You are responsible for defining your exact property lines as a property owner. Fences must be assembled within those lines. Or, if neighbors sign an ownership agreement, a fence can be built on a property line. Also, keep in mind that a fence cannot block traffic visibility, access to fire hydrants, telephone poles, public sidewalks, or alleyways.

Northland Fence will help plan your fence with our fence planning tool. It’s a free resource to help you with your design to ensure it is within your budget.

No, there is no legal obligation to disclose fence construction to your neighbors, as long as construction will only occur within your property lines. We do, however, recommend discussing your project as a kind courtesy before installation.

A building permit is only required for a fence over six feet high in Golden Valley, MN. If your new fence will be over six feet high, apply online easily for an ePermit on the City of Golden Valley’s government website.

When you work with Northland Fence, our installation team will mark your utility lines before installation. We will call Gopher State One Call, which takes care of all utilities for fencing in Minnesota. But if you are installing a fence yourself, you must contact utilities before you begin digging.

A fence on your property in Golden Valley, MN, cannot be higher than six feet—or four feet if it is directly in front of your home. The maximum fence height is six feet for side yards, and back yards. In addition, the finished side of the fence must face the outside of your property. If you have any further questions, call the City of Golden Valley’s Planning Division.

It is best to avoid utility easements when planning where to construct your new fence because the city needs access. You can surround one if you obtain permission from Golden Valley’s Planning Department before beginning your project.

Materials that are not allowed in the state of Minnesota are electric and barbed wire fences. These are banned.