Osseo country requires homeowners to build their fences 1 foot in from the property line. The exception to this rule is if a homeowner gets written permission from the neighboring property owner to build a boundary fence on the actual property line. This agreement signifies that both parties will share ownership and maintenance responsibilities.

Within the Osseo area, you will need a zoning permit for all fences 6 feet and under in all residential areas. Even though getting a fence permit in Osseo can be rather confusing, knowing what paperwork or specifications are required for permit requests can simplify the process. You’ll need a Certificate of Survey, a detailed site plan, and a small fee with your application.

When you work with the skilled fence contractors at Northland Fence, our team will contact Gopher State One Call before fence installation on your Osseo property. After receiving the necessary information from Gopher State, we’ll mark all hazardous areas and utility lines.

If you choose to install a fence on your own, this responsibility will fall on your shoulders instead. Just make sure never to start digging until after you call utilities for your safety!

Since each county has different height requirements, you need to know what’s allowed in Osseo, MN. For the front setback (the front yard), your height can be a maximum of 4 feet with at least 50% visibility. If it is solid, that height drops down to 3 feet, and it reduces to 2.5 feet if you have a corner lot.

Height restrictions for anywhere in the back of your home require a height of no more than 6 feet tall.

Within the Osseo area, any easements on your property need to remain accessible. These include sewer access, utility outlets, and telephone poles. It’s also important that your fence does not hinder any public walkways or other rights of way.

Barbed wire and electric fences are outlawed in Minnesota.