In Eden Prairie, MN, you can put your new white or black vinyl fence anywhere within one foot of your property line. If you prefer to build your new fence on the property line, it requires a written agreement between you and your neighbors. This written agreement ensures that both of you enjoy ownership and details the party responsible for maintenance and care.

If you plan to build your new vinyl fence at least one foot inside your property line, there isn’t a law requiring you to notify your neighbor, although it’s always the neighborly thing to do. Also, if you want the fence to be built on the property line, you’ll need to get a written agreement from your neighbor before you start your fencing project.

When you’re building a new white or black vinyl fence that’s under six feet on your Eden Prairie property, you’re going to need a zoning permit. You’ll need to submit an application for the zoning permit that includes a Certificate of Survey, detailed plans for the new fence, and the application form. If you plan to build on your property line, you’ll need to include a copy of the written agreements with your neighbors.

When you’re digging footers for your new vinyl fence, you run the risk of hitting a utility cable or pipe, making it essential that the person in charge of the project calls the utilities before digging. The cost of repairing a pipe or cable will throw your vinyl fence financing options into disarray. Northland Fence always marks the location of the utilities at the start of any project.

The front of your property has strict guidelines for a fence including, a fence that can’t be taller than four feet and offer 50 percent visibility. Also, if the fence is solid, you can’t build higher than three feet, and when your property is on a corner, the height can’t exceed two and a half feet. All other fencings can’t exceed six feet in height.

You shouldn’t build your new fence on an easement. At some point, the utility company and city will need access, and they will destroy your fence to gain that access.