City of Buena Park, CA
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NOTICE: Due to the state-wide COVID-19 Emergency, inquiry response times as well as application processing and review will be delayed. We appreciate your patience.
WHAT'S MY ZONING?: To find the zoning designation for your property, and what uses are permitted in that zone, please use our Interactive Zoning Map. To see the Use Chart, click on the ‘Zoning’ category hyperlink within your search result.
RESIDENTIAL QUICK LINKS
Single Family Residential Quick Reference Handout (includes information on setbacks, driveways, fences, etc.) |
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Single Family Residential Room Addition Guidelines |
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) / Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) Regulations |
Common Property Line Wall Agreement for Block Walls. Please refer to Section 19.328.020 of the Buena Park Zoning Code for Block Wall regulations |
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Search existing entitlements on your property | ||
Artificial turf procedure | ||
Home Occupation Permit information |
To obtain a Home Occupation Permit, and a fence permit, you must apply in person at the City Hall. For all other questions you can quickly and easily submit your questions on-line using our On-line Inquiry Portal.
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL QUICK LINKS
Commercial Quick Reference Handout | ||
Search existing entitlements on your property | If your property is within a specific plan area (the Zoning is ACSP, ECSP, BOMUSP), you can see all the specific plans here. | |
Water efficient landscaping regulations and submittal requirements | Parking requirements | |
Contact the Finance Department to apply for a Business License | Site Plan information requirements |
To apply for a business license or a sign permit, you must apply in person at the City Hall. For all other Planning Division applications, use the On-line Inquiry Portal providing details of your project scope. A planner will contact you with further details.
DID NOT FIND THE INFORMATION YOU WERE LOOKING FOR? You can quickly and easily submit your questions on-line using our On-line Inquiry Portal
PLANNER ON-CALL: To speak with a City Planner, please call 714-562-3620
PLANNING DIVISION COUNTER HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm; Appointments available 1:30 - 4:30 pm; For appointments, call - 714-562-3611
The Planning Division is responsible for the administration of the General Plan and implementation of the Zoning Ordinance and Specific Plans. The division reviews plans for new and remodeled industrial and commercial development, as well as new residential development, and expansion. The Planning Division works closely with the City Council and Planning Commission in providing technical expertise and research capacity.