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Fence Regulations in Bloomington, MN (2026)

2 verified fence regulations for Bloomington, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Height Limits

Bloomington City Code §21.301.08 limits fences to 4 ft in front setbacks, 6 ft on side/rear lots, and up to 8 ft where residential abuts nonresidential use. No building permit required for fences 7 ft or under. Height measured including fence body plus max 6 inches above natural grade. Posts may extend 12 inches above fence body.

Bloomington Fence Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Neighbor Fence Rules

Minnesota has no shared fence cost statute. Each property owner responsible for their own fence. MN Stat. §561.02 prohibits spite fences.

Bloomington Neighbor Fence Rules

Some Restrictions

Minn. Stat. § 561.02 (Maliciously Maintained Structure)

Any fence, or any other structure, maliciously erected or maintained for the purpose of annoying the owners or occupants of adjoining property shall be deemed a private nuisance.

Looking for Hennepin County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Bloomington city rules.

Fence Regulations in Hennepin County