Columbia Continuing violation ordinance (§ 11-255)
Chapter 11: Health and Sanitation · Article VII. Nuisances
In short: Each day a violation of this division continues counts as a separate offense, so a resident who doesn't fix a problem can be charged again for every day it goes on.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Each day that a violation of this division continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 11-255
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.