Buena Park

Adopted — Not Yet in Effect Adopted (not yet in effect)

Ban status

Phased transition of all gas-powered lawn equipment (mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, etc.) to electric by 2028. Adopted with no penalties: enforcement is education + rebate program ($88,000 from general fund for resident / business rebates).

Enacted: 2025-02-11 Effective: 2028-01-01

Sources: Voice of OC reporting (2025-02-18) of the February 11, 2025 Council vote; codified via City Code amendment (https://ecode360.com/47199788). Mayor Joyce Ahn, Councilman Connor Traut led the no-penalties framing.

Last updated: May 31, 2026

Research & citations

Buena Park Bans Gas-Powered Lawn Mowers — Voice of OC, 2025-02-18
Voice of OC coverage of the 2025-02-11 City Council vote adopting the all-lawn-equipment phase-out (rebate-only, no penalties).
City of Buena Park — Lawn Equipment Ordinance (eCode360) — City of Buena Park, 2025-02-11
Codified Buena Park ordinance phasing out gas-powered lawn equipment by 2028, adopted 2025-02-11.

California context

In force AB 1346 — Statewide SORE sales ban

Enacted 2021-10-09 · Effective 2024-01-01

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