Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an integrated collection of computer software and data used to view and manage information about geographic places, analyze spatial relationships, and model spatial processes. A GIS provides a framework for gathering and organizing spatial data and related information so that it can be displayed and analyzed.

GIS services for the City of Richmond are provided by the Planning Department, with the overarching goal of fulfilling the geospatial demands and mapping needs for all City departments, staff and personnel, as well as citizens, residents, and businesses alike.

INTERACTIVE MAPS

A collection of interactive mapping applications hosted through ArcGIS Online that enable users to access and explore data related to the City of Richmond. To view the interactive maps, click the map's thumbnail next to the description.

	ZONING & FUTURE LAND USE PLAN INTERACTIVE GIS Developed in partnership with View Pro GIS and enCode Plus, the “Zoning & Future Land Use Plan Interactive GIS” blends advanced GIS features with planning guidelines critical to the City of Richmond’s growth and development. By leveraging analytical tools and functionality, users can interactively reference development standards stipulated in the City of Richmond’s Unified Development Code (UDC) relative to a selected location. Key features include land-use lookup, buffering, and a suite of other analytical tools.
	DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF RICHMOND SITE SELECTOR The Development Corporation of Richmond’s Site Selector tool is the result of additional collaboration with View Pro GIS. Designed to attract and retain businesses and highlight the DRC’s development strategy, the Site Selector leverages third-party curated proprietary data to display available sites in the City of Richmond. The Site Selector allows users to easily generate demographic and consumer reports to assist perspective businesses assess local market dynamics.
	INTERACTIVE FLOODPLAIN MAP An interactive map providing users the opportunity to readily view floodplain information maintained by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Layers adapted for this application include FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer and Flood Hazard Zones.

STATIC MAPS

Open, download, and print a PDF of these maps.

• OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
• FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP
• THOROUGHFARE PLAN MAP

DISCLAIMER

Maps and data provided by the City of Richmond are intended for general informational purposes only, and do not represent a legal record, and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey, and represents only the approximate relative location of property, governmental and/or political boundaries or related facilities to said boundary.

The City of Richmond makes no warranty regarding specific accuracy or completeness, reliability, or usability of the information, and the contents or data may be subject to revision at any time without notification.