Fence Installation Oakdale, MN

In Oakdale, your fence must be entirely within your property. Your fence can be up to, but not on, a shared property line. If you want to build a fence on a shared property line, you must get written consent from your neighbors. Both neighbors will need to share the costs and maintenance responsibilities.

You do not legally need to notify your neighbors about your fence installation if the fence and construction process will be entirely contained within your land. If you need to enter into their property for any reason, you must notify them. It is also a good idea to give your neighbors a heads up about construction so that they can adequately prepare.

All residential fences in Oakdale require a fencing permit. You can find the permit application online, and it will outline any additional required paperwork depending on the size of your fence. Fences above 6 feet in height have a higher permit fee than those below 6 feet.

If you work with Northland Fence, we will take care of contacting Gopher State One Call to locate all utility lines on your property. If you choose to build a fence by yourself, you must assume the responsibility of calling the utilities.

Oakdale allows for higher fences than many other cities in Minnesota. Back yard fences can be up to 8 feet tall. However, front yard fences cannot be taller than 4 feet.

Avoid building a fence that encloses a utility easement. You can build a fence around an easement, but if you cover or block an easement, the city has the right to access the easement at any time. If your fence gets damaged during this rightful process, you are responsible for all the costs.

Barbed wire, electrical charge, and all other potentially dangerous fencing materials are banned on residential properties throughout Minnesota. The finished side of your fence must always face outwards for security purposes.