Client Success: Chesterfield, VA

Launches Online Planning Department Code Portal, Drafts Future Zoning Ordinance Modification (ZOMOD) in enCodePlus

In 2020 Chesterfield Co, VA launched its Planning Department Code Portal which contains Chapter 17, Subdivision Regulations and Chapter 19.1, Zoning Ordinance of the County’s Code of Ordinances. In this portal, you will find Chesterfield’s Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances presented in an interactive, accessible format created to help citizens, developers, and staff navigate these complex documents with ease. The main menu navigation is set up to allow users to quickly jump to a specific chapter or article, search both documents using Boolean search technology, and research the history of the documents using the archives feature.

As Loudoun’s staff prepared for the future, a project site was created to help facilitate the collaborative drafting of their newest endeavor: a new zoning ordinance entitled: ZOMod. Drafting of the ZOMod is currently underway. enCodePlus’ project site allows staff to draft text, propose edits, create comments on selected text and accept or reject proposed edits. There are no versioning issues for staff to contend with as the draft version in the project site is always the most recent, correct one. Since the project site contains a separate public portal, the staff is able to publish drafts for public review and even allow them to make comments through the site.

“Collaborative drafting is made easy through enCodePlus. We can help you set up special permission levels for reviewers or drafters ranging from staff to attorneys and even contracted consultants! We can help with training them in the software too!”
PROJECT DETAILS
Key Personnel: Sharon Cadena, Client Care & Operations Manager Alexys Irwin, Lead Build Associate
Project Duration: January 2020
Project Reference: Senior Planner

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Tools & Features Used
  • Archive Manager

    Automatically archives and provides historical versions of code sections.

  • Auto Notification

    Automated email notice of published document updates.

  • Cloud Library

    Secure document storage and retrieval system. Search ordinances by number, date or keyword.

  • Definitions Library

    Comprehensive glossary with 40,000+ (and counting) planning and zoning terms. Regularly updated.

  • Escrow

    Source code held securely in escrow, available to client to ensure ongoing access.

  • GeoZone GIS

    Esri-based GIS map application designed for planning and zoning queries, analyses, and display.

  • GeoZone GIS Parcel Summary

    Instant access to parcel details like ownership, land and building value and district standards.

  • Graphics Library

  • Research Assistant

    Database of 3,500+ jurisdictions’ ordinances for sample legislation. Requires Administrator Access.

  • Zoning Consulting

    Professional services to audit, amend, update or rewrite zoning and land development regulations.

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