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 specific 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.
Table 19.312.010
USES PERMITTED - SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Uses
Residential Zones
Additional Requirements
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 Section 19.348.020.
Multi-Family Dwellings:
Cottage Cluster.
P
P
100% affordability requirement applies. See Section 19.348.110.
Employee Housing (6 or fewer).
P
P
P
P
P
Employee housing as defined by the Health and Safety Code Section 17008. Employee housing shall be subject to the provisions of the Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6.
Transitional/Supportive 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 Section 65651.
Two-Unit Development.
P
P
P
P
See Section 19.348.100.
Residential Accessory Uses:
Non-Habitable Accessory Structure.
I
I
I
I
I
See Section 19.316.080.
Accessory Dwelling Units.
I
I
I
I
I
See Section 19.348.010.
Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
I
I
I
I
I
See Section 19.348.010.
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 Section 19.348.030.
Short-Term Rental.
I
I
I
I
I
See Section 19.348.080.
Animal Keeping.
I
I
I
I
I
See Section 19.348.050.
Swimming Pool, Therapeutic Pool, Recreational Structure, Spa.
I
I
I
I
P
See Section 19.324.050.
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 Section 19.324.030.
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 Section 19.348.040.
Public Service Uses
Community Day Care:
Small group child day care home (1-14 children).
I
I
I
I
I
All applicants shall comply with the State Health and Safety Code with regard to 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 sufficient parking and circulation can be provided on the property and the hours of operation for the incidental use will not conflict with the primary use.
Adult day care center.
Ci
Ci
Ci
Permitted with a CUP as an incidental use provided that sufficient parking and circulation can be provided on the property and the hours of operation for the incidental use will not conflict 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 defined and designated in the Buena Park General Plan. Bingo games shall be permitted as an accessory use only when authorized under Chapter 5.16 et seq., and only when fire and safety regulations are met and parking facilities are fully conforming to the requirements for public assembly use.
Cafe/Coffee Shop.
I
Permitted only as an incidental use to an existing permitted religious facility and subject to all building and fire safety standards applicable to commercial/assembly use. Must be less than 3,000 square feet.
Emergency Shelters.
I
See Section 19.348.070.
Education:
Educational institution.
C
C
C
Bingo games shall be permitted as an accessory use only when authorized under Chapter 5.16 et seq., and only when fire 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 Section 19.312.030.
Horticultural production, plant nursery (with sales).
C
See Section 19.348.060.
Animal Keeping.
I
I
I
I
See Section 19.348.050.
Temporary Uses
On-site construction facilities.
P
P
P
P
P
Offices, 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 office.
P
P
P
P
P
Temporary real estate sales office, 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)
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)
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)
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)