Bellflower, CA Building Setbacks & Zoning: Lot Coverage Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Max lot coverage
- 45%
- Applies to
- House + accessory buildings
- Measured by
- Roof area, eaves excluded
Summary
Bellflower caps the roof footprint of all residential and accessory buildings on a single-family lot at 45% of the lot, measured by actual roof area excluding eaves.
The maximum lot coverage by all residential and accessory buildings shall not exceed 45%. Said lot coverage shall be computed by utilizing the actual roof area, not including eaves, of all residential and accessory buildings.
Full Breakdown
Bellflower Municipal Code § 17.16.130 sets a hard 45% ceiling on lot coverage in the SF Single-Family Zone, covering the main house and every accessory building on the parcel. Coverage is computed from the actual roof area: eave overhangs are excluded from the calculation, so the cap tracks the footprint of the structures themselves rather than roof extensions.
Violations & Fines
Site plans exceeding 45% lot coverage are rejected at plan check; building beyond the cap without approval can trigger a stop-work order and code-enforcement citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my garage count toward the 45% lot-coverage limit?
Do roof eaves count against my lot coverage?
Sources & Official References
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