Columbia Same—Other streets ordinance (§ 27-150)
Chapter 27: Utilities · Article III. Water and Light System
In short: All streets except residential streets and limited access state-controlled highways must have continuous lighting that meets American National Standards Institute street and highway lighting requirements, unless city council directs otherwise. The director decides the poles, luminaires and circuits used.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
(a) All streets, other than residential streets and limited access state-controlled highways, shall have continuous lighting.
(b) All continuous lighting shall meet the requirements of the American National Standards Institute for street and highway lighting, unless otherwise directed by city council.
(c) The size, type and kind of poles, luminaires, circuits, etc., for continuous lighting shall be as herein provided and as determined by the director to be most feasible, practical and compatible to the area.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 27-150
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.