Columbia Animals and birds ordinance (§ 16-260)
Chapter 16: Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions · Article III. Noise
In short: It's illegal to keep any animal or bird that makes frequent or long-lasting noise that disturbs the comfort or rest of people nearby.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
The keeping of any animal or bird which, by causing frequent or long continued noise, shall disturb the comfort or repose of any persons in the vicinity is hereby declared unlawful.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 16-260
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.