Columbia Impeding the use of streets, sidewalks or alleys ordinance (§ 16-182)
Chapter 16: Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions · Article II. Code of Offenses
In short: You can't block or interfere with someone else's free use of a street, sidewalk, alley or public way, either by coasting, skating, skateboarding, kite-flying or playing a game or sport there, or by sitting, standing, lying or other conduct intended to obstruct it.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
It shall be unlawful for any person to impede, obstruct or interfere with the free use of any street, sidewalk, alley or public way by another:
(1) By coasting, roller skating, ice skating, skateboarding, flying kites, playing baseball, football, soccer or any other game or sport on or in any street, sidewalk, alley or public way; or (2)
By sitting, standing, lying, or any other conduct with the intent to impede, obstruct or interfere with such free use of any street, sidewalk, alley or public way.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 16-182
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.