Columbia Permit required ordinance (§ 24-87)
Chapter 24: Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places · Article V. Landscape Planting in Public Right-Of-Way
In short: You may not plant trees, shrubs or other landscape material on public street right-of-way unless you have a permit from the director of public works and plant in line with it.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
It shall be unlawful to plant landscape material on public street right-of-way except in conformance with a permit issued by the director of public works.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 24-87
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.