Resources

 Resources

NEW (AUG 2021)

IF YOU ARE HAVING AN ISSUE that seems to be related to South Campus construction (Bates/Bates West are) use the link BELOW to report. This could include parking in our neighborhoods the you believe is occurring due to lack of parking provided by UofSC.  


IF YOU HAVE AN ISSUE with general off-campus student activities you can use the form: 


The GENERAL webpage for UofSC OFF-CAMPUS communications:


USC Resources for Student Residents (some of this is a repeat from above)

The University maintains an Off-Campus Student Services website and employs a Community Outreach Director.  Visit their website:  sc.edu/neighbors for general information provided to students living in our (and other) neighborhoods.  If you need to call someone at Carolina regarding concerns or issues with students living in the neighborhood, start with Julian Capel at 803-777-3366 or  saocss@mailbox.sc.edu.

If you are a resident that has an issue with student neighbors that can't be resolved with a person-to-person conversation, depending on the severity of the issue you can call the Columbia police (803-252-2911) AND file a Student Incident Report with the USC Off-Campus coordinator. Each report to USC is addressed and the offenders are contacted for follow through. 

Rental Property Related Information

Every residential rental property within the City must have a Residential Rental Permit prior to allowing occupancy as a rental unit. That application and related documents can be found within the Code Enforcement of the City's Police Dept. website. 

If you are unsure if a property is rental, call Zoning at 803-545-3333

If you believe that more than 3 unrelated individuals are living in one unit (City ordinance) or other issues related to the upkeep of the property, call Code Enforcement with the address at:  803-545-3430

Water and Wastewater (Sewer) Issues

Columbia Water Division can be reached at 803-545-3300 to report issues with water quality, pressure, leaks, etc.

Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste

Columbia Solid Waste Division website  803-545-3800

Garbage collection is each Thursday and Recycling (blue roll cart) is picked up the first and third Thursdays of each month. Please places the wheels of the carts nearest the curb. This facilitates the mechanical arm to pick them up.  Also - please space the carts at least 3 feet apart so that the mechanical arm has room to reach around both sides of the cart.

 If you need a new roll cart garbage container or a recycling cart, contact the number above. 

Please break down and fold any cardboard and place it in the cart if possible.

If you leave your trash or recycle cart at the curb, the City's Code Enforcement people can/will ticket it.  On the third violation, the cart is taken away and a fine of $76.87 must be paid to get it back.

 
Leaves, limbs and large items pick-up is each Friday. Ordinance requires homeowners to separate their vegetation (yard trash) from other debris such as broken lawn equipment, old furniture, etc.

Search your smart phone app store for "Columbia SC Solid Waste" to download an app. that will remind you of the pickup dates for all the above. 

Richland Co. has 2 recycling centers that take items like tires, electronics and paint. They are located at: 



Police and Fire (Non-Emergency)

Columbia Police Department website
Dispatch: 803-252-2911

File a report ON-LINE at:

Neighborhood Officer Lance Crocker
City of Columbia Police Dept.
South Region Community Response Team (C.R.T.)
HQ 803-545-3500
Cell 803-587-5299

Property Watch by CPD

While away from home, put your address on the Columbia Police Department's watch list. The police will then check on the security of your home while you're away.  Call to request this service at 803-545-3500.

Hospitals (Non-Emergency)

PRISMA Richland website
803-434-7000

PRISMA Baptist website
803-296-5010

Providence website
803-256-5300

Owens Field /Jim Hamilton Downtown Airport

If you are concerned about an aircraft flying over the
neighborhood, contact Chris Eversman, the airport manager.  Please try to note flight time before calling. 

Office: 803-931-3161 -  Mobile: 803-767-1789 

Government

City of Columbia website
Make sure to go to the bottom of the page to see "Destination Hometown - Explore Columbia" (weekly events).  

Columbia Council of Neighborhoods website

Columbia's 311 Online Requests Service  website

Richland County website
803-929-6000

State Government Portal website

Our State Elected Officials website

Our City Council District III Official website


Neighborhood Zoned Schools

AC Moore Elementary website

Hand Middle School website

Dreher High School website

Animal Control

City of Columbia website

Animal Mission website 

803-776-PETS (7387)



Neighborhood


REGISTER TO VOTE 


League of Women Voters resources




WORKING ON YOUR HOME

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 

Buried Lines/Pipes

Call Before You Dig (PUPS) 888-721-7877
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.

Zoning and Planning 

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.

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.

ORDINANCES

Community Character Ordinance (CC1) website

Code Enforcement Top 10 Complaints! 
        call 803-545-4340

Ronnie Hingleton  - Housing Inspector
Office: 803-737-2467
Cell:    803-223-4044


Contact Ms.Joby Williams @ Code Enforcement with your questions/issues at 803-737-5034 or 803-239-8896 (cell).

FAQs on various Code Violations (scroll down to CODE ENFORCEMENT section) at: https://columbiapd.net/faq/

County Graphitti Removal Service  803-576-3468
City - Front Yard Parking Violations  803-545-3333
         Roll Cart Violations  803-545-3430

Pet Licensing within the City

Complete List of all Columbia ordinances

Outages

AT&T support website 
1-877-737-2478

Spectrum support website
803-252-2253

Dominion outage website 
Call the numbers below or report online.

  • Emergency
    • Downed/sparking power lines
      1-888-333-4465
    • Gas leaks
      1-800-815-0083
  • Non-Emergency
    • Power outage
      1-888-333-4465
    • Streetlights & outdoor lighting
      1-800-251-7234

Library

Richland County Public Library Main Branch 

website  803-799-9084


Neighborhood Businesses (803)

Publix  806-8839
Dollar Tree 704-6762
Family Dollar 704-8796
Main Moon Chinese 251-8990
Pelican Snoballs 919-614-2080
Rosewood Market   765-1083
Rosewood Diary Bar   252-1662
Rockaway's  256-1075
Dano's Pizza   254-3266
Cock n' Bull  251-4474
Foxfield Grille   728-0420
Peeble's BBQ & Wings 569-6631
Greedy Rascals Hotdogs  977-3356
Crust Bakehouse  info@crustcolumbia.com