Vacant lots in Corpus Christi must be maintained free of overgrown vegetation, debris, and stagnant water under Chapter 13. The city enforces weed abatement and issues notices to vacant lot owners. Non-compliant lots can be mowed and cleaned by the city at the owner's expense, with costs becoming a property lien. Repeat violators face escalating penalties.
Corpus Christi's vacant lot ordinance requires owners of unoccupied properties to maintain them in a condition that does not create nuisance, fire hazard, or harbor pests. Requirements include: keeping grass and weeds below 12 inches, removing trash/debris/construction materials, securing or removing abandoned structures, maintaining perimeter fencing, and controlling rodent and mosquito habitats. Owners of record receive written notice of violations with a 14–30 day compliance deadline. If the owner fails to act, Corpus Christi may contract cleanup services and bill the owner, placing a lien on the property for costs. Chronic violators face escalating fines. The humid subtropical to semi-arid climate in South Central affects growing season enforcement frequency.
First notice: 14–30 day deadline. City mowing if not addressed: $200–$500 lien per mow cycle. Chronic neglect: $100–$500 per day fines. Lien accumulation may lead to tax sale.
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