Public Land Survey System range/township/section/quarterquartersection (or sixteenth section) grid polygons for Pierce County, used for reference, analysis and presentation. Please read metadata (https://matterhorn.piercecountywa.gov/GISmetadata/pdbparc_plsssixteenthsection.html) for additional information. Any use or data download constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use (https://matterhorn.piercecountywa.gov/disclaimer/PierceCountyGISDataTermsofUse.pdf).

DATA LINKED FROM PIERCE COUNTY OPEN DATA PORTALSee the metadata and original layer hereAbstract:This polygon theme shows active and pending formal plat projects. The data also shows historical data on completed formal plat development projects. The polygons are derived from the Pierce County ATR tax parcel dataset. The attribute information is derived from the Planning and Public Works PALS+ permitting system. This dataset is part of a group development projects referred to as the development engineering development data. The group includes; commercial, formal plats, short plats, large lots, mobile home parks, and other landuse.Purpose:This dataset is used by Planning and Public Works - Development Engineering to track the progress of formal plat development projects and to provide historical references to completed projects in Unincorporated Pierce County.

The County’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and State Waste Discharge General Permit (NPDES) permit requires that Pierce County maintain mapping data for all known MS4 outfalls and discharge points. The permit requires basin delineation for all tributary conveyances to all known outfalls and discharge points with a 24-inch nominal diameter or larger, or an equivalent cross-sectional area for non-pipe systems.In September 2016, Pierce County Department of Public Works (County) hired Herrera Environmental Consultants (Herrera) to delineate watershed and drainage basin boundaries in GIS to meet the mapping requirements of the current NPDES Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit. In 2017, Herrera produced an amendment to the original SOW to assist the County with a) conducting a review of 570 existing mapped outfall and discharge points for accuracy and completeness and b)mapping all remaining outfall and discharge points within Pierce County (excluding cities).Herrera has produced a Technical Memorandum documenting all methods and results entitled “Pierce County Drainage Basin and Watershed Delineation Summary Memorandum” (dated December 28, 2017). Please read metadata for additional information (https://matterhorn.co.pierce.wa.us/GISmetadata/pdbswm_watersheds_hec.html). Any data download constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use (https://matterhorn.co.pierce.wa.us/Disclaimer/PierceCountyGISDataTermsofUse.pdf).

DATA LINKED FROM PIERCE COUNTY OPEN DATA PORTALSee the metadata and original layer hereAbstract: This spatial data displays the locations of applications and permits that were reviewed and processed by Pierce County. It includes Building Permits, Development Engineering Permits, Environmental Permits, Fire Prevention Permits, Land Use Permits, and Sewer Permits. This data is extracted from the Planning and Public Works PALS Plus application. The permit points are placed using the XY coordinates from PALS Plus. Permits that have do not have XY coordinates in the PALS Plus application will not be in this spatial data. An example of this would be the parcel number associated with the application was not valid or did not exist in the Assessors-Treasurer’s system. Please read metadata (https://matterhorn.co.pierce.wa.us/GISmetadata/pdbplan_permits.html) for additional information. Any data download constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use (https://matterhorn.co.pierce.wa.us/Disclaimer/PierceCountyGISDataTermsofUse.pdf). Terms of Use/Custom License: Please see provided hyperlinks for metadata and Terms of Use.Purpose: This spatial data displays permit locations in unincorporated Pierce County. Read full metadata for more information.

As part of a Channel Migration Zone Study, GeoEngineers, Inc. was contracted by Pierce County, Public Works Surface Water Management formerly “Water Programs” Division to create a series of shapefiles including the SPC_Migration_Potential_Areas.shp. Pierce_Migration_Potential_Areas.shp combines the include severe, moderate or low migration potential areas. GeoEngineers, Inc. completed migration potential studies of the White, Puyallup and Carbon Rivers (completed 2003 adopted 2005), South Prairie Creek (completed 2005 adopted 2017) and Upper Nisqually River (completed 2007 adopted 2017). These were accepted by SWM and Adopted by County Council.The MPA delineation involved identifying severe, moderate and low migration potential areas within the delineated CMZ. The MPA delineation approach is similar to that employed in our CMZ analysis; that future rates and character of migration will be similar to those of the past for similar water discharges, sediment influx, and debris entrainment conditions. This analysis was also based on the absence of levees, revetments and other confining structures. The width of each MPA was measured, based on delineation criteria developed specifically for this project, and then adjusted to accommodate geomorphic conditions not accounted for in the maximum migration rates. Criteria developed for mapping severe, moderate and low MPA are provided in the following paragraphs: Severe MPA includes the area lying inside the HCOT, and an area immediately outside the HCOT boundary equivalent to a distance the channel could travel in a specified period. The extent of the Severe Migration Potential Area outside the HCOT boundary is determined by two criteria. The first criterion is the distance the outside channel edge could travel in 10 years of steady lateral migration away from the HCOT boundary (Maximum lateral migration rates multiplied by a ten- year period). The second is defined by the distance the outside channel edge could travel in storm single event (i.e. maximum overnight rate) from the current channel position (2002). The landward most boundary of the two criteria defines the Severe Migration Potential Area.Moderate MPA includes areas adjacent to the outside edge of the severe migration potential area. The width of the moderate migration potential area is determined by the distance the outside channel edge could travel in five years (for South Prairie Creek 10 years) of steady lateral migration beyond the outside edge of the severe migration potential area. The CMZ boundary will serve as the outside edge of the moderate migration potential boundary at sites where the distance between the severe migration potential boundary and the CMZ boundary represents less the five years (for South Prairie Creek 10 years)of steady lateral migration. Moderate migration potential areas are not included at sites where the outside edge of the severe migration potential area is determined by the location of the CMZ boundary. The rate of migration used in the calculation is the maximum average rate of migration for each geomorphic reach (measured as described above). In some places the width of the Moderate Migration Potential Area may be modified based on geologic interpretation, professional judgment. Low MPA includes areas adjacent to the outside edge of the moderate migration potential area. The extent of the Low Migration Potential Area beyond the moderate migration potential boundary will be determined by CMZ boundary, as determined by our CMZ evaluation. Low migration potential areas will not be included at sites where the outside edge of either a severe or moderate migration potential area is determined by the location of the CMZ boundary. The most common adjustments typically involved widening the moderate MPA to include ancient abandoned channel deemed capable of arresting main stem flow in an avulsion event. Other common Moderate MPA adjustments involved increasing or decreasing the base width to accommodate the following conditions; The presence of native erosion resistant bank materials, such as the Osceola Mudflow or local downstream or oblique direction of meander bend migration.

Please read metadata for additional information (https://matterhorn.co.pierce.wa.us/GISmetadata/pdbswm_regulated_cmz_floodway_all.html). Any data download constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use (https://matterhorn.co.pierce.wa.us/Disclaimer/PierceCountyGISDataTermsofUs (pdf).

GPS'd points where Pierce County Surface Water Management performs flow gauging on local streams, which is used for storm water permits, watershed planning, emergency management and other general public uses. Please read metadata for additional information (https://matterhorn.co.pierce.wa.us/GISmetadata/pdbswm_gauge_sites.html). Any data download constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use (https://matterhorn.co.pierce.wa.us/Disclaimer/PierceCountyGISDataTermsofUse.pdf).

This spatial data displays the locations of applications and permits that were reviewed and processed by Pierce County. It includes Building Permits, Development Engineering Permits, Environmental Permits, Fire Prevention Permits, Land Use Permits, and Sewer Permits. This data is extracted from the Planning and Public Works PALS Plus application. The permit points are placed using the XY coordinates from PALS Plus. Permits that have do not have XY coordinates in the PALS Plus application will not be in this spatial data. An example of this would be the parcel number associated with the application was not valid or did not exist in the Assessors-Treasurer’s system. Please read metadata (https://matterhorn.piercecountywa.gov/GISmetadata/pdbplan_permits.html) for additional information. Any data download constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use (https://matterhorn.piercecountywa.gov/disclaimer/PierceCountyGISDataTermsofUse.pdf).

GPS'd points for public boat ramps in unincorporated Pierce County. Boat ramps within city boundaries are not included. Please see metadata for additional information (https://matterhorn.co.pierce.wa.us/GISmetadata/pdbpubw_boat_ramps.html). Any data download constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use(https://matterhorn.co.pierce.wa.us/Disclaimer/PierceCountyGISDataTermsofUse.pdf).

Public Land Survey System range/township grid polygons for Pierce County, used for reference, analysis and presentation. Please read metadata (https://matterhorn.piercecountywa.gov/GISmetadata/pdbparc_plsstownship.html) for additional information. Any use or data download constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use (https://matterhorn.piercecountywa.gov/disclaimer/PierceCountyGISDataTermsofUse.pdf).

Point locations of properties throughout Pierce County that allow public access on private property in return for a reduced property tax rate. Some restrictions to the public access may apply.Please read the metadata (https://matterhorn.piercecountywa.gov/GISmetadata/pdbplan_public_access.html) for additional information. Any data download constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use (https://matterhorn.piercecountywa.gov/disclaimer/PierceCountyGISDataTermsofUse.pdf).

The Tacoma FIRM Map (Flood Insurance Rate Map) Application is built for the public to assess property location in relation to known flood hazards. This maps hosts the follwing layers for use with permitting questions in the City of Tacoma.FEMA USA Flood Hazard LayersThe 2017 Pierce County FIS layer studyPierce County Tax ParcelsBase Flood Elevations for OvertoppingBase Flood ElevationsFloodways for the City of TacomaPuyallup Levee Overtopping Data Steward Contact: Quyen Thai, Planning and Development Services.Application Support: IT GIS.

This polygon shows the boundaries of park properties in Pierce County. This theme includes Pierce County Parks, City Parks, Habitat Areas, Tacoma Metro Parks, Public Golf Courses, National and State Parks within Pierce County. Please see metadata for additional information (https://matterhorn.piercecountywa.gov/GISmetadata/pdbpark_parks.html). Any use or data download constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use (https://matterhorn.piercecountywa.gov/Disclaimer/PierceCountyGISDataTermsofUse.pdf).

DATA LINKED FROM PIERCE COUNTY OPEN DATA PORTALSee the metadata and original layer hereAbstract:This polygon theme shows active and pending short plat projects. The data also shows historical data on completed short plat development projects. The polygons are derived from the Pierce County ATR tax parcel dataset. The attribute information is derived from the Planning and Public Works PALS+ permitting system. This dataset is part of a group development projects referred to as the development engineering development data. The group includes; commercial, formal plats, short plats, large lots, mobile home parks, and other landuse.Purpose:This dataset is used by Planning and Public Works - Development Engineering to track the progress of short plat development projects and to provide historical references to completed projects in Unincorporated Pierce County.

This dataset geographically displays themes from the County Road Administration Board (CRAB) GIS-Mo database. Which replaced the old Mobility database.This dataset covers Pierce County owned and/or maintained public roadways. Any other roadways are either private or city-owned and can be viewed within the general use roads file.Please read the metadata (https://matterhorn.piercecountywa.gov/GISmetadata/pdbtrans_GISMO_tblADT.html) for additional information. Any data download or use constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use (https://matterhorn.piercecountywa.gov/disclaimer/PierceCountyGISDataTermsofUse.pdf).

DATA LINKED FROM PIERCE COUNTY OPEN DATA PORTALSee the metadata and original layer hereAbstract:This polygon theme shows "Group A" water systems for Pierce County and was completed in cooperation with the water purveyors. As required by state law and the Pierce County Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP), water service areas are "exclusive service areas" which means that the water purveyor has the "first right of refusal" to provide water service within their approved individual service areas. The approval is documented through signed Standard Service Agreements (SSAs). This links to the DOH website.March 25, 2019 - The data was edited to match parcels and road centerlines where it made sense. This is regular editing that is completed.The data as of July 14, 2014 includes bundled service areas. Attributes have been edited as part of this change.Purpose:To show "Group A" water systems for Pierce County as required by state law and per the Pierce County CWSP. Water Purveyors will also be used in Public GIS per a request from the public.

This data shows the polygons used in the public right-of-way data. Please read metadata (https://matterhorn.piercecountywa.gov/GISmetadata/pdbparc_rightofway.html) for additional information. Any data download constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use. (https://matterhorn.piercecountywa.gov/Disclaimer/PierceCountyGISDataTermsofUse.pdf)

Pierce Transit bus route polylines throughout the Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA) and surrounding area. Created from GTFS route digitization, minor location modification to align with street network, and addition of appropriate website hyperlink. Any data download constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use.

For more information about this layer please see the GIS Data Catalog.Public land survey system (PLSS) for combined King, Snohomish and Pierce County areas, at quarter section level where available. See also PLSS_SEC and PLSS_TWN for section grid and township grid, respectively, dissolved from PLSS_QTR.

This line feature class shows channels that are used to carry water directly to another area. This data is part of the GPS Drainage Project being conducted by Puyallup Public Works Dept, and the Pierce County GIS Dept. The project utilizes GPS technology to collect data of the City's drainage infrastructure. The drainage project collected drainage features in Puyallup that were either public, private and commercial. Some features could not be collected due to private gates and were not included.

The Pierce County Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA) boundary, updated October 1, 2012. Any data download constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use.