The Unified Development Ordinance (City Zoning and Development Standards) is a land use regulation document in development by the City of Sumter that will implement the community vision for the City's built environment and incorporates modern best practices. It will address key concepts including Land Uses, Building Heights, Walkability, Building Frontages, Street Types, and other regulations to preserve and enhance quality of life in the City.
The current draft of the City of Sumter Unified Development Ordinance is available for public comment and feedback. Please use the links below to access the sections of the draft ordinance:
Chapter A - Administration (Final Draft for Planning Commission Consideration, posted on July 15, 2026)
Chapter A Code Comparison Report (documents differences identified between the existing City of Sumter Zoning and Development Standards Ordinance and Chapter A of the Proposed Unified Development Ordinance)
Chapter B - Zoning (Final Draft for Planning Commission Consideration, posted on July 15, 2026)
Chapter B Code Comparison Report (documents differences identified between the existing City of Sumter Zoning and Development Standards Ordinance and Chapter B of the Proposed Unified Development Ordinance)
Chapter C - Development Standards (Final Draft for Planning Commission Consideration, posted on July 15, 2026)
- Chapter C Code Comparison Report (documents differences identified between the existing City of Sumter Zoning and Development Standards Ordinance and Chapter C of the Proposed Unified Development Ordinance)
Chapter D - Engineering (Final Draft for Planning Commission Consideration, posted on July 15, 2026)
Appendix 1 - Floodplain Management (Existing Ordinance #2791)
Appendix 2 - Stormwater Ordinance (Existing Ordinance #2469)
Appendix 3 - Sewer Use Ordinance (Existing Ordinance #2716)
Appendix 4 - City of Sumter Backflow and Cross Connection Policy Manual (Existing)
Appendix 5 - Discharge Permit Application (Existing)
Appendix 6 - Summary of UDO Amendments (Placeholder)
You may also contact the Sumter Planning Department directly at [email protected].