General Information - Planning & Development

Index of General Information

Whether you are doing a residential or commercial project, there is information here that will be useful, such as knowing what to do Before You Start or Contact Information. Click on the links below for associated information:

Topical Index

These items, while not exhaustive, are commonly sought after for reference.

Address Request Packet

Annexation

Curb Cut

Demolition

Design/Historic Review

Encroachments

Engineering Development Review Guide

Fee schedules and Payments

Fence/Wall

Forestry Permit Application (Action in or upon public right-of-way involving trees)

Tree Removal Permit (tree on private property)

Fire Sprinkler Certification of Compliance Sheet

Fire Sprinkler Specification Sheet

Flood Plain Checklist

Flood Plain Application Packet

Homeowner Affidavit

Landscape & Tree Ordinance

Tree Protection – Contractor Acknowledgement

Plat Approval Process

Right-of-Way, Working In (Ord. 2006-012)

Signage

Solar Panel Installation Checksheet

Surface Transportation Improvement Project

Utilities Forms & Documents

Utility Main Construction

Utility Service Connection

Water/Sewer Extension Process

Residential Development

For 1 and 2 family zoning, permitting, and construction within the City of Columbia.

New Building

Renovations

Annexation

Property Information

If you have questions not answered herein, please contact a Residential Development Coordinator at (803) 545-3420.

Commercial Development

For Commercial and Multi-Family zoning, permitting, and construction within the City of Columbia.

New Building

Renovations

Annexation

Property Information

Utility Information, Requirements & Training

If you have questions not answered herein, please contact a Commercial Development Coordinator at (803) 545-3483.