19.21 — R-20,000 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 20,000 SQUARE FOOT MINIMUM LOTS
Perris Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · Perris
Sec. 19.21.010. - Purpose.¶
The R-20,000 Zone is to provide for the development of detached residential development and agricultural uses within a rural environment. This zone shall be applicable to and correlate with the general plan land use designation of R-20,000 Single-Family Residential.
(Code 1972, § 19.21.010; Ord. No. 1159, 2005)
Sec. 19.21.020. - Permitted uses.¶
(a)
The following uses are permitted:
(1)
Agricultural uses.
(2)
One detached single-family dwelling.
(3)
Supportive and transitional housing (in compliance with provisions of the R-20,000 Zone).
(4)
Single-room occupancy (SRO) facilities.
(5)
Small family day care homes.
(6)
Residential care facilities (per Chapter 19.84).
(7)
Residential uses pursuant to Chapter 19.30, SB 9 Housing Developments, and Urban Lot Splits.
(8)
One manufactured home pursuant to Section 19.02.090.
(b)
Other similar uses approved by the Director, as provided by Chapter 19.54.
(Code 1972, § 19.21.020; Ord. No. 1296, 8-2013; Ord. No. 1449, § 4(Att. A), 2-11-2025)
Sec. 19.21.030. - Uses subject to a conditional use permit.¶
(a)
The following uses shall be allowed subject to obtaining a conditional use permit, as provided by chapter 19.61:
(1)
Animal hospitals.
(2)
Bed and breakfasts, inclusive of dude ranches.
(3)
Churches and religious institutions.
(4)
Commercial raising, grazing, and/or breeding of large animals.
(5)
Commercial kennels.
(6)
Commercial raising of poultry and rabbits or other similar small animals.
(7)
Convalescent and senior home facilities.
(8)
Keeping of exotic, wild, or non-domestic animals.
(9)
Landscape nurseries.
(10)
Mobile home parks.
(11)
Public and semi-public institutions.
(12)
Riding arenas and/or stables.
(13)
Schools and educational institutions.
(14)
Zoos.
(b)
Other similar uses: As approved by the director of development services, as provided by chapter 19.54. (Code 1972, § 19.21.030)
Sec. 19.21.040. - Permitted accessory uses.¶
(a)
General. The following uses are considered to be incidental to and compatible with permitted and conditionally permitted uses:
(1)
Agriculture:
a.
Non-commercial farming.
b.
4-H or FFA farming and animal raising.
(2)
Animals:
a.
No more than three small animals per acre for non-commercial uses.
b.
Keeping of no more than three of each type of small domestic animal for non-commercial use.
c.
Keeping of large animals, such as horses, cows, sheep, pigs are permitted at the following maximum densities:
1.
Two animals on not less than 20,000 square feet.
2.
Three animals on not less than 30,000 square feet.
3.
Four animals on not less than one acre.
4.
More than four animals are allowed on property greater than one acre provided there are at least 20,000 square feet for each additional animal.
(b)
Child care facility. Uses must be consistent with the criteria contained in Chapter 19.83.
(c)
Accessory dwelling units. Pursuant to the requirements set forth in Chapter 19.81.
(d)
Home Occupations. Pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 19.02.1.40.
(e)
Residential care. Uses must be consistent with the criteria contained in Chapter 19.84.
(f)
Other similar uses approved by the Director, as provided by Chapter 19.54.
(Code 1972, § 19.21.040; Ord. No. 1449, § 4(Att. A), 2-11-2025)
Sec. 19.21.050. - Administrative permit.¶
The following uses shall be allowed, subject to obtaining a permit, as provided by chapter 19.83.
(Code 1972, § 19.21.050)
Sec. 19.21.060. - Prohibited uses.¶
No specific uses are prohibited.
(Code 1972, § 19.21.060) Sec. 19.21.070. - Temporary uses.
Temporary uses are allowed consistent with the criteria contained in chapter 19.60.
(Code 1972, § 19.21.070)
Sec. 19.21.080. - Development criteria.¶
(a)
General provisions. Refer to chapter 19.02 for those general criteria applicable to development, such as:
(1)
Building criteria for structures.
(2)
Encroachments/architectural projections.
(3)
Utilities.
(b)
Lot size.
(1)
Minimum lot size: 20,000 square feet.
(2)
Maximum lot size: None.
(c)
Lot dimensions.
(1)
Minimum lot width: 80 feet.
(2)
Minimum lot depth: 150 feet.
(d)
Building size. Minimum primary building size of 1,500 square feet, excluding porches and garages.
(e)
Accessory structure size. Subject to chapter 19.29.
(f)
Lot coverage. Maximum lot coverage of 40 percent.
(g)
Building height. Maximum height of 35 feet.
(h)
Setbacks.
(1)
Minimum front yard: 25 feet.
(2)
Maximum front yard: None.
(3)
Minimum side yard: Five feet for each story.
(4)
Minimum street side yard: Ten feet.
(5)
Minimum rear yard: 25 feet
(i)
Building separation. Minimum of ten feet between buildings on the same lot.
(j)
Lot frontage. Lot frontage shall be a minimum of 80 feet, unless located on a cul-de-sac. All cul-de-sac lots shall have a minimum lot width of 55 feet.
(Code 1972, § 19.21.080; Ord. No. 1096, 2002; Ord. No. 1309, ch. 19.21, 7-14-2015)
Sec. 19.21.090. - Design criteria.¶
(a)
Access/orientation. No specific requirements.
(b)
Architecture. Project site planning and dwelling unit architecture shall be consistent with the city residential design guidelines.
(c)
Landscaping. Landscaping and irrigation shall be provided consistent with section 19.02.130.
(d)
Parking. Parking shall be provided consistent with chapter 19.69.
(e)
Signs. Signs shall be allowed consistent with the provisions contained in chapter 19.75.
(f)
Utilities. Utilities shall be provided consistent with the provisions contained in chapter 19.02.
(g)
Walls/fencing.
(1)
Walls and fencing shall be consistent with the city residential design guidelines.
(2)
See also the screening provisions contained in chapter 19.02.
(Code 1972, § 19.21.090; Ord. No. 1159, §§ 5.b, 6.g, 2005)
Sec. 19.21.100. - Processing/administrative procedures.¶
All development projects requiring a permit or approval from the city shall be consistent with the processing and review provisions contained in chapters 19.54 and 19.56.
(Code 1972, § 19.21.100)
CHAPTER 19.22. - R-10,000 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 10,000 SQUARE FOOT MINIMUM LOTS
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- Title 19 — ZONING
▸Title 19 — ZONING
Overview- 19.01 — AUTHORITY
- 19.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 19.08 — DEFINITIONS
- 0.90 for drip irrigation systems.
- 19.20 — A-1 ZONE (LIGHT AGRICULTURAL/INTERIM DESIGNATION)
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- 19.26 — MFR-14 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 3,000 SQUARE FOOT MINI…
- 19.28 — MFR-22 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 1,950 SQUARE FOOT MINI…
- 19.29 — ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES
- 19.30 — SB 9 HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS
- 19.32 — R-4 DISTRICT (MOBILEHOME PARKS)
- 19.36 — CN ZONE (COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD)
- 19.38 — CC ZONE (COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY)
- 19.40 — DOWNTOWN DESIGN OVERLAY ZONE DISTRICT
- 19.43 — PO ZONE (PROFESSIONAL OFFICE)
- 19.44 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
- 19.47 — OS ZONE (OPEN SPACE)
- 19.48 — P ZONE (PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC FACILITIES/UTILITIES)
- Chapter 19.49 — ADOPTION PROCEDURE FOR SPECIFIC PLANS
- Chapter 19.50 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 19.58 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
- Chapter 19.66 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION PLAN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 19.74 — AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE PROCEDURES
- Chapter 19.82 — DISTRICTS AND MAP
- Chapter 19.87 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN HOUSING
- Chapter 19.88 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS PERMITTED
- Chapter 19.89 — HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AREAS—OVERLAY ZONE (HOAO)