Perris, CA Fence Regulations: Permit Requirements (2026)

Fence and wall permits in Perris are handled by the City of Perris Building Department and Development Services Department at 135 N. D Street, (951) 943-5003 — the city's own offices, not Riverside County. The city's published Block Wall standard plan lists required inspections for masonry walls: (1) footing, with the excavation trench clean and steel in place; (2) rebar/pre-grout, before placing grout; and (3) final, after grout and before any decorative cap. The plan notes plainly that 'fence heights are regulated — consult zoning regulations before beginning construction,' tying permits back to the height limits in Zoning Code Section 19.02.040. Under the California Building Code (adopted by Perris in Title 16), masonry walls and fences over 7 feet generally require a building permit, and retaining walls over 4 feet (measured from the bottom of the footing) require one. The city's site-plan example asks applicants to record zoning, lot size, lot coverage, and front-, side-, and rear-yard setbacks, confirming setback compliance is checked at permit. Verify current permit requirements and fees directly with the Building Department before starting.