In Minnetonka, it’s up to you to know where you can place a fence on your property. This makes our fence planning tool an important resource for planning your new fencing project because it shows your property lines.

The city of Minnetonka doesn’t require you to tell your neighbors about your planned installation of a chain link fence. You might go ahead and tell them before the project starts as a courtesy. It’s an essential gesture so that you can remain on good terms with them.

The City of Minnetonka doesn’t require a fence permit for a project that’s under seven feet tall. If you want a taller fence, then you’ll need to apply for a permit and wait for the decision.

When you undertake a fence installation project, it’s up to the person in charge to call the utilities and verify that they aren’t digging up cables or pipes. You need to call if you’re handling the project yourself. At Northland Fence, our expert fence installation team locates and marks all the utility lines before the project begins.

In Minnetonka, you need a permit for any fence over seven feet tall. However, there isn’t a specific restriction as to the height that the City of Minnetonka will approve. If your permit is denied, you might consider shortening your fence to get the project approved.

If the city has already made improvements or the utility company has used the area, you can’t build your fence on an easement in Minnetonka. You can build on an easement without improvements, but you do so at your own risk. When the city or utility company needs access to the easement, they might tear up your fence, and you can’t make them replace it.