Columbia Water from downspouts, gutters, drains ordinance (§ 24-7)
Chapter 24: Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places · Article I. In General
In short: Owners or occupants of a building may not build or maintain a downspout, gutter or drain that spreads water over the adjacent sidewalks or streets; doing so is a misdemeanor.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Any person owning or occupying any building in the city who shall cause the downspout, gutter or drain conducting water from such building to be so constructed as to spread water over the adjacent sidewalks or streets or permit them to remain in a condition so as to spread water over the adjacent sidewalks or streets shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 24-7
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.