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 (Draft Version #3, issued for public comment on April 22, 2026)
Chapter B - Zoning (Draft Version #3, issued for public comment on May 8, 2026)
Chapter C - Development Standards (Draft Version #2, issued for public comment on March 12, 2026)
Chapter D - Engineering (Draft Version #2, issued for public comment on March 12, 2026)
Chapter E - Floodplain Management (Existing Ordinance #2791)
Appendix A - Stormwater (Existing Ordinance #2469)
You may also contact the Sumter Planning Department directly at [email protected].