Hastings regulations state that your fence must be within your property lines, and the City of Hastings may require a land survey using a registered surveyor. Your fence must have the finished side of the fence facing away from your property and maintained to retain a visibly attractive appearance.

It is always best to keep open communications with your neighbors during a fence installation project. You can assure them that the fence will not cross property lines and be compliant with city regulations. While this notification is not required, it is great for keeping the peace in the neighborhood.

Zoning permits are required for all fence installation projects in Hastings, MN. Required inspections by Hastings officials will take place during installation and after completion of the project. Submit a to-scale drawing of your fence installation plan when you apply for your permit.

Your Northland Fence Installation team will call Gopher State One Call. Northland Fence guarantees that we will locate and mark your utility lines prior to the installation of your fence. Remember that if you ever choose to install a fence by yourself, always call the utilities before you dig.

Any fence that is installed in the City of Hastings needs to have a maximum height that does not exceed 6 feet. For front yards, the fence must not exceed 42 inches tall. If you are installing a fence around a swimming pool, the height must be a minimum of 4 feet with a self-closing latch and the fence must not be climbable.

Fences can be built on an easement with the specific understanding that if the City needs to gain access through an easement for the “installation, repair maintenance, access or removal of public utilities and/or drainage improvements,” the removal and reinstallation of the fence shall be at the expense of the property owner. You cannot build on any trail or pedestrian easements.

If your property is on a corner lot, you need to be mindful that any fence that extends into your front yard must not block traffic visibility in any way.

Fences in Minnesota may not have any hazardous components, such as electrified fencing or barbed wire.