Animal Ordinances in Perris, CA (2026)
10 verified animal ordinances for Perris, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Perris Municipal Code Section 8.01.090 allows small fowl (chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, peacocks) only on lots of at least 20,000 square feet, capped at five small animals or fowl combined and kept 150 feet from any occupied neighboring residence. Roosters are separately restricted, and no animal may be kept within 100 feet of another residence (Section 8.01.290).
Perris Chickens and Backyard Fowl Rules
Some RestrictionsDog Leash Laws
Perris Municipal Code Section 8.02.050 requires dogs on public streets, alleys and public property to be on a substantial chain or leash not exceeding six feet, held by a competent person. On private property a dog must be confined by fence, wall, chain or leash. Section 8.02.060 requires a leash on school, park and municipal golf course property.
Perris Dog Leash and Restraint Rules
Some RestrictionsBreed Restrictions
The City of Perris does not ban or restrict any specific dog breed. Chapter 8.04 of the Perris Municipal Code regulates potentially dangerous, dangerous and vicious animals based on an individual animal's behavior, not its breed. California Food and Agricultural Code Section 31683 prohibits cities from declaring a dog dangerous based solely on breed.
Perris Dog Breed Restrictions
Few RestrictionsBeekeeping
The Perris Municipal Code does not contain any beekeeping or apiary provisions in its Title 8 animal code, so hives are not separately regulated as 'animals.' Beekeeping is governed by the city zoning code and by California Food and Agricultural Code Section 29040, which requires every beekeeper to register their apiary annually with the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner.
Perris Beekeeping Rules
Some RestrictionsExotic Pets
Perris Municipal Code Section 8.01.270 prohibits keeping any exotic animal, venomous or dangerous reptile or arachnid, or carnivorous wild animal unless zoning specifically allows it or a state agency permits it. Section 8.01.090 also prohibits keeping exotic animals such as elephants. Animal control may impound and humanely dispose of such animals after three working days.
Perris Exotic and Wild Animal Rules
Heavy RestrictionsWildlife Feeding
The Perris Municipal Code Title 8 does not contain a dedicated ordinance banning the feeding of wildlife such as coyotes. Feeding that attracts nuisance wildlife is addressed indirectly through the sanitary-condition and nuisance provisions of the animal code, and California Fish and Game Commission regulations (14 CCR 251.3) prohibit intentionally feeding big game like deer.
Perris Wildlife Feeding Rules
Some RestrictionsLivestock
Perris Municipal Code Section 8.01.090 allows large animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, llamas, donkeys, mules) only on lots of at least 20,000 square feet, 150 feet from any occupied neighboring residence, with density limits of two per 20,000 sq ft, three per 30,000 sq ft, and four per acre. Most large livestock are limited to RA or A1 zoning.
Perris Livestock and Horse Keeping Rules
Some RestrictionsAnimal Hoarding
Perris addresses hoarding through its pet-number caps (Section 8.02.040: four dogs and four cats), its cruelty and sanitary provisions (Chapter 8.03), and incorporation of California Penal Code Section 597.1. Keeping animals in unsanitary, neglected or cruel conditions allows City of Perris Animal Control to impound the animals after notice and a hearing.
Perris Animal Hoarding and Neglect Rules
Heavy RestrictionsPet Limits
Perris Municipal Code Section 8.02.040 limits a residence or parcel to a maximum of four dogs and four cats (each four months or older) unless the property is permitted as a kennel or cattery. Five or more dogs is a 'dog kennel' and four or more cats is a 'cattery' under Section 8.01.010, requiring separate permitting.
Perris Limits on Number of Dogs and Cats
Some RestrictionsCat Rules
Perris Municipal Code Section 8.02.020 makes it unlawful to allow an unspayed or unaltered cat four months or older to be outdoors. Section 8.02.100 requires all cats over 12 months to be spayed/neutered, and Section 8.02.190 requires microchipping. Cat licensing is optional (Section 8.02.030). The cat limit is four per parcel (Section 8.02.040), and Section 8.02.210 regulates cat trapping.
Perris Cat Rules and Outdoor Restrictions
Some RestrictionsLooking for Riverside County county-wide rules?
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