Columbia County adopts changes to plat approval, buffer and landscaping rules

May 20, 2025

The Board approved second readings of multiple zoning ordinances updating plat approval procedures, buffer and screening rules and landscaping/tree spacing. Changes allow certain concept approvals by the planning director, reduce some buffer widths with protections, permit planted berms, and adjust street/tree spacing and intersection clearance.

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Columbia County commissioners on May 20 approved several ordinance amendments to subdivision and zoning standards, including rules for conceptual plan approval, buffers and screening, and landscaping.

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