Columbia Nuisances prohibited ordinance (§ 11-231)
Chapter 11: Health and Sanitation · Article VII. Nuisances
In short: It's illegal to cause, permit, maintain or allow a nuisance in Columbia.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause, permit, maintain or allow the creation or maintenance of a nuisance.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 11-231
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.