Under Sec. 155.030, no building permit is required for residential fences 6 feet or shorter. Fences over 6 feet, retaining walls over 4 feet, and any fence in a designated sight triangle on a corner lot require a building permit.
St. Michael's permit-free threshold of 6 feet is generous compared to many MN cities (which cap at 7 feet for back-yard, 4 feet for front-yard). Note that a permit is still required for the structural footings of a fence post-set in concrete, and a zoning review is required to confirm location relative to easements and sight-lines. Corner-lot fences must respect the side-yard sight-triangle so as not to block intersection visibility. Retaining walls over 4 feet require both structural review and a 3-foot fence above them. Fence permit applications go through the city's Citizenserve portal or in-person at City Hall.
Building without a required permit is a zoning misdemeanor under Sec. 10.99 with up to $1,000 fine and 90 days jail. Permits caught after-the-fact are normally subject to a double fee.
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