Corpus Christi has no blanket wildlife-feeding ban but enforces nuisance provisions under Ch. 6. Feeding that attracts feral cats, rodents, or coyotes may trigger code action.
Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances Chapter 6 (Animal Care and Control) addresses nuisance animal conditions that can arise from wildlife feeding. While there is no blanket citywide ban on all wildlife feeding, the city enforces nuisance provisions when feeding activities attract feral animals, rodents, or create unsanitary conditions. Feeding feral cats in a manner that creates a colony near residential properties can trigger nuisance complaints. The city's coastal location means wildlife encounters are common -- pelicans, seagulls, raccoons, opossums, and coyotes are present throughout the metro area. Corpus Christi Animal Care Services handles complaints about nuisance wildlife attracted by intentional feeding. Feeding wildlife on city beaches and in city parks may be subject to additional restrictions under parks department rules. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department also regulates interactions with certain protected species. Residents experiencing nuisance wildlife issues should contact Animal Care Services at (361) 826-4630 or call 311.
Nuisance animal conditions: code compliance notice with correction period. Failure to abate: fines up to $500. Feeding that creates health hazards may trigger health department involvement.
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