Columbia Revocation of permits ordinance (§ 24-89)
Chapter 24: Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places · Article V. Landscape Planting in Public Right-Of-Way
In short: The public works director can revoke a permit to plant landscaping on street right-of-way if the application contains a false statement or misrepresentation of fact, or if the holder fails to follow the permit or this Article. A revoked permit stays revoked until the cause is corrected.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
The director of public works may revoke a permit to plant landscape material on public street right-of-way if the permit application contains any false statement or misrepresentation of fact. The director may revoke such a permit if the permit holder fails to comply with the permit or with any provision of this Article. Permits revoked under this section shall not be reinstated until the cause for revocation has been corrected.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 24-89
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.