Perris Municipal Code Ch. 19.25 R-6,000 Single-Family Residential 6,000 Square Foot Minimum Lots

The R-6,000 Zone is to provide for the development of detached single-family, residential development at a density of six to eight dwelling units per acre. This zone shall be applicable to and correlate with the General Plan land use designation of R-6,000 Single-Family Residential.

(Code 1972, § 19.25.010; Ord. No. 1159, 2005; Ord. No. 1449, § 4(Att. A), 2-11-2025)

(a) The following uses are permitted:

(1) Attached and detached one-family dwellings.

(2) Small family day care homes.

(3) Residential care facilities (per Chapter 19.84).

(4) Supportive and transitional housing (in compliance with provisions of the R-6,000 Zone).

(5) Single room occupancy (SRO) facilities (as defined in Chapter 19.08).

(6) Residential uses pursuant to Chapter 19.30, SB 9 Housing Developments, and Urban Lot Splits.

(7) Manufactured Homes pursuant to Section 19.02.090.

(b) Other similar uses as approved by the Director, provided in Chapter 19.54.

(Code 1972, § 19.25.020; Ord. No. 1296, 8-2013; Ord. No. 1449, § 4(Att. A), 2-11-2025)

(a) The following uses shall be allowed subject to obtaining a conditional use permit, as provided by chapter 19.61:

(1) Churches and religious institutions.

(2) Convalescent and senior home facilities.

(3) Mobile home parks.

(4) Public and semi-public institutions and facilities.

(5) Schools and educational institutions.

(b) Other similar uses: As approved by the director of development services, as provided by chapter 19.54.

(Code 1972, § 19.25.030)

(a) The following uses are considered to be incidental to and compatible with permitted and conditionally permitted uses shall include:

(1) Animals: No more than three small domestic animals of each type of animal.

(2) Child care facility: Uses must be consistent with the criteria contained in Chapter 19.83.

(3) Residential care: Uses must be consistent with the criteria contained in Chapter 19.84.

(4) Accessory dwelling units. Pursuant to the requirements set forth in Chapter 19.81.

(5) Home Occupations. Pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 19.02.140.

(b) Other similar uses as approved by the Director, provided in Chapter 19.54.

(Code 1972, § 19.25.040; Ord. No. 1449, § 4(Att. A), 2-11-2025)

The following uses shall be allowed subject to obtaining a permit, as provided by chapter 19.83.

(Code 1972, § 19.25.050)

The following uses shall be prohibited:

(1) Commercial uses.

(2) Industrial uses.

(3) Large animals.

(4) Monopoles or similar wireless communications towers or facilities.

(5) Storage structures greater than 120 square feet in size.

(Code 1972, § 19.25.060)

Temporary uses are allowed consistent with the criteria contained in chapter 19.60.

(Code 1972, § 19.25.070; Ord. No. 1309, ch. 19.25, 7-14-2015)

(a) General provisions. Refer to Chapter 19.02, General Provisions, for those general criteria applicable to development, such as:

(1) Building criteria for structures.

(2) Encroachments/architectural projections.

(3) Utilities.

(b) Lot size. Minimum lot size: 6,000 square feet.

(c) Lot dimensions.

(1) Lot width: 60 feet minimum.

(2) Lot width (corner lots): 65 feet minimum.

(3) Lot depth: 100 feet minimum.

(4) Lot depth (cul-de-sacs and street knuckles): 90 feet minimum.

(d) Accessory structure size. Subject to Chapter 19.29, Accessory Buildings and Structures.

(e) Lot coverage.

(1) Single-story dwellings. Maximum lot coverage of 60 percent.

(2) Two-story dwellings. Maximum lot coverage of 40 percent.

(f) Building height. Maximum height of 30 feet.

(g) Setbacks.

(1) Minimum front yard:

a. Primary building: 20 feet.

b. Garage: 20 feet. On lots of 8,000 square feet or more, the garage shall be set back at least 25 feet.

(2) Maximum front yard: None.

(3) Minimum side yard: 5 feet per story minimum.

(4) Minimum street side yard: The following conditions and setbacks are allowed:

a. Existing single-family lots less than 53 feet in width: Six feet minimum for single-story dwellings and 10 feet for two-story dwellings.

b. Existing single-family lots 53 feet and greater in width: 10 feet minimum. Second stories on corner and reverse corner lots shall also have a minimum cumulative setback of 20 feet, with 10 additional feet required for each additional story beyond the second.

(5) Minimum rear yard: 20 feet minimum.

(h) Building separation. 10 feet between buildings on the same lot; an additional 5 feet for each additional story of building height.

(i) Lot frontage. Lot frontage shall be a minimum of 60 feet, unless located on a cul-de-sac. All cul-de-sac lots shall have a minimum lot width of 45 feet.

(Code 1972, § 19.25.080; Ord. No. 1087, 2001; Ord. No. 1096, 2002; Ord. No. 1159, §§ 7.c, 8.f, 2005; Ord. No. 1309, ch. 19.25, 7-14-2015; Ord. No. 1449, § 4(Att. A), 2-11-2025)

(a) Access/orientation, consistent with the Residential Design Guidelines.

(b) Architecture.

(1) Single-family: Project site planning and dwelling unit architecture shall be consistent with the City's Residential Design Guidelines.

(c) Landscaping. Landscaping and irrigation shall be provided consistent with section 19.02.130. Landscaping along reverse frontages and perimeter walls facing a street shall include a combination of trees, shrubs, and ground cover to provide an attractive streetscape and help preclude the occurrence of blank walls.

(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's Residential Design Guidelines.

(2) See also screening provisions contained in Chapter 19.02.

(Code 1972, § 19.25.090; Ord. No. 1087, 2001; Ord. No. 1159, § 6.g, 2005; Ord. No. 1449, § 4(Att. A), 2-11-2025)

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, § 19.25.100; Ord. No. 1087, 2001; Ord. No. 1449, § 4(Att. A), 2-11-2025)