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Columbia, South Carolina

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21st Apr 2026
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Zoning Information

  • iconZone Code
  • iconZone Name
  • iconZone type
  • iconZone sub type
  • iconZone guide
  • iconLink
  • iconCity name

Permitted Land Uses

  • iconProhibited
  • iconAs of right
  • iconSpecial uses
  • iconAccessory uses
  • iconConditional uses

Building Controls

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  • iconLot control
  • iconDensity control
  • iconCoverage control
  • iconPervious control
  • iconLot width control
  • iconRear setback control
  • iconSide setback control
  • iconFront setback control
  • iconBuilding height control

Parking Requirements

  • iconGeneral Commercial
  • iconDwellings (Unspecified)
  • iconPublic Quasi-public and Government

Short Term Rental

  • iconAdu permitted
  • iconLodging permitted
  • iconDefinitions section
  • iconShort term rental overlay
  • iconShort term rental section
  • iconShort term rental permitted
  • iconShort term rental definition
  • iconShort term rental in the code
  • iconShort term rental max num of nights
  • iconShort term rental min num of nights
  • iconShort term rental specific standards
  • iconShort term rental parking requirement

Planning and Zoning for Columbia, SC

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Columbia, South Carolina?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Columbia, South Carolina as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Parking
    14.60%17983.33
    Parking garage or lot14.60%17983.33
    Industrial
    34.09%41986.94
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)6.52%8026.95
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction0.29%358.50
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities34.09%41986.94
    Storage and warehouses34.09%41986.94
    Manufacturing14.60%17983.33
    Contractors office6.55%8066.33
    General industrial1.80%2211.85
    Residential
    36.25%44645.76
    Multi family dwelling mixed use10.98%13520.86
    Two family dwelling8.09%9960.38
    Accessory dwelling unit20.88%25715.93
    Multi family dwelling10.98%13520.86
    Dwellings (unspecified)17.83%21964.42
    Single family dwelling20.98%25833.24
    Communal housing11.42%14060.22
    Mechanical
    34.09%41986.94
    Utility structures34.09%41986.94
    Agriculture
    34.09%41986.94
    Agricultural and hunting34.09%41986.94
    Other
    100.00%123162.04
    Accessory38.47%47384.95
    Multiple80.02%98559.78
    Retail
    22.41%27600.36
    Professional services7.47%9196.87
    General retail22.41%27600.36
    Personal services18.62%22930.70
    Eating and drinking establishments14.00%17246.74
    Restricted retail6.28%7734.26
    Community
    95.62%117764.04
    Schools and universities30.20%37192.72
    Medical14.17%17455.99
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure13.21%16271.01
    Public, quasi-public, and government95.62%117764.04
    Lodging
    6.53%8046.15
    Bed & breakfast5.57%6862.23
    Hotel/motel4.75%5854.48
    Commercial
    14.60%17983.33
    Professional office14.31%17624.83
    Entertainment11.94%14709.01
    Non-retail sales3.69%4538.98
    Automobile related uses12.96%15961.53
    General commercial0.93%1143.21
    Research and laboratory facilities13.31%16394.86

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