Columbia Abatement of violation ordinance (§ 11-181)
Chapter 11: Health and Sanitation · Article VI. Junk Dealers and Junkyards
In short: Paying a penalty under this article doesn't stop the city from also taking action to prevent or halt an unlawful junkyard, correct or abate a violation, or stop illegal use of a building, structure or premises.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
The imposition of penalties prescribed in this article shall not preclude the city from instituting appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction of a junkyard, or to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises as a junkyard, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or use of a building or structure in or about any premises.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 11-181
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.