|
The Planning Department utilizes GIS (Geographic Information System) which allows us to view and analyze spatially referenced data. A majority of the information that we handle has a geographic location associated with it. It is necessary to be able to display such information visually in a map in order to see patterns and trends so informed decisions can be made. GIS allows us to do just that. In addition to assisting in everyday decisions, a few projects the GIS has aided the Planning Department in over past few years are the Land Use Inventory, the Long Range Plan, the Riparian Corridor mapping and the City’s asset inventory. The GIS also provides the means to maintain various city maps. Following is a list of commonly requested maps:
The City was the
first municipality to enter into a data sharing agreement with the Summit
County GIS Department. The two entities have a close working relationship
with the intention of producing and verifying data needed and used by
each. If you’re interested in parcel level mapping, visit the Summit
County GIS site. |