Fence Company Serving Westfield, Indiana
No Permit Does Not Mean No Rules
Westfield is a city in Hamilton County with a 2020 Census population of 46,410, and it grew by more than half between 2010 and 2020 — one of the fastest growth rates in the region. About four in five homes are owner-occupied. Because so much of the city is recent, most lots are in platted subdivisions with recorded easements and an HOA. Grand Park, the city's sports campus, is in Westfield.
Westfield has no fence permit, which people hear as "no rules." There are rules: a 42-inch front-yard limit, a 6-foot limit behind it, and the D&UE line on the plot plan. The permit step is gone, but the height caps and the easement sign-off still apply, and the HOA layer sits on top of both. Above the Rest Fence builds fences for homes and businesses in Westfield, and free estimates mean we read the plot plan before anyone picks a style.
Find the D&UE on Your Plot Plan
D&UE stands for Drainage and Utility Easement, and it is marked right on the plot plan for a platted lot. A fence that crosses or runs within one may need permission from Westfield Public Works before it goes in, because the easement exists so stormwater can move and utility crews can reach the lines.
On a new-construction lot, the D&UE usually runs along the back and side lines, and a fence built across it without sign-off can be ordered out later. Ask Westfield Planning at 317-804-3170 or Westfield Public Works at 317-804-3171 before the posts go in.
Heights
The front yard — the area between the plane of the house and the street — is capped at 42 inches. Side and rear yards are capped at 6 feet. Anything taller than 6 feet needs a variance, which is a separate ask to the city, not something the fence permit step would have caught.
Corner lots have two front yards under the ordinance, so the 42-inch limit applies to both street-facing sides. A 6-foot privacy fence belongs along the back, not along the street. See the fence rules for every town we serve.
New-Construction Lots
Fencing a yard after closing on a new Westfield lot has its own set of things to check. The HOA approval usually has to come first, and the HOA can set a style or a color the city does not. The sod and the irrigation lines are shallow on a fresh lot, and a post crew that does not know where they run can put a fence post through a sprinkler line.
Builder drainage swales carry stormwater away from the foundation, and a fence that blocks one ponds water against the house. The swale line is usually on the plot plan alongside the D&UE, so the fence line works around it.
What We Build in Westfield
We build privacy, vinyl, and aluminum fences in Westfield, along with pool fences and athletic fencing for courts and fields. We also fence commercial property. See the service pages for what each one does.
Before We Dig
Call 811. Indiana law requires notice to Indiana 811 at least two full working days before digging.
Property lines. We do not survey — a licensed professional surveyor marks property lines in Indiana.
HOA approval. HOA approval is the homeowner's to get, on top of the city's height limits.
Westfield on the Map
Westfield Fence Questions
Does Westfield require a fence permit?
No. Westfield does not have a fence permit. Height limits and easement rules still apply. Ask Westfield Planning at 317-804-3170 or Westfield Public Works at 317-804-3171.
How tall can a fence be in Westfield?
The area between the plane of the house and the street is capped at 42 inches. Side and rear yards are capped at 6 feet. Anything taller needs a variance.
What counts as the front yard in Westfield?
The front yard is the area between the plane of the house and the street. On a corner lot, there are two front yards under the ordinance, so the 42-inch limit applies to both street-facing sides.
What is the D&UE on a Westfield plot plan?
D&UE stands for Drainage and Utility Easement. A fence that crosses or runs within one may need permission from Westfield Public Works before it goes in.
Do I need HOA approval for a fence in Westfield?
Most of Westfield is in platted subdivisions with an HOA, and HOA approval is the homeowner's to get on top of the city's height limits. Check the HOA's fence section before the fence goes up.
Do you fence businesses in Westfield too?
Yes. The same company fences homes and businesses in Westfield. See the commercial fence page for yards, lots and perimeters.