As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to know where your property lines are so that your fence is entirely within it. When planning your fence, ensure that it never blocks public rights of way, traffic visibility, access to utility easements, etc. Now, you can build directly on the property line if your neighbor signs a shared ownership agreement.

While this process can be tedious, you thankfully can turn to the fence contractors at Northland Fence to help. Don’t forget to utilize our fence planning tool as well.

Even though you don’t have any legal obligation to notify your neighbors of new fence installation, we do recommend it as a courtesy. That way, you can maintain open communication with no hard feelings throughout the process.

In Anoka county, it’s required to have a zoning permit for any fence construction 6 feet and under, while fences over 6 feet need a building permit instead. If the fence height is over 8 feet, you have to have an additional variance. Plan for submitting an accurate site plan showing all aspects of your property with your permit application.

When you install a fence in Minnesota, Gopher State One Call needs to be notified. If you work with our team at Northland Fence, we can find and mark utility lines on your Anoka property to avoid issues. Please note that if you choose to install your own fence, it’s vital to call utilities before digging!

In Anoka, the maximum height allowance for a fence is 7 feet including business and industrial properties. Any fence over 6 feet requires a building permit, and you are allowed to build up to 10 feet in height for screening and noise attenuation with a conditional use permit if adjacent to a major roadway. Additionally, fences in the front of your home can only be 4 feet tall.

Try avoiding fence installation on an easement since the city or community may need access to it. If you have to surround it, first ask the Anoka County Planning Department for permission.

In Minnesota, all electric and barbed wire fences are outlawed.