Fishers, IN Fence Regulations: Fence Requirements (2026)

The core fence requirements in UDO Sec. 6.18.2 are: (A) Location — a fence may run directly along a property line but may not encroach into the public right-of-way or into easements (such as drainage and utility easements) that prohibit fences; (C) Installation — the non-structural side (posts, beams) must face outward toward the property line, unless adjoining owners share the cost; (D) Vision Clearance — fences must meet Article 6.20, keeping intersection sight triangles clear; (F) Proximity to water — no fence within 15 feet of the top of bank of a lake, pond, or waterway, or within waterway easements (retaining walls that don't block access are exempt); and (H) Maintenance — walls and fences 'are required to be properly maintained and kept in good repair always,' a duty that runs with the property to the owner and successors in title. Sec. 6.18.2(J) separately allows the Director to require temporary safety/construction fencing around construction sites or hazards, to be removed at certificate of occupancy. Because fences need no building permit (Sec. 6.18.1), compliance is the owner's responsibility up front. Always check HOA covenants and confirm easement locations before installing.