bm_zoning

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Title: bm_zoning

Abstract:

Zoning data set represents development rules for the Town of Black Mountain. Used primarily for comprehensive plan & case maps for independent review.

1. How should this data set be cited?

   Town of Black Mountain, Unknown, bm_zoning.

   Online Links:

   • \\DFK9YS21\GIS_Data\National_Map\BlackMountain\bm_zoning.shp

2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

   West_Bounding_Coordinate: -82.369891

   East_Bounding_Coordinate: -82.267957

   North_Bounding_Coordinate: 35.640443

   South_Bounding_Coordinate: 35.580390

3. What does it look like?

4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

   Calendar_Date: unknown

   Currentness_Reference: publication date

5. What is the general form of this data set?

   Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

6. How does the data set represent geographic features?
   1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

      This is a Vector data set. It contains the following vector data types (SDTS terminology):

      • G-polygon (13)

   2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?

      Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: State Plane Coordinate System 1927

      State_Plane_Coordinate_System:

      SPCS_Zone_Identifier: 3200

      Lambert_Conformal_Conic:

      Standard_Parallel: 34.333333

      Standard_Parallel: 36.166667

      Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -79.000000

      Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 33.750000

      False_Easting: 2000000.000000

      False_Northing: 0.000000

      Planar coordinates are encoded using coordinate pair
      Abscissae (x-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 0.000064
      Ordinates (y-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 0.000064
      Planar coordinates are specified in survey feet

      The horizontal datum used is North American Datum of 1927.
      The ellipsoid used is Clarke 1866.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378206.400000.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/294.978698.
      

7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

   bm_zoning

   Zoning Layer for Black Mountain (Source: Land-of-Sky Regional Council)

   FID

   Internal feature number. (Source: ESRI)

   Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

   Shape

   Feature geometry. (Source: ESRI)

   Coordinates defining the features.

   Zoning

   Zoning Code (Source: Town of Black Mountain Planning and Zoning Department)

   Coordinates defining the features.

   Cnt_Zoning

   count (Source: Town of Black Mountain Planning and Zoning Department)

   Coordinates defining the features.

1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)
   • Town of Black Mountain

2. Who also contributed to the data set?

3. To whom should users address questions about the data?

   Jerry Atkins
   Town of Black Mountain Planning and Zoning Department
   Zoning Administrator
   106 Montreat Road
   Black Mountain, NC 28711
   USA
   

   282-669-9784 (voice)
   828-669-2030 (FAX)
   jerry.atkins@townofblackmountain.org
   

   Hours_of_Service: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Easily accessible data & decisions to support growth management.

1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?

3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Access_Constraints: none

Use_Constraints:

Acknowledgement of products derived form this data set should cite the following: The source of the data is the Town of Black Mountain Planning and Zoning Department. Earlier versions of these data may exist. The user must be sure to use the appropriate data set for the time period of interest. While efforts have been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the state of the art, Buncombe County Tax Dept. and the Town of Black Mountain cannot assume liability for any damages or misrepresentation caused by any inaccuracies in the data or as a result of changes to the data caused by system transfers.

1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)

   Jerry Atkins
   Town of Black Mountain Planning and Zoning Department
   Zoning Administrator
   106 Montreat Road
   Black Mountain, NC 28711
   USA
   

   828-669-9784 (voice)
   828-669-2030 (FAX)
   jerry.atkins@townofblackmountain.org
   

   Hours_of_Service: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

   Downloadable Data

3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

   Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, errors and conditions originating from physical sources used to develop the coverage may be reflected in the data supplied. The client must be aware of data conditions and bear responsibility for the appropriate use of the information with respect to possible errors, original map scale, collection methodology, currency of data, and other conditions specific to certain data. The use of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by Town of Black Mountain.

4. How can I download or order the data?
   • Availability in digital form:

     Data format:	Shape File Size: 0.439
     Media you can order:	CD-ROM (format ISO 9660)

   • Cost to order the data: Unknown

Dates:

Last modified: 17-Nov-2005

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Metadata standard:

FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)

Metadata extensions used:

• <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>