Indianapolis, IN · Established subdivision
Kensington Farms fence rules.
(Will yours pass?)
Putting up a fence in Kensington Farms? Tell Dave what you're thinking. He'll check your plan against the actual Kensington Farms CC&Rs and reply within one business day with a yes, no, or "tweak this and you're golden." Free. No quote, no salesperson — just an answer.
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What Kensington Farms typically allows
Verified 2026-07-09 · Source: https://indianapolismetro.ctic.com/CTRSIndianapolisMetro/media/CCRs/K-0/Kensington-Farms-ALL-SEC-%28Marion%29.pdf | https://indianapolismetro.ctic.com/customers/ccrs | https://www.cityoflawrence.org/neighborhood/registry
- Wood
- Black vinyl-coated chain link
- Black vinyl-coated or similarly coated galvanized metal
- Uncoated chain link
- Uncoated galvanized metal fencing
- Chain link or galvanized metal fencing that is not black vinyl-coated or similarly coated
- Front
- 0 ft
- Side
- 4 ft
- Rear
- 4 ft
Required before install.
Wood fencing or screening must be painted or stained to match the exterior colors of the home, or have a natural wood finish. Chain link or other galvanized metal fencing must be vinyl-coated or similarly coated and black in color.
The recorded master declaration for Kensington Farms in Marion County/Lawrence Township requires Development Control Committee (DCC) approval before any fence/screen is installed, including approval as to size, location, height, and composition. Fences must harmonize with the community architecture and may not obstruct necessary vehicular sight lines or unduly obstruct adjoining properties' views/amenities. Fences generally may not be located closer to the front of the home than the rear foundation line of the home; the DCC discourages fencing an entire back yard but may allow it case-by-case. Standard property fences/walls may be approved up to 4 ft; fences over 4 ft generally require DCC approval and unique rear-lot circumstances. Patio screen/privacy fences up to 6 ft are permitted for small patio areas in a backyard or sideyard. Privately installed fences must be professionally constructed; non-professionally installed fences are subject to post-completion DCC inspection, with final approval withheld until the final review is successfully completed. The PDF is an all-sections collection, but the fence language appears in the master declaration and applies broadly to the Development; I did not find a separate HOA-owned Indianapolis design-guidelines page or a Kensington-specific management-company client page.
Article II §2.6(Q) 'Fences, Light Fixtures, Etc.', Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Easements and Restrictions of Kensington Farms, document no. 930015355, filed/dared 1993-02-04; https://indianapolismetro.ctic.com/CTRSIndianapolisMetro/media/CCRs/K-0/Kensington-Farms-ALL-SEC-%28Marion%29.pdf
Rules summarized from publicly recorded CC&Rs and Dave's hands-on experience in Kensington Farms. HOAs amend rules — always confirm with your board or management company before ordering materials.
The process
How Kensington Farms approval actually works.
Five steps — and the paperwork-heavy first three are on us.
- 1 Pull the covenants We do this for youWe check your HOA's actual fence rules first — height caps, materials, colors.
- 2 Site sketch + spec sheet We do this for youPlot map with the fence line marked, plus the material/height/style page boards want to see.
- 3 ARC packet submitted We do this for youFiled in your HOA's preferred format — you get copies of everything.
- 4 Board review — 1 to 3 weeksBigger neighborhoods meet monthly; complete packets usually approve on the first pass.
- 5 Approved — posts go inYour install slot is held during review, so approval doesn't cost you the season.
Will my fence be approved?
Check your plan against Kensington Farms.
Tell us what you're hoping to put up — Dave will check it against the current Kensington Farms CC&Rs and reply within one business day. Free, no obligation, no "we'll send a salesperson over."
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