Perris, CA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Perris regulates fence height through its own Zoning Code, Title 19, Chapter 19.02 (General Provisions), Section 19.02.040 (Restrictions for walls, fences, and hedges) — not Riverside County rules, since Perris is an incorporated city. In residential zones a solid opaque wall, fence, or hedge up to 3 feet may sit on any part of a lot, including the front yard. Within the front yard a wall or fence may reach 5 feet only if the portion above 3 feet is at least 50 percent open (for example, wrought iron or lattice). Behind the required front yard, interior and corner lot fencing may go up to 6 feet, and reversed corner lots and yards fronting public streets may have decorative block-wall fencing 6 feet high to the rear line. Commercial fencing must not exceed 12 feet, excluding ornamental work. These limits are stricter and more specific than California's default: state Civil Code 841 governs cost-sharing but sets no height cap, and the California Building Code only triggers a building permit for fences over 7 feet. Always confirm the exact figure for your zone and lot type with Development Services before building.