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CITY COUNCIL RECEIVES SECOND REPORT FROM THE CETF
The Code Enforcement Task Force (CETF) was appointed by City Council in September 2006 to create new, or amend existing, City code and/or State Statute to ensure that adverse impacts to the quality of life for all persons in the City are addressed in a timely and thorough manner while, at the same time, ensuring appropriate due process is afforded all parties. Their first report was delivered on June 20, 2007.
On August 6, 2008 City Council received the CETF's second report and its recommendations.
INTERIM MEASURES FOR COMMUNITY CHARACTER PROTECTION
On August 6, 2008, City Council gave final reading approval on a text amendment, (Ord. 2008-001) that creates a new zoning overlay district called the -CC (Community Character). This overlay is intended to implement the goals of City Council to minimize the possibility that demolition and construction activity within a residential community would drastically or negatively affect the existing character of a community while in the process of pursuing a design preservation overlay. City Council also gave final reading approval on a map amendment (rezoning) to include the Sherwood Forest, Forest Hills, and Whaley Street Neighborhoods within the new -CC overlay district.
On August 20, 2008 City Council gave final reading approval on a map amendment (rezoning) to include the Cottontown, Hollywood/Rose Hill, and Shandon Neighborhoods within the new -CC overlay district.
To date, the following neighborhoods have been rezoned with the -CC overlay district; (click the neighborhood to see the boundaries of the -CC overlay).
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIAThe on-line version of the Code of Ordinances is current through Ord. 2006-081, enacted November 8, 2006 (Supplement No. 6). Since that time, the following ordinances that affect Chapter 17 have been approved by the City Council:
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2007-015. Definition of drive-through facility and restaurant (Sec.17-55) and table of permitted uses (Sec.17-258).
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2007-027. Designation of Oakwood Court Architectural Conservation District (Sec.17-681).
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2007-041. Graffiti removal (Sec. 14-269, Ease of removal provisions).
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2007-042. Vision clearance for signs in front yard setback (Sec. 17-402).
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2007-060. Landmarks (Sec. 17-691, Buildings and site list).
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2008-004. Private Dormitory (Sec. 17-55 Definitions, 17-258 Table of Permitted Uses, 17-305 Planned Unit Developments and 17-321 Private Dormitory).
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2008-009. Designation of Wales Garden Architectural Conservation District (Sec.17-681).
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For the ZONING ORDINANCE, navigate to Chapter 17, Article III.
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For the SIGN ORDINANCE, navigate to Chapter 17, Article III, Division 12.
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For the LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE, navigate to Chapter 17, Article III, Division 13. Or click here for a PDF version. (PDF requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) WARNING: The Landscape Ordinance is a large document, and it may take several minutes to completely load, depending upon the speed/capacity of your Internet connection.
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For the SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, navigate to Chapter 17, Article IV.
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For HISTORIC PRESERVATION and ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, navigate to Chapter 17, Article V.
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES
The link above provides access to electronic versions of the International Codes Council (ICC) building and property maintenance codes for the State of South Carolina. The City ordinances that formally adopted these codes, as well as other pertinant information, are provided below:
- 2005-078. Energy Conservation Code.
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2006-020. Elminate Conflicting Provisions within City Code Regarding Dangerous Buildings.
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2005-085. International Residential Code for One- and Two- Family Dwellings.
NOTE: The above documents require Adobe Acrobat Reader.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT BUILDING CODES: Please click here for notice of intention of South Carolina to adopt the 2006 editions of the International Codes.
CITY OF COLUMBIA, BOARDED UP BUILDING ORDINANCE (Ord. 2005-110)
CITY OF COLUMBIA INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKING IN RIGHT-OF-WAY
2006-012. Amend indemnification and insurance requirements for work affecting streets (Working in Right-of-Way) (Sec.11-71).
CITY OF COLUMBIA, VALET PARKING ORDINANCE (Ord. 2004-022)
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CITY OF COLUMBIA REGULATIONS ON SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS (Sec. 17-320)
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CITY OF COLUMBIA, TATTOO PARLOR AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE (Ord. 2000-028)
CITY OF COLUMBIA, FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS ROAD REQUIREMENTS
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CITY OF COLUMBIA, CITY CENTER DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES (PDF requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
WARNING: The City Center Design/Development Guidelines are over 100 pages, and they may take several minutes to completely load, depending upon the speed/capacity of your Internet connection.
CITY OF COLUMBIA, MELROSE HEIGHTS OAK LAWN DESIGN GUIDELINES
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WARNING: The Melrose Heights Oak Lawn Architectural Conservation District Design Guidelines are 17 pages, and they may take several minutes to completely load, depending upon the speed/capacity of your Internet connection.
HARBISON DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR COMMERCIAL & EMPLOYMENT AREAS
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WARNING: The Harbison Design Guidelines for Commercial & Employment Areas are 29 pages, and they may take several minutes to completely load, depending upon the speed/capacity of your Internet connection.
LAND USE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACT (Sec.204). The purpose of this bill, signed by Governor Sanford on June 2, 2003, is to settle disputes between private property owners and local governments. The bill adds Article 9 to Chapter 29, Title 6 of the 1976 Code to require continuing education for local government planning or zoning officials or employees.
ZONING MAPS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
The below copies of the zoning map incorporate all rezonings approved following the August 6, 2008 zoning public hearing.
- Key Map. Due to the size and configuration of the City, detailed information such as zoning could not be efficiently portrayed on one map. This City-wide map shows which detailed map below covers which area.
- Map 1. North Columbia (Interstate 20 to Hillcrest).
- Map 2. North Columbia and North Side of Downtown (Hillcrest to Gervais).
- Map 3. South Side of Downtown and South Columbia (Gervais to State Fairgrounds).
- Map 4. Forest Plaza and Percival Road.
- Map 5. Eastern Columbia.
- Map 6. Southeastern Columbia.
- Map 7. Leesburg Road.
- Map 8. Clemson Road Intersection & Woodcreek Farms.
- Map 9. Northwestern Columbia.
- Map 10. Western Columbia (Interstate 126 and Broad River Road).
- Map 11. Harbison, Harbison State Forest & South Carolina Department of Corrections.
- Summary of Zoning Districts
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- Overlay Zoning Map. This interactive map includes the Design Development, Design Preservation, and Historic Landmarks.
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WARNING: The above maps are large files, and each may take several minutes to completely load, depending upon the speed/capacity of your internet connection.
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The State House, looking south from Main Street across Gervais Street. The State House is a National Historic Landmark, completed in 1907, 53 years after construction began.
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