Purpose: The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was created in 1967 as an independent special taxing district to promote and enhance a safe, vibrant Downtown for residents, businesses and visitors through the strategic development of economic, social and cultural opportunities. We improve and maintain Downtown West Palm Beach by offering information and services to visitors, residents and business owners.Intended Use: Geographic area used for display and analysis overlay in web applicationsDepartment: All City DepartmentsData Source: Feature class in land datasetHow was the Data Manipulated: GIS layer created from papaer data sourcesHow the Data is Modified: Not being maintained statis dataUpdate Frequency: As-Needed or with new information provided by othersWebsite District Bounday Map: https://downtownwpb.com/dda/district-boundaries-map/

Purpose: Displays geographic area serviced and operated by the boundaries within the city limits of West Palm Beach. The Planning department processes annexations and has ownership of this layer and attributes.Intended Use: Used for location and analysis purpose as a reference that can be used within various maps and apps. This layer is used by several departments and public use to determine whether the functions are within the city municipal boundary.Department: Development Services, IT - GIS, Planning and Zoning, Public Utilities Data Source: Municipal Boundary is located within the Land dataset.How was the Data Derived: Data was added to GIS from various sources in 2012 and since maintained by West Palm Beach Planning Division. Planning department processes annexations and has ownership of this layer and attributes.It's recommended that an accurate field survey be completed along with departmental Service Level Agreements (SLA) created for maintenance responsibilities to keep the data current.How was the Data Modified: Update to Planning layers - Municipal Boundary, Annexation History, Building Inspector Zones, & Code Enforcement Zones are done by Planning department and GIS will update the other layers.Update Frequency: As Needed with new information provided by Planning department.

Purpose: To have an inventory of gas stations within the limits of the city.Intended Use: To include as reference in web maps and applications specifically for use during emergency management events such as evacuations, hurricanes, etc. Department: Development services, FireData Source: EOC data set. How was the Data Manipulated: A list of gas stations was obtained from community plus and located in GIS. How the Data is Modified: Update are usually performed on by comparing existing data against list of gas stations from Development Services. Update Frequency: Updated ones a year.

Purpose: This layer contains polygons representing building footprints.Intended Use: Currently used for location and informational purpose in various maps and appsDepartment: IT - GIS, Planning and Zoning, Development ServicesData Source: Published referenced service from GDB building data setHow was the Data Manipulated: Not is a data maintenance workflow .How the Data is Modified: Acquire new datasetUpdate Frequency: Not is a data maintenance workflow. However several data provider resources are available if the business requirements call for current footprints

Future Land Use Designations for the City of West Palm Beach. Land use categories are developed as a part of the City of West Palm Beach Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element. View Chapter 94: Zoning and Land Use Regulations and the City of West Palm Beach Comprehensive Plan for more information regarding development and FLU. Click here for steps to display Parcel Control Numbers (PCN) correctly in Microsoft Excel.When the user downloads the data, fields will be shortened to 10 characters.Here is an explanation of the fields:LANDUSECOD = Land Use Code / LANDUSEDES = Land Use Description / PARID = Parcel ID

Purpose: Displays geographic area serviced by Fire Inspection Zones boundaries within the city limits of West Palm Beach. This allows the user to verify the zones and inspector information to coordinate schedules and routine checks.Intended Use: Used for location and analysis purpose as a reference that can be used within various maps and apps. The attributes contain the fire inspector contact information my zone.Department: Development Services, IT - GIS, and Fire DepartmentData Source: In the Development Services datasetHow was the Data Derived: Original file was generated from a map converted to a GIS layer Feb 2023.How was the Data Modified: Static layer but if needed layer will be edited by GIS team members.Update Frequency: As-Needed with new information provided by Fire department.Notes: This data was converted from a paper map given to Fire department and digitized into a GIS layer in Feb 2023 by a GIS Team Member.

Purpose: Displays geographic area serviced by the City of West Palm Beach Downtown/City Center CRA District. The West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is a local government agency that works in collaboration with residents, property owners, businesses, developers and other community organizations to foster redevelopment within the CRA Districts. Intended Use: Identify areas of WPB located within the West Palm Beach Downtown/City Center CRA District. The CRA priorities include economic development, affordable housing, beautification, streetscape and infrastructure improvements, business incentives, public safety, marketing and special events, and historic preservation. Department: Mayor's Office - CRAData Source: Layers referenced in the CRA Map are located within the Land dataset.How was the data derived: The data is derived from the resolutions set forth by the City of West Palm Beach Mayor's office.How was the data modified: Static layer but if needed layer will be edited by GIS team membersUpdate Frequency: Not in a data maintenance workflow because areas are established by resolution numbers. Edits to the data will been done as needed by WPB GIS as directed by CRA.

Purpose: Displays geographic area serviced by the City of West Palm Beach Northwood/Pleasant City CRA District. The West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is a local government agency that works in collaboration with residents, property owners, businesses, developers and other community organizations to foster redevelopment within the CRA Districts.Intended Use: Identify areas of WPB located within the West Palm Beach Northwood/Pleasant City Center CRA District. The CRA priorities include economic development, affordable housing, beautification, streetscape and infrastructure improvements, business incentives, public safety, marketing and special events, and historic preservation. Nationally known as one of the most innovative and effective Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) in the country, the West Palm Beach CRA is setting the standard for redevelopment.Department: Mayor's Office - CRAData Source: Layers referenced in the CRA Map are located within the Land dataset.How was the data derived: The data is derived from the resolutions set forth by the City of West Palm Beach Mayor's office.How was the data modified: Static layer but if needed layer will be edited by GIS team membersUpdate Frequency: Not in a data maintenance workflow because areas are established by resolution numbers. Edits to the data will been done as needed by WPB GIS as directed by CRA.

Purpose: Displays Geographic area of planning areas govern by the Downtown Master Plan and part of the DMP Zoning Atlas.Intended Use: All downtown development is subject to the provisions of the Downtown Master Plan (DMP) and urban code to ensure that all new buildings contribute to the urban life of the city. The intent of the DMP urban regulations is to create a sustainable downtown with an enhanced quality of life by creating a zoning code which is reflective of the downtown's 13 districts and their different characteristics. These urban regulations enable flexible building design by encouraging a variety of uses, heights, and forms. The urban regulations describe maximum development allowances. Department: Development Services / Urban Design DivisionData Source: Layer referenced is located within the Planning datasetHow was the data derived: From existing maps with the direction of the Urban Design Division when the code of ordinances established the Comprehensive Master Plan and the Chapter 94 - Zoning and Planning development Regulations, Article IV - Downtown Master Plan Urban Regulations.How was the data modified: Static layer except when directed by the Urban Design Division when amending the code of ordinances at Chapter 94 - Zoning and Planning Development Regulations, Article IV - Downtown Master Plan Urban Regulations and/or the Comprehensive Master Plan.Update Frequency: As needed when amendments occur and directed by the Urban Design Division.03/17/23: The latest updates resulted from ordinance 4984-21 of the Comprehensive Master Plan and ordinance 4985-21 of the Chapter 94 - Zoning and Planning development Regulations, Article IV - Downtown Master Plan Urban Regulations.Notes: View the Zoning and development Code https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/westpalmbeach-fl/doc-viewer.aspx#secid-280

Purpose: Displays streets within the Downtown Master Plan and part of the DMP Zoning Atlas.Intended Use: Analysis/zoning decisions regarding the Downtown Master Plan districts.Department: Development Services / Urban Design DivisionData Source: Layer referenced is located within the Planning datasetHow was the data derived: From existing maps with the direction of the Urban Design Division when the code of ordinances established the Comprehensive Master Plan and the Chapter 94 - Zoning and Planning development Regulations, Article IV-Downtown Master Plan Urban Regulations.How was the data modified: Static layer except when directed by the Urban Design Division when amending the code of ordinances at Chapter 94 - Zoning and Planning Development Regulations, Article IV - Downtown Master Plan Urban Regulations and/or the Comprehensive Master Plan.Update Frequency: As need and new information provided from Urban Design DivisionNotes: Created August 2018. The latest updates resulted from ordinance 4984-21 of the Comprehensive Master Plan and ordinance 4985-21 of the Chapter 94 - Zoning and Planning development Regulations, Article IV - Downtown Master Plan Urban Regulations.

Purpose: Displays Geographic area of incentive areas govern by the Downtown Master Plan and part of the DMP Zoning Atlas.Intended Use: Analysis/zoning decisions regarding the Downtown Master Plan districts.Department: Development Services / Urban Design DivisionData Source: Layer referenced is located within the Planning datasetHow was the data derived: From existing maps with the direction of the Urban Design Division when the code of ordinances established the Comprehensive Master Plan and the Chapter 94 - Zoning and Planning development Regulations, Article IV - Downtown Master Plan Urban Regulations.How was the data modified: Directed by the Urban Design Division when amending the code of ordinances at Chapter 94 - Zoning and Planning Development Regulations, Article IV - Downtown Master Plan Urban Regulations and/or the Comprehensive Master Plan.Update Frequency: As needed when amendments occur and directed by the Urban Design Division.-03/17/23: The latest updates resulted from ordinance 4984-21 of the Comprehensive Master Plan and ordinance 4985-21 of the Chapter 94 - Zoning and Planning development Regulations, Article IV - Downtown Master Plan Urban Regulations.Notes: View the Zoning and development Code https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/westpalmbeach-fl/doc-viewer.aspx#secid-280

Purpose: Displays Geographic area of the Downtown Master Plan.Intended Use: Analysis/zoning decisions regarding the Downtown Master Plan district.Department: Development Services / Urban Design DivisionData Source: Layer referenced is located within the Planning datasetHow was the data derived: From existing maps with the direction of the Urban Design Division when the code of ordinances established the Comprehensive Master Plan and the Chapter 94 - Zoning and Planning development Regulations, Article IV-Downtown Master Plan Urban Regulations.How was the data modified: Static layer except when directed by the Urban Design Division when amending the code of ordinances at Chapter 94 - Zoning and Planning Development Regulations, Article IV - Downtown Master Plan Urban Regulations and/or the Comprehensive Master Plan. The latest updates resulted from ordinance 4984-21 and ordinance 4984-21.Update Frequency: As needed when amendments occur and directed by the Urban Design Division.