GIS stands for Geographic Information System.
Simply put, a GIS combines layers of information about a place to give you a better understanding of that place. What layers of information you combine depends on your purpose�finding the best location for a new store, analyzing environmental damage, viewing similar crimes in a city to detect a pattern, and so on.
Subdivision of land is a form of development recognised in planning legislation. During the subdivision process, land is divided into convenient individual blocks for particular purposes, properly laid out and serviced. The location, design, and functioning of subdivisions influence the efficiency and effectiveness of settlement and land use activities, and the eventual form of urban and rural areas.
The application allows a measure of control and influence over this process, and ensures that a thorough review and a site visit is made for the proposed project. Issues examined includes percentage site coverage by the structures, lot sizes, setbacks from waterways, community facilities, recreational space, provision of utilities, erosion control etc.
The purchase of property and the construction of a house is usually a costly affair with long term implications. It is important that the property purchased be suitable of the purpose intended. Properties should not:
a) be above the contour limit allowed for development,
b) be in a swampy or wetlands area that may require special and potentially costly consideration (if allowed),
c) contravene the Building Board regulations including setback requirements, floor finishes, septic design etc.
The staff at planning will answer any queries that you may have with respect to your proposal, and will if necessary, visit the site to advise you of potential concerns about the location etc.
Inspections are required to ensure that building are being constructed in the approved manner following the approved codes and building practices. At the end of the construction process, clients expect a sound structure that will last for many years without any significant structural or non-structural problems. The building inspector examines the building at various stages during the construction period. That includes the setting out of the structure, the foundation, the ground and upper floor slabs, the structural framing, beam and column construction, roof assembly, septic systems, plumbing and electrical installations.
The wholesale clearing of land before construction usually results in extensive erosion of the top soil that will be required for the growth of plants and trees. This erosion is detrimental to the enviroment as a whole, but also affects surrounding properties by the silt produced. This effect also affect areas as far away as the coastline, silting the coral reefs and adversly affecting the creatures of the sea. The runoff has other effects, for example not allowing the recharging of our aquifers that we rely on for our critical water supplies.
A selective approach is advised whereby only the area(s) that require clearing is affected. The natural vegetation and shrubs (or a careful and planned substitution by other species) can be tastefully used to provide an nice environment.
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