Under Fishers UDO Sec. 6.18.2(C), a fence's non-structural side (posts and beams) must face outward toward the property line — UNLESS the two adjoining owners share the cost. Fences may sit on the line but cannot encroach into easements or the right-of-way. Boundary and cost-sharing disputes fall under Indiana law.
Fishers' 'finished side' rule is in UDO Sec. 6.18.2(C) (Fence Installation): walls and fences 'shall be constructed with the non-structural (e.g., posts, beams) facing outward (e.g., toward the property line),' so the neighbor and the public see the finished face. That requirement is waived for a fence on a shared property line where two or more owners share in the expense of the fence. On location, Sec. 6.18.2(A) allows a fence to be built directly along a property line but prohibits it from encroaching into the public right-of-way or into drainage/utility easements that bar fences. For shared boundaries, division fences, and cost-sharing between adjoining landowners, Fishers' ordinance does not set the private-law framework — that is governed by Indiana's partition-fence statute (IC 32-26), which addresses when adjoining owners must contribute to a division fence. The city also requires that perimeter walls or fences installed by a developer along common areas be consistent in size, shape, character, and design (Sec. 6.18.2(E)). Practically, neighbors should confirm the exact boundary (a survey is the safest route) before building on or near a line, and check any HOA covenants, which can be stricter than the UDO.
A fence installed with its structural side facing the neighbor (without a cost-sharing arrangement) violates Sec. 6.18.2(C) and can be cited under Chapter 11. A fence placed in an easement or right-of-way can be ordered removed. Private boundary and cost-sharing disputes are resolved between owners and, if necessary, in court under Indiana law rather than by the city.
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