Boards & Commissions
Boards and Commissions are designed to collaborate and work within the guidelines of our community vision. As a member of the community or possibly considering relocation to Sumter, with the click of the mouse you can take a look inside. The agendas and minutes of each Board and Commission as well as member lists are available under the designated Board or Commission.
Planning Commission
The Sumter City-County Planning Commission is a nine member commission appointed by the Sumter City and County Councils. This joint commission is tasked to be a recommending body to the two councils for rezoning including Planned Development, Ordinance Amendments, and Comprehensive Plan changes. Additionally, they oversee and hear subdivision questions and approvals.
The Planning Commission generally meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located on the 4th floor of the Opera House at 21 N. Main Street. The Subdivision / Planned Development Review Committee meets 15 days prior to the Planning Commission meeting to provide a technical recommendation to the Planning Commission.
Agenda, Minutes, & Staff Reports
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January 27, 2010
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Feburary 24, 2010
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March 24, 2010
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April 28, 2010
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May 26, 2010
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June 23, 2010
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July 28, 2010
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August 25, 2010
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September 22, 2010
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October 27, 2010
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November 17, 2010
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December 15, 2010
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Board of Zoning Appeals
The Sumter City-County Board of Zoning Appeals is a nine member Board appointed by the Sumter City and County Councils. The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is a quasi-judicial body that hears requests for variances from zoning regulations, appeals of staff decisions, and special exceptions.
The BZA generally meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located on the 4th Floor of the Opera House located at 21 N. Main Street. Requests for BZA action must be submitted at least 22 days prior to the scheduled meeting.
Agenda, Minutes, & Staff Reports
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January 13, 2010
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Feburary 10, 2010
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March 10, 2010
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April 14, 2010
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May 12, 2010
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June 9, 2010
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July 14, 2010
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August 11, 2010
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September 8, 2010
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October 13, 2010
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November 10, 2010
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December 8, 2010
Historic Preservation Design Review Committee
The Historic Preservation Design Review Committee is a seven member committee appointed by Sumter City Council. It is tasked by the Council to implement design review for all exterior appearance and materials in the two design review districts. Those districts are the Downtown Historic District and the Hampton Park area. The Committee uses the basic standards established in the City of Sumter Zoning and Development Standards Ordinance and locally developed Design Review Guidelines. Design review includes buildings, landscaping, fences, and signs. Colors may be approved by the Planning Staff when using the already approved color pallets.
This committee meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Planning Department Office located at 12 West Liberty Street.
Agenda, Minutes, & Staff Reports
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January 28, 2010
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Feburary 25, 2010
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March 25, 2010
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April 22, 2010
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May 27, 2010
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June 24, 2010
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July 22, 2010
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August 26, 2010
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September 23, 2010
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October 28, 2010
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November 18, 2010
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December 16, 2010
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