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Working on your home
When you're ready to work on your home, here's some information that you may find useful. Please check out the design review process here.
Building Permits
The City of Columbia requires permits for construction of a new building, shed, deck, fence, driveway or additions or renovations to existing structures. Small repairs, installation or replacement of heating and air condition units or systems, plumbing and electrical fixtures, demolition or moving of any structure require permits. Contact Building Inspections at 803-545-3420 for help. Their offices are located at 1136 Washington Street, and you can find helpful brochures or talk to the staff about permits, building plan review, inspections, and zoning issues. Visit the website
Call Before You Dig
It is your responsibility to contact the Palmetto Utilities Protection Service (PUPS) at least 72 hours before you plan to do any digging on your property. PUPS will notify gas, electric, water, cable, and phone utilities to have them locate their underground lines on your property. Visit the website.
Design/Development Review Commission (DDRC) Review
New construction, demolition, additions, enclosures, fences, walls, driveways, and parking areas are included in the DDRC review. DDRC posts a blue sign when this type of work is going to be reviewed. It provides information on what type of work will be done and when the review will occur. Visit the website.
Zoning
A yellow sign is issued when a property owner wishes to reclassify their property for a different use. A change in the zoning of property will permanently change what type of residence, business, or industry can be built. The yellow signs indicate a public hearing will be conducted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Visit the website.
Planning
A green sign is also issued when a property owner wishes to reclassify their property for a different use. The green signs indicate a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning Commission. Visit the website.
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