Columbia requires property owners to maintain trees on their property. The city manages trees in the public right-of-way.
Property owners must trim trees that overhang sidewalks (8 ft clearance) and streets (14 ft clearance). The city's Public Works department manages right-of-way trees. Dead or hazardous trees may be ordered removed. Columbia has a significant urban tree canopy and encourages tree preservation. This tree trimming rule under Columbia's landscaping ordinances applies to properties within Columbia city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Columbia code enforcement directly or consult the official South Carolina municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Code enforcement notices. City may trim and assess costs.
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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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South Carolina does not require neighbor consent to build a fence. Fences must be within property lines. SC has no general fence cost-sharing statute.
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