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Columbia U.S. Postal Service mail drop boxes ordinance (§ 24-18)

Chapter 24: Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places · Article I. In General

(a) As used in this section "Columbia Post Office mail drop box island" refers to the raised concrete island located on the east side of Fifth Street between Walnut and Ash streets near the United States Post Office.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to place any item other than a United States Postal Service mail drop box on the Columbia Post Office mail drop box island.

(c) The director of public works is authorized to remove any item unlawfully placed on the Columbia Post Office mail drop box island.

(d) It shall be unlawful for any person to stand on the Columbia Post Office mail drop box island for the purpose of soliciting contributions or business from an occupant of any vehicle.

Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 24-18

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.