City of Corpus Christi - Development Services @DevServicesCC

Development Services celebrated our Deputy Building Official, Bill Wittliff, Master Code Professional, as he begins an exciting new chapter. Bill’s leadership and expertise have made a lasting impact on our department. Farewell, Bill, and thank you for your many contributions!

The 2026 Preservation Awards Art Contest was a success, with three winners: Tony Armadillo (Painting & Drawing), Daniel Rohde (Digital Art), and Jenna M. Guerra (Photography). Congrats to all—your creativity shines, and we appreciate everyone who participated!

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Meet Our Staff! Jessica Chupoco is a dedicated Development Services Representative who manages high‑volume inquiries and supports our internal operations. She’s been with the City for over five years—thank you for all you do, Jessica! ✨

Reminder: Development Services will be closed Wednesday from 8–10 AM for our internal Training Wednesday session, held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Thank you for your patience as we continue improving our services!

We kicked off the morning celebrating Building Safety Month with a breakfast for Land Development, who help ensure new projects meet safety standards before construction begins. Their work strengthens the safety of our growing community, and we appreciate all they do!

We welcome all to attend our Code Technical Training Sessions held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 8–10 AM at the Development Services Building, 2406 Leopard St., CC, TX. See the upcoming Building Division trainings below and RSVP at [email protected]

To cap off Safe Boating Awareness Week, we want to share our favorite photos involving boat safety and remind you of these essential tips to help keep you safe on the water ⛵️⛅️ 🚨Wear a Lifejacket While Boating 🚨Get a FREE Vessel Safety Check 🚨Check the Weather 🚨Maintain

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Join us for the Development Taskforce Meeting on Wednesday, May 20th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the City Hall 6th Floor Conference Room. It’s a great chance to stay informed, share ideas, and be part of the conversation shaping our community—we hope to see you there!

This week is Week 2 of Building Safety Month, highlighting “Voices of the Built Environment,” a tribute to the professionals who keep our community’s structures safe and resilient. Join us in appreciating their essential work and stay tuned for more updates throughout May.

Take a look at our Bi-Monthly Newsletter for May! To view this report and explore previous editions, please visit our Development Services Department website at corpuschristitx.gov/.../newsletter… conta.cc/4uQBZNU

Take a look at our Monthly Code Compliance Report for April! To view this report and explore previous editions, please visit the Code Compliance section of our Development Services Department website at: corpuschristitx.gov/.../code-compl… conta.cc/4nBjFFV

In honor of Building Safety Month, we celebrated our amazing Plan Review Team this morning! Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the vital role you play in keeping our city’s development safe and moving forward. You are truly appreciated!

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We kicked off Building Safety Month with a wonderful breakfast for our dedicated Building, Plumbing/Mechanical, Electrical, Compliance Inspectors, and Code Officers. We’re grateful for everything they do to keep our community’s buildings safe and strong!

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Meet Raul S. Castorena, a retired Assistant Fire Chief and Marine Corps Veteran now serving as a Building Inspector II. He is committed to assisting customers with construction requirements and enjoys spending time with his family. We are grateful to have him on the DSD team!

May is Building Safety Month, celebrating resilient structures and the pros who keep our community safe. This year’s theme, Built to Last, highlights weekly topics including home safety, preparedness, and accessibility. Follow along as we share helpful resources all month long!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today we celebrate our incredible admin team whose dedication, organization, and behind‑the‑scenes magic keep our department running like clockwork. We are truly grateful for all you do to support our work every day — we appreciate you!

Attention Contractors! Join us tomorrow, April 15, 8–10 AM at the Development Services Building (3rd Floor, Fire Dept. Training Room). Our S.T.A.R. Program offers ICC‑approved training! Full schedule: The STAR Contractor Program | City of Corpus Christi

*Reminder* - Development Services Training Wednesday: We are closed tomorrow, April 15th 2026, from 8am - 10am. Training Wednesdays occur every 1st & 3rd of the month to allow staff to participate in important internal training. Thank you for allowing us to better serve you!

The Landmark Commission is accepting Historic Preservation Award entries through April 22. Eligible: 50+ year buildings, architects/organizations, history books & education. Email nominations to [email protected]. Info: corpuschristitx.gov/landmark

Interim Director Yvette Wallace and Assistant Directors Tracey Cantu & Andrew Dimas joined Code Compliance at the 2026 Earth Day Bay Day event! It was a great chance to share how we help keep our city clean, safe, and cared for!

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