Corpus Christi grants density flexibility through Planned Unit Development overlays and infill incentives in older neighborhoods rather than a formal affordable-housing density bonus statute, with negotiated standards approved by city council.
The Unified Development Code provides Planned Unit Development as the primary path for density and design flexibility. Applicants negotiate base zoning departures including reduced lot sizes, mixed uses, and height in exchange for amenities such as open space, drainage improvements, or affordable housing units. PUDs require a development plan, public hearings, and city council approval. The city also encourages infill on the Westside and near Texas A&M-Corpus Christi via reduced parking and setback flexibility. Unlike California or Austin, Corpus Christi has no statewide density bonus statute; bonuses are project-specific and discretionary.
Building beyond an approved PUD development plan triggers stop-work orders, denial of certificate of occupancy, and potential rescission of zoning by city council. Modifications require formal PUD amendment and public hearings.
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