Minneapolis file 2026-00196, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-09-25.
Latest action: Published
New rules on fence height and placement The ordinance updates fence standards including height limits, setbacks, and where fences can go on your property.
Affects neighborhood character and street visibility Changes to fence rules shape how neighborhoods look, sight lines at intersections, and whether front yards stay open or enclosed.
Existing fences may not meet new standards Fences already built might violate the new rules, and the ordinance may require owners to remove or modify them over time.
Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 550 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Development Standards, amending fence regulations.
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