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Valparaiso is about 12 miles south of our Chesterton yard. The city has detailed fence rules, from front-yard heights to which side of the fence faces out, and we plan every fence to them.
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Valparaiso fence rules
Every fence in Valparaiso needs a permit
The city asks for a permit application and a site plan that shows where the fence goes, before work starts. Its Unified Development Ordinance sets these limits.
- Back and inside side yards
Up to 6 ft tall. Next to a commercial or industrial district the limit is 8 ft.
- Front yards
Up to 4 ft, and only an ornamental open picket fence with at least 40% open space.
- Corner lots
A corner lot has two front yards, so the street side is also limited to 4 ft.
- Chain link
Chain link and welded wire are permitted only in inside side yards and back yards.
- Setbacks
Keep 6 in from a sidewalk and 5 ft from a street, 20 ft at a street corner, and 1 to 3 ft from an alley.
- Finished side out
The good side faces out, unless your neighbour agrees in writing.
- Fees
The permit fee is $5 for each $1,000 of the fence cost up to $10,000, then $3 for each $1,000, plus an inspection fee.
Pool fence rules and easements are not on the city fence pages: ask us. A homeowner association can have stricter rules than the city. Source: City of Valparaiso Building Department and UDO Sec. 2.302, checked November 2026.
Fence types
Fences we build in Valparaiso
The same four fence types and the same crew in every town. Here is how each one fits the Valparaiso rules.
Vinyl fences in Valparaiso
Privacy fence up to 6 ft in the back yard, or a 4 ft open picket fence out front.
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Wood fences in Valparaiso
Cedar and pine privacy fences and drive gates, built good side out.
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Black open picket aluminum is a natural fit for the city's 4 ft front-yard rule.
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Chain link fences in Valparaiso
Back yards and inside side yards only in Valparaiso. Good for dogs.
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Questions
Fence questions from Valparaiso
Something else? Call or text 219-258-6900. Also near Valparaiso: Chesterton, Portage, Porter and all service areas.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Valparaiso?
Yes, for every fence. The Building Department at 166 Lincolnway asks for an application and a site plan that shows the fence location.
Can I put a fence in my front yard in Valparaiso?
Yes, up to 4 ft, if it is an ornamental open picket fence with at least 40% open space. Aluminum and vinyl picket fences can meet that.
I have a corner lot. What changes?
The city counts a corner lot as two front yards. The side along the second street is limited to 4 ft, and the fence stays 20 ft back from the corner.
How far is Valparaiso from your yard?
About 12 miles, or about 25 minutes by road from Chesterton. The estimate in Valparaiso is free.
Can I use chain link in Valparaiso?
Yes, in back yards and inside side yards. The city does not permit chain link in front yards or street side yards.