Property owners are responsible for knowing their property’s boundaries. Fences must be assembled fully within those lines. Remember that fences should not obstruct road visibility, utility easements such as fire hydrants or telephone poles, or public rights of way such as public sidewalks or alleyways. If neighbors sign an ownership agreement, fences can be built along property lines.

Northland Fence will help plan your fence boundary based on your property and needs. Feel free to use our fence planning tool as a great additional resource.

While there is no legal obligation to disclose fence construction to your neighbors, it’s still a good thing to do. Nobody likes construction surprises, including neighbors. This is especially true if they have kids or pets.

In Rogers, MN, a zoning permit is necessary for the construction of any new fence or altering an existing fence. Fences greater than 7 feet may require an extra variance to be approved. Any iron monuments that are installed must be below the sod line. Along with your permit application, you must provide an exact site plan portraying all components of your land.

For fencing anywhere in Minnesota, the installation team needs to call Gopher State One Call. Northland Fence will mark all utility lines before any installation is done. For installing a fence yourself, you must call Gopher State One first. Accidentally damaging utility lines can be expensive and dangerous.

In Rogers, the maximum height for a residential fence is 8 feet. However, this is only allowed in back lots. The height restriction is decreased to 6 feet in the side yard, and up to 3 feet from the front face of the house. A maximum height allowance of 4 feet is allowed for fences in the front of your property.

Under no circumstances may you build on an easement. If you don’t have any other options, contact the Rogers Planning and Building Department to explain your situation. Easements contain vital city utilities that may need to be accessible at any moment, therefore damage to a fence near an easement may occur when the city has to use it.

Front lot fences are restricted to decorative designs. Also, they must also not exceed 50% opacity in order for light and air to pass through.

A minimum of 11 gauge wire should be used to build chain link fences. Fences must be kept up to code and repaired promptly, or they may be labeled a public nuisance, in which case the owner may be fined until the problem is rectified.

Barbwire and electric fences are banned in the state of Minnesota.