Zoning

Abstract

The zoning data represents areas that are assigned a zoning designation by a county or an incorporated city.

Purpose

Each county and municipality in Florida create a zoning map that defines specific regulations regarding use and improvements to property.

In some counties, the county government or a regional planning agency provides unified zoning maps that cover the entire county.

Time Period of Content

  • Beginning date: 2014
  • Ending date: 2020

Update Frequency

semi-annual to every two years

Publish Date

On-going

Originator

County and Municipal Governments

Publisher

MapWise Inc.

Theme Keywords

zoning, map

Place Keywords

Florida, Alachua, Broward, Charlotte, Clay, Collier, DeSoto, Duval, Hillsborough, Lee, Leon, Martin, Miami-Dade, Nassau, Orange, Sarasota, and St Johns.

Source Scale

Varies

Horizontal Accuracy

Spatial accuracy varies depending on how the zoning polygons are mapped. Many agencies utilize parcel data to align zoning boundaries, which creates very accurate boundaries. However, some agencies use much less accurate base maps for reference and accuracy is unknown.

Format

SHP

Format Details

Polygon

Projection

Florida Albers HARN

Field Names

Field Description Type
zon_code Zoning code Text
zon_code2 Zoning code2 Text
zon_desc Code descriptive name Text
zon_gen Generalized descriptive name Text
city_name City name or UNINCORPORATED for county government Text
county_name County name Text
notes Notes Text

Comments

Municode.com provides detailed zoning ordinance information for most cities and counties in Florida.