City of Corpus Christi fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Corpus Christi? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Corpus Christi before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Corpus Christi: Does a fence 7 feet or under need no City permit, and what are the front/side/rear height and setback limits in the UDC?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Corpus Christi
Steps based on corpuschristitx.gov — homeowners guide to permitting
- Create an account in the City's Dynamic Portal and submit a Building Permit Application with a site plan (needed for fences over 7 ft).
- Forms and checklists are listed on the Development Services forms site linked from the Building Permits page.
- Development Services is at 2406 Leopard Street; phone (361) 826-3240.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Development Services Department
- Phone
- (361) 826-3240
- Address
- 2406 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Contact from corpuschristitx.gov — development services
What to submit
- Building Permit Application
- Site plan
Other rules to know
- City's Homeowners Guide to Permitting says fences greater than 7 feet in height need a permit and must be designed by a Texas registered engineer; fences 7 feet or less are exempt.
- Height limits by yard and setbacks are in the Unified Development Code, which could not be opened here.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Corpus Christi, TX?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Corpus Christi before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. City's Homeowners Guide to Permitting says fences greater than 7 feet in height need a permit and must be designed by a Texas registered engineer; fences 7 feet or less are exempt.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Corpus Christi?
Create an account in the City's Dynamic Portal and submit a Building Permit Application with a site plan (needed for fences over 7 ft). Forms and checklists are listed on the Development Services forms site linked from the Building Permits page. Development Services is at 2406 Leopard Street; phone (361) 826-3240. Call 811 before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Corpus Christi (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Corpus Christi?
Development Services Department. Phone (361) 826-3240.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Corpus Christi's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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