Columbia's UDO sets fence height limits. Front yard fences are typically limited to 4 feet; side and rear fences may be up to 6 feet.
Under Columbia's Unified Development Ordinance, residential fences in front yards are limited to 4 feet. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet. Corner lot fences on the street side must comply with sight distance requirements. Variances for taller fences require Board of Zoning Appeals approval. The Planning and Development department handles fence zoning questions.
Code enforcement citations. Orders to modify non-compliant fences.
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Columbia prohibits dogs that bark excessively and disturb neighbors. Columbia Animal Services handles complaints about nuisance barking.
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Columbia regulates noise under Chapter 8, Article III (Noise) of the Code of Ordinances. The city prohibits unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace, with ...
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Columbia requires vehicles to be parked on improved surfaces. Parking on unimproved areas in residential zones is a code violation.
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Columbia regulates on-street parking with time limits, metered downtown areas, and restrictions near hydrants and intersections.
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Columbia restricts parking of large commercial vehicles in residential areas through zoning regulations.
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Columbia does not impose breed-specific bans. South Carolina does not have statewide breed-specific legislation. Dangerous dogs are regulated by behavior.
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