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.

The Development Regions are areas in Palm Beach County distinguished by high to very high percentages of poverty, low per capita income and high unemployment.

Purpose: The View layer was specifically designed to centralize and showcase all housing projects conceived under the City's ambitious "600 in 3" initiative. This platform ensures that pertinent information is regularly refreshed, allowing for updates on a quarterly or semiannual basis. The Public View Instant Application was meticulously crafted for the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department to seamlessly integrate with the city's website, providing a transparent and accessible interface for the public. This user-friendly application is empowered by a public feature layer view, strategically regulating the display of projects and pertinent information within the "600 in 3" Public Viewer. Currently featured on the City's website, this dynamic tool enhances public engagement and awareness regarding the ongoing housing initiatives championed by the HCD Department.In January of 2020, Mayor Keith James established an initiative to develop 300 units (which was later increased to 600 units) of affordable housing for West Palm Beach residents within three years.Intended Use: A public feature layer view (Child layer of Development_Project_ ) controls the projects and information the HCD Department would like to display in the "600 in 3” Public Viewer, currently displayed in the City's website.Department: Housing and Community Development (HCD) department.Data Source: A public feature layer view (Child layer of Development_Project_ feature layer)How was the Data Manipulated: How the Data is Modified: Update Frequency: HCD to update the layer that have all housing projects developed as part of the City's “600 in 3” initiative. This information could be updated on a quarterly or semiannually basis.

Purpose: To view Historic Structures and DistrictsIntended Use: Currently used in web maps and applications for viewing Historic Districts.Department: Development ServicesData Source: Referenced feature service on enterprise portalHow was the Data Derived: data comes to GIS from the Planning Division Historic Planners. How was the Data Modified: Polygons are modified or added based upon data from the Planning DivisionUpdate Frequency: Edits to the data will been done as needed by the Historic Preservation Planner or the WPB GIS as directed.Note: Each polygon within this feature class represents an individual Historic District

Purpose: To identify locations and use of private or public docks.Intended Use: Currently used to identify location and type of dock and private or public ownership.Department: Development Services, EngineeringData Source: Polygon feature class in the watershed datasetHow was the Data Derived: Digitized from aerials or added per available plans.How was the Data is Modified: Static layer but updated as-needed/requested and directed by Development Services or Engineering.Update Frequency: As-Requested and new information provided by Development Services, Engineering or GIS managerNotes:

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 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: 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: Location of Hospitals in West Palm Beach.Intended Use: The layer contains location information that can be used in web maps and applications. Departments: AllData Source: Referenced service published from GDB EOC data setHow the Data is Modified: Created on September 2022 by removing points that exist in the other layers on the EOC data set with the purpose of avoiding redundancy and make updating data more effective. Queried out all assets with facilities type=hospitals from GovermentOffices_Hospitals feature class to display in this features service.Update Frequency: Currently, not in a data maintenance workflow. This layer was developed from various sources and should be reviewed by EOC managers annually. If need the the IT-GIS team will edit the layer.

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: Location of private and Government facilities, Federal, State, Local, Police Stations and HospitalsIntended Use: The layer contains location information that can be used in web maps and applications. Users can set a filter to only show a subset of facility type.Departments: AllData Source: Referenced map service on Enterprise portalHow the Data is Modified: Created on September 2022 by removing points that exist in the other layers on the EOC data set with the purpose of avoiding redundancy and make updating data more effective.Update Frequency: Currently, not in a data maintenance workflow. This layer was developed from various sources and should be reviewed by EOC managers annually. If need the the IT-GIS team will edit the layer.

This package contains National, Statewide, and Palm Beach County elements. Links are provided where available but do note that staff geoprocess files to create a more personalized MPO-purposed basemap.MPO Basemap PackageLayer/Groups*Additional InformationCounty BoundaryThis layer utilizes staff defined Definition Queries depending on the scenario (i.e. only PBC vs the Region).API: https://services1.arcgis.com/T0NPfOCJr9tmBN93/arcgis/rest/services/Florida_Counties/FeatureServerRoadway Labels*This following group contains several FDOT maintained layers bulleted below. Additional these roadway layers utilize specialized icon labels along with staff defined Definition Queries (DQs) to help manipulate them based on the current need.InterstatesAPI: https://services1.arcgis.com/O1JpcwDW8sjYuddV/arcgis/rest/services/Interstates_TDA/FeatureServerUS HighwaysAPI: https://services1.arcgis.com/O1JpcwDW8sjYuddV/arcgis/rest/services/US_Routes_TDA/FeatureServerToll RoadsAPI: https://services1.arcgis.com/O1JpcwDW8sjYuddV/arcgis/rest/services/Toll_Roads_TDA/FeatureServerThis layer's labels utilized two classes each incorporating SQL queries to separate Toll symbologies from the main Turnpike one.State RoadsAPI: https://services1.arcgis.com/O1JpcwDW8sjYuddV/arcgis/rest/services/State_Roads_TDA/FeatureServerCounty RoadwaysAPI: https://services1.arcgis.com/O1JpcwDW8sjYuddV/arcgis/rest/services/County_Roads_TDA/FeatureServerMajor RoadwaysThis FDOT Functional Classification layer utilizes staff defined Definition Queries for Major Roadway symbolization.API: https://services1.arcgis.com/O1JpcwDW8sjYuddV/arcgis/rest/services/Functional_Classification_TDA/FeatureServerRailroadsThis ESRI layer utilizes staff defined Definition Queries for general Railroad symbolization.API: https://services.arcgis.com/xOi1kZaI0eWDREZv/arcgis/rest/services/NTAD_North_American_Rail_Network_Lines/FeatureServerstate_fl_uabThis geoprocessed layer is clip to the state_fl_basemap for a cleaner version of the FDOT Smoothed Urban Boundaries layer along coastlines; linked below for reference.API: https://services1.arcgis.com/O1JpcwDW8sjYuddV/arcgis/rest/services/FDOT_FHWA_Smoothed_Urban_Boundaries_TDA/FeatureServercounty_pal*This following group contains several Palm Beach County and MPO maintained layers bulleted below. Additional staff defined Definition Queries (DQ) and noted below:county_pal_roadways (County)API: https://maps.co.palm-beach.fl.us/arcgis/rest/services/OpenData/Transportation_Open_Data/MapServerPBC localized road network. If not using DQs note that is may lag on older/slower systems to render.county_pal_water (County)API: https://maps.co.palm-beach.fl.us/arcgis/rest/services/OpenData/Environment_Open_Data/MapServerDQ: Detailed and Not Detailed (automatically enabled) versions of PBC water features. Detailed may lag somewhat.county_pal_municipal (MPO)API: https://services5.arcgis.com/79IoFXBn9ZeqmVlC/arcgis/rest/services/Test_File/FeatureServerDQ: Automatically enabled the “geo” attribute to “Municipality” to render only PBC municipalities. This MPO file also contains commissioner districts, special districts, community redevelopment agency (CRA) districts, the Port of Palm Beach, and a County outline if needed.natural_areas*This following group contains State and MPO maintained layers bulleted below. These layers and their symbologies are used to help match the ESRI Topographic Basemap.all_natural_areas (State)API: https://services.arcgis.com/9Jk4Zl9KofTtvg3x/ArcGIS/rest/services/FL_Conservation_Lands_web/FeatureServerUtilizes the marsh style symbology.static_county_natural_areas (MPO)API: Geoprocessed in file.A clipped version of the api layer below. This was to make geometry along coastlines cleaner.api_county_natural_areas (State)API: https://services.arcgis.com/9Jk4Zl9KofTtvg3x/ArcGIS/rest/services/FL_Conservation_Lands_web/FeatureServerDQ: To match the ESRI Topographic Basemap, a staff defined Definition Query was developed to highlight certain areas. The OBJECTID's included are: 105,109,755,823,1260,1359,1410,1723,1724,2426,2539,2713,2046,2045,1297,2654,826,592,2643,1404,204,900,832,2200,2803,233,53,2680,2056,747,1302,1397state_fl_basemapThis staff created layer was developed to consolidate the previous many separate county, Lake Okeechobee, and coastline geometries for easier use.API: Geoprocessed in file.State Boundary's API used as a base: https://geodata.myfwc.com/datasets/myfwc::florida-state-waters-and-land-boundary/explore?location=25.629877%2C-81.683769%2C6.98state_fl_waterThis staff created layer was developed to consolidate the previous many separate water layers by county for easier use.API: Geoprocessed in file.Lake Okeechobee water used as a base: https://services.arcgis.com/V4Rx2DXlIHdEvTZA/arcgis/rest/services/Okeechobee_lake/FeatureServer

This layer is adopted as part of the Future Land Use Atlas within the County’s Comprehensive Plan, and identifies the adopted future land use designation for each parcel in the County as adopted by ordinance. Development of each parcel is governed by the densities and/or intensities according to the future land use designation assigned.

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: 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

This layer represents the geographic boundaries of applications that were submitted to the Zoning Division for which an amendment or development permit is proposed and then presented to the applicable decision making bodies. This geometry layer is associated to the Zoning Application Data table which records the information for each application. The geometry and table are related by the LU_APP_SEQ field. This layer also functions as a historical layer which shows all applications for a particular location.

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 geographic areas annexed into West Palm Beach City limits.Intended Use: Used for location and analysis purpose in City applications.Department: Development Services, Planning DivisionData Source: Referenced from the Planning datasetHow was the data derived: Created by GIS team using GIS software per ordinance of annexation How was the data modified: Static layer and maintenance due to changes in City Boundary per annexationUpdate Frequency: As-needed and new annexation ordinance provided by Planning DivisionNotes: Annexations / Properties annexed in the City / Properties inside city limits are subject to city taxation, city regulation, and city services.