Buena Park, CA Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Detached house
- 2 stories / 30 ft max
- Single-family cluster
- 2 stories / 30 ft max
- SB-9 two-unit development
- 1 story / 16 ft max
Summary
Buena Park limits detached single-family homes and clusters in RS zones to 2 stories and 30 feet, while SB-9 two-unit developments are capped lower at 1 story and 16 feet.
The maximum height of any building or structure shall be as shown in Table 19.316.030.
Table 19.316.030 HEIGHT LIMITS IN RS ZONES Type of Building Maximum Height Detached House (Primary Building) 2 stories Shall not exceed 30 feet Single-Family Cluster(1) 2 stories Shall not exceed 30 feet Two-Unit Development(2) 1 stories Shall not exceed 16 feet
Notes:
(1) See Section 19.348.020 for additional standards.
(2) Two-Unit Developments are only permitted pursuant to SB-9. See Section 19.348.100 for additional standards. (Ord. 1754, 6/24/2025)
Full Breakdown
Section 19.316.030's Table 19.316.030 sets height limits for RS (single-family) zones in Buena Park. A detached primary house and a single-family cluster development may each rise to 2 stories and no more than 30 feet. A two-unit development built under SB-9 (Section 19.348.100) is capped lower: 1 story and no more than 16 feet. These limits govern residential building form citywide in single-family districts and apply alongside the separate 40 percent lot coverage cap and yard setback rules in the same chapter.
Violations & Fines
Constructing above the 30-foot (or 16-foot SB-9) height cap without an approved permit or variance violates § 19.316.030. Under § 1.04.010, it is a misdemeanor or infraction with fines up to $1,000; each day is separate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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