Columbia Avian nuisances—Abatement by director or designee ordinance (§ 5-14)
Chapter 5: Animals and Fowl · Article I. In General
In short: If birds not protected by federal or state law gather in numbers large enough to create a health hazard or disturb residents' peace, quiet, comfort or repose, the city's director may take whatever steps are necessary to remove or disperse the flock.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Whenever the director becomes aware that birds, not otherwise protected, regulated or controlled be federal or state law, rule or regulation, are congregating or flocking together in such numbers as to cause a health hazard or are interfering with the peace, quiet, comfort or repose of the inhabitants of the city, the director may take whatever steps are necessary to remove or disperse the congregation or flock.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 5-14
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.