Perris · Land use · Church or place of worship
Where is a church or other place of worship allowed in Perris?
In Perris, a church or other place of worship is allowed in 1 base zone (A-1) and needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) in 10 (R-20,000, R-10,000, R-8,400, R-7,200, R-6,000 and 5 more) (Perris use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: A-1
- Needs a permit: R-20,000, R-10,000, R-8,400, R-7,200, R-6,000, MFR-14, BP, LI and 2 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Perris Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a church or other place of worship can go
Perris's code calls this use “Churches and religious institutions (A-1: Churches and temples or places or premises used exclusively for religious worship; P: Churches, church schools, and religious facilities)”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Light Agricultural/Interim Designation | Allowed | § 19.20.020 |
| R-20,000 Single-Family Residential 20,000 sq ft minimum lots | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.21.030 |
| R-10,000 Single-Family Residential 10,000 sq ft minimum lots | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.22.030 |
| R-8,400 Single-Family Residential 8,400 sq ft minimum lots | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.23.030 |
| R-7,200 Single-Family Residential 7,200 sq ft minimum lots | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.24.030 |
| R-6,000 Single-Family Residential 6,000 sq ft minimum lots | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.25.030 |
| MFR-14 Multi-Family Residential 3,000 sq ft minimum lots | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.26.030 |
| BP Business Park (Industrial Zones) | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.44.020 |
| LI Light Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.44.020 |
| GI General Industrial | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.44.020 |
| P Public/Semi-Public Facilities/Utilities | Needs a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61) | § 19.48.030 |
What else applies
- State law: Federal law (RLUIPA) bars zoning rules that treat religious assembly worse than other assembly uses.
- Not covered here: R-4 and CN/CC/PO/OS/P chapters hold no cell for the 16 uses beyond those listed; Chapter 19.08 definitions not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Perris
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the R-20,000 zone in Perris?
Only with a conditional use permit (chapter 19.61). Perris's use table lists it that way in R-20,000 (Single-Family Residential 20,000 sq ft minimum lots) (§ 19.21.030).
Can I have a church or other place of worship in the A-1 zone in Perris?
Yes. Perris's use table lists it as allowed in A-1 (Light Agricultural/Interim Designation) (§ 19.20.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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