Metal property pins in each corner of the lot need fully exposed for fence installation in Stillwater. Northland Fence asks this of customers, and so will most fencing companies in Stillwater. If your land has special circumstances, the city may even ask these be shown for an inspection of your land and intended fence.

A boundary fence can be beneficial for all parties involved. Before any shared fence installation in St Anthony, always have an agreement with the other property owner. There must be an agreement for any of the costs to be shared. The joint ownership does not end after the fence is perched. Always think of the maintenance that comes afterward.

Fences must be installed within your property lines. The only exception is if your neighbor agrees to share ownership of fence maintenance and signs a binding contract, then it can be placed directly on the property line. Work with a surveyor to help discern and verify exact property boundaries.

While you aren’t mandated to tell your neighbors about your new fence, it’s highly encouraged to do so. Consider it an act of being a good neighbor to keep them informed of your installation plans to avoid negative feelings or interactions.

St. Louis Park does not require a fence permit before installation, even though it’s best practice to do so. When you do apply for a permit, make sure to include an accurate site map, detailed plans for design choice, and a $15 fee.

When you work with our team, we will call Gopher State One Call to find and mark all utilities on your property before we install your new St. Louis Park fence. If you choose to install the fence yourself, it’s vital to contact and locate all utility lines at least 48 hours before you start digging.

Height restrictions vary depending on placement. In the front setback of your home, they are limited to 4 feet, while on the side and rear of your house, they may reach 6 feet. If the neighboring property is non-residentials, then you can add a variance for additional height. This addition will need to be verified and approved beforehand. Also, if you have a corner lot, you must not build fences over 30 inches to allow for visibility.

If your fence is built on an easement or inhibits the city from accessing it, it will be torn down at your expense. However, you can encompass it on three sides, if need be.

Dangerous materials, including barbed wire and electric fences, are outlawed in the state of Minnesota.

There could be further requirements placed on the structure by your neighborhood, covenant, or subdivision. These can be found within your HOA and should be followed along with city rules.

Be a good neighbor by having your land and any structures on it in good condition at all times. This does include your new fence. Do all maintenance in a quick manner so safety is not forsaken in the community.

Be attentive to boundary fences as well, but do not do anything beyond usual maintenance without permission from the other owner.

All fences that are property lines need to be installed under an agreement between two property owners. This boundary fence needs to serve both owners. If a shared fence already exists that neither property built, it will still need maintained or replaced by all parties now involved.

The paperwork that comes with obtaining approval from the city to build your fence needs reviewed, so you know exactly what to expect. These fine details all need taken care of before ground-breaking.

A certificate of survey is not required for your permit application, although you will still need a precise site plan showing exact property lines. The best way to ensure an accurate site plan is with the help of a certified surveyor. This may also help you discover specific variations on your property that must adhere to additional regulations.

Corner lots must respect a visibility triangle formed at intersections which limit fence height to 30 inches in order to allow proper visibility for approaching drivers. For a regular intersection, the visibility triangle is measured 50 feet along curb lines from the projected corner and connected diagonally through the lot. In the case of an alley, the visibility triangle is reduced to 15 feet.

Having a stylish fence is a must for both, but the look of this structure will need to follow rules as well. The material and height could be subject to restrictions, but it is all because of the safety of any passerbys.

Try having a small list outlining the features you’d like in a fence. Use this to review popular materials that are more durable that classic wood fences. Vinyl fencing is a long-lasting efficient alternative that even comes in color schemes mimicking wood.

Take all the appearance rules seriously in your search for a fence and purchase one an appropriate height and opacity for where it will go.

At any point during fence installation in St Louis Park it can be easy to bypass certain rules on standards or conduct. Do not do this if you want to avoid fines, and out of pocket costs of relocating the fence. Keep yourself accountable for all new construction on your land, and even let Northland Fence give you the same top-rated service it provides all its customers across Minnesota.