Columbia Continuing violations ordinance (§ 11-329)
Chapter 11: Health and Sanitation · Article XI. Aesthetic Regulations
In short: Each day a violation of this article continues counts as a separate offense, so a resident who doesn't fix a problem can be charged again for every additional day.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Each day that a violation of this article continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 11-329
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.