Your fence must be entirely within your property, which includes up to the property line. If you’d like to build the fence on your property, then you’ll need to sign an ownership agreement with your neighbors. Both neighbors will share cost and maintenance responsibilities.

Technically, there is no need to notify neighbors about your fencing plans. However, it’s best to keep communication open, so that there are no surprises when construction begins.

In the city of Chanhassen, you must complete a building permit application form for your fence. Include one copy of a site plan that shows the location of the fence, in relation to your lot lines.

Gopher State One Call must be notified before any construction begins. Northland Fence will take care of calling and locating the utility lines on your property. If you choose to install a fence yourself, you must remember to call first.

The maximum height for residential fences in Chanhassen, MN is 6 feet, 6 inches. Within the front yard, the required setback should not exceed 3 feet in height for opaque fences, and 4 feet in height for chain link fences.

It’s best to avoid building a fence that will enclose a utility easement. Should the required parties need access to the easement and damage your fence, you will be held responsible for repairs.

Barbed wire, electrical charge, and other potentially dangerous fencing materials are banned on residential properties throughout Minnesota.