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1 GIS in Community & Regional Planning The The role role of of GIS GIS in in Re-writing the the Zoning Bylaw for for the the City City of of Vernon LandInfo Technologies

2 Presentation Overview The GIS Initiative at the City of Vernon Re-writing the Zoning Bylaw with GIS Assessing the GIS Contribution to the Project

3 City of Vernon Location Population Economic Base Base Attractions Growth Greater Vernon Initiatives

4 Renewed GIS Focus The The City City has has been using GIS GIS for for a number of of years Initial focus was was on on data capture and and inventory A renewed effort to to use use GIS GIS technology to to its its full full potential; provide cost cost savings while enhancing the the City s efficiency and and service provision New focus on on data retrieval - view, query & reporting - with emphasis on on web-based mapping technology

5 Municipal GIS GIS System live live data data inventory linked linked databases internet mapping integrated information management mobile wireless technology Municipal GIS GIS Mapping Applications & Services for for Staff & Clients Cost Savings Public Access 24 7 Goals for GIS

6 Multiple Access Levels City City Intranet linked linked internal municipal access access to to all all data data City City Extranet external access access to to password restricted specific city city data data Public Internet free free public public access access to to limited city city data data

7 The Zoning Bylaw & GIS The The revision of of the the Zoning Bylaw was was an an ideal opportunity to to use use GIS GIS GIS GIS technology was was used to to capture data data using using web-based GIS GIS technology analyze existing data data sets sets produce new new zoning zoning allocations through planning scenarios distribute proposed zoning zoning to to the the public public through a web-based mapping interface EKISTICS Town Planning and and LandInfo Technologies are are currently developing the the 2 nd nd Draft of of the the Bylaw for for public review

8 Zoning s Strategic Role Zoning Bylaws play play a strategic role role in in determining how how a community grows and and develops. Zoning establishes the the legally binding framework for for administering land uses and and regulating development. It It provides stability in in land uses and and certainty for for land owners. Zoning, however, can can also also act act as as a barrier to to economic investment and and as as an an impediment to to implementing innovations in in community and and regional planning.

9 Re-writing the Zoning Bylaw The The revision of of Vernon s Zoning Bylaw N o. o sought to to Consolidate two two existing Zoning Bylaws Streamline the the Zoning Bylaw Bylaw categories Reflect OCP OCP policy policy recommendations Implement complete community planning principles Apply Apply GIS GIS technology in in the the City City

The Function of Zoning Minimize adverse impacts on on adjacent properties Encourage coherent development patterns Provide for for appropriate use use of of land land

10 The Function of Zoning Minimize adverse impacts on on adjacent properties Encourage coherent development patterns Provide for for appropriate use use of of land land Protect public public health health and and safety safety Promote easy easy movement from from place place to to place place Preserve the the character of of distinct areas areas

11 The Scale of Zoning Municipalities employ a variety of of planning tools across a range of of scales Zoning regulates at at an an intermediate parcel scale between OCP OCP policy and and physical form Complementary Bylaws parking landscape signage noise noise runoff runoff control

12 Zoning Regulates Land Land Uses Uses Parcel Parcel Size Size Building Area Area Building Setbacks Building Height Height Landscape Parking & Access

13 Zoning Protects Riparian Habitat Aquatic Ecosystems Terrestrial Ecosystems Floodplains Hillside Slopes Slopes Highways Corridors

INPUTS Zoning Bylaw Project Staff Staff Project Project Start-up Start-up Staff Staff Project Project Start-up Start-up Workshops: Workshops: - Council - Agencies - Council - Public - Agencies -

14 INPUTS Zoning Bylaw Project Staff Staff Project Project Start-up Start-up Staff Staff Project Project Start-up Start-up Workshops: Workshops: - Council - Agencies - Council - Public - Agencies - Development - Public - Community Development Community Staff Staff Workshop Workshop Agency Agency Referrals Referrals Public Public Hearing Hearing Request Request for Proposal for Proposal Review Review Proposal Proposal ANALYSIS ANALYSIS OF THE OF THE PRESENT: PRESENT: Data Inventory & Data Inventory & Consolidation Consolidation FORGING FORGING A A FRAMEWORK: FRAMEWORK: Researching Researching Precedents Precedents DRAFTING DRAFTING THE THE FUTURE: FUTURE: Preparing Preparing The Bylaw The Bylaw ADOPTING ADOPTING THE THE VISION: VISION: Bylaw Approval Bylaw Approval Process Process PUBLISHING PUBLISHING THE THE BYLAW BYLAW DECISIONS Appointment of Appointment of Consultant Consultant Review Review Draft Bylaw Draft Bylaw by Council by Council Final Review Final Review of Draft Bylaw of Draft Bylaw th 4 th Reading & 4 Reading & Bylaw Bylaw Adoption Adoption Data Data Capture Capture Data Data Analysis Analysis Planning Planning Scenarios Scenarios Public Public Review Review Counter Counter Query Query GIS Support

The Role of GIS The The project used GIS GIS to to capture parcel parcel information analyze data data to to produce new new planning scenarios distribute proposed zoning zoning to to the

15 The Role of GIS The The project used GIS GIS to to capture parcel parcel information analyze data data to to produce new new planning scenarios distribute proposed zoning zoning to to the the public public through a web-based mapping interface And And once once adopted, the the new new Zoning Bylaw Bylaw will will be be stored, up-dated and and reproduced using using GIS GIS

16 Data Capture GIS web-based technology was used to compile (MapGuide) Land parcel information the basic building blocks of the database - using BC Assessment & City information Verify existing zoning & land use Assign OCP designations Overlay existing zoning and additional land use layers such as ALR and floodplain Integrate new information within the existing City parcel datasets

17 Capture Parcel Information Highway th Ave

18 Verify Actual Land Use Highway th Ave

19 Assign OCP Designations To be confirmed Airport Industrial Commercial Community Highway 97 Downtown Creekside Redevelopment Light Industrial Parks and Open Space Public and Institutional Rural Agricultural 25 th Ave Residential High Density Residential Low Density Residential Medium Density Commercial Tourist Commercial Urban Commercial - Village

20 C1 C1 Overlay Zoning 25 th Ave Highway 97 Highway Highway C2 C2 RM2 R2 R2 To be confirmed Airport Industrial Commercial Community Downtown Creekside Redevelopment Light Industrial Parks and Open Space Public and Institutional Rural Agricultural R2 R2 P1 P th th P2 P2 Ave Ave M1 M1 R1 R1 Residential High Density Residential Low Density Residential Medium Density Commercial Tourist Commercial Urban Commercial - Village

21 Data Analysis GIS technology (MapInfo) was used to analyze data landscape & contours existing land use flag parcels with floodplain, ALR and stream setbacks zoning and OCP correspondence

22 Analyze Landscape Features 15m stream buffer Affected Property

23 Analyze Zoning & OCP Correspondence Commercial Community Downtown Creekside Redevelopment Parks and Open Space Public and Institutional Residential High Density Residential Medium Density Commercial Tourist Commercial Urban Commercial - Village

24 Planning Scenarios GIS GIS technology (MapInfo) was was also also used to to Identify areas areas in in which which the the current zoning zoning did did not not match match the the OCP OCP designation Recommend new new zoning zoning to to suit suit these these areas areas Revise Revise existing zones zones to to reflect reflect applicable OCP OCP policies and and planning innovations

25 Initial SQL Scenario Legend Multiple Designation Airport Industrial Community Commercial Creekside Redevelopment Light Industrial/Service Commercial Park Public and Institutional Rural Agricultural Residential - High Density Residential - Low Density Residential - Medium Density Commercial - Tourist Commercial - Urban Commercial - Village

26 Refined Complex SQL Legend: Zoning Scenarios, July 19, 2002 Not Assigned A1 Agriculture - ALR A2 Agriculture - Large Lot A3 Agriculture - Small Lot C1 Commercial - Urban C2 Commercial - Urban C3 Commercial - Automobile Oriented C4 Commercial - Street Oriented C5 Commercial - Village C6 Commercial - Tourist C7 Commercial - 27th Street C8 Commercial - Neighbourhood CD1 CD1 CD2 Predator Ridge - Commercial Zoning CD3 Predator Ridge - Residential Zoning CRD Creekside Redevelopment Area CS1 Commercial - Service CS2 Commercial - High-Tech Service I1 Industrial - Light I2 Industrial - Airport I3 Industrial - Industrial Park I4 Industrial - Heavy P1 Parks and Open Space P2 Institutional - Schools and Churches P3 Institutional - Other RH1 Residential - Low-Rise Apartment RH2 Residential - Stacked Rowhouse RH3 Residential - High Rise Apartment RL1 Residential - Duplex and Townhouse RL2 Residential - Detached 12 m wide lots RL3 Residential - Detached 15 m wide lots RL4 Residential - Detached 18 m wide lots RL5 Residential - Detached 24 m wide lots RL6 Residential - Mobile Home RL7 Residential - Lakeshore RL8 Residential - 1 acre lots RM1 Residential - Medium Density RM2 Residential - Rowhouse RS1 Residential - Detached with secondary suite

27 Overlay Unique Allocations by Hand Legend: Zoning Scenarios, July 19, 2002 Not Assigned A1 Agriculture - ALR A2 Agriculture - Large Lot A3 Agriculture - Small Lot C1 Commercial - Urban C2 Commercial - Urban C3 Commercial - Automobile Oriented C4 Commercial - Street Oriented C5 Commercial - Village C6 Commercial - Tourist C7 Commercial - 27th Street C8 Commercial - Neighbourhood CD1 CD1 CD2 Predator Ridge - Commercial Zoning CD3 Predator Ridge - Residential Zoning CRD Creekside Redevelopment Area CS1 Commercial - Service CS2 Commercial - High-Tech Service I1 Industrial - Light I2 Industrial - Airport I3 Industrial - Industrial Park I4 Industrial - Heavy P1 Parks and Open Space P2 Institutional - Schools and Churches P3 Institutional - Other RH1 Residential - Low-Rise Apartment RH2 Residential - Stacked Rowhouse RH3 Residential - High Rise Apartment RL1 Residential - Duplex and Townhouse RL2 Residential - Detached 12 m wide lots RL3 Residential - Detached 15 m wide lots RL4 Residential - Detached 18 m wide lots RL5 Residential - Detached 24 m wide lots RL6 Residential - Mobile Home RL7 Residential - Lakeshore RL8 Residential - 1 acre lots RM1 Residential - Medium Density RM2 Residential - Rowhouse RS1 Residential - Detached with secondary suite

28 Public Review GIS GIS technology was was then used to to produce the the digital digital zoning zoning maps maps and and text text for for viewing on on the the internet provide public public access access to to the the draft draft zoning zoning bylaw bylaw through the the internet on on the the city s city s web-page provide public public feedback form form on on the the web web for for public public and and agency comment

36 Advantages Assessing Data Capture Web interface worked well - providing real time data access, edit & viewing from different locations with different users GIS saved time through capturing data using existing BC Assessment role data & integrating it with City data Aerial images with cadastral base were used extensively to verify land use and to get a feel for surrounding land uses without field investigation GIS was fast saving time, money while exceeding client expectations Disadvantages BC Assessment data compatibility with accurate city data Speed when viewing large images (web based)

37 Advantages Assessing Analysis & Scenarios Relatively easy to use: Any commercial desk top GIS ideally suited (e.g. MapInfo or ArcView) standard software Scenarios were generated through SQL queries easy to save & rerun once created Aerial images were used extensively to verify land use and to get a feel for surrounding land uses without on-site inspection Select and buffer tools worked well to establish overlay zones that the City had not yet mapped

38 Assessing Mapping on Public Web Site Advantages Cost savings immediate & longterm Info access & dissemination 24 7 Convenience Quality & accuracy of information Disadvantages New technology: Public not GIS literate or familiar with maps on the Internet Newsletters and local news newspapers to inform public Front Counter land owner education

39 In In 2003, the the City s GIS GIS system will will be be able able to to The Future maintain and and reproduce the the digital digital zoning zoning maps maps and and text text for for municipal & public public use use (Counter Query) provide public public access access to to a variety of of parcel parcel and and municipal data data from from any any internet connection provide an an integrated inventory and and analysis tool tool for for planning and and municipal management mobile technology bringing GIS GIS to to the the field field

40 GIS in Community & Regional Planning The The role role of of GIS GIS in in Re-writing the the Zoning Bylaw for for the the City City of of Vernon LandInfo Technologies

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