifamily housing) can go
Buena Park's code calls this use “Multi-Family Apartments”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RM-10 | Allowed | § 19.412.010 |
| RM-20 | Allowed | § 19.412.010 |
| 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
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 19.448.030 (condominium, stock cooperative, community apartments).
- Condominium, Stock Cooperative, Community Apartments is C in RM-10, RM-20 (S4) and P in GMU, CBPMU, EMU. Cottage Cluster (100 percent affordable) P in RS-8, RS-6, RM-10, RM-20.
- State law: State laws such as AB 2011, SB 6 and the density bonus law can allow homes on some commercial sites, or more units than this table shows.
- 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 an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RMH zone in Buena Park?
No. Buena Park's use table does not allow it in RMH (§ 19.412.010).
Can I have an apartment building (multifamily housing) in the RM-10 zone in Buena Park?
Yes. Buena Park's use table lists it as allowed in RM-10 (§ 19.412.010).
General information, not legal advice.
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