Fence Repair in Perris, CA
Most fences fail at the posts first. A good repair company fixes the cause, like rotted posts or loose footings, not just the boards you can see.
- 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.
Santa Ana winds can push on tall solid fences, so posts and footings matter.
Perris sits at about 1,453 feet. Frost is not a post-depth problem here.
Post depth and soil type: ask your contractor and the building office.
Perris rules that apply
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.
Questions
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.