The City of Sumter Unified Development Ordinance (City Zoning and Development Standards) is a land use regulation document that implements the community's vision for the City's built environment and incorporates modern best practices. It addresses key concepts including Land Uses, Building Heights, Walkability, Building Frontages, Street Types, and other regulations to preserve, promote, and enhance effective development and achieve a high quality of life in the City.
The final draft of the City of Sumter Unified Development Ordinance and corresponding zoning map book are available for public viewing. Please use the links below to access the full document, or the individual sections of the final draft, as well as the proposed zoning map book:
Draft City of Sumter Unified Development Ordinance
(Full Document Final Draft for City Council Consideration, posted on August 5, 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 Policy)
Appendix 5 - Summary of UDO Amendments (Placeholder)
Proposed Official Zoning Map Book for the City of Sumter (39 MB)
(Final Draft for City Council Consideration, posted on August 6, 2026)
You may also contact the Sumter Planning Department directly at [email protected].