Indianapolis-Marion County regulates fence materials through the Revised Code. Residential areas allow wood, vinyl, composite, ornamental iron, and aluminum. Chain-link may be restricted in front yards. Barbed wire is prohibited in residential zones.
Under the Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code Chapter 731 (Zoning Ordinance), fence materials must comply with district-specific standards. In residential zoning districts, accepted fence materials include wood, vinyl, composite, ornamental iron, aluminum, and decorative steel. Chain-link fencing is typically restricted or prohibited in front yard areas of residential districts. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences are prohibited in residential zones. In planned unit developments and historic preservation areas, additional material requirements may apply. The Department of Business and Neighborhood Services reviews fence permits and material compliance.
Installing non-compliant fence materials can result in a code violation notice from the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services. Property owners typically receive a correction period before fines are assessed.
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