Columbia Authority of director of public works ordinance (§ 24-33)
Chapter 24: Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places · Article II. Construction and Repair
Whenever the use, convenience or necessity of the public shall require it, the director of public works shall have the authority to order the owners or agents in charge of property adjacent to which curb cuts, sidewalks, curbs, or driveways are maintained upon the public streets or rights-of-way, to alter such improvement in such manner as he shall find reasonably necessary under the circumstances, if such improvement fails to conform to the aforesaid
standard plans and specifications. The director shall allow a reasonable period of time for such alteration to be made. It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain such nonconforming curb cut, sidewalk, curb or driveway after the expiration of such time.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 24-33
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.