Columbia Application for permit to landscape on public street right-of-way ordinance (§ 24-88)
Chapter 24: Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places · Article V. Landscape Planting in Public Right-Of-Way
In short: To landscape on public street right-of-way, you must first file a permit application with the director. It must list the site location and street address, the owner's name and address, a sketch with plant legend, and a brief landscape and maintenance plan. Utilities will review it.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
(a) No permit to install landscape material on public street right-of-way shall be issued unless an application for such permit has been filed with the director which sets forth the following information:
(1) The location of the proposed landscape site and the street address of the property.
(2) The name and address of the legal owner of the property.
(3) A sketch of the proposed landscape site showing:
a. The location of the street, street curb, sidewalk, driveway approach, street light, utility poles, underground utilities, utility or cable television yard boxes, mailboxes, intersecting side streets, and any other pertinent information.
b. The location and dimensions of the proposed landscape material with a legend showing the specific plant materials being used.
(4) A brief narrative outlining the proposed landscape plan and a proposed maintenance plan.
(5) Applications shall be circulated to appropriate utilities for review.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 24-88
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.