Perris, CA Landscaping Rules: Tree Trimming (2026)
Key Facts
- Sidewalk clearance
- 7-8 ft grade to wood
- Residential street clearance
- 10-14 ft curb to lane
- Arterial street clearance
- 12-16 ft grade to wood
- Large-limb rule
- Arborist OK needed over 3 in.
- Governing section
- PMC § 19.71.060(5)
Summary
Perris requires trimmed limbs to clear sidewalks by seven to eight feet and streets by ten to sixteen feet, under the city's tree-care pruning standards for street trees in the public right-of-way.
Over sidewalks, limbs shall be raised a minimum of seven and a maximum of eight feet from grade to wood. ... Over residential streets, limbs shall be raised gradually from ten feet at curb to 14 feet over traffic lanes from grade to wood giving the appearance of an arch rather than an angle. Over arterial streets, including major arterials, limbs should be raised a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 16 feet from grade to wood.
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 section 19.71.060(5) sets minimum clearance heights when trimming trees over public rights-of-way. Limbs over sidewalks must be raised seven to eight feet from grade to wood. Over residential streets, limbs must be raised gradually from ten feet at the curb to fourteen feet over travel lanes, giving the appearance of an arch. Over arterial streets, including major arterials, the minimum rises to twelve feet and up to sixteen feet from grade to wood. No limb over three inches in diameter can be removed without the city arborist's recommendation.
Violations & Fines
Improper trimming or failing to maintain required clearance can trigger enforcement under Perris's tree offenses provisions, including an infraction punishable under section 1.16.010 and possible administrative citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who enforces Perris's tree clearance heights over streets?
Can I trim any limb over a Perris street myself?
Sources & Official References
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