Bellflower, CA Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

Bellflower regulates signs through Chapter 17.68, Sign Regulations. In the residential zones - the SF Single Family, A-E Agricultural Estate and R-1 Low Density Residential zones - signs are intended for the primary purpose of identifying major residential landmarks, such as primary neighborhood entrances, address signs and other necessary information, and must be well integrated with the neighborhood's architecture and landscaping. Sign regulations in the chapter are applied through tables that indicate whether a particular sign is permitted (P), conditionally permitted (C, subject to a conditional use permit) or not permitted (NP) in a given zone. Because the residential-zone sign categories are oriented to neighborhood identification and addresses rather than commercial advertising, a home occupation generally may not erect a business sign, illuminated display or other outward advertising at the residence. This reinforces the home occupation requirement that the business remain incidental to the dwelling and not change the residential character of the property. Owners who want to confirm exactly what, if anything, is permitted for their situation should consult the Chapter 17.68 sign tables for their zone or contact the Planning Division at (562) 804-1424. Note that a cottage food operation registered under state law has its own narrower set of allowances under Section 17.16.190 and is treated separately from general home occupations.