Corpus Christi limits front-yard fences to 4 feet and side/rear fences to 8 feet. Fences over 7 feet require a building permit with engineered designs from a Texas-registered engineer.
Corpus Christi zoning and building codes set residential fence heights based on yard location. Front-yard fences are capped at 4 feet to maintain neighborhood visibility and streetscape appearance. Side-yard and rear-yard fences may reach up to 8 feet, though any fence exceeding 7 feet requires a building permit with engineered design plans prepared by a Texas-registered professional engineer. Corner lots must treat the street-facing side yard the same as a front yard, limiting that side to 4 feet. Fences must not obstruct visibility triangles at intersections or driveways, which is especially important in the coastal wind conditions common to Corpus Christi. No fence components such as guy wires, braces, or signs may extend beyond the property line. The Development Services Department reviews all fence permits and can be reached at (361) 826-3240.
Code compliance violation: fines up to $500 per day. Stop-work order for unpermitted construction over 7 feet. Forced removal possible for sight-triangle violations.
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