If you are considering installing a fence at your property here are a few helpful tips on Apple Valley’s fence requirements that can help you ensure your fence will be in compliance with city ordinances.
If you are considering installing a fence at your property here are a few helpful tips on Apple Valley’s fence requirements that can help you ensure your fence will be in compliance with city ordinances.
Location:
Fences may be located on or within any property line, but must be located entirely on the owner’s property. Fences may not be constructed on the property line without written consent from the adjoining property. Verification of property line location by survey may be required. Fences on corner properties must meet traffic visibility standard illustrated on the attached diagram. Front yard fences cannot exceed 3 ½ feet in height.
Construction & Maintenance:
Fences over 6 feet in height require a building permit and must meet construction standards of the Minnesota State Building Code. The maximum permitted fence height is 8 feet. Fences should be maintained in good repair and free of deterioration, firmly anchored to the ground and in no stage of collapse, and free of any hazardous defects. Wood surfaces must be painted or covered with a protective treatment.
Prohibited fences:
Temporary fences are not allowed for more than a period of 30 days. Barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited in all districts except for agricultural districts.