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INTERIM MEASURES FOR COMMUNITY CHARACTER PROTECTION
On May 7, 2008, City Council remanded the Interim Measures for Community Character Protection Ordinance to the Plannning Commission for consideration and a recommendation regarding changes. Please click here for a copy of the proposed ordinance with changes that should be considered by the Planning Commission on June 6, 2008.
On September 19, 2007, City Council voted unanimously to authorize staff to direct a text amendment to the Planning Commission for recommendation on December 3, 2007 and to immediately draft a public notice stating that the interim measures shall be effective upon the publication of that notice for property zoned or used residentially within the Cottontown, Heathwood, Hollywood/Rosehill, Shandon and Wales Garden neighborhoods. This notice is scheduled to run in The State Newspaper on Sunday, September 23, 2007; therefore, staff can not approve any application contrary to this amendment starting Monday, September 24, 2007. The Cottontown and Wales Garden neighborhoods are not required to submit additional documentation, but the Heathwood, Hollywood/Rosehill and Shandon neighborhoods must complete the new process that has been established and other neighborhoods could request that the interim measures be applied through the same process. All requests for interim measures -- including Heathwood, Hollywood/Rosehill, and Shandon -- must be received by the Zoning Administrator or Preservation Planner by November 21, 2007. The consideration of all requests will be scheduled for the January 16, 2008 Zoning Public Hearing. To view the memorandum considered by City Council on September 19, 2007, which contains the proposed text amendment, please click here.
To view the neighborhood boundaries, please click the links below;
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
The on-line version of the Code of Ordinances is current through Ord. 2006-081, enacted November 8, 2006 (Supplement No. 6). Since that time, the following ordinances that affect Chapter 17 have been approved by the City Council:
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2007-015. Definition of drive-through facility and restaurant (Sec.17-55) and table of permitted uses (Sec.17-258).
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2007-027. Designation of Oakwood Court Architectural Conservation District (Sec.17-681).
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2007-041. Graffiti removal (Sec. 14-269, Ease of removal provisions).
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2007-042. Vision clearance for signs in front yard setback (Sec. 17-402).
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2007-060. Landmarks (Sec. 17-691, Buildings and site list).
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2008-004. Private Dormitory (Sec. 17-55 Definitions, 17-258 Table of Permitted Uses, 17-305 Planned Unit Developments and 17-321 Private Dormitory).
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For the ZONING ORDINANCE, navigate to Chapter 17, Article III.
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For the SIGN ORDINANCE, navigate to Chapter 17, Article III, Division 12.
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For the LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE, navigate to Chapter 17, Article III, Division 13. Or click here for a PDF version. (PDF requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) WARNING: The Landscape Ordinance is a large document, and it may take several minutes to completely load, depending upon the speed/capacity of your Internet connection.
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For the SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, navigate to Chapter 17, Article IV.
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For HISTORIC PRESERVATION and ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, navigate to Chapter 17, Article V.
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES
The link above provides access to electronic versions of the International Codes Council (ICC) building and property maintenance codes for the State of South Carolina. The City ordinances that formally adopted these codes, as well as other pertinant information, are provided below:
- 2005-078. Energy Conservation Code.
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2006-020. Elminate Conflicting Provisions within City Code Regarding Dangerous Buildings.
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2005-085. International Residential Code for One- and Two- Family Dwellings.
NOTE: The above documents require Adobe Acrobat Reader.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT BUILDING CODES: Please click here for notice of intention of South Carolina to adopt the 2006 editions of the International Codes.
CITY OF COLUMBIA, BOARDED UP BUILDING ORDINANCE (Ord. 2005-110)
CITY OF COLUMBIA INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKING IN RIGHT-OF-WAY
2006-012. Amend indemnification and insurance requirements for work affecting streets (Working in Right-of-Way) (Sec.11-71).
CITY OF COLUMBIA, VALET PARKING ORDINANCE (Ord. 2004-022)
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CITY OF COLUMBIA REGULATIONS ON SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS (Sec. 17-320)
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CITY OF COLUMBIA, TATTOO PARLOR AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE (Ord. 2000-028)
CITY OF COLUMBIA, FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS ROAD REQUIREMENTS
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CITY OF COLUMBIA, CITY CENTER DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES (PDF requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
WARNING: The City Center Design/Development Guidelines are over 100 pages, and they may take several minutes to completely load, depending upon the speed/capacity of your Internet connection.
CITY OF COLUMBIA, MELROSE HEIGHTS OAK LAWN DESIGN GUIDELINES
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WARNING: The Melrose Heights Oak Lawn Architectural Conservation District Design Guidelines are 17 pages, and they may take several minutes to completely load, depending upon the speed/capacity of your Internet connection.
HARBISON DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR COMMERCIAL & EMPLOYMENT AREAS
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WARNING: The Harbison Design Guidelines for Commercial & Employment Areas are 29 pages, and they may take several minutes to completely load, depending upon the speed/capacity of your Internet connection.
LAND USE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACT (Sec.204). The purpose of this bill, signed by Governor Sanford on June 2, 2003, is to settle disputes between private property owners and local governments. The bill adds Article 9 to Chapter 29, Title 6 of the 1976 Code to require continuing education for local government planning or zoning officials or employees.
ZONING MAPS OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
The below copies of the zoning map incorporate all rezonings approved following the February 6, 2008 zoning public hearing.
- Key Map. Due to the size and configuration of the City, detailed information such as zoning could not be efficiently portrayed on one map. This City-wide map shows which detailed map below covers which area.
- Map 1. North Columbia (Interstate 20 to Hillcrest).
- Map 2. North Columbia and North Side of Downtown (Hillcrest to Gervais).
- Map 3. South Side of Downtown and South Columbia (Gervais to State Fairgrounds).
- Map 4. Forest Plaza and Percival Road.
- Map 5. Eastern Columbia.
- Map 6. Southeastern Columbia.
- Map 7. Leesburg Road.
- Map 8. Clemson Road Intersection & Woodcreek Farms.
- Map 9. Northwestern Columbia.
- Map 10. Western Columbia (Interstate 126 and Broad River Road).
- Map 11. Harbison, Harbison State Forest & South Carolina Department of Corrections.
- Summary of Zoning Districts
- DISCLAIMER.
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