Columbia Sewer extension; city payment of differential cost ordinance (§ 22-228)
Chapter 22: Public Works and Improvements · Article VI. Sewers and Sewage Disposal
In short: Property owners can extend city sewers to their property under a council-approved agreement, using pipe at least 8 inches in diameter. If the city requires larger pipe to serve other property, the city may pay the extra cost.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
The city council may, by ordinance, authorize agreements allowing property owners to extend city sewers to serve their property. The sewer pipe used in any such extension must be sized properly to serve the property but must be at least eight (8) inches in diameter. If the city requires a larger size pipe to serve other property, the city may pay the extra cost of extending the larger pipe.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 22-228
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.