As the Andover property owner, you are responsible for defining your property lines. Fences must be fully assembled within those lines, without blocking traffic visibility, access to utility easements, or public rights of way, such as sidewalks or alleyways. Fences can be built directly on property lines if neighbors sign an ownership agreement.

The fence installation team at Northland Fence will help plan your fence based on your specific needs and property layout. Reference our fence planning tool for a great additional resource.

There is no legal obligation to notify neighbors of fence construction if the project is occurring only on your land. However, it’s best to keep open communication with your neighbors as a courtesy, especially during the installation process.

Yes, a permit from the Building Inspections Department is required to build a fence in Andover. The permit application requires:

• Two sets of building plans
• A property survey detailing the property dimensions
• Fence location
• Design
• $50 fee

Fence installation in Minnesota requires the fencing team to call Gopher State One Call. When you work with Northland Fence, we will mark all your utility lines before starting installation. If you install on your own, don’t begin digging until you call the utilities!

Fences in Andover can be a maximum height of 6 feet when placed in the rear or side yard. Any fence that’s installed in the front of your property can only be a maximum of 4 feet tall, unless it is set back from the property line by 1 foot.

Try to avoid constructing your new fence on an easement. The city might need to access utilities at any time. Contact the Andover Planning Department for permission before starting the fence installation if you have to surround an easement.

Electric and barbed wire fences are both outlawed in the state of Minnesota.