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

Perris sets building and structure height limits within each zoning district under Title 19, not under any Riverside County rule. For single-family residential zones classified by lot size, the maximum building height is 30 feet: the R-7,200 zone (Section 19.24.080(g)) states a maximum height of 30 feet measured to the top of the roof pitch, and the R-6,000 zone (Section 19.25.080(g)) likewise caps height at 30 feet. The general provisions in Section 19.02.030 (Exceptions to building height) allow certain rooftop structures — such as penthouses housing mechanical equipment, elevator shafts, or similar features — to rise above the district limit, but by less than 10 feet in residential zones and less than 20 feet in commercial and industrial zones. Critically, that exception cannot be used to create additional habitable floor space; no penthouse or roof structure is allowed for the purpose of providing more usable area. Height limits work together with the 5-foot-per-story side yard and the lot-coverage caps (which drop from 60 percent for one-story to 40 percent for two-story homes), all of which scale the building envelope by stories. Because limits differ across zones and special features may have their own rules, confirm the height limit for your specific zoning district with Development Services before designing.