{
 "jurisdiction": "Columbia, SC",
 "state": "SC",
 "counties": [
  "Richland"
 ],
 "url": "https://ruralvacantland.com/zoning/sc/columbia/",
 "publisher": "Rural Vacant Land (ruralvacantland.com)",
 "use": "drive-thru restaurant",
 "last_read": "2026-11-12",
 "summary": "A drive-thru restaurant is allowed by right (no conditional use permit, special exception or rezoning) in these zoning districts: EC, GC, INS-ZOO, LI, O-I. It needs a conditional or special use approval in: MU-2, RAC. It is not allowed in 18 districts: CAC, DAC, HI, INS-GEN, INS-T/U, INS-U/M, LL-R, MC, MU-1, NAC, RD, RD-MV, RM-1, RM-2, RSF-1, RSF-2, RSF-3, T/C. 2 districts are not confirmed yet.",
 "status_meaning": {
  "by_right": "Allowed by right",
  "conditional": "Needs a conditional or special use approval",
  "prohibited": "Not allowed",
  "unclear": "Not confirmed yet"
 },
 "zoning_layer": {
  "url": "https://services1.arcgis.com/Mnt8FoJcogKtoVBs/arcgis/rest/services/ZoningDistrict/FeatureServer/0",
  "district_field": "ZoningDistrict"
 },
 "districts": [
  {
   "district": "0",
   "name": "",
   "status": "unclear",
   "quote": "",
   "code_section": "",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Principal_UseTable_with_Conditions_26.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "CAC",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Accessory table: Drive-through facility - Other is blank (prohibited) in CAC.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.3(b) table",
   "conditions": "Eating establishment allowed, but no drive-through. A vehicle pick-up window (single lane, 3 stacking spaces, 75 ft from residential) may be allowed in some of these - see 17-4.3(d) Pick-up Window.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AccessoryUseTable_and_Conditions.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "DAC",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Accessory table: Drive-through facility - Other is blank (prohibited) in DAC.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.3(b) table",
   "conditions": "Eating establishment allowed, but no drive-through. A vehicle pick-up window (single lane, 3 stacking spaces, 75 ft from residential) may be allowed in some of these - see 17-4.3(d) Pick-up Window.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AccessoryUseTable_and_Conditions.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "EC",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Accessory table: Drive-through facility - Other = C (allowed with conditions) in EC; Eating establishment only = C.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.3(b) table, 17-4.3(d)(4); 17-4.2 use table",
   "conditions": "Sec. 17-4.3(d)(4): access to drive-through from an arterial or collector street; driveway 25 ft from other driveways; not on front facade; no part within 50 ft of residential zoning or a lot with a residential use; no blocking of parking/external traffic. Check zoning overlays (CoCInfoZoningOverlay layer). C = permitted subject to listed conditions, no special exception. Columns read from PDF text coordinates.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AccessoryUseTable_and_Conditions.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "GC",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Accessory table: Drive-through facility - Other = C (allowed with conditions) in GC; Eating establishment only = C.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.3(b) table, 17-4.3(d)(4); 17-4.2 use table",
   "conditions": "Sec. 17-4.3(d)(4): access to drive-through from an arterial or collector street; driveway 25 ft from other driveways; not on front facade; no part within 50 ft of residential zoning or a lot with a residential use; no blocking of parking/external traffic. Check zoning overlays (CoCInfoZoningOverlay layer). C = permitted subject to listed conditions, no special exception. Columns read from PDF text coordinates.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AccessoryUseTable_and_Conditions.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "HI",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Principal use table: Eating establishment only is blank (not allowed) in this district.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.2 use table",
   "conditions": "Drive-through is C here but the restaurant itself is not a listed principal use.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Principal_UseTable_with_Conditions_26.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "INS-GEN",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Accessory table: Drive-through facility - Other is blank (prohibited) in INS-GEN.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.3(b) table",
   "conditions": "Eating establishment allowed, but no drive-through. A vehicle pick-up window (single lane, 3 stacking spaces, 75 ft from residential) may be allowed in some of these - see 17-4.3(d) Pick-up Window.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AccessoryUseTable_and_Conditions.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "INS-T/U",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Principal use table: Eating establishment only is blank (not allowed) in this district.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.2 use table",
   "conditions": "Drive-through is C here but the restaurant itself is not a listed principal use.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Principal_UseTable_with_Conditions_26.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "INS-U/M",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Accessory table: Drive-through facility - Other is blank (prohibited) in INS-U/M.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.3(b) table",
   "conditions": "Eating establishment allowed, but no drive-through. A vehicle pick-up window (single lane, 3 stacking spaces, 75 ft from residential) may be allowed in some of these - see 17-4.3(d) Pick-up Window.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AccessoryUseTable_and_Conditions.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "INS-ZOO",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Accessory table: Drive-through facility - Other = C (allowed with conditions) in INS-ZOO; Eating establishment only = C.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.3(b) table, 17-4.3(d)(4); 17-4.2 use table",
   "conditions": "Sec. 17-4.3(d)(4): access to drive-through from an arterial or collector street; driveway 25 ft from other driveways; not on front facade; no part within 50 ft of residential zoning or a lot with a residential use; no blocking of parking/external traffic. Check zoning overlays (CoCInfoZoningOverlay layer). C = permitted subject to listed conditions, no special exception. Columns read from PDF text coordinates.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AccessoryUseTable_and_Conditions.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "LI",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Accessory table: Drive-through facility - Other = C (allowed with conditions) in LI; Eating establishment only = C.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.3(b) table, 17-4.3(d)(4); 17-4.2 use table",
   "conditions": "Sec. 17-4.3(d)(4): access to drive-through from an arterial or collector street; driveway 25 ft from other driveways; not on front facade; no part within 50 ft of residential zoning or a lot with a residential use; no blocking of parking/external traffic. Check zoning overlays (CoCInfoZoningOverlay layer). C = permitted subject to listed conditions, no special exception. Columns read from PDF text coordinates.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AccessoryUseTable_and_Conditions.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "LL-R",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Residential / conservation district; eating establishment and drive-through not listed.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.2 / 17-4.3 tables",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Principal_UseTable_with_Conditions_26.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "MC",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Accessory table: Drive-through facility - Other is blank (prohibited) in MC.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.3(b) table",
   "conditions": "Eating establishment allowed, but no drive-through. A vehicle pick-up window (single lane, 3 stacking spaces, 75 ft from residential) may be allowed in some of these - see 17-4.3(d) Pick-up Window.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AccessoryUseTable_and_Conditions.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "MU-1",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Accessory table: Drive-through facility - Other is blank (prohibited) in MU-1.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.3(b) table",
   "conditions": "Eating establishment allowed, but no drive-through. A vehicle pick-up window (single lane, 3 stacking spaces, 75 ft from residential) may be allowed in some of these - see 17-4.3(d) Pick-up Window.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AccessoryUseTable_and_Conditions.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "MU-2",
   "name": "",
   "status": "conditional",
   "quote": "Accessory table: Drive-through facility - Other = S (special exception) in MU-2.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.3(b) table, 17-4.3(d)(4)",
   "conditions": "Special exception (Board of Zoning Appeals) plus Sec. 17-4.3(d)(4): access to drive-through from an arterial or collector street; driveway 25 ft from other driveways; not on front facade; no part within 50 ft of residential zoning or a lot with a residential use; no blocking of parking/external traffic. Check zoning overlays (CoCInfoZoningOverlay layer).",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AccessoryUseTable_and_Conditions.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "NAC",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Accessory table: Drive-through facility - Other is blank (prohibited) in NAC.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.3(b) table",
   "conditions": "Eating establishment allowed, but no drive-through. A vehicle pick-up window (single lane, 3 stacking spaces, 75 ft from residential) may be allowed in some of these - see 17-4.3(d) Pick-up Window.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AccessoryUseTable_and_Conditions.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "O-I",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Accessory table: Drive-through facility - Other = C (allowed with conditions) in O-I; Eating establishment only = C.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.3(b) table, 17-4.3(d)(4); 17-4.2 use table",
   "conditions": "Sec. 17-4.3(d)(4): access to drive-through from an arterial or collector street; driveway 25 ft from other driveways; not on front facade; no part within 50 ft of residential zoning or a lot with a residential use; no blocking of parking/external traffic. Check zoning overlays (CoCInfoZoningOverlay layer). C = permitted subject to listed conditions, no special exception. Columns read from PDF text coordinates.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AccessoryUseTable_and_Conditions.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "PD",
   "name": "",
   "status": "unclear",
   "quote": "",
   "code_section": "PD Planned Development",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Principal_UseTable_with_Conditions_26.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "RAC",
   "name": "",
   "status": "conditional",
   "quote": "Accessory table: Drive-through facility - Other = S (special exception) in RAC.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.3(b) table, 17-4.3(d)(4)",
   "conditions": "Special exception (Board of Zoning Appeals) plus Sec. 17-4.3(d)(4): access to drive-through from an arterial or collector street; driveway 25 ft from other driveways; not on front facade; no part within 50 ft of residential zoning or a lot with a residential use; no blocking of parking/external traffic. Check zoning overlays (CoCInfoZoningOverlay layer).",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AccessoryUseTable_and_Conditions.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "RD",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Residential / conservation district; eating establishment and drive-through not listed.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.2 / 17-4.3 tables",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Principal_UseTable_with_Conditions_26.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "RD-MV",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Residential / conservation district; eating establishment and drive-through not listed.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.2 / 17-4.3 tables",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Principal_UseTable_with_Conditions_26.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "RM-1",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Residential / conservation district; eating establishment and drive-through not listed.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.2 / 17-4.3 tables",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Principal_UseTable_with_Conditions_26.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "RM-2",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Residential / conservation district; eating establishment and drive-through not listed.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.2 / 17-4.3 tables",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Principal_UseTable_with_Conditions_26.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "RSF-1",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Residential / conservation district; eating establishment and drive-through not listed.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.2 / 17-4.3 tables",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Principal_UseTable_with_Conditions_26.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "RSF-2",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Residential / conservation district; eating establishment and drive-through not listed.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.2 / 17-4.3 tables",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Principal_UseTable_with_Conditions_26.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "RSF-3",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Residential / conservation district; eating establishment and drive-through not listed.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.2 / 17-4.3 tables",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Principal_UseTable_with_Conditions_26.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  },
  {
   "district": "T/C",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Residential / conservation district; eating establishment and drive-through not listed.",
   "code_section": "Sec. 17-4.2 / 17-4.3 tables",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Principal_UseTable_with_Conditions_26.pdf (also UDO_CityofColumbia_26.pdf)",
   "read_on": "2026-11-12"
  }
 ],
 "profile": null,
 "fees": null,
 "note": "Summary of the public zoning code with links to each source. Not legal advice; confirm with the planning office."
}