Fishers, IN Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Approval needed for
- Driveway construction, sidewalk cuts
- Application fee
- $5
- Filed with
- Director of Community Development
- Permit name
- Driveway-Sidewalk Permit
Summary
Fishers requires written city approval before building a driveway onto a public street or cutting or altering an existing sidewalk, issued as a Driveway-Sidewalk Permit.
No driveway shall be constructed and used from or into any street, alley or thoroughfare of the city without the written approval of the city, nor shall any person, firm or corporation cut or substantially alter the physical characteristics of an existing sidewalk in the city without the written approval of the city.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ordinance No. 051826E, passed 5-18-26; and Resolution No. R051826C, passed 5-18-26; and State legislation current through Indiana Legislative Service, 2026 Acts, Pamphlet #1).
Full Breakdown
Section 94.20 of the Fishers City Code bars constructing a driveway from any street, alley, or thoroughfare, or cutting or substantially altering an existing sidewalk, without the city's written approval. Applicants file with the Director of Community Development at least ten days before the Public Works and Safety Board meets, pay a $5 fee, and submit a scaled diagram under § 94.21. Approval issues as a Driveway-Sidewalk Permit per § 94.23, and doing the work without it exposes the responsible party to double damages under § 94.25.
Violations & Fines
Working without approval makes the responsible party liable for damages equal to twice the cost of restoring the street, alley, or sidewalk, on top of the chapter's standard penalty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need city approval to add a driveway in Fishers?
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Sources & Official References
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