(A) Data request. GIS digital data is available for public access via the internet with links provided on the Town’s website. Persons requesting copies of digital data should make the request in writing, by filling out and signing the Digital Data Request Form and Agreement and are subject to the fees outlined below. By signing the Digital Data Request Form and Agreement the users are agreeing not to resell or otherwise use the data for trade or commercial purposes. The Town will not provide digital GIS data that is supplied to the Town by Moore County or obtained from other sources. These layers include but are not limited to parcels, streets, and Township boundaries and address point files. Requestors of this type of information will be referred to Moore County’s GIS personnel or to the entity from which the Town obtained the data. The Town will only distribute digital GIS layers created by the Town. Digital data is available in shapefile or geodatabase formats only and will be copied to a CD. Only CD’s provided by the Town shall be used for data distribution. When feasible, data will be e-mailed to the requestor at no charge.
(B) Maps; fees. Paper copies of GIS data in the form of maps will be provided and fees charged according to the schedule below. Standard maps that include Town zoning are available at the Planning Department. Other standard maps and custom maps can be obtained from the GIS staff and picked up at the public library. Custom maps that require manipulation of data or extensive cartographic efforts beyond a 30-minute time period will be charged at a rate of $30/hour plus the media fee.
(C) Standard style maps include:
(1) City-wide street maps;
(2) School locations;
(3) DownTown street maps;
(4) Zoning;
(5) Property maps; and
(6) Limited area maps.
(D) Customized maps and reports. Customers identify the geographic area and data layers they need on a paper map request form. A map will be plotted by staff within a reasonable time frame and the customer will be notified for pickup when the map is complete.
(E) The following schedule of fees shall be administered by the Director of IT Services:
Description | Fee |
Description | Fee |
CD with data or Media CD with City Layers | $25 for data layers maintained by the Town |
Printed maps: | |
8.5x11 | $5 each |
11x17 | $10 each |
Larger than 11x17 | $25 each |
* (Plus any additional charges for customizing or programming) | |
Services: The first 30 minutes of GIS services and personnel will be provided at no charge to the requestor. Service charges will be assessed for data manipulation, programming, map customization and personnel that require more than 30 minutes. This does not include the copying of digital data. | |
Charge | $30/hour |
(Ord. 1228, passed 11-14-2006; Am. Ord. 1392, passed 10-12-2010; Am. Ord. 1901, passed 3-9- 2021)