FENCE PERMIT APPLICATION (CITY ONLY)
FENCE PERMIT CHECKLIST
1. Completed Application
2. Site Plan or Aerial View of property showing:
a. Property lines/size of property
b. Streets/alleys abutting property
c. Size and location of driveway and any abutting driveways
d. Size and location of all structures on property
e. Size, type, and location of fence being planned
3. Special use/exception and/or variance approvals if applicable
4. Cost of labor and materials (on application form)
5. All applicable contractors involved in the project (on application form)
6. Application fee **SEE FEE SCHEDULE FOR APPLICABLE PERMIT FEES
USEFUL LINKS
Zoning Ordinance/Variance Applications for the CITY *SEE UPDATES:
https://southbendin.gov/zoning/
Clear Sight Area requirements in the CITY:
https://southbendin.gov/zoning/
Zoning Ordinance/Variance Applications for the COUNTY:
http://www.sjcindiana.com/306/Division-of-Planning-Zoning
Flood Plain Map:
https://dnrmaps.dnr.in.gov/appsphp/fdms/
City of South Bend Flood Plain Regulations:
https://library.municode.com/in/south_bend/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SUHITA_CH21ZO_S21-12.FLRE
Wetland Map:
http://stjocogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/PublicInformation/index.html?appid=fdd445df825c47739d3cdc2a5379094f
Historic Properties:
https://southbendin.gov/department/community-investment/historic-preservation-commission/
Residential Permitting Steps:
https://southbendin.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ResidentialPermitting-Process.pdf
FENCE PERMIT APPLICATION
Notable Changes
(EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020)
All fence posts and related supporting members of a fence shall be erected so that the finished sides
of the fence face the adjacent lot or public right-of-way.
Established front and corner yards are determined by the location of primary building on the property.
Max height for fences/walls in front and/or corner yards applies to both yards (see above graphic)
Northeast Neighborhood Overlay District:
o Wood, chain-link, and barbed-wire fencing are prohibited
o Fence shall be “consistent with the house’s architectural style and character
o For attached dwelling units, front yard fencing shall be of a single, unified fence design for all
units within a project
NC or DT Districts
o Chain link fence materials are prohibited in an established front or corner yard
Additional information can be found in Chapter 21-09.02 of the South Bend Zoning Ordinance.
Established Front & Corner
Yard
Established Side & Rear
Yard
District
70% Open
Fence
Solid
Fence
Any Fence Type
S1, S2, U1, U2, U3 4' 3' 6'
UF, NC, DT, OS, U, C 4' 3' 8'
Industrial 6' 6' 10'
FENCE PERMIT APPLICATION
FENCE PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS FOR CITY PROPERTIES
Complete construction work
Post permit on site
Schedule inspection
Call 574-235-9554
Mon-Fri btwn 7:30-9:00AM or 3:30-4:00PM
Complete application w/owner info
https://www.southbendin.gov/resi
dents/content/building-permits
Be sure to know where your
property lines are
Be sure to provide a site
plan of the property
Submit application and payment at counter
* Acknowledgement of application does not
mean that you have been issued a permit
*If work has been started without a permit, you
will be triple fined
Permit Issued
Property Owner/Occupant
Preforming Construction Work
Registered Building Contractor
Performing Construction Work
FENCE PERMIT APPLICATION
PROJECT
ADDRESS:
Address
City
Zip
Township
ZONING:
OVERLAY/NNZO:
HISTORIC DISTRICT:
Yes No
Yes No
PROPERTY OWNER:
PHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL:
MAILING ADDRESS:
Address
City
State
Zip
PROPOSED NEW FENCE VALUATION: $
NEW FENCE HEIGHT
:
Front Yard (ft) 1
st
Side Yard (ft) 2
nd
Side Yard (ft) Rear Yard (ft) Other (ft)
NEW FENCE MATERIAL (e.g. wood, vinyl, aluminum):
NEW FENCE TYPE:
70% or more open Less than 70% open Mix of 70% open and less than 70% open
e.g. chain-link, split rail e.g. privacy, chain-link with privacy slats * Indicate locations of each type on site plan
NEW FENCE LOCATION:
*SHOWN ON SITE PLAN
Front Yard
1
st
Side Yard
2nd Side Yard
Rear Yard
Other
VARIANCE, SPECIAL USE/ EXCEPTION APPROVAL DATE, IF APPLICABLE*:
*PLEASE PROVIDE APPROVAL LETTER
FENCE PERMIT APPLICATION
BUILDING
CONTRACTOR:
OR
OWNER AS CONTRACTOR
PHONE:
EMAIL:
ADDRESS:
Address
City
State
Zip
*All contractors must be licensed and/or registered with our department. For more information on this go to
http://www.southbendin.gov/governm ent/content/contractor-licenses-0
*Application must be signed below
I certify the above to be true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
The Owner or Assignee obtaining this permit is responsible for determining the location of the property lines and
conforming with the setback, height, and all other requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Also, the restrictive covenant
relating to the property may be more restrictive and should be checked.
The undersigned Owner or Assignee does hereby accept the above responsibility.
APPLICANT SIGNATURE
DATE
PRINT NAME
ORG/BUSINESS OR OWNER
PHONE
EMAIL
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signature
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