Buena Park, CA Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)

Building height in Buena Park is governed by the City's Zoning Code, Title 19, Chapter 19.316 (Development Standards - Building Form). Section 19.316.030 and Table 19.316.030 (Height Limits in RS Zones) set the maximum height of any building or structure in the single-family residential zones: a Detached House (primary building) is limited to 2 stories and shall not exceed 30 feet; a Single-Family Cluster is likewise limited to 2 stories and 30 feet; and a Duplex (permitted only pursuant to state SB-9) is also limited to 2 stories and 30 feet. The 30-foot ceiling is measured under the City's standards and applies citywide in the RS zones regardless of the specific RS designation (RS-6, RS-8, RS-10, or RS-16). Accessory structures are subject to separate, lower limits under Chapter 19.316. Distinct from building height, fence/wall/hedge height in residential zones is capped at 7 feet under section 19.328.020, except where a greater height is required for noise reduction supported by acoustical analysis. In commercial and industrial zones, Chapter 19.528 allows fences up to a maximum of 15 feet, but only where a greater height is required for sightscreening or noise reduction, and fences over 7 feet require site plan review approval. The 30-foot residential building cap and the 7-foot residential fence cap are Buena Park's own zoning standards; the California Building Code governs structural and life-safety requirements but does not by itself set these zoning height ceilings.