All Apple Valley fences should be placed entirely within the owner’s property boundaries. Fences cannot be built on shared property lines unless neighbors sign a written agreement about ownership responsibilities.

The fencing experts from Northland Fence will help plan your Apple Valley fence installation based on your needs. Our fence planning tool is also an excellent resource to see how a fence will fit in your property lines.

You are not legally required to notify your neighbors when installing a fence unless installers will need to be on their property to complete construction or maintenance. Even if the installation will take place fully within your own property lines, it is still courteous to notify your neighbors a few days in advance so that they can prepare for the construction.

Fences under 7 feet tall do not require a permit. However, if you build a fence over 7 feet tall, you will need to obtain a permit from the city of Apple Valley. Fences over 7 feet also require two inspections. The first takes place at the beginning with all landlines clear, and the second occurs when the fence is installed.

When you work with Northland Fence, we will call Gopher State One Call before your installation. If you choose to install a fence by yourself, you must assume the responsibility of contacting the utilities at least 48 hours before beginning installation.

For side and rear lot areas in Apple Valley, fences can be up to 8 feet with a permit or 7 feet without one. Fences in the front yard of residential properties are limited to a maximum of 3.5 feet in height.

Avoid building your fence on an easement because it must remain accessible for city employees to perform maintenance or other work. If your fence interferes with a utility easement, you will be responsible for all damages if the city needs to access the easement.

Dangerous or defensive fences are not allowed in residential areas in Apple Valley. Outlawed materials include electric fences, barbed wire, and farm fencing. Keep in mind that all fences must be built with construction-quality materials and a sturdy professional design to ensure safety. Stay on top of maintenance in a timely manner so that your fence doesn’t get removed for being a public nuisance.