Blaine, MN Fence Regulations: Permit Requirements (2026)

Under the Blaine Zoning Ordinance section 33.08, the City requires a permit for the construction of a new yard fence or where an existing fence is substantially altered. Seasonal fences such as snow or garden fences are permitted without a permit. The owner or contractor is responsible for locating the property corner markers before applying, and property stakes must be located and exposed before the application is submitted. The application requires a site survey showing the location and height of the proposed fence. The City's permit guidance distinguishes fences up to seven feet, which require a zoning or engineering permit, from fences over seven feet, which require a building permit; the Fences webpage states that fences of seven feet or higher require a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning Department, reached at 763-717-2748. A final inspection is required. Because some residential developments and homeowners' associations impose additional fence requirements or prohibit fences entirely, the City advises owners to verify covenant and HOA rules before building. These permit requirements are set by Blaine, not by Minnesota; the state does not require a statewide permit for residential fences.