Columbia Compliance with the law ordinance (§ 13-317)
Chapter 13: Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations · Article XII. Temporary Business Licenses
In short: Temporary business stands must follow the city's building code, zoning and sign rules, plus all applicable city, state and federal laws. Stands that sell or prepare food must also comply with the City of Columbia Food Code.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Temporary business stands must comply with the pertinent provisions of the building code, zoning regulations and sign regulations. If the temporary business stand involves the sale or preparation of food, the licensee must comply with all provisions of the City of Columbia Food Code. Every operator of a temporary business stand shall comply with all applicable city, state and federal laws.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 13-317
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.