Fishers, IN Fence Regulations: Neighbor Fence Rules (2026)

Fishers' 'finished side' rule is in UDO Sec. , 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. 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. 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.