2024-039_Amend Chapter 12 Article II Stopping Standing and ParkingV10_11.22.2024
During the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Columbia City Council amended the proposed parking rate ordinance and approved the ordinance on first reading. Based on public feedback and extended discussions during the meeting, City leadership modified the ordinance to alter some rates in the parking system.
Some changes include:
- Reduced owner occupant residential permits from $120 to $30 per vehicle (24-month period)
- Reduced owner occupant visitor permit from $48 to $24 per vehicle (24-month period)
- No enforcement on Saturdays in the Main Street District and The Vista from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Increased the fire lane initial fine from $200 to $500.
Other notable items in the proposed ordinance include:
- 1st hour free in all City of Columbia parking decks
- Reduced on-street parking rate from $2.00 to $1.50
- No proposed changes to hospitality rooftop-only parking; $35/month
- City-wide on-street parking enforcement from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Monday-Saturday)
The City of Columbia is proposing increased parking rates in order to reinvest revenue into the parking system and enhance the customer experience. The City will focus on infrastructure, maintenance, and repairs that are crucial to the overall quality and utilization of the parking decks throughout the system. Investments will also be made in operations, systems, innovation and aesthetics. A number of projects will take place immediately, with others projected over the next few years.
Second reading for the proposed parking rate ordinance will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 during the City Council meeting at City Hall, 1737 Main St., at 4:00 p.m. The proposed ordinance is scheduled to be in effect on January 1, 2025.
For more information about City of Columbia Parking Services, please visit https://Parking.ColumbiaSC.gov.
*Attached is the amended proposed parking rate ordinance*