Height Limits: Bloomington vs Minneapolis
How do height limits rules compare between Bloomington, MN and Minneapolis, MN?
Bloomington and Minneapolis have similar restriction levels.
Bloomington, MN
Hennepin County
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.
View full Bloomington rules →Minneapolis, MN
Hennepin County
Minneapolis Zoning Chapter 535 limits fences to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet 6 inches in side and rear yards, with corner-lot sight-triangle rules. Taller fences need Board of Adjustment approval.
View full Minneapolis rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bloomington | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Front Setback | 4 ft maximum | - |
| Side/Rear | 6 ft maximum | - |
| Abutting Non-Residential | 8 ft maximum | - |
| City Code | §21.301.08 | - |
| Front yard | - | Maximum 4 feet in residential districts |
| Side and rear | - | Maximum 6 feet 6 inches in residential districts |
| Sight triangle | - | 3 foot maximum at corner lots within 30 foot triangle |
| Commercial | - | Up to 8 feet, 10 feet for solid screening of outdoor storage |
| Barbed wire | - | Industrial districts only, minimum 6 feet above grade |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Bloomington FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Bloomington?
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...
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Bloomington?
Front Setback: 4 ft maximum. Side/Rear: 6 ft maximum. Abutting Non-Residential: 8 ft maximum. City Code: §21.301.08.
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