Anoka County, MN Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Front yard max (Coon Rapids)
- 4 feet
- Side/rear yard max
- 7 feet
- Board/panel width under 6 ft
- 12 inches maximum
- Who regulates
- City, not Anoka County
- State authority
- Minn. Stat. §462.357
Summary
Anoka County itself does not set residential fence heights inside its cities; each city zones its own under Minn. Stat. §462.357. In Coon Rapids, the county's largest city, front-yard fences max out at 4 feet and side/rear-yard fences at 7 feet.
Front Yard 4 feet. Street Side Yard 4 feet. Side Yard 7 feet. Rear Yard 7 feet. No fence less than 6 feet may have boards, planks, or panels larger than twelve (12) inches in width.
Full Breakdown
Fences are regulated at the city, not county, level in Anoka County (the county zones only unincorporated townships under Minn. Stat. §394). Using Coon Rapids as the metro example, maximum heights are: Front Yard 4 feet; Street Side Yard 4 feet (7 feet behind the front of the house on a corner lot); Side Yard 7 feet; Rear Yard 7 feet. Fences bordering a commercial, industrial or office district may reach 8 feet with a building permit. Any fence taller than 4 feet may not use boards, planks or panels wider than 12 inches unless it is at least 6 feet tall. Confirm limits with your own city (Blaine, Andover, Anoka, etc.).
Violations & Fines
Enforced by city code compliance. A non-conforming fence must be lowered or removed; over-height fences without the required permit or variance can trigger correction orders and re-inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Anoka County set a fence height limit?
How tall can a backyard fence be in Coon Rapids?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Anoka County
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