Buena Park · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in Buena Park?
In Buena Park, an emergency shelter is allowed in 8 base zones (CO, CS, CG, CM, GMU and 3 more, 4 with a condition) and not allowed in 4 (Buena Park use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CO, CS, CG, CM, GMU, CBPMU, EMU and COMU
- Not allowed: CR, MR, ML and MH
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Buena Park Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where an emergency shelter can go
Buena Park's code calls this use “Emergency shelter, up to 30 occupants.”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| CO | Allowed — see note Note (19): Special requirements apply for emergency shelters. See Section 19.552.112. | § 19.512.010 |
| CS | Allowed — see note Note (19): Special requirements apply for emergency shelters. See Section 19.552.112. | § 19.512.010 |
| CG | Allowed — see note Note (19): Special requirements apply for emergency shelters. See Section 19.552.112. | § 19.512.010 |
| CM | Allowed — see note Note (19): Special requirements apply for emergency shelters. See Section 19.552.112. | § 19.512.010 |
| GMU | Allowed | § 19.712.010 |
| CBPMU | Allowed | § 19.712.010 |
| EMU | Allowed | § 19.712.010 |
| COMU | Allowed | § 19.712.010 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 19.552.112 (commercial/industrial); 19.448.090 (RM and mixed use).
- Commercial/industrial table: more than 30 occupants is C in CO, CS, CG, CM. Residential zones list "Emergency Shelters" as I (incidental) in RS-6, RM-10, RM-20.
- State law: State law (Gov. Code § 65583, SB 2) requires every city to allow emergency shelters by right in at least one zone.
- Not covered here: Zone names are not stated in the packet text; Division 3/4/5/6/7 purpose chapters are not included. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Buena Park
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CR zone in Buena Park?
No. Buena Park's use table does not allow it in CR (§ 19.512.010).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CO zone in Buena Park?
Yes, with a condition. Buena Park's use table lists it as allowed in CO (§ 19.512.010). The code adds a condition: “Special requirements apply for emergency shelters. See Section 19.552.112.”
General information, not legal advice.
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