There is no county-wide fence permit. Permitting is set by your city under Minn. Stat. §462.357. In Coon Rapids a building permit is required only for a fence over 7 feet or a retaining wall 4 feet or more; shorter fences still must meet the city code.
Because Anoka County does not zone incorporated land, fence permits are handled by each city. In Coon Rapids, a building permit (and potentially a variance) is needed for any fence or wall over seven feet in height and any retaining wall four feet or more, measured from the footing. A fence seven feet or less needs no permit but must still comply with the city's zoning and building standards. Nearby Blaine requires a building permit for new yard fencing and a conditional use permit for fences 7 feet or taller. Always locate your property lines before building.
Building without a required permit can force removal or retroactive permitting, plus possible variance review; work outside setbacks or over the property line may lead to dismantling at the owner's cost.
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