Allen County, IN Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Permitted
- Wood, PVC, masonry, wrought iron
- Also allowed
- Chain link, split rail
- Open fence
- Under 50% opaque
- Solid fence
- Wood or vinyl panels
- Ornamental
- Not chain link
Summary
Allen County allows fences built of customarily used materials: chain link, split rail, split rail with welded wire mesh, masonry, wrought iron, wood, PVC, or similar. Open fences are under 50% opaque; solid fences use wood or vinyl panels.
All fences shall be constructed of customarily used materials such as chain link, split rail, split rail with welded wire mesh, masonry, wrought iron, wood, polyvinylchloride (PVC), or similar fencing material.
Full Breakdown
The Allen County Zoning Ordinance permits fences constructed of customarily used materials such as chain link, split rail, split rail with welded wire mesh, masonry, wrought iron, wood, polyvinylchloride (PVC), or similar fencing material. An open fence is less than 50% opaque when viewed perpendicularly; a solid fence is intended to block views and should use wood or vinyl panels (chain link with privacy slats does not qualify as solid). Ornamental fences (excluding chain link) up to 3 feet are the only fence allowed in the front yard. Special material rules apply in the Downtown DC and DE districts, and agricultural fences may use a single strand of barbed or electrified wire.
Violations & Fines
Fences outside the permitted-materials list may be denied a permit or ordered replaced or removed by the DPS Zoning Administrator.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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