When starting your ornamental metal fencing project, you need to know exactly where to install the fence. In Brooklyn Center, you need to do it within your property lines.

The city recommends placing the fence 6 to 12 inches inside the property line to simplify lawn and maintenance services on both sides of your fence. To maintain safety, you can’t place a fence in the public right-of-way or street boulevard.

While it’s not mandatory, the city of Brooklyn Center recommends speaking to your neighbors about any plans to install ornamental aluminum fences and other fence types. This is especially important if you plan to install a fence on the shared property line.

In case the discussion of your installation plans turns into a dispute, you can contact Community Mediation Services at (763) 561-0033 for assistance. It’s always better to settle the differences before you make arrangements with the installation company.

You don’t need a permit for installing an ornamental iron fence unless it’s over 7 feet tall. If you want higher ornamental fence panels, you can fill out an application at City Hall or on the City’s website.

If you are planning to install a fence, you need to notify utilities. The Northland Fence installation team always calls Gopher State One Call at (651) 454-0002 before doing any digging to install an ornamental aluminum fence or any other fence on your property. This way we make sure the entire installation process is safe.

While there aren’t any specific height restrictions for ornamental aluminum, iron, or any other fences in Brooklyn Center, you need approval from the city if your project is over 7 feet in height.

The law allows you to build a fence on an easement as long as it stays within the property lines. However, you would have to remove the fence in case the utility company needs access.

At Northland Fence, we can provide valuable advice about the location of your fence. We will speak to the utility company to make sure the installation doesn’t interfere with their access in the future.