Jose Ibarra

This Annual Action Plan for the City of Buena Park outlines the allocation of federal housing and community development funds for the 2026-2027 program year. The plan identifies seven priority needs: affirmatively furthering fair housing, increasing access to affordable housing, supporting community and homeless services, enhancing public facilities and infrastructure, promoting economic development, supporting neighborhood revitalization efforts, and effective program administration. The overarching goal is to provide decent housing, promote a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities, primarily for low- and moderate-income residents.

This development plan outlines the strategic initiative to build the first Wave Garden in the United States, aimed at elevating Buena Park's status as a unique national recreation destination. The core mission is to enhance the safety, accessibility, and affordability of the surf lifestyle for all ages, abilities, and demographics, while providing sustainable community benefits including annual memberships, employee enrichment, and an Edu-Tainment Center. The project will include a surf lagoon, a 140-room hotel, a beach club, and various amenities, projecting a local impact of over $1 million in new tax revenue, 115 new jobs, and more than $70 million in direct investment, fostering year-round surf tourism and promoting an inclusive surf culture.

The City of Buena Park's Emergency Operations Plan provides a comprehensive framework for managing all-hazards emergencies. It outlines strategies and guidance for coordinating city resources and personnel across the phases of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The plan aims to ensure effective protection of life, property, and the environment, establish clear responsibilities, and facilitate continuity of government and services during and after natural, human-caused, or technological incidents.

This document, serving as the Land Use and Community Design Element of the City of Buena Park's General Plan, establishes the primary policy framework for future land use decisions and development patterns. It defines desired visions, addresses community character, and outlines policies for growth, preservation, and safety. Key focus areas include managing residential densities and non-residential intensities, integrating mixed-use and housing incentive overlays, and providing specific strategies for distinct geographical areas. The plan aims to balance community change with the existing environment, preserve neighborhoods, comply with housing mandates, promote economic development, coordinate with regional agencies, incorporate smart growth principles, and foster sustainable, safe, and attractive communities through focused development and enhanced public realm design.

The City of Buena Park's Housing Element for 2021-2029 aims to ensure housing provision for all economic segments of the community. It outlines strategies to conserve and improve existing affordable housing, identify adequate development sites, assist in affordable housing development, remove governmental and other constraints, and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities. The plan seeks to meet current and future housing needs while preserving existing neighborhood character and offering diverse housing types.