Rules for ZIP Code 29204
Columbia, SC · Richland County
132 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 29204 is governed by the city of Columbia, SC, home to about 56% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Columbia's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 29204 also covers:
- city of Forest Acres~40% of residents · not covered yet
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 29204 based on Columbia ordinances.
Code Violation Reporting
2 rules- Common ViolationsSome
- How to ReportSome
Landscaping Rules
7 rulesNoise from Specific Sources
1 ruleShort-Term Rentals
5 rules- Short-Term Rental Parking RulesSome
- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Taxes & FeesSome
- Repeat Violator StrikesSignificant
- Occupancy LimitsSome
Special Events & Permits
5 rules- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSignificant
- Block Party PermitsSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
Parking Rules
9 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
7 rules- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
Public Conduct
4 rules- Loitering RulesSome
- Public UrinationSome
- Public Alcohol UseSome
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Obstruction RulesSome
Drone Rules
2 rulesSoliciting & Door-to-Door
1 ruleFence Regulations
3 rules- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Height LimitsSome
- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
2 rules- Sit-Lie RulesSignificant
- Encampment SanitationSignificant
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Vending ZonesSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
Noise Ordinances
7 rulesLocal Taxes & Fees
1 ruleGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesProperty Maintenance
1 rule- Property BlightSignificant
Animal Ordinances
10 rules- Chickens & LivestockSignificant
- Bird ProtectionHeavy
- Pet LimitsSome
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Cat RulesLight
Trash & Recycling
9 rules- Illegal DumpingHeavy
- Recycling RulesSome
- Yard Waste CollectionSome
- Dumpster RulesSome
- Collection ScheduleSome
Building Safety
5 rulesFire Regulations
3 rules- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresLight
- FireworksSignificant
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Rental Inspections
2 rulesRental Property Rules
2 rules- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
- Rental RegistrationSignificant
Sign Regulations
5 rules- Garage Sale SignsSome
- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
- Holiday DisplaysFew
- Political SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rules- Downtown Design GuideSignificant
- Density Bonus LawSome
Historic Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Tree Protection
3 rules- Heritage & Protected TreesSignificant
- Protected Tree SpeciesSome
- Parkway PlantingSome
Home Business
4 rulesAccessory Structures
4 rules- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU Owner OccupancySignificant
- ADU RulesSome
- ADU Rental RestrictionsSignificant
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSignificant
- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Erosion ControlSignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
1 ruleOutdoor Lighting
3 rulesHotels & Lodging
1 ruleInvasive Plant Rules
1 ruleSolar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome