St. Catharines CIVIC Maps System

Explore and Understand Your Community

The St. Catharines CIVIC Maps (Community Interactive Visualization and Information Centre) system is a dynamic, interactive tool designed to give residents, visitors, and developers detailed insights into the city. With user-friendly features and a wide range of map layers, you can explore St. Catharines with ease and efficiency.

What’s Included in the Mapping System?

City Layers

City Limits: Explore boundaries of St. Catharines
Roads: Navigate the city’s road network
Parks: Locate green spaces throughout the city
Schools: View school locations for easy planning
Fire Hydrants: Identify hydrant placements
Wards: See Ward boundaries and access Ward-specific details
Property Lines: Find property demarcations across the city
Building Permits (2010–Present): Explore historical and current permits

Planning and Land Use Layers

Official Plan: View St. Catharines’ official plan layers, including:

District Land Use: Zoning at a district level
General Land Use: Overall zoning and planning maps
City Zoning: Specific zoning layers

...and more!

Interactive Tools and Features

Powerful Tools for Analysis

Measurement Tool: Measure distances or areas directly on the map

Drawing Tool: Mark and annotate the map with shapes and notes

Swipe Tool: Compare overlapping layers by swiping between them

Near Me Feature: Locate permits, parks, Ward information, etc.

Table Tool: Save customized map sections or download datasets for further use.

Zoning Lookup Tool: Access specific zoning details for properties

Elevation Profile Tool: Calculate elevation changes by drawing directly on the map

How to Use the Mapping System

Navigating the system is simple. Here’s how to get started and make the most of its features:

Search Bar:
- Use the search bar at the top to find a specific address, location, or feature in the city.
Layer List:
- Check or uncheck the boxes next to each layer to show or hide them on the map.
- Explore additional information by clicking the layer names.
Measurement Tool:
- Measure distances or calculate areas directly on the map.
- Select the type of measurement you want, then click on the map to start measuring.
Drawing Tool:
- Mark up the map with lines, shapes, and text annotations.
- Save your annotations or use them for analysis.
Swipe Tool:
- Compare layers visually by sliding the swipe bar to reveal details hidden under overlapping layers.
Near Me Feature:
- Select a point on the map to see permits, parks, or Ward details.
- This tool is perfect for exploring your neighbourhood or an area of interest.
Zoning Lookup Tool:
- Enter an address or select a property on the map to view zoning information.
- Ideal for developers or property owners looking for zoning details.
Elevation Profile Tool:
- Draw a line or shape on the map to calculate elevation changes along the path.

Future Plans

We are continuously working to enhance this tool. Upcoming features may include:

Active planning applications directly integrated into the system.
Video tutorials and guides to help users navigate the tool effectively.

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