Geographic
Information System
Welcome to the GIS Division!
The
City of Suffolk Geographic Information System (GIS) is being developed to
allow it's citizens and employees to make informed decisions regarding the
future. The information contained in the GIS is allowing city departments
to analyze the physical features that currently exist in the city prior
to deciding to make changes to the facilities, services and infrastructure
available. This ability to examine as many of the factors effecting development
helps the city to make more informed decisions. The City of Suffolk GIS
is being utilized by many of the city departments to support their daily
activities. A quick overview of departmental uses for GIS information reveals
the following:
| Department | Use of GIS Technology |
| Public Utilities | Examine the potential for new Water and Sewer service areas. |
| Public Works | Examine storm water runoff patterns and determine appropriate preventative measures. |
| Planning | Support the administration of the Unified Development Ordinance. |
| Planning | Maintain the Real Estate Tax Maps and Official Zoning Map. |
| Assessor | Analyze Sales Ratio information to assure that assessments are fair and equitable. |
| Economic Development | Examine land available for development. |
| Economic Development | Attract new employers to the city using up to date information. |
| Public Safety | Identify hazards that exist in the City and develop mitigation plans accordingly. |
| Planning | Examine development potential and analyze appropriate development policy. |
Almost everything that the city does has some measure of "place", and can be represented in the City's Geographic Information System.