Eden Prairie residents are required to build fences at least 1 foot from the property line. If you are interested in a boundary fence directly on your property line, you will need to get written permission from your neighbor to be able to do so.

You are not legally required to notify your neighbors about your fencing project if your fence is built at least 1 foot away from the property line. However, it is still highly recommended that you notify neighbors to avoid any confusion or future problems.

This is because when a fence needs to be built close to the property line, construction may need to occur on your neighbor’s property.

No, it is not required to obtain a building permit for an ornamental aluminum fence, ornamental iron fence, or ornamental metal fencing project. However, Eden Prairie residents must adhere to the city code when starting their fencing project. With that said, you will need a zoning permit for fences that are under 6 feet.

It’s important to note that you will need to include specific paperwork for your zoning permit, including:

Certificate of Survey
Small fee
In-depth site plan
Zoning application

Whoever is in charge of the fencing project will typically call the utilities. This will ensure that no digging in the wrong places occurs and ultimately helps to ensure the success of the fencing project.

Here at Northland Fence, our fencing installation professionals will contact Gopher State One Call before starting your fencing project. Once we receive the all-clear, our team will carefully mark all utilities and areas that are considered hazardous.

In Eden Prairie, the front setback cannot exceed 4 feet in height with at least 50% visibility. If your fence is solid, the height requirement is a maximum of 3 feet. Solid fences on corner properties are a maximum of 2.5 feet for safety reasons. All other fences at the back of the property can be no more than 6 feet.

Unfortunately, you will not be able to build your ornamental fence on an easement. In the city of Eden Prairie, you cannot block any easements on your property. Even more, all sewer access, utility outlets, and telephone poles need to be easily accessible.

Additionally, homeowners in Eden Prairie will need to ensure they are not blocking any public rights of way. Failing to follow this rule set by the city of Eden Prairie can result in a fine.