Historic Preservation in Columbia, SC (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Columbia, South Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Columbia's OV-HP Historic Preservation Overlay District designates Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 landmarks based on architectural distinction and contribution to the city's visual and cultural history. Any development on a designated landmark site, or within one of 16 historic sub-districts, requires a Certificate of Design Approval before work begins, regardless of whether a building permit also applies.
Columbia Landmark Designation and Historic Preservation Standards
Significant RestrictionsColumbia Zoning Ordinance § 17-3.7(i), OV-HP: Historic Preservation Overlay District
Type 1 landmarks (see Appendix A: Type 1 Landmarks) include structures or sites which strongly contribute to the City's visual and cultural history by exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics: (i) Unique, outstanding, rare, or distinctive architectural design; (ii) The work of an architect of national importance; or (iii) The site of events or homes of persons that have significa...
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