Fishers sets no single citywide building-height cap. Maximum structure height is established per zoning district in Chapter 3 of the UDO, so the limit depends on the parcel's district. Article 6.6 (Height Encroachments) governs which features may project above that limit, and the vision-clearance triangle restricts what rises 3 to 8 feet at intersections.
Height in Fishers is a district-specific standard, not a uniform number. The UDO's definition of 'Zoning District' confirms that height, area, size, and intensity of use are 'established by this UDO' through the district regulations, and the dimensional standards — including maximum building height — appear in Chapter 3 (Zoning Districts). Because each district sets its own cap, you must identify the parcel's zoning to learn its height limit; there is no single figure that applies citywide. Two articles modify how height plays out: Article 6.6 (Height Encroachments) addresses architectural and functional features that are permitted to extend above the otherwise-applicable district height limit; and Article 6.20 (Vision Clearance) requires that, at intersections, the vision-clearance triangle be kept free of obstructions between 3 feet and 8 feet above the established street grade — independent of the building-height limit. Fence height is handled separately under Sec. 6.18.2 (4 feet in a residential primary front yard, 6 feet in side/rear yards, up to 8 feet for institutional/industrial enclosures). For an exact maximum building height, consult the parcel's district standards in Chapter 3 or contact Fishers Planning & Zoning.
Exceeding the district's maximum building height is a UDO violation enforceable under Chapter 11 and will prevent issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Going above the limit generally requires a development standards variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals. Features that encroach above the limit must fall within the allowances of Article 6.6; otherwise they too are violations.
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