Perris, CA Accessory Structures: Shed & Carport Rules (2026)
Shed permit rules in Perris, CA, also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations, set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Key Facts
- Max floor area
- 750 sq ft (120 if metal)
- Setback from house
- 10 feet minimum
- Side/rear setback
- 5 feet, single-story
- Max height
- 20 ft single-story, 30 ft two-story
Summary
Accessory buildings and sheds in Perris residential zones cap at 750 square feet (120 for metal buildings outside A-1/R-20,000), sit at least 5 feet from side/rear lines and 10 feet from the house, per Perris Municipal Code § 19.29.040.
(3)Accessory buildings shall be located a minimum of ten feet from the primary building...(4)Accessory buildings shall be limited to a maximum floor area of 750 square feet...c.The interior side and rear yard setback shall be five feet for a single-story accessory building...e.Except in A1 and R-20,000 zones, all metal accessory buildings shall be limited to a maximum 120 square feet...g.Single-story accessory buildings shall not exceed 20 feet in overall height.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 13).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 19.29 governs freestanding accessory buildings and structures, sheds, detached garages, workshops, in Perris's residential zones. Section 19.29.040 caps floor area at 750 square feet (just 120 square feet for metal buildings, except in the A-1 and R-20,000 zones), requires at least ten feet of separation from the primary dwelling, and sets a five-foot interior side and rear setback for single-story structures, matching the underlying zone's setback for two-story ones. Single-story accessory buildings are capped at 20 feet in height, two-story at 30 feet, and two-story accessory buildings are only allowed in the A-1 and R-20,000 zones. Accessory dwelling units are regulated separately under Chapter 19.81 and state ADU law.
Violations & Fines
Oversized or improperly sited accessory buildings violate the zoning code and can be red-tagged by the Perris Building Division; structures built without required permits face stop-work orders and after-the-fact permitting or removal.
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