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Outdoor Cooking in Buena Park, CA (2026)

2 verified outdoor cooking rules for Buena Park, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

BBQ & Propane Rules

Buena Park requires fixed outdoor barbecues and fire pits to sit at least 20 feet from the front property line, 5 feet from side/rear lines, and 5 feet from any building.

Buena Park BBQ Pit Setback Rules

Some Restrictions

Buena Park Municipal Code § 19.324.030(A)

Outdoor fire/barbecue pits and fixed freestanding barbecues shall maintain a minimum setback of twenty (20) feet from the front property line or five (5) feet from any other property line. Outdoor fire/barbecue pits and fixed freestanding barbecues shall maintain a minimum of five (5) feet from any dwelling or accessory structure on a lot. B. Detached fireplaces are permitted within the side...

Outdoor Kitchen Permits

Buena Park sets fixed setbacks for BBQ islands, firepits, and fixed barbecues: 20 feet from the front property line, 5 feet from any other line or from the house.

Buena Park BBQ Island and Firepit Setbacks

Some Restrictions

Buena Park Municipal Code § 19.324.030

Outdoor fire/barbecue pits and fixed freestanding barbecues shall maintain a minimum setback of twenty (20) feet from the front property line or five (5) feet from any other property line. Outdoor fire/barbecue pits and fixed freestanding barbecues shall maintain a minimum of five (5) feet from any dwelling or accessory structure on a lot.

Looking for Orange County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Buena Park city rules.

Outdoor Cooking in Orange County