Understanding where to install your Shakopee on your property is essential to avoid legal issues or concerns. The first step is to ensure you define your property lines effectively.

The fences should be confined within the property lines, while the boundary lines can be directly on the shared property line. It would be best to get a written signed agreement from your neighbors for boundary lines.

It is essential to communicate with your neighbors before installing a fence on a shared property line.

They will sign an agreement beforehand to ensure the process is seamless. If the fence is within your property lines, the installation team may need to work from your neighbors’ property. It would be best to notify them beforehand.

It is necessary to caution your neighbors and explain your plan to install a fence even when you don’t intend to cross into your neighbor’s yard. Your neighbors will prepare adequately for the construction.

All fences require a permit in Shakopee except for garden fences that keep away animals. When applying for the permit, include a certificate of the survey, a site plan, and the proposed location of your fence. Any fences going above 6.5 feet will require a conditional use permit.

Calling utilities depends on if you plan to hire a service firm or work on the fence on your own. We contact our partner Gopher State One Call, before ground-breaking when you hire Northland Fence.

We have a team that marks all utility lines to get ready for installation. If you plan to install yourself, it is your responsibility to call the utilities.

According to Shakopee rules, fences under 6.5 feet require a secure permit. To install a fence above 6.5 feet, you have to find a conditional use permit for your properties in a nonresidential area. Fences installed on the frontward do not exceed three feet high.

In Shakopee, you can build on easements under certain conditions. However, the fence should not block access to an easement if it’s essential for public utility maintenance and inspections. Also, ensure about 3 feet of space between the fence and any fire hydrants on the property.