Last Updated 07/28/2026
Excerpt from Corpus Christi Municipal Code
Article X- Stormwater Quality Management Plans
Sec 14-1006- Pollution Control Measures
(5) Maintenance of pollution control measures.
a. The responsible party shall maintain and ensure adequate performance of the temporary pollution control measures until permanent pollution control measures are in place.
b. Whenever the temporary or permanent pollution control measures do not to keep soil, sediment, and debris on the construction site, such as excessive tracking of dirt offsite by vehicles and runoff of sediments from the site over sidewalks and into the streets and gutters, etc., the responsible party shall remove the soil, sediment, and debris from streets, sidewalks, and inlets, as necessary, return the soil and sediment to the areas to be stabilized, and properly dispose of the debris.
c. The owner or person in control of site is responsible for the maintenance of any permanent pollution control measures located on the site, unless the owner has dedicated the permanent pollution control measure to the city and has provided the city with any easements necessary to allow access to the permanent pollution control measure and to conduct of any required maintenance activities.
(6) Maintenance agreements between a responsible party and city.
a. If all permanent pollution control measures, other than the required stabilization, are complete, a responsible party may provide a maintenance agreement for the required stabilization. This agreement may allow the responsible party to receive acceptance of improvements by the city and allow the filing of the final plats.
b. The maintenance agreement must be submitted with the engineer’s certification of infrastructure completion. The director of developmental services will execute the agreement at the time of acceptance of the public improvement, subject to any terms and conditions set out in the agreement.
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Stormwater Ordinances
City of Corpus Christi Ordinances make sure that residents and businesses protect water quality of storm water runoff entering the waterways. The Storm Water – Pollution Prevention Team is staffed with code enforcement officers who respond to every storm water pollution complaint. The fine for violation of the following ordinances is up to $2,000 per violation per day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for stormwater pollution control in Corpus Christi?
The responsible party on any development site is required to maintain both temporary and permanent pollution control measures until permanent controls are fully in place and functioning. Once permanent pollution control measures are complete, the owner or person in control of the site is responsible for their ongoing maintenance.
The only exception is if the owner has formally dedicated the permanent pollution control measure to the City and has provided any easements necessary for the City to access and maintain it. Until that formal dedication and easement transfer occurs, maintenance responsibility stays with the property owner. AQUALIS can manage your ongoing pollution control and stormwater maintenance obligations on your behalf.
What are the penalties for stormwater violations in Corpus Christi?
The City of Corpus Christi enforces its stormwater ordinances through a dedicated Storm Water Pollution Prevention Team staffed with code enforcement officers who respond to every stormwater pollution complaint. The fine for violation of the City’s stormwater ordinances is up to $2,000 per violation per day. Each day of continued violation is a separate offense, so unresolved violations accumulate quickly.
If soil, sediment, or debris from a construction or developed site leaves the property and reaches streets, sidewalks, or inlets, the responsible party is required to remove it, return any soil and sediment to the site, and properly dispose of any remaining debris. Failing to do so is itself a violation subject to the same daily fine structure.
How do I know if my Corpus Christi stormwater system is at risk of failure or safety violation?
Watch for these warning signs.
Sediment, soil, or debris has left your site. The ordinance requires the responsible party to clean up any material that reaches streets, sidewalks, or inlets. If runoff from your property is tracking dirt offsite or carrying sediment into the gutter, that is an active violation the City’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Team can act on in response to a complaint.
Permanent pollution control measures have not been formally dedicated to the City. If you believe the City assumed maintenance responsibility for a stormwater facility on your property, confirm that a formal dedication and easement transfer actually occurred. Without those documents in place, the obligation remains yours.
Your temporary controls are still in place but your project is complete. Temporary pollution control measures must be maintained until permanent controls are fully functional. If a project has concluded but temporary measures like sediment barriers or inlet protection have been removed before permanent controls were confirmed as operational, that is a gap worth addressing.
A complaint has been filed about your property. Corpus Christi responds to every stormwater pollution complaint. If you are aware of a complaint or believe one may have been filed related to your property, proactive contact with the City or AQUALIS before an inspector arrives is strongly advisable.
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Regulations change frequently — AQUALIS makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of this content, and any reliance on it is at your own risk. Consult a qualified professional or your local regulatory authority to confirm requirements applicable to your specific property.
