Bellflower, CA Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)

Building heights in the City of Bellflower are set district-by-district in the Zoning Code (Title 17). In the SF Single Family Zone (Chapter 17.16), no building or structure may exceed two stories or 30 feet in height, whichever is less, and no detached accessory building may exceed one story or 18 feet, whichever is less. The R-2 Medium Density Residential Zone applies the same two-story/30-foot maximum for main buildings. The R-3 Multiple Residential Zone allows greater height — up to three stories or 40 feet, whichever is less — reflecting its higher-density purpose. These are the City's own limits as an incorporated jurisdiction and apply instead of Los Angeles County standards. Height is generally measured per the Code's definitions, and special structures such as chimneys or rooftop equipment may have separate allowances. Because the applicable cap depends on the property's zone, and accessory buildings and ADUs follow their own height rules, owners should verify the exact limit for their parcel with the Bellflower Planning Division before designing.