Columbia Noncommercial use only ordinance (§ 5-92)
Chapter 5: Animals and Fowl · Article V. Chickens
In short: Breeding chickens or producing fertilizer for commercial purposes is against the law.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
It shall be unlawful to engage in chicken breeding or fertilizer production for commercial purposes.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 5-92
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.