Berks County - Future Land Use (2030 Revised - 2021)


Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:Berks County, Pennsylvania
Publication_Date:202505
Title:
Berks County - Future Land Use (2030 Revised - 2021)
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:vector digital data
Online_Linkage: https://www.pasda.psu.edu/
Description:
Abstract:
This dataset depicts the future land use for Berks County Pennsylvania. To determine the future land use, each tax parcel was first designated an existing land use. Further analysis of municipal zoning, comprehensive plans, the County Future Land Use Plan (2020), municipal sewer service areas (existing and proposed) from Act 537 plans, preserved/eased land, soils, floodplains, steep slopes, 2008 aerial photography and highway accessibility was used to designate a future land use for each tax parcel. In some instances, there are multiple future land use designations on a parcel. The Berks County Comprehensive Plan 2030 was adopted on September 26, 2013.The following are descriptions of the 8 future land use designations used:Existing Development: Land that has already experienced concentrated commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential development at various densities. Larger areas typically serve as multi-purpose centers; and provide opportunities for in-fill development, rehabilitation and revitalization efforts.Designated Growth: Areas of vacant land that typically surround existing development areas; located within an existing sewer service area; and are zoned for multi-purpose development at concentrated densities. Areas with this designation is suitable for mixed-use development in the immediate future due to the presence of public infrastructure services needed to accommodate concentrated growth.Future Growth: Areas of vacant land located within development-based zoning districts and are typically adjacent to or within a proposed sewer service area. Public infrastructure is planned to accommodate multi-purpose concentrated growth.Rural Conservation: Land characterized by low density development; is predominately wooded and may contain steep slopes or isolated farmland. Due to the absence of public infrastructure services, this area is appropriate for flexible development paterns that reflect any environmental constraints. The area includes land eased for open space, natural resource or woodland conservation.Agricutural Preservation: Lands that show a strong presence of agricultural activity with prime agricultural soils; is typically zoned as Effective Agricultural Preservation; or farms preserved by agricultural conservation easements. Objectives are to protect the agricultural land base, minimize land use conflicts and promote the long-term viability of the agricultural community.Environmental Hazard: Land located within a floodplain, wetland watercourse, water body and their associated riparian buffers. The purpose is to recognize their environmental importance, as well as protect the components and their natural function. Theses areas should be left in their natural state and are inappropriate for infrastructure investment.Permanent Open Space and Recreation: Land owned by Federal, State, County, local government, and homeowner associations for the purpose of providing public park and recreation opportunities, open space conservation and the protection of watershed lands.Transportation Network: Federal, state, and local roads, as well as railroad networks. Maintenance of existing facilities and improvement services to increase safety and capacity will be supported.
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General Terms of Use: 1. This geospatial data and other related material was created or compiled by the County of Berks with the intent of using the data for county government related activities, and not necessarily with the intent of use of the data recipient in mind. Data is provided on an "AS IS" basis. BERKS COUNTY DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES CAUSES BY THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION. 2. All County of Berks geospatial data and related material shall remain the property of the County. The County of Berks shall retain all rights commensurate with ownership. 3. Any geospatial data or related material in its original format may NOT be copied, redistributed, resold, transferred, leased, or provided in whole or part to any other entity or person. 4. Anyone incorporating any County of Berks geospatial data into their product must place a statement citing the original source in a conspicuous location on the face of any derived documents, maps, or other products Information is based on geospatial data from the County of Berks. 5. Users are advised to use the data appropriately. The geospatial data that the County of Berks distributes and to which it provides access may not be suitable for all purposes or uses. Users should be aware that the primary sources, from which this geospatial information has been derived, should be consulted to verify the information. The information is derived from a number of resources, is not of survey grade quality, and its accuracy varies. It is the users responsibility to verify any information derived from the geospatial data before making any decisions or taking any actions based on the information. 6. Some geospatial data and other related materials, including derived maps, are intended for property tax assessment purposes only. The geospatial information is based upon recorded deeds, plans, and other public sources. These primary sources should be consulted to verify the information. Due to conflicts, errors, and omissions in the primary sources, the information and other mapping products should be considered to be a representation of the editor's judgment, based upon the available evidence. The geospatial data and related materials are not legal evidence of size, shape, location, or ownership of real estate, roads, or municipal boundaries. 7. Limitations of Liabilities: IN NO EVENT WILL THE COUNTY OF BERKS, ITS STAFF, OR ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFIT, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE DATA. 8. Warranties: THE COUNTY OF BERKS ASSUMES NO LIABILITY ARISING FROM USE OF THIS GEOSPATIAL DATA OR OTHER MAPPING PRODUCTS. THE GEOSPATIAL DATA AND OTHER MAPPING PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Berks County Planning Commission
Contact_Position:GIS Analyst
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical
Address:
633 Court Street, 14th Floor
City:Reading
State_or_Province:PA
Postal_Code:19601
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:610-478-6300
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:610-478-6316
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:planning@countyofberks.com
Hours_of_Service:Monday - Friday: 8am to 5pm
Data_Set_Credit:
Berks County Planning Commission
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address:
115 Land and Water building
City:University Park
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:16802
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:(814) 865 - 8792
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:pasda@psu.edu
Distribution_Liability:
The USER shall indemnify, save harmless, and, if requested, defend those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data, their officers, agents, and employees from and against any suits, claims, or actions for injury, death, or property damage arising out of the use of or any defect in the FILES or any accompanying documentation. Those parties involved with the development and distribution excluded any and all implied warranties, including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided "as is" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance. Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date:20250514
Metadata_Standard_Name:FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version:FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention:local time
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date:20200403
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address:
115 Land and Water building
City:University Park
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:16802
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:(814) 865 - 8792
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:pasda@psu.edu
Metadata_Standard_Name:FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version:FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention:local time
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