Columbia Definitions ordinance (§ 11-326)
Chapter 11: Health and Sanitation · Article XI. Aesthetic Regulations
The following definitions apply to this article:
Occupant means any person eighteen (18) years of age or older who lives in a residence.
Residence means a structure designed for human habitation. "Residence" does not include a porch or a carport.
Residential premises means a tract or parcel of land upon which a residence is located.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 11-326
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.