Lafayette, IN · Established subdivision
Sterling Heights fence rules.
(Will yours pass?)
Putting up a fence in Sterling Heights? Tell Dave what you're thinking. He'll check your plan against the actual Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights typically allows
Verified 2026-05-01 · Source: https://www.sterlingheightshoa.org/frequently-asked-questions
- Front
- — ft
- Side
- — ft
- Rear
- — ft
Required before install. Typical turnaround: 30 days.
Fences must be kept attractive and in good repair; missing, broken, or rotted components must be replaced; must not lean or sag excessively. Height, materials, and style are regulated and require approval from the Architectural Review Committee. (paraphrased from FAQ)
Sterling Heights HOA FAQ—all sections on fence requirements
Rules summarized from publicly recorded CC&Rs and Dave's hands-on experience in Sterling Heights. HOAs amend rules — always confirm with your board or management company before ordering materials.
The process
How Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights.
Tell us what you're hoping to put up — Dave will check it against the current Sterling Heights CC&Rs and reply within one business day. Free, no obligation, no "we'll send a salesperson over."
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