Columbia Rates ordinance (§ 14-413)

(a) Parking meter rates are hereby established as one dollar ($1.00) per hour for all periods of time between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. except on Sundays and holidays.

(b) A veteran displaying special license plates issued under RSMo § 301.145, 301.443, 301.451 or 301.456, or a veteran who is a Bronze Star recipient who displays a placard issued by the director of revenue under RSMo § 304.725, may park a motor vehicle, weighing not more than six thousand (6,000) pounds gross weight, without charge, in any metered parking space. This subsection does not exempt a vehicle displaying the special license plates or placard from complying with other city parking regulations.