Brian,
While we digitized the zoning boundaries back in 1998, the official zoning maps are the 249 (plat based) 11”x17” paper maps, notarized by the Town Clerk. Doesn’t matter what the GIS shows, it’s the paper maps that are official. And yes, only the Town council can change the zoning boundaries.
Good luck with this!
Carol
Carol P. Baker
GIS Administrator
Town of South Kingstown
180 High Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(o) 401 789-9331 x1249
(f) 401 788-9792
From: Northeast Arc Users Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of DuPont, Brian
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 8:17 AM
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Subject: The Curious Case of the Moving Map...
So, you think your “routine” data edits aren’t that important? Think again! Back in January, I was asked by our Planning Department staff to correct an error that was introduced when our zoning district boundaries were first digitized nearly 12 years ago… And thus began a legal battle that likely won’t be resolved until sometime in 2015.
Full details of the situation are available here: http://wellesley.wickedlocal.com/article/20140508/NEWS/140506614
Just curious… Anyone else have a similar story to share about an edit to data or maps that are considered “legal instruments” like our Zoning Map? How was your issue resolved?
Cheers,
Brian
Brian C. DuPont, GIS Manager
Town of Wellesley, MA
525 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(p) 781-431-1019 x2289
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