Avon, Plainfield, Brownsburg and Danville on the west side of Indianapolis, plus the smaller towns across the county. Each town has published permit rules, and we've summarized them here.
Towns we serve in Hendricks County
- AvonPaver Patios guide
- PlainfieldPaver Patios guide
- BrownsburgPaver Patios guide
- DanvillePaver Patios guide
- PittsboroCovered on this page
- LiztonCovered on this page
- North SalemCovered on this page
- ClaytonCovered on this page
- StilesvilleCovered on this page
Permit rules at a glance
Avon, Plainfield, Brownsburg and Danville each publish their own rules. Here they are, town by town.
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| Town | What the town publishes |
|---|---|
| Avon | Building and fence permit applications online; subdivision zoning list. Patio rules not spelled out, so confirm with the Town5. |
| Plainfield | Grade-level patios without a foundation allowed in side and rear yards; covered patios count as additions and need a building permit6,7. |
| Brownsburg | "Patio or deck" is on the list of small projects that need a permit2. |
| Danville | New patio or deck construction typically needs a permit; nothing in easements; up to 10 business days to process3. |
For Pittsboro, Lizton, North Salem, Clayton, Stilesville and homes outside town limits, contact your town hall or the county planning office to confirm what's required before work starts.
Ground conditions in Hendricks County
The USDA soil survey for Hendricks County is led by Crosby (about 32% of mapped acreage), with Treaty and Miami at about 14% each and Fincastle at about 7%4.
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The Miami series was formally described from a site in this county, about 3 miles east of Danville, and is moderately well drained8. Crosby and the flat Treaty silty clay loams hold water longer, which is why base depth and slope matter9.
Indiana's residential code lists a 30-inch frost depth for Hendricks County, which applies to footings for pergolas, seat walls, fireplaces and outdoor kitchens10.
What patios cost in Hendricks County
A 2026 Avon/Hendricks contractor guide puts paver patios at $15–$35 per sq ft, with most Avon-area projects around $20–$22 per sq ft1.
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The full material table is on our Avon page.
