Columbia Junkyard inspections ordinance (§ 11-179)
Chapter 11: Health and Sanitation · Article VI. Junk Dealers and Junkyards
In short: Licensed junkyards are inspected at least once a year and must pay an annual inspection fee: $110 if gross sales are $25,000 or less, $160 if greater. The fee is paid to the business license administrator when applying for or renewing the business license.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
The director, or the director's duly authorized representative, shall inspect all junkyards licensed under this article at least once a year to determine whether such yards are being operated in accordance with the provisions of this article and other applicable provisions of law.
Junkyards with annual gross sales of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) or less shall pay an annual inspection fee of one hundred ten dollars ($110.00). Junkyards with annual gross sales greater than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) shall pay an annual inspection fee of one hundred sixty dollars ($160.00). Inspection fees shall be paid to the business license administrator at the time of business license application or renewal.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 11-179
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.