A 2012 technical framework for dematerialising French local planning documents (PLU/POS) into interoperable spatial databases. The standard was developed by COVADIS based on specifications updated by CNIG and the consolidated urban planning code of March 2012. It provides definitions and a structure for storing graphic zoning plans, superimposed requirements, and regulations.
Use Cases
- Creating interoperable spatial databases for local planning documents based on the described technical framework.
- Digitising graphic zoning plans and regulations for GIS tools based on the standardised structure.
- Storing and organising existing PLU/POS spatial data in a digital infrastructure based on the COVADIS definitions.
Strengths
- Based on official specifications updated in 2012 by CNIG and the March 2012 urban planning code.
- Provides a detailed technical framework for dematerialising planning documents into GIS-compatible databases.
- Covers both graphic zoning plans and textual regulations applying to each area type.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Last updated 2021-09-17 00:00:00; freshness should be verified.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- BUREAU DE RECHERCHES GÉOLOGIQUES ET MINIÈRES
- Collection Method
- Developed as a COVADIS data standard based on CNIG specifications.
- Time Range
- Standard developed based on documents from 2012.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2021-09-17 00:00:00
- Geography
- France, specifically municipalities.