Perris is located in the heart of the fastest growing region in Southern California, between San Diego and Los Angeles.  The City covers 30 square miles and has become a regional magnet.  Perris has just the right mix in its formula—history, business development, growth, affordable real estate and leisure activities making it a great place to live, WORK and play.

The City of Perris offers excellent career opportunities for its selected team including a stable environment, emphasis on professional development, and an innovative, competitive, and dynamic culture making each day a challenging and rewarding work experience.

The City team upholds the following shared values:

• Accountability
• Honesty and Integrity
• Professionalism
• Mutual Respect
• Open Communication
• Excellent Customer Service

City History:

Perris is named in honor of Fred T. Perris, chief engineer of the California Southern Railroad. The California Southern connected through the city in the 1880s to build a rail connection between the present day cities of Barstow and San Diego.

CSR purchased the land from Southern Pacific Railroad in the Pinacate area for a town site. Local citizens offered to erect a depot, dig a well, and donate a number of lots to the railroad in exchange for establishing a station at the new town site.

The Perris station came online in April 1886. By 1887, six passenger trains and two freight trains stopped at Perris daily and rapid growth followed for several years. After storms repeatedly washed out the tracks in the Temecula Gorge, service to San Diego through this route ended.

Perris officially incorporated as a city in 1911.

Business Development

Real Estate

City of Perris

Michael Vargas

Arturo Cervantes

Michelle Clay

The Urban Planning and Development team at the City of Perris is responsible for shaping the city's growth and development in alignment with its goals for sustainability and community enhancement. This team oversees land use planning, zoning regulations, and building codes, ensuring that new projects meet the needs of residents while maintaining Perris's unique character. Additionally, they utilize geographic information systems (GIS) to analyze spatial data, support decision-making, and facilitate open communication with the community to promote transparency in urban development initiatives.

Urban Planning and Development

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