2004 UC Proceedings Abstract
 Automating GIS Analysis in Rezoning Application Reviews Track: State and Local Government Author(s): Evan Brown Sarasota County's Watershed Management Department processes applications to rezone parcels of land for development. Engineers process rezone applications by analyzing how the proposed changes will effect drainage patterns in the applicant parcel and surrounding land. Engineers previously used paper map sources to formulate estimates and make subjective judgments in their analysis of an application. Spatial data was developed to enable the engineers to provide a more objective analysis of these rezone applications. Spatial data provides definitive information regarding elevations, soil types, floodplains, hydrodynamic networks, and drainage basins in the applicant area. This GIS analysis was conducted manually. The analysis was soon automated using ArcView 3.3 and Avenue to produce an analysis summary. The analysis summary provides objective data to the engineers to make an application determination. The automated creation of an analysis summary saves time, enhances productivity, and provides documentation for the application determination. Evan Brown Sarasota County Government Watershed Management 1001 Sarasota Center Boulevard Sarasota , FL 34240 US Phone: (941) 650-3491 Fax: (941) 861-0986 E-mail: ebrown@scgov.net |
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