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Perris is in western Riverside County, about 71 miles east-southeast of Los Angeles and 81 miles north of San Diego, next door to Moreno Valley and Menifee.
Fence services in Perris
What to know before you hire in Perris
Permit: A city handout says a fence 6 feet or lower needs a site plan that shows it meets the height and setback rules. If it does, the Building Division can state that no building permit is required. Block walls are the most likely to need a full building permit, so ask first. Call the city with your height, material and length before you start.
- A wall, fence or hedge 3 feet tall or less can go anywhere on a residential lot.
- In the front yard, a fence can be up to 5 feet tall, but the part above 3 feet must be at least 50 percent open.
- Behind the required front yard, fences can be up to 6 feet on interior and corner lots.
- Where a side or rear yard faces a public street, the code calls for a decorative block wall 6 feet high.
- On corner lots, keep a triangle clear with two 15 foot sides along the property lines. Nothing from 42 inches to 8 feet high can sit inside it.
- Residential fences cannot use barbed or razor wire, corrugated metal, plain exposed concrete, plywood or chain link.
- A pool barrier must be at least 72 inches high measured from the side away from the pool. The gap at the bottom can be 2 inches, or 4 inches over a hard surface.
- The city lists split-face masonry, stone, brick, stucco and treated wood as good fence and wall materials.
What holds up in Perris
Perris has hot, dry summers and mild winters. The record high is 114 degrees and the record low is 12 degrees. Santa Ana winds blow most often from fall into early winter.
- Decorative block wall. The city code calls for a 6 foot decorative block wall where a side or rear yard faces a public street.
- Wrought iron fence. Open iron fits the front yard rule that needs the part above 3 feet to be 50 percent open.
- Wood privacy fence. Treated wood is on the city's list of good materials, and it is allowed up to 6 feet behind the front yard.
- Vinyl fence. Vinyl does not need sealing in the dry heat, and nothing in the residential code bans it.
- Pool barrier fence. The city requires a 72 inch barrier around pools, with tight bottom gaps.
Questions Perris homeowners ask
How tall can my front yard fence be in Perris?
Up to 5 feet, but the part above 3 feet must be at least 50 percent open. A solid fence in front can only be 3 feet.
How tall can side and rear fences be?
Up to 6 feet behind the required front yard. If your side or rear yard faces a street, the code calls for a 6 foot decorative block wall.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Perris?
A fence 6 feet or lower with a site plan that meets the height and setback rules may need no building permit. Block walls are more likely to need one. Call the Building & Safety Division first.
Can I use chain link or barbed wire?
Not on a residential lot. The code bans barbed and razor wire, corrugated metal, plain exposed concrete, plywood and chain link.
What is the corner lot rule?
Keep a triangle with two 15 foot sides clear at the corner. Nothing between 42 inches and 8 feet high can sit in it, so drivers can see.
How tall does a pool fence have to be?
The city handout says at least 72 inches, measured from the side away from the pool. Gates and latches must meet state code, so check the city handout.
Do I have to call 811 before I dig post holes?
Yes. Call DigAlert at least 2 working days before you dig, and no more than 14 days ahead. It is free.
Does my HOA get a say?
Often, yes. Newer tracts like Villages of Avalon have an HOA. Get approval in writing before you sign anything.
Areas we serve
Perris and nearby: Moreno Valley, Menifee, Romoland, Nuevo, Mead Valley, Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake. See the service area