Corpus Christi SWPPP requirements (2026)
Corpus Christi wants a pollution control plan for lots over 1/4 acre and under 1 acre.
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Key takeaways
- At 1 acre or more, give Development Services a copy of your SWPPP, any NOI and the Construction Site Notice you posted.
- Over 1/4 acre and under 1 acre, a pollution control plan must be on site and submitted to the building department before the building permit.
- At 1/4 acre or less, a written acknowledgement is needed for the building permit.
- The city withholds the certificate of occupancy until measures are complete.
TCEQ's permit applies in Corpus Christi, and the city adds to it below 1 acre. Read do I need a SWPPP for the state rules.
What did we verify for Corpus Christi?
| Size of site | What the city's page says |
|---|---|
| 1 acre or more | Copy of the SWPPP, any NOI and the posted notice to Development Services; at the end, the NOT and the removed small notice |
| Over 1/4 acre and under 1 acre | A pollution control plan on site, submitted to the building department before the building permit |
| 1/4 acre or less | A written acknowledgement for the building permit, and a certification of measures before the certificate of occupancy |
| Single-lot, single-family home | No plan submission, unless part of a larger development that needs a state permit. The 1/4 acre acknowledgement and certificate of occupancy certification still apply |
No separate city permit or fee was found.
What should I check with the city?
- Inspections and fines: not found. Check with the city.
- Whether the city requires an engineer's signature: not found. Check with the city.
FAQ
Does a house under 1 acre need a SWPPP in Corpus Christi?
Not the state SWPPP, if it is under 1 acre and not in a larger plan. The city's rules for 1/4 acre to under 1 acre and for 1/4 acre or less still apply.
What do I send the city when the job ends?
At 1 acre or more, the NOT and the removed small notice, as the city lists them.
Facts and sources
- Corpus Christi storm water construction requirements
- Read Nov 13 2026. The city code sections were not read in full.
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