Bellflower, CA Homelessness & Encampment Rules: Sit-Lie Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Rule type
- Traffic-flow obstruction ban
- Applies to
- Restricted public property incl. sidewalks
- Exception
- Special-events/park permit holders
- Adopted
- Ord. 1379, 2019
Summary
In the City of Bellflower, Los Angeles County, it is unlawful to be present on restricted public property, including sidewalks, in a manner that interferes with the ordinary flow of pedestrian or vehicle traffic, absent a special-events or park permit.
Except with a valid special events or park permit, it is unlawful for any person to be present upon restricted public property in manner that interferes with the ordinary flow of pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
D. It is unlawful for persons to disrobe or personally groom themselves in any restroom owned or operated by the City for public use where a sign giving notice of such restrictions is posted in the restroom. (Ord. 1379 § 2, 10/28/19; Ord. 1396 § 2, 8/24/20)
Full Breakdown
BMC § 8.50.040(C), part of the City's Unlawful Use of Public Property chapter, prohibits a person from being present on restricted public property, sidewalks, streets, parks, and other rights-of-way, in a manner that interferes with the ordinary flow of pedestrian or vehicle traffic, unless the person holds a valid special-events or park permit. The provision is conduct-based rather than a blanket sit-lie ban: it targets obstruction of traffic flow rather than simply sitting or lying down, and was adopted alongside the Chapter's camping ban under the 2019 OCCW Settlement.
Violations & Fines
Interfering with pedestrian or vehicle flow on restricted public property without a permit is enforceable under the Chapter's general remedies, which include City Manager enforcement action against the person and property removal where applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bellflower ban sitting or lying on sidewalks outright?
Are permitted events exempt?
Sources & Official References
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