Approved Chapter 6 Ordinance
Approved by City Council on March 7, 2023
The updated Chapter 6 ordinance revision focuses on improving public safety, addresses animal overpopulation, and promotes responsible pet ownership.
CCACS aims to increase the Live Release Rate - the rate at which animals leave the shelter alive through adoption, return to owner, or rescue. ACS has consistently seen this metric climb in recent years, and new ordinances are designed to help us in these continued efforts.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Goal: To promote public safety by implementing new measures for dangerous animals and updating requirements
ANIMAL OVERPOPULATION
Goal: To address the animal population by partnering with local agencies to offer low-cost spaying and neutering services as well as curbing illegal sales of animals
RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP
Goal: To encourage responsible pet ownership by enforcing requirements such as microchipping for dogs and cats living within city limits, promoting vaccinations, and proper care of pets
The City of Corpus Christi adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax rate. The tax rate will effectively be raised by 4.69 percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $16.87.
