Fishers, IN Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Fishers sets fence height by yard location in UDO Sec. 6.18.2(B). Height is measured from the topmost point of the fence to the grade of the ground adjacent to it. Within a required primary front yard of a residential district (and the required front yard of any district except industrial), the maximum height is 4 feet and the fence must be at least 50% open. Within a required non-primary front yard of a one- or two-family residential lot, a 6-foot opaque fence is allowed, but it must be paired with landscaping (the ordinance specifies trees and shrubs at set spacings; a fence over 50% open needs less landscaping). Within a required or established side or rear yard of a one- or two-family residential lot — and for a perimeter wall or fence around a residential subdivision — the limit is 6 feet. The same 6-foot limit applies to side and rear yards in mixed-use, commercial, and non-residential districts. A fence enclosing an institutional or industrial use may be up to 8 feet and may consist of open mesh. Fences for ball diamonds, tennis courts, and similar athletic uses are exempt from the height limit but must still meet the district's minimum setback standards (Sec. 6.18.2(G)).