A. 
Land, buildings and other facilities shall be designed, developed, and used only for those activities indicated for the various zones by Table 19.412.010, 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 19.412.010
USES PERMITTED - MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Uses
RMH
RM-10
RM-20
PD(8)
Additional Requirements
Residential Uses
Single-Family Dwellings:
See Note (1).
Site-Built.
P
P
C
Manufactured Homes.
P
P
Single-Family Cluster.
C
C
C
See Section 19.448.040
Multi-Family Dwellings:
Multi-Family Apartments.
P
P
C
Transitional/Supportive Housing.
P
P
P
See Chapter 5.70 and Government Code Section 65651 for supportive housing projects
Condominium, Stock Cooperative, Community Apartments.
C
C
C
See Section 19.448.030.
Cottage Cluster.
P
P
Cottage Clusters are permitted only if 100% of the development is affordable and meets the requirements set forth in the Objective Design Standards in Section 19.448.050.
Employee/Farmworker Housing.
P
P
Mobilehome Park:
See Section 19.448.010
Undivided ownership.
P
Condominium or planned unit development ownership.
C
C
Group Quarters:
Convent, rectory, rooming house, dormitory, fraternity or sorority house, etc.
C
C
Transient Quarters: (See Division 5, Commercial Uses—Tourist Services.)
Community Residential Care:
See Note (2).
Small group care home.
P
P
P
Other community residential care facility.
C
C
See California Government Code Section 65583, subdivision (c)(10)(A) for Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH) provisions.
Residential Accessory Uses:
Non-habitable accessory structure.
I
I
I
I
See Section 19.416.080.
Accessory dwelling unit.
I
I
I
See Section 19.348.010.
Guesthouse.
Home occupation.
I
I
I
I
See Section 19.448.060.
Short-term rental.
I
I
I
I
As incidental to a single-family dwelling only. See Section 19.348.080.
Animal keeping.
I
I
I
I
See Section 19.448.080.
Swimming pool, therapeutic pool, recreational structure (play equipment, tennis courts, etc.).
I
I
I
I
Clubhouse, meeting room, game room, gymnasium, sauna, health center (private use only).
I
I
I
C
Rental management office, storage room.
I
I
I
I
Parking, within garage.
I
I
I
I
Parking, under carport.
I
I
I
I
Parking, uncovered.
I
I
I
I
Yard sale.
I
I
I
I
See Section 19.448.070.
Public Service Uses
Community Day Care:
Small group child day care home (1-14 children).
P
P
P
See Note (3).
Small group adult day care home (1-6 adults).
P
P
P
Child day care center (more than 14 children).
Ci
Ci
Ci
See Note (4).
Adult day care center (more than 6 adults).
Ci
Ci
Ci
See Note (4).
Health Facilities:
Long-term care (intermediate care or skilled nursing).
C
C
Public Assembly: (See also Recreation.)
Church.
C
C
In all residential zones in which churches are permitted, such churches shall be located on and oriented to major, primary, or secondary highway as defined and as designated in the Buena Park General Plan. Additionally, see Note (5).
Café/Coffee Shop
I
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 facility and subject to all building and fire safety standards applicable to commercial/assembly use. Must be less than 3,000 square feet.
Emergency shelter.
I
I
See Section 19.448.090.
Education:
Educational institution.
C
C
See Note (5).
Recreation:
Public park, public playground, public recreational area, public landscaped open space, public-owned historical site or feature.
P
P
P
Community recreation center.
P
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
Transportation:
Parking lot.
C
C
C
Parking structure.
C
C
C
Temporary Uses
Temporary uses, as provided in Title 19, Division 10.
T
T
T
T
On-site construction facilities.
T
T
T
T
See Note (6).
On-site real estate sales office.
T
T
T
T
See Note (7).
Notes:
(1) Previously approved existing single-family uses within RM Zones are considered legal non-conforming. However, in the event that 20 percent or more of an existing single-family use within an RM zone is destroyed or significantly damaged, such use will no longer be permitted, and the property must be developed in accordance with the zoning regulations applicable to the respective zone.
(2) A Community Residential Care facility is a "community care facility" serving seven (7) or more persons, licensed for any type of 24-hour care pursuant to the California Community Care Facilities Act and California Health and Safety Code Section 1500 et seq. Community Residential Care facility are conditionally permitted in the RM-10 and RM-20 zones. A minimum distance of 300 feet shall be maintained from any other community care facility.
(3) 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 1 time based on applicable standards and criteria. In no case, shall the total number of children supervised at any 1 time at any residence exceed 14.
(4) Permitted with a conditional use permit 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.
(5) 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.
(6) Offices, storage, activities, and facilities directly pertaining to construction on the same site provided construction is not suspended for a permitted use for more than 30 consecutive days.
(7) Temporary real estate sales office, only for sales or leasing of new subdivision and for not more than 1 year.
(8) 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)
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 multifamily 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 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 multifamily residential zone.
(Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)