617 Richland Street Rezoning

At a glance

• What: Rezone 617 Richland Street from Regional Activity Center/Corridor to Residential Mixed District within Downtown Columbia Overlay.
• Where it stands: Ordinance 2026-086 approved first reading unanimously September 15, 2026.
• Next: Second reading approval to finalize rezoning.

Proposal

Request to amend Official Zoning Map for property at 617 Richland Street (TMS# 09010-02-09) in Council District 2. Rezone from Regional Activity Center/Corridor District (RAC) to Residential Mixed District (RM-2); property will remain within Downtown Columbia Overlay District (OV-DC).

Applicant: Tan Benson, United Real Estate
Plan Number: ZMA-2026-0011

Approvals

• Planning Commission: August 13, 2026 recommendation for approval (7-0)
• City Staff: Approval recommended
• First reading: September 15, 2026 approved unanimously by motion of Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman Johnson

Sources

• Ordinance 2026-086 - Zoning Map Amendment for 617 Richland Street: https://columbiasc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=8028,plainText=false) (September 15, 2026 Council minutes)

Log

2026-09-15 - City Council

Ordinance 2026-086 first reading approved unanimously; rezone from RAC to RM-2 within Downtown Columbia Overlay.