Corpus Christi requires fences in good repair with the finished side facing outward. Privacy fences need metal posts in concrete at 18 inches deep, spaced 8 feet apart max. Lakefront lots need 75% open fencing.
Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances Chapter 13 and Chapter 59 establish general fence standards for residential properties. All fences must be maintained in good repair -- rotted or damaged wood, bent or torn metal, and loose masonry must be promptly repaired or replaced. The finished or decorative side must face the street or adjacent property. Privacy fences require metal or galvanized-steel posts set in concrete at a minimum depth of 18 inches, spaced no more than 8 feet apart. Lakefront properties have additional requirements: fences must be ornamental wrought iron or tubular steel with at least 75 percent open area per linear foot, unless the fence is located more than 35 feet from the rear property line and behind the main structure. Masonry or stone fence columns must match the design of the main residential structure. Given Corpus Christi's coastal location and high-wind exposure, the city emphasizes proper post depth and structural integrity. Contact Code Compliance at 311 or (361) 826-2489.
Code compliance notice for maintenance violations with 30-day correction period. Fines up to $500 per day for unresolved violations. Lien may be placed on property for city-performed abatement.
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