Building & Site Development Division

Building & Site Development is a division of the Public Works Department. The division is responsible for the administration and implementation of a variety of city codes and ordinances. The following list is a few of the many services provided.

• Issues permits for all phases of building and site development construction, as well as work within the City right of way
• Implements building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes
• Implements the City’s zoning and land preservation ordinances
• Issues sign permits
• Implements sign regulations
• Implements minimum property standards
• Certifies trade crafts (electrical, mechanical and plumbing licenses)
• Implements Dangerous Building Regulations
• Implements the street, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer specifications and standards
• Implements the technical requirements associated with the subdivision regulations

We are committed to assuring the health, safety and welfare of the Columbia community through the development and operation of an agency that is committed to cooperative and quality code enforcement, courteous, informative and timely service with integrity and impartiality.

Where To Find Us:

City Hall

701 E. Broadway, 3rd floor

Columbia, MO 65201

Tel: 573-874-7474

Fax: 573-874-7283

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday- 8am to 5pm

Email us: bldg-inspection@GoColumbiaMo.com

 

Arborist Standards and Guidelines for Landscaping and Tree Preservation Building Codes & Permits Building Constructions Codes Council Building Permit Inspection Requirements Building Permit - Commercial & Multi-Family Building Permit - New 1-2 Family Building Permit - Add/Alter Building Permit Applications- Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Building Permit Fee Schedule Construction Permit Reports Code Enforcement Demolition Permit Application Extended Work Hours Application Fire System Permit Application Fuel Gas Permit Application Minimum Property Standards Moving/Relocation of Building Online Building Permit Service- Schedule inspections, pay fees, check inspection results or plan status online or by phone. Sign Permit Tent Permit Trade Licensing Zoning / Zoning Regulations Zoning District Maps Land Disturbance Construction Permits for Work in Rights of Way (driveway, sidewalk, street cuts) Construction Projects Downtown- Application for short-term closure Erosion Control and Land Disturbance Violation Enforcement Policy Land Disturbance Permit Form For R1 & R2 Lots Land Disturbance Permit Form For All Other Lots Flood Plain Development Permit Clean Fill Permit Form Scheduling Driveway Approach, Yard Final and Sidewalk Inspections Policy Streets and Stormwater Request for Use of Alternate and Equivalent BMP's Stormwater Management/BMP Facilities Covenant Report a storm water concern (online) Subdivision and Plan Review Plan submittal form Site Development Changes effective July 1, 2011 Summary of Changes Response to Comments Street and Storm Sewer Specifications and Standards (5MB file) Sanitary Sewer Specifications and Standards Site Plan Checklist Best Management Practice (BMP) Public Works Construction Inspection Forms Best Management Practice (BMP) Inspection Forms Best Management Practice (BMP) Maintenance Schedules Best Management Practice (BMP) Inspection Schedules Please email any comments regarding the proposed changes of the above document to pubw@GoColumbiaMo.com.   Note: The Rental Unit Conservation Law is handled by the Office of Neighborhood Services located at 3601 South Providence Road.  The Office can be reached at 573-817-5050.

Building Codes safeguard the public:

The building codes establish minimums for the design and construction of building and structures and their systems. Briefly these codes and their implementation provide for structural stability, adequate means of egress, a minimum acceptable level of protection to life and property from fire, light and ventilation, electrical distribution and sanitation.

Zoning provides planning for better neighborhoods:

Columbia is a zoned community where business, industry and residential developments are controlled by land use standards titled the Zoning Regulations. Before you locate or relocate, it is important to know the parcel’s zoning designation and the limitations of that zoning district. This information will help in making an informed decision. The Public Works Department- Building & Site Development Division is here to assist with your zoning questions.

Sign regulations help keep Columbia attractive:

All signs are directly or indirectly regulated by the Sign Ordinance. Briefly, the regulation controls types and quantities of signs, sign area and height and placement.

Minimum property standards safeguard and benefit everyone:

The expressed extent of the Property Maintenance Code is to ensure public safety, health and welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises.

Unsafe building abatement:

When a structure or equipment is found by the code official to be unsafe, or when a structure is found unfit for human occupancy it can be condemned.

The above information is provided to assist you. Hopefully, it will provide you with a general idea of the requirements. If you have any questions regarding permits, building codes, or zoning ordinances, please give us a call or drop by our office.

 

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