The City of Corpus Christi’s parking regulations help maximize available parking, maintain traffic flow and enhance public safety. These regulations complement the City’s commitment to promote a quality living environment for residents and visitors.

General Rules

The following are some of the basic rules for parking on Corpus Christi streets. These parking provisions apply whether or not there are signs or curb markings present and violation of these rules can result in a parking ticket.

Parking Prohibited

• In intersections and crosswalks, or on sidewalks and parkways.
• In a center median strip, unless signs are posted permitting parking.
• Within 15 feet of a fire station or fire hydrant.
• Blocking any driving.
• On the roadway side of a parked vehicle (double-parking).
• In a bus stop, upon a bridge (unless otherwise posted).
• For more than 48 hours in any one spot without moving your vehicle.
• In an alley, except for the purpose of unloading goods or passengers, unless the alley is specifically designated as an “alley parking zone”.
• A heavy-duty commercial vehicle in a residential area, unless the vehicle is loading or unloading goods, or has a service call in the immediate vicinity.
• An unattached trailer on any street, in any other such manner that obstructs the free use of the street.
• A person may not or park a vehicle beyond the posted time zone or at an expired meter or block two-meter spaces.
• A person may not stop, stand or park a vehicle in a bus stop or Taxi zone.
• A person may not double park two vehicles within a single space.
• A person may not deposit or cause to deposit a parking fee to extend the time limit beyond what is allowed under section 53-257.

Your Vehicle May Be Impounded If:

• Found to have three or more outstanding citations.
• Green tagged
• Parked during a “No Stopping/Tow Away” time.
• If the vehicle causes a safety issue.