A COVADIS data standard for dematerializing local planning documents into interoperable spatial databases. It was developed based on 2012 CNIG specifications and the consolidated urban planning code from March 16, 2012. The data originates from the municipality of Bengy-sur-Craon and was last updated on September 17, 2021.
Use Cases
- Analyze zoning regulations based on graphic zoning plans and superimposed requirements described in the standard.
- Build interoperable GIS tools for urban planning based on the structured spatial database framework.
- Digitize and store existing PLU/POS spatial data based on the COVADIS standard's definitions and organization structure.
Strengths
- Based on a formal national standard (COVADIS) aligned with 2012 CNIG specifications.
- Designed for interoperability and use by GIS tools.
- Covers both graphic zoning plans and textual regulations.
Limitations
- Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
- Last updated 2021-09-17 00:00:00; freshness should be verified.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Provenance
- Source
- BUREAU DE RECHERCHES GÉOLOGIQUES ET MINIÈRES
- Collection Method
- Dematerialization of municipal planning documents into a spatial database.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2021-09-17 00:00:00.
- Geography
- Municipality of Bengy-sur-Craon, France