Fence Regulations in Tippecanoe County, IN (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Tippecanoe County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Height Limits
Tippecanoe County's Unified Zoning Ordinance caps fences and hedges at 42 inches with no setback restriction anywhere on the lot. Anything taller must sit behind the street-frontage setback line, and on corner or through lots a fence over 42 inches on the side or rear line needs Administrative Officer sign-off confirming the corner's vision setback stays clear.
Tippecanoe County Zoning Fence Height Rule
Some RestrictionsTippecanoe County Unified Zoning Ordinance § 4-1(b)(9)(A)-(C)
(9) fences and hedges: (A) not exceeding 42” in height (none); and (B) exceeding 42” in height (street frontage only); (C) exceeding 42” in height on side and rear lot lines of corner and through lots can be allowed within the setback with Administrative Officer approval and verification of vision setback compliance as long as platted utility and drainage easements remain unobstructed (Amend. 89);
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