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Goals
To build a framework of fundamental geographic data elements for use in a multi-participant county GIS.
To coordinate all GIS activities and data concerning Page County and to ensure that geographic information related services are delivered effectively and in a timely manner.
~To make geographic and related information available to citizens while protecting county investments in data development.
~To empower County employees and citizens by providing the appropriate tools for the retrieval and analysis of spatial data for use in answering practical, policy, and political questions.
~To foster data sharing partnerships with both governmental and private sector entities to facilitate the County's involvement in economic development, environmental conservation, public safety, land use and infrastructure initiatives.
Objectives
~Provide county departments with the data, tools, and training to leverage the county investment in a GIS. This objective encourages departments to maintain geographic information within their thematic disciplines.
~Assemble thematic data (elevation, land cover, soils, property boundaries, etc.) in a common geographic framework within a single data warehouse.
~Provide county geographic information to citizens via the Internet and the World Wide Web.
GIS Information on the web
Current Projects
~County E-911 addressing
~QA/QC road centerline & address point data layers.
~County tax map digitization
~County flood map digitization
~County 2007 aerial imagery coordination
~Building emergency service GIS data layers
~Building county school bus route GIS data layer
~Assisting assessors with GPS data collection
~Assisting town(s) with boundary line adjustments
~Grant writing
The GIS Department provides addresses in Page County and also in the towns of Luray, Stanley, and Shenandoah. On this page you will find the most commonly asked questions for the GIS Department and contact information if you have any further questions.
FAQ
How do I get a physical Address?
1. First you must satisfy all requirements to apply for a building permit.
2. Obtain a Building Permit.
3. GIS Department will take measurements via GPS (Global Positioning System) only when the footers and Driveway are in place.
4. After the measurements are taken, they are downloaded into the computer.
5. You will receive your address within 14 calendar days.
Do I have to have my E911 number on my house?
Yes, all residents must have an E911 number on their house and/or at the beginning of their driveway. Numbers should be at least 4" and reflective.
911 Address Application
Where can I get a listing of all the roads in Page County?
The E911 Office has MSAG data available for a minimal fee.
My road sign has been stolen, who can I report this to?
The E911 Office will make a report of all missing or damaged road signs and inform the Page Sheriffs Office to replace the sign.
911 Addressing Ordinance
