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| Field | Local City of Corpus Christi City of Corpus Christi Development Services |
|---|---|
| Permit | |
| Permit / Authorization | Stormwater Construction Permit / Grading and Drainage Permit |
| Submit To | City of Corpus Christi Development Services |
| Lead Time | Plan review 2–6 weeks; drainage study required for projects ≥ 1 acre |
| Application Method | Online via Corpus Christi permitting portal or in-person at Development Services, 2406 Leopard St |
| Fee | Based on project area; contact Development Services for current schedule |
| Water Quality | |
| Impervious Cover Limit | No citywide impervious cover cap; coastal and bay watershed overlay controls apply in sensitive areas |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Yes |
| Detention Required | Yes — Detention required to maintain pre-development peak flows for 2-, 10-, 25-, and 100-year storms per Corpus Christi Drainage Design Manual; low-lying coastal topography requires careful routing analysis |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | No numeric local NTU limit; discharges must comply with TCEQ TXR150000 and not degrade Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces Bay, or receiving water quality standards |
| SWPPP | |
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes — Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) per TCEQ TXR150000; Drainage Report required for local permit |
| PE Stamp Required | Yes |
| Inspections | |
| Inspection Requirements | City of Corpus Christi inspects grading permits at rough grading, drainage installation, and final stabilization stages. Hurricane season (June–November) requires heightened BMP maintenance and pre-storm inspections. |
| Inspector Qualification | No city-specific inspector certification beyond TCEQ requirements; PE-of-record responsible for drainage design compliance |
| Design & Zones | |
| Local Design Manual | City of Corpus Christi Drainage Design Manual |
| Special Overlay Zones | FEMA Coastal High Hazard Area (V-Zone), FEMA AE Floodplain — Nueces River / Corpus Christi Bay, Coastal Bend Bays & Pass Critical Area |