Columbia License application ordinance (§ 13-312)
Chapter 13: Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations · Article XII. Temporary Business Licenses
In short: Anyone wanting a temporary business license must apply the same way as set out in section 13-272, and must include a copy of a lease agreement or a letter of approval from the property owner for use of the property.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A person desiring a temporary license under this division shall apply for a temporary business license in the manner set out in section 13-272. A copy of a lease agreement or letter of approval from the property owner for the use of the property must accompany the application.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 13-312
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.