City of Sumter, SC
Regular Meeting UPDATED TIME DUE TO SYSTEM ISSUES 5:30 PM - 09/15/2026, 5:30PM
Introduction
- CALL TO ORDER - Mayor David P. Merchant
- INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilman Gifford M. Shaw
Approval Of Minutes
September 1, 2026 – Regular Meeting
PUBLIC HEARING – 6:00 P.M.
1.
PD-00-08 (REVISION 27), 3205 PATRIOT PARKWAY – THE SHOPPES AT PATRIOT PARKWAY
Receive comments from the public and consider First Reading of an ordinance to replace a portion of the commercial development master site plan for the “Patriot Centre” with a new master site plan for “The Shoppes at Patriot Parkway” within the commercial portion of Sumter West Planned Development. The property is located at 3205 Patriot Parkway and is identified by Tax Map Numbers 185-00-01-105 and 185-00-01-038.
2.
RZ-26-05, 933 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Receive comments from the public and consider First Reading of an ordinance to rezone approximately 3.01 acres of land from General Residential (GR) to Professional Office (PO). The property is located at 933 South Main Street and is identified by Tax Map Number 226-04-05-003.
OLD BUSINESS
3.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Consider appointments expired June 30, 2026, and other vacancies.
4.
AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE (UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE)
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2911 adopting a new Unified Development Ordinance for the City of Sumter; repealing the previous zoning and land development regulations code Article III, Section 66-41, in its entirety.[SJ1]
5.
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE FEES
Consider Final Reading of Ordinance Number 2912 setting the amounts of certain development fees and charges and other fees and charges related to the Unified Development Ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
6.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Receive comments and/or reports from the City Manager.
7.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Receive comments from Councilmembers concerning matters of interest to the Council and the City of Sumter.
COMMENTS BY CITY CITIZENS
Citizens of the City desiring to speak must notify the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting by completing the sign-in sheet located at the entrance to the Council Chambers. Comments are limited to no more than three (3) minutes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To discuss contractual matters and appointments to Boards and Commissions, and/or to receive legal advice relating to a pending legal claim against the City and other matters covered by the attorney-client privilege, if necessary, in accordance with Section 30-4-70 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
The public is hereby notified that if Sumter City Council holds an Executive Session, the Council may take official action on the above-listed matters following the conclusion of the Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT