Frequently Asked Questions

The Comprehensive Plan is a general policy document. It reflects Chaska's value system and philosophy, and acts as an overall framework for the future. As a guiding tool, it provides a system for measuring progress, gives direction for both everyday and more complex decisions, and helps set financial priorities. 

The Comprehensive Plan is intended to be responsive to changing conditions. It needs to be continually referenced, updated, and used as a guide. It functions as an overall course or path and is intended to provide direction, rather than dictating specific activities or precise decision-making. The plan helps city leaders in developing policies, programs, ordinances, capital improvement plans, and budgets. These more specific implementation tools will take into account current circumstances and financial priorities, along with the long-range outlook and goals of the Comprehensive Plan.

The Comprehensive Plan is updated every 10 years.

The Comprehensive Plan is meant to guide the direction of the city in several major areas:

• Environment
• Land use
• Parks and trails
• Public facilities
• Transportation

Each of these areas is extensively examined to take advantage of opportunities, avoid problems, and build a stronger community.

To request a survey of a property, please fill out a data request form on our website. 

Residential fences: 

• Rear Boundary Fence: Shall not exceed six (6) feet in height within the limits of the rear yard. Corner lots have additional requirements. 
• Decorative Fence: Shall not exceed four (4) feet in height within the limits of the front and side yards. 

Commercial, Industrial, and Public fences: 

• See City Planner

General Information:  

• The finished side of the fence considered to be the face shall face abutting property. The face shall be defined as the finished side of the fence rather than the side with structural supports. [Sec. (a)] 
• Fences are allowed up to property lines when consistent with the above regulations/ordinance. 
• If fencing is not installed up to the property line, property on both sides of the fence shall be maintained.  
• If fencing is placed with in an easement, and any work needs to be done in the easement, the city is not responsible for any damage or replacement of the fence.  
• There is a 10 feet fence setback from all public trails.

City of Chaska fence permit applications can be found here.

Driveways shall be set back five (5) feet from interior side lot lines and 15 feet from street side lot lines.

Zoning section 15.28.030

Information about current projects and proposals for the planning and zoning department can be found here.

Generally, no. However, accessory dwelling units are currently permitted with standards within Clover Ridge. Specific questions can be directed to the Planning Department.

No permits are required for moving POD's or dumpsters on private property. If you are wishing to place the POD or dumpster in the city street, please reach out to Municipal Services to gain approval before placing in the street. 

City of Chaska ordinances can be found here.

You can plant anywhere on your property with the notion to be conscious of where and what type of easements exist within your property. If located in an easement area and that area is impacted, it would be at the owner's expense to replace what was planted there - note: this is rare but still a possibility.