Columbia Required ordinance (§ 24-41)

(a) No person shall construct, reconstruct, repair, alter or grade any sidewalk, curb, curb cut, driveway or street on the public streets or rights-of-way without first obtaining a permit from the director of public works.

(b) No person shall close a public street, sidewalk, parking lane, traffic lane or alley in connection with a construction project without first obtaining a permit under this division. If the closure is for thirty (30) days or less the permit may be issued by the director of public works as set forth in this division. If the closure is for more than thirty (30) days, the permit must be authorized by the city council as set forth in section 22-45 prior to issuance of the permit.