You may install your fence anywhere within your property lines. There are no setback requirements in Edina. If you wish to place the fence directly on the property line, you must sign an ownership agreement with the other property owner(s). You can use a surveyor to help verify property lines if necessary.

It is not legally required that you notify your neighbors of your Edina ornamental fence installation if it is within your property. However, it is always in your best interest to follow a “good neighbor policy” and notify neighbors of major outdoor projects. You can discuss the ornamental fence panels you chose and make sure they have no concerns before you start your project.

A permit is not required to install your ornamental iron fence in Edina, Minnesota. Most cities require fence projects to be approved first. You are still required to follow all building and fence codes.

It is crucial to always contact Gopher State One Call before digging begins on your fence installation. When working with Northland Fence, we will always contact Gopher State One Call in order to have all utility lines marked on your property.

Fences in the front yard of Edina properties can be four (4) feet maximum height. Side and backyard fences can be six (6) feet in height. You can increase the height of your fence only by contacting Edina City Hall’s Planning Division first.

It is always in your best interest to avoid installing a fence on any utility easements if at all possible. If you build a fence on an easement, the city can remove the fence at your expense. You may contact the City Engineering Department if you have questions about easements on your property.