Perris, CA Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issued by
- Planning & Community Development Director
- Apply
- At least 30 days in advance
- Exempt
- One-day event, 75 or fewer, private property
- Street closure
- Also needs encroachment permit
Summary
Perris requires a permit from the planning and community development director before hosting a block party, street event, or other temporary outdoor activity in the city.
No person shall conduct a temporary outdoor activity or temporary use, with or without charge, unless or until a permit has been obtained from the director of planning and community development or his designee as applicable. It is expressly understood that nothing herein requires any additional permit where the activity is ongoing and is authorized by the permit or entitlement approved for the use.
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
Chapter 19.60 governs temporary outdoor activities and temporary uses, including private parties and neighborhood events. No one may conduct such an activity without a permit from the director of planning and community development (§ 19.60.040), applied for at least 30 days in advance (§ 19.60.060). Small private gatherings of 75 people or fewer on private property are exempt (§ 19.60.050(c)). Any activity that uses the public street or right-of-way, such as a street closure, additionally needs an encroachment permit from public works (§ 19.60.150(3)).
Violations & Fines
Hosting a temporary outdoor activity or blocking a public street without a permit violates § 19.60.040 and can lead to permit denial, forced shutdown of the event, or citation by the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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