For Shoreview residents, stay inside your property line when installing your new ornamental fence. You can also install your fence on your property line but only if you obtain written permission from any neighbors who own adjoining property.

Although not required by law, letting your neighbors know about your plans to install a fence in advance is thoughtful and courteous. They will appreciate the notice, especially if they are home to see and hear the work being done.

However, if the installation will require access to your neighbor’s property, you must ask for their permission.

Yes. According to the City of Shoreview, residents must obtain a permit before building a fence on a residential lot. You’ll need to submit a zoning permit application, a site plan, and an erosion control plan. The site plan must follow specific guidelines. It must be drawn to scale and show—lot dimensions, fence height, fence location in relation to property lines, and materials.

Property owners are responsible for calling utility companies before any digging begins for your new fence. Our team at Northland Fence can help you do this.

The maximum height for a Shoreview ornamental fence installation is 4 ft high in front yards, and 6 ft high in side and rear yards.

If your fence, or part of it, is adjacent to a public road or easement, that part must not be more than 4 ft high.

Utility companies need full access to all easements on your property, so be sure your ornamental fence panels are not obstructing this access.

According to the City of Shoreview Municipal Code, you may build a fence around an easement but not on one. The code states, “Utility easement areas shall be kept free and clear of all structures, plantings or obstructions, except fences constructed in accordance with the Shoreview City Code.”