Your chain link fence must be placed entirely within your private property. The only exception is if you are building a joint boundary fence with your neighbor, in which case the fence can straddle the property line between the two adjacent parcels of land.

Notifying your neighbors of any potentially loud or disruptive installation project is a good idea, as it helps you stay on friendly terms with your neighbors. However, unless you are installing a boundary fence in cooperation with one of your neighbors, you’re not required to notify them ahead of time.

Generally speaking, you do not need a fence permit to install a fence in Hastings, MN. However, you may need a permit if you want to install a fence that exceeds the standard height restrictions, if you’re not sure of your property lines, or if you want to install a fence with non-standard features.

If you are installing a DIY fence around your private property, you must contact Gopher State One to have the utilities marked around your property. This ensures that you will not damage or be endangered by underground utilities during installation.

The city of Hastings has rules that cap the maximum height of fences around private buildings. Fences can only be 42 inches around front yards and no more than 72 inches, or six feet, around back yards. Swimming pool fences must be at least four feet tall and must be non-climbable.

Private citizens cannot build or install chain link fences on an easement. Sewers, utilities, and other public easements must be easily accessible to city maintenance officials, and any fence design must accommodate easements adjacent to the property.