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Planning and Zoning Special Master (PZSM) · 2026-05-18 · agenda_item

Sumter County is proposing amendments to its Land Development Code. These changes involve deleting and replacing certain sections of the code. Specifically, the amendments address how "operating" is used in relation to permits, modify requirements for conservation subdivision submittals by removing the need for maps of neighboring properties, adjust density calculations for conservation subdivisions to align with the Comprehensive Plan, and require a Special Use Permit for sewage treatment plant effluent disposal in the Industrial zoning district. The proposed changes also correct the naming of "Assisted Living Facility, large" to "Assisted Living Facility." This is a planned code amendment, with the Planning and Zoning Special Master recommending approval and the Board of County Commissioners scheduled to consider it. The project involves administrative and legal work to update the code. Local businesses specializing in legal services and professional consulting related to land development codes could find opportunities in reviewing and understanding these changes as they are finalized.