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.
In nearly-fully-incorporated Dakota County, fences are regulated by your city, not the county. Minnesota Statute 462.357 gives municipalities the power to regulate the height of structures and yards. Examples: Lakeville limits fences to 6 feet in interior side and rear yards and 4 feet in the front yard (with 75% open construction). Apple Valley allows up to 8 feet in rear and side yards but only 3.5 feet in front yards. Check your specific city code and zoning district, since limits vary by lot type and district.
Enforced by city zoning/code officials; an over-height fence may be ordered lowered or removed. Penalties are set by city ordinance, typically a misdemeanor or administrative citation.
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