Bellflower, CA Landscaping Rules: Water Restrictions (2026)
Water restrictions in Bellflower, CA, also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance, set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Key Facts
- No watering
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Frequency limit
- once per day max
- Days limit
- 2 days per week max
- First offense
- written warning
- Repeat offense
- BMC Ch. 1.08 penalty
Summary
The City of Bellflower, Los Angeles County limits residential and commercial lawn and landscape watering to no more than once a day, no more than two days a week, and never between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
A. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
B. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping more than once a day.
C. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping more than two days per week.
D. No person shall water or cause to be watered any lawn or landscaping to such an extent that there is excessive runoff into adjoining streets, parking lots, or alleys that occurs due to incorrectly directed or maintained sprinklers or excessive watering.
E. No person or entity shall use potable water to irrigate ornamental turf on public street medians.
F. No person shall use potable water to irrigate landscaping outside newly constructed homes and buildings in a manner inconsistent with regulations or other requirements established by the California Building Standards Commission and the Department of Housing and Community.
G. No person shall use potable water to irrigate outdoor landscaping during and within 48 hours following measurable rainfall.
H. Adherence with the provisions of this subsection shall not relieve any person of the legal obligation to maintain landscaping as otherwise required by the provisions of this Code. (Ord. 1183 § 1, 7/13/09; Ord. 1289 § 2, 6/22/15)
Full Breakdown
Bellflower's Water Conservation Measures chapter sets year-round day, time and frequency limits on lawn and landscape irrigation: no watering between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., no more than once per day, and no more than two days per week. Excessive runoff onto streets or alleys from misdirected or overused sprinklers is separately prohibited, and irrigation is barred for 48 hours after measurable rainfall. The rules apply City-wide within Bellflower and are administered by the Director of Public Works, not by Los Angeles County.
Violations & Fines
First violation draws a written warning; each later violation is punishable under BMC Chapter 1.08 -- up to a $1,000 fine and six months in jail as a misdemeanor, or $100-$500 fines if charged as an infraction.
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