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Columbia, South Carolina

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13th Feb 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

  • iconFar control
  • 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
    8.07%9937.17
    Parking garage or lot8.07%9937.17
    Industrial
    1.80%2211.93
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)1.50%1853.46
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction0.29%358.48
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities23.11%28467.10
    Storage and warehouses23.11%28467.10
    Manufacturing8.07%9937.17
    Contractors office1.80%2211.93
    General industrial1.80%2211.93
    Residential
    5.84%7197.89
    Two family dwelling0.34%416.26
    Accessory dwelling unit15.04%18529.93
    Dwellings (unspecified)12.00%14777.94
    Single family dwelling15.04%18529.93
    Communal housing5.84%7197.89
    Mechanical
    23.11%28467.10
    Utility structures23.11%28467.10
    Agriculture
    23.11%28467.10
    Agricultural and hunting23.11%28467.10
    Other
    77.34%95254.66
    Accessory27.50%33865.13
    Multiple77.34%95254.66
    Retail
    1.80%2211.93
    Professional services1.80%2211.93
    General retail11.43%14079.54
    Personal services7.64%9409.82
    Eating and drinking establishments7.47%9200.60
    Restricted retail1.80%2211.93
    Community
    84.64%104244.19
    Schools and universities19.22%23672.84
    Medical7.64%9409.82
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure8.07%9937.17
    Public, quasi-public, and government84.64%104244.19
    Commercial
    7.64%9409.82
    Professional office7.78%9578.69
    Entertainment7.76%9559.08
    Non-retail sales1.80%2211.93
    Automobile related uses7.95%9787.91
    Research and laboratory facilities7.64%9409.82

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