Fence Regulations in Dakota County, MN (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Dakota County, Minnesota.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Dakota County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Height Limits
Dakota County MN has no countywide fence-height ordinance. Each city sets its own limits under Minn. Stat. 462.357. Typical suburban rule: about 6 feet in rear/side yards and 3.5 to 4 feet in front yards.
Fence Height Limits Are Set by Your City
Some RestrictionsMinn. Stat. 462.357, subd. 1
A municipality may by ordinance regulate on the earth's surface, in the air space above the surface, and in subsurface areas, the location, height, width, bulk, type of foundation, number of stories, size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of lot which may be occupied, the size of yards and other open spaces.
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