Columbia Shouting, etc ordinance (§ 16-259)
Chapter 16: Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions · Article III. Noise
(a) It shall be unlawful to shout, sing, whistle or make any verbal utterance or noise at a volume that disturbs the peace, quiet or comfort of the neighboring inhabitants.
(b) Shouting, singing, whistling or making other verbal utterances or noises between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. that is plainly audible at a distance of fifty (50) feet from the building, structure or outdoor area in which the person is located shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 16-259
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.