Noblesville, IN Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Noblesville UDO Section 159.121 (Accessory Uses and Structures) is the governing fence-height provision. The ordinance states: 'Residential open or solid fences, latticework, screens, or walls not more than seven feet in height may be located in the required side or rear yard, and a fence maintained not to exceed four feet in height may be located in any front yard.' For corner and double-frontage lots the UDO adds: 'For the purposes of fence and wall regulations, any yard that abuts a street to which access is prohibited shall be treated as either a side or rear yard, thereby permitting a fence at a maximum height of seven (7) feet.' Nonresidential properties are governed by a separate ceiling: 'Non-residential fences shall be restricted by the requirements of the Zoning District or a maximum of eight (8) feet whichever is less.' Article 12 (Landscaping and Screening) of the UDO adds that decorative fences and walls used for screening between nonresidential and residential uses shall be 'solid, opaque, and constructed of wood or masonry,' and 'No fence shall be located inside of any required front yard setback' for screening walls unless a waiver is granted. Fences are administered by the Noblesville Department of Planning and Development (16 S 10th Street, 317-776-6325) and are subject to the IC 22-12 statewide building code framework and Indiana Residential Code (675 IAC 14-4.4) for any structural requirements. Hamilton County's larger suburban lots make the 7-foot side and rear maximum useful for full backyard privacy fences that would not be allowed under Indianapolis's lower residential fence ceilings.