Building Setbacks & Zoning in Columbia, SC (2026)
1 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Columbia, South Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Lot Coverage Limits
Columbia's Unified Development Ordinance sets maximum lot coverage as a percentage of site area separately for each zoning district in the Sec. 17-3.2 dimensional standards tables. The low-density T/C Transitional/Conservation District caps coverage at just 10%, while the walkable RM-1 and RM-2 Residential Mixed districts allow up to 50%. The Zoning Administrator confirms compliance before issuing a development approval or permit.
Columbia Zoning Lot Coverage Maximums
Some RestrictionsColumbia, SC Unified Development Ordinance § 17-3.2(c), T/C: Transitional/Conservation District
Intensity and Dimensional Standards Standard All Uses Lot Area, min. (acres) 5 1 Lot Width, min. (ft.) 150 Lot Coverage, max. (% of site area) 10 Density, max. (du/acre) 0.3 2 Front Yard Setback, min. (ft.) ...
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