Corpus Christi requires the finished side of fences to face outward toward neighbors or the street. Texas has no shared-fence cost statute, so the builder pays unless neighbors agree otherwise.
Corpus Christi municipal code requires that the finished or decorative side of any fence face outward toward the street or neighboring property. This means structural supports, posts, and bracing must face inward toward the fence builder's property. Texas law does not include a shared-fence cost statute like some other states, so the property owner who builds the fence bears the full cost unless both neighbors reach a private agreement to split expenses. Fences must be built entirely within the builder's property line -- no fence components including guy wires, braces, or decorative elements may extend over the property line. Before building, the city recommends having your property surveyed to confirm exact boundary lines. If a neighbor dispute arises over fence placement, the city's code compliance division can verify setback and property-line compliance but does not mediate cost-sharing disagreements. Contact the city at 311 or (361) 826-2489.
Finished-side violation: code compliance notice with 30-day correction period. Encroachment over property line: civil matter between property owners plus potential code violation.
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