Perris, CA Fence Regulations: Fence Requirements (2026)

The City of Perris imposes requirements on fences and walls beyond simple height. Under Zoning Code Section 19.02.050 (Corner Clearance), a triangular sight area is measured 15 feet along the front and side property lines at a street corner, and within that triangle no trees, fences, shrubs, retaining walls, buildings, or other physical obstructions are permitted between 42 inches and 8 feet in height — keeping driver sightlines clear. Section 19.02.040 also requires fences and walls to be maintained in a physical state similar to the time of installation, with damage repaired (the code references repair within roughly ten days). For higher-density projects, the Zoning Code requires all multi-family housing developments to be entirely fenced and gated around the site perimeter, and ground-floor units to have private outdoor space enclosed by a solid fence or wall six feet high. Commercial fencing along public-facing display areas must use decorative material such as block or wrought iron. These are city standards specific to Perris; they go beyond the state baseline, which addresses only structural permits (California Building Code) and cost-sharing (Civil Code 841), not corner clearance or perimeter gating. Confirm details for your project with Development Services.