Perris · Land use · Horses and stables
Where is keeping horses allowed in Perris?
In Perris, keeping horses is allowed in 2 base zones (A-1 and R-20,000, all with a condition) and not allowed in 6 (Perris use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: A-1 and R-20,000
- Not allowed: R-10,000, R-8,400, R-7,200, R-6,000, MFR-14 and MFR-22
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 keeping horses can go
Perris's code calls this use “Animals - large animals (permitted accessory uses); 'Large animals' (prohibited uses lists)”. 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 — see note Note (1): Large animals shall not be allowed on a parcel less than 20,000 square feet in size. Two large animals are allowed on a parcel having more than 20,000 square feet, up to one acre. One additional animal is allowed for each 20,000 square feet of land area over one acre. | § 19.20.040 |
| R-20,000 Single-Family Residential 20,000 sq ft minimum lots | Allowed — see note Note (2)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. | § 19.21.040 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- A-1 CUP also allows horse breeding or training farms and grazing (max two animals per acre); OS permits equestrian centers (commercial).
- 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 keeping horses in the R-10,000 zone in Perris?
No. Perris's use table does not allow it in R-10,000 (Single-Family Residential 10,000 sq ft minimum lots) (§ 19.22.060).
Can I have keeping horses in the A-1 zone in Perris?
Yes, with a condition. Perris's use table lists it as allowed in A-1 (Light Agricultural/Interim Designation) (§ 19.20.040). The code adds a condition: “Large animals shall not be allowed on a parcel less than 20,000 square feet in size. Two large animals are allowed on a parcel having more than 20,000 square feet, up to one acre. One additional animal is allowed for…”
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