Perris, CA Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Anywhere on lot
- 3 feet maximum height
- Front yard
- 5 ft, 50% open above 3 ft
- Behind front yard
- 6 ft on interior/corner lots
- Corner visibility triangle
- no obstructions 42in-8ft tall
Summary
In Perris, California residential zones, fences and hedges up to 3 feet may stand anywhere on a lot; front-yard fences may reach 5 feet if the portion above 3 feet is at least half open; and fences behind the front yard line may reach 6 feet.
(1)A wall, fence or hedge three feet in height or less may be located and maintained on any part of a lot. A wall or fence up to five feet in height is allowed within the front yard of any residential zone provided that portion over three feet in height is at least 50 percent open.(2)On an interior or corner lot a wall, fence or hedge not more than six feet in height may be located anywhere on the lot to the rear of the required front yard.
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
Perris Municipal Code § 19.02.040(a) sets tiered height limits for walls, fences and hedges in residential zones: 3 feet or less anywhere on the lot; up to 5 feet in the front yard if the portion above 3 feet is at least 50 percent open (e.g., wrought iron); and up to 6 feet on an interior or corner lot behind the required front yard. Reversed corner lots must instead provide decorative block wall fencing to the rear of the required side or rear yard. Separately, § 19.02.050 bars fences, hedges, and other physical obstructions between 42 inches and 8 feet tall inside the triangular corner-visibility area at street intersections.
Violations & Fines
Building and safety code enforcement can cite oversized or solid front-yard fencing and corner obstructions as zoning violations, requiring the owner to lower, modify, or remove the fence to restore setback and visibility compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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