Perris, CA Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Masonry/concrete wall
- permit fee above 4 feet
- Retaining wall
- permit fee above 3 feet
- Measured from
- footing bottom to wall top
- Apply to
- building inspector, with plot plan
Summary
Perris, California requires a permit and inspection fee for masonry or concrete walls over 4 feet tall and for retaining walls over 3 feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall.
(c)Fees for the construction and erection of masonry or concrete garden walls, or wood, masonry, or concrete retaining walls shall be based upon the fair valuation of materials and labor and shall be assessed at the same rate as for standard construction as presently used by the enforcement/inspections division. Fees shall be assessed when:(1)Masonry or concrete walls greater than four feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of wall are erected;(2)Wood, masonry, or concrete retaining walls greater than three feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of wall are erected.
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 § 16.08.040(c) requires a permit fee, based on the fair valuation of materials and labor, whenever a masonry or concrete garden wall exceeds 4 feet in height, or a wood, masonry, or concrete retaining wall exceeds 3 feet in height, each measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. Under § 16.08.040(d), applications go to the building inspector and must include a plot plan showing the wall's location relative to existing survey markers, plus proof of insurance or a hold-harmless agreement before the permit is issued.
Violations & Fines
Building a wall above the fee threshold without a permit can result in stop-work orders and required after-the-fact permitting, inspection, and possible removal of unpermitted work.
Frequently Asked Questions
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