Description: This feature class contains those districts that the fire departments provide level of service within the City of Chesapeake and within the Tri-City Auto Aid areas within the cities of Virginia Beach and Norfolk. Mutial aid response areas.
Service Item Id: 98af486085f54f1888458af16e7441e1
Copyright Text: City of Chesapeake, IT-GIS, Fire department.
Description: Chesapeake Police Department's precint boundaries as vector polygons. This layer was created to support the New World System Aegis CAD system GIS requirements.
Description: This dataset represents Public Access Sites for the Chesapeake Bay and the State of Virginia. It includes information on public access sites in the Bay area. Further it has been updated to include water access throughout all of the state. Last updated 11/29/2017The state water access points for Chesapeake were combined with the City's Canoe Launch sites and the proposed new/improved water access sites that were recommended as part of the Industrial Waterfront Study (adopted March 26, 2024) and Trails & Connectivity Study (adopted on November 24, 2024).
Service Item Id: 98af486085f54f1888458af16e7441e1
Copyright Text: Robbie Rhur Deptartment of Conservation and Recreation Planning and Recreational Resources
804-371-2594
Description: The 2050 Master Transportation Plan shows a master street network for the City of Chesapeake. It was created by combining traffic demand model data with state centerline data. It shows both existing roads and proposed future roads with projected 2050 traffic volumes. It was adopted as part of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan by City Council on January 20, 2026. Future updates: This layer will be updated periodically to include new roads recommended by adopted Small Area Plans or City Council actions. Coordinate System: NAD 1983 State Plane Virginia South FIPS 4502 (US Feet)The 2050 MTP layer contains a myriad of fields. A brief description is provided below.Road Classificationlane_type - Road type (8 Lane Freeway, 6 Lane Aerial NEW, etc.) - This layer is used for the map symbology it combines road type, number of lanes, or new or existing roadwayssegment_exists - Y = existing road; N = proposed roadRoad Namesstreet_name - this layer combines the street name, type, and directional prefixes and suffexesrte_name - route nameTraffic Model Networkid -Link ID in the traffic modela - Node IDS (shows direction of travel see Node.shpb - Node IDS (shows direction of travel see Node.shpdistance - actual road length in feet2050 Traffic Volumesam_v - AM peak hour volumepm_v - PM peak hour volumemd_v - midday peak hour volument_v - nighttime peak hour volumeallday_v - Total daily volumeRoadway Capacityam_link_ca - AM peak capacitypm_link_ca - PM peak capacitymd_link_ca - Midday peak capacitynt_link_ca - Nighttime peak capacityTo find congested roads, compare volume vs capacity. If pm_v > pm_link_ca, the road is over capacity.Road Characteristics:factype - road classification (1 = Interstate, 3 = Prinicipal Arterial, 4 = Major Arterial, 5 = Minor Arterial, 6 = Collector, 8 = Local)lanes - number of lanese-lanes - existing lanesp-lanes - proposed lanesThis data layer was created through an iterative process. The new proposed MTP 2050 network was sent to the Planning department from the consultant. (v 10/6/2025). It was reviewed by Planning staff to ensure consistency with the adopted 2050 plan, and adopted small area plans. An online web app containing the adopted MTP 2050, the proposed MTP 2050 v 10_6_2025, a hosted MTP_2050_Update_NOTES layer, and supplemental layers was created so department staff could easily review the proposed MTP plan and record their comments. Team meetings were set up where the planner presented their findings to the larger group by Planning Area. Following these discussion, the GIS Specialist worked with each planner to incorporate their changes into a new MTP 2050 GIS layer, entitled MTP2050_v10_06_2025_edited_by_Ches_Plan_11_06_2025. The update geometry tool was used adjust the location of future roadways that did not coincide with the adopted MTP 2050 layer. New roads were added, and other segments extended to ensure connectivity. The notes layer was updated to ensure the changes had been made. The updated MTP 2050 v 11_06_2025 layer was sent back to the consultant for review and modeling.Upon review and modeling by the consultant, the proposed MTP 2050 layer was returned, the metadata and field alias' were updated. There were many fields that were not needed in the final layer. They included processing leftovers, VDOT tracking fields, Address Ranges, Street name parts, Technical Fields, and some miscellaneous fields. The fields were rearranged so that the unused fields appeared last. A copy of this layer is saved in the MTP_2050_reordered geodatabase. In a final review of the layer, the unneeded fields were removed and the layer was reprojected from NAD 1983 Virginia Lambert (meters), Projection Lambert Conformal Conic to NAD 1983 State Plane Virginia South FIPS 4502 (US feet), Projection Lambert Conformal Conic.) and the distance field was recalculated in feet. The previous MTP2050_adopted layer was removed from the City's GIS servers and replaced with this version.The Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN) has coordinated and manages the development of a consistent, seamless, statewide digital road centerline file with address, road name, and state route number attribution, as part of the Virginia Base Mapping Program (VBMP). The Road Centerline Program (RCL) leverages the Commonwealth's investment in the VBMP digital orthophotography and is focused on creating a single statewide, consistent digital road file. The RCL data layer is a dynamic dataset supported and maintained by Virginia's Local Governments, VDOT, and VGIN. VBMP RCL is extracted and provided back to local governments and state agencies in many geographic data sets every quarter.
Service Item Id: 98af486085f54f1888458af16e7441e1
Copyright Text: Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN), Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Virginia local government GIS, Chesapeake Planning
Description: The Trails 2050 Network was adopted by City Council on November 19, 2024 as part of the Trails & Connectivity (TConn) plan. The Trails 2050 layer contains the following attribute information:Project Category - category assigned by Alta during the TConn study (options include: Bridge the Gaps, Complete the System, Connect Neighborhoods, Connect Open Spaces, Improve Blueway Connections, or null)Facility Type - type of trail/path proposed - Options include: Bike Boulevard, Bike Lane, Blueway, Separated Facility (Path or Bikeway), and Shared Use Path/Trail. Bike Boulevards - are streets with additional signage and traffic calming measures; bikers share-the-road with motorists.Bike Lanes - have designated on-street areas adjacent to driving lanes; they are marked with lines, symbology, and signage to increase awareness among motorists that cyclists may be present.Blueways - designated waterways that can be used by and accessed by non-motorized watercraft such as kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, etc.Separated Facilities - can come in the form of two subcategories, separated bike lanes and sidepaths. Separated bike lanes are found in the roadway but have physical barriers separating them from driving lanes; they may be separated by curbs, bollards, planters and other means. Side paths are shared use paths located along a roadway; they may have paved, concrete, or natural surfaces.Shared Use Paths (SUP)/Trails: provide space for walkers, runners, bikers, and other path users; typically do not follow roadways. They may be paved, concrete or natural surfaces.Symbology Type - the facility types are condensed into five main categories for display purposes. They are: Paved SUP/Trail, Paved SUP/Trail 2050, Separated Facility, Separated Facility 2050, Bike Lane, Bike Lane 2050, Bike Boulevard, Bike Boulevard 2050, and Blueway). "2050" at the end of the symbology layer indicates that the path does not exist but it is part of the adopted Trails & Connectivity 2050 Plan. Trail Name - if it has one; many trails are not named.Roadway - name of major roadway the trail follows; off-road indicates the trail does not follow a roadwayStart - crossroad where the trail starts. For N/S trails, the northern most street intersection; for E/W trail, the western most street intersection.End - crossroad where the trails ends. For N/S trails, the southern most street intersection; for E/W trails, the eastern most street intersection.Status - Trail Status in the development process. Trails progress through the following categories: Trails 2050, Funded, In Design, Under Construction, Undergoing Improvements, Existing, TimeLine - when trail is expected to begin the development processNotesFundedInDevelopment - funding sourceLength (miles) - length of trailsThis layer is a combination of the trails network proposed by Alta and adopted with the Trails & Connectivity Plan and the existing trails from the previous 2050 Trails plan. Each existing trail was examined to see if should be included as part of the trail network. The layer symbology was expanded to include existing trails depicted with solid lines in the categories and colors adopted. Some existing trails included in the 2050 Trails Plan were not included. These primarily included on-road bike lanes lacking proper demarcation, signage, unsafe traffic speeds and other elements deemed critical for biker safety. Updates:The Chesapeake City Council renamed the Western Branch Trail to the Dr. John de Triquet Memorial Trail at Western Branch on 3/23/2026. Dr John de Triquet was serving as Vice Mayor when he passed away in August 2025. The Trails 2050 layer was updated on 3/25/2026.
Service Item Id: 98af486085f54f1888458af16e7441e1
Copyright Text: Planning, Trails and Connectivity Study, Alta
Description: The Trails 2050 Core Network layer shows the high priority facilities that have the potential to improve citywide connectivity to a variety of destinations in Chesapeake's busiest areas. It was adopted on November 19, 2024 as part of the Trails & Connectivity (TConn) Plan. The full network, adopted by City Council on November 19, 2024, along with existing facilities that are part of the network, can be seen in the Trails 2050 layer. The Trails 2050 Core Network layer contains the following attribute information: Project Category - category assigned by Alta during the TConn study (options include: Bridge the Gaps, Complete the System, Connect Neighborhoods, Connect Open Spaces, Improve Blueway Connections, or null)Facility Type - type of trail/path proposed. Options include: Bike Boulevard, Bike Lane, BLueway, Separated Facility, and Shared Use Path/Trail.Bike Boulevards - are streets with additional signage and traffic calming measures; bikes share-the-road with motoristsBike Lanes - have designated on-street areas adjacent to driving lanes; they are marked with lines, symbology, and signage to increase awareness among motorists that cyclists may be present.Blueways - are designated waterways that can be used and accessed by non-motorized watercraft such as kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, etc.Separated Facilities - come in the form of two subcategories: separated bike lanes and side paths. Separated bike lanes are found in the roadway but have physical barriers separating them from driving lanes; they may be separated by curbs, bollards, planters, or other means. Side paths are shared use paths located along a roadway; they may have paved, concrete, or natural surfaces.Shared Use Paths (SUP)/Trails - provide space for walkers, runners, bikers, and other users; typically they do not follow roadways. They may have paved, concrete, or natural surfaces.Symbology Type - the facility types are condensed into the following categories for display purposes. They are: Paved SUP/Trail, Paved SUP/Trail 2050, Separated Facility, Separated Facility 2050, Bike Lane, Bike Lane 2050, Bike Boulevard, Bike Boulevard 2050, and Blueway 2050. The "2050" at the end of the symbology group name indicates that the path does not exist, bit it is part of the adopted Trails & Connectivity Plan.Trail Name - if it has one; many trails are not named.Roadway - name of major roadway the trail follows; off road indicates the trail does not follow a roadway.Start - crossroad where the trail starts. For N/S trails, the northern most street intersection; for E/W trail, the western most street intersection.End - crossroad where the trails ends. For N/S trails, the southernmost street intersection; for E/W trails, the eastern most street intersection.Length (miles) - length of trails
Service Item Id: 98af486085f54f1888458af16e7441e1
Copyright Text: Planning, Trails & Connectivity Study, Alta
Description: The Environmentally Sensitive Overlay District is related to, but different from the character districts. This overlay district occurs in addition to the recommended character district and provides an additional layer of policy to be considered. It identifies lands that either contain important environmental resources that should be protected or where potential hazards should be avoided to protect future users and buildings. Tailored mitigation strategies based on these features complement land in the Conservation Character District, which prohibits discretionary development. Property within the Environmentally Sensitive Overlay may be developed if concerns are appropriately managed, but some land in the district may be best left undeveloped. The layer contains the following fields: Overlay (Name) - Name of overlayHistoric (Historic) - previous designationDate Changed (Date_Changed) - Date the layer was changed by City CouncilComments (Comments) - reason for change, additional notes.This layer can only be changed by City Council action. The Environmentally Sensitive Overlay was adopted by City Council as part of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan update on January 20, 2026.
Description: Per the Chesapeake CBPA Ordinance Specification Manual, an Intensely Developed Area (IDA) means designated redevelopment areas of the City adopted pursuant to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and regulations promulgated by CBLAB.
Description: Digitized in July 2019 from a spreadsheet maintained by the Senior Planner responsible for land conservation. Used in the Land Conservation story map on the City's website.
Description: The City of Chesapeake's Greenbrier Area Plan represents a comprehensive effort to leverage Greenbrier's current economic advantage to create a vibray community where people come to live, learn, work, and play. The study area for the Greenbrier Area Plan is an approximately 12 square mile area bounded by Military Highway to the north, Chesapeake city line to the east, Kempsville Road to the south, and the Chesapeake Expressway (Route 168) to the west. It encompasses Chesapeake's core commercial area, which includes Greenbrier Mall, nearby shopping centers, Summit Pointe, the Conference Center, and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.The Greenbrier Area Plan was adopted by City Council on August 19, 2025
Description: The land use framework breaks the Greenbrier Area Plan Study Area into three categories: areas of preservation, areas of enhancement, and areas of transformation.Areas of Preservation are those where the existing land uses, density, and character should be maintained. Within the Greenbrier area, areas identified for preservation are mostly single-family residential neighborhoods in which improvements will be limited to quality of life improvements like neighborhood parks and streetscapes. Areas of Enhancement are those where the essential character should be maintained, but incremental improvements to land use mix, density, and mobiltiy are encouraged to create functional and independent neighborhoods. Within the Greenbrier Study Area, areas of enhancement tend to be transitional areas between areas of preservation and areas of enhancement.Areas of Transformation are those that have the greatest potential to change significantly from their current form. The types of transformations that will take place will be unique to each district and will balance opportunities for growth with blending into the surrounding context. Within Greenbrier, five unique districts were identified as areas of transformation.Greenbrier Recreation DistrictHealth Village DistrictCentral GreenbrierRegional HubConference DistrictThe areas of presernvation and enhancement were updated on November 5, 2025 to remove inconsistencies found within the adopted Greenbrier Area Plan, where the axons for each of the districts was slightly different from the the overview map. The borders ot the areas of transformation were not changed.The Greenbrier Area Plan was adopted by City Council on August 19, 2025.
Description: The Indian River Design Guidelines focus on specific architectural, site, and landscape characteristics that make up how an area looks, feels, and operates. They help to instruct the development that takes place in an area so that it blends into the surrounding community and helps to improve existing businesses and create successful new ones. The guidelines aim to create standards for new development and redevelopment for the commercially zoned properties located within the Indian River Study Area. Three distinct Character Corridors have been identified: the Indian River Road Character Corridor, Portsmouth Boulevard Character Corridor, and Military Highway Character Corridor. The Character Corridors are adjacent to a portion of its roads namesake. Development in these areas are subject to the Indian Road Design Guidelines. The guidelines identify qualities for each area that need to be protected as well as deficiencies that need to be addressed.
Description: The Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River has been a heavy industrial corridor with good access to the Chesapeake Bay and the Port of Virginia. High demand for waterfront industrial, residential, commercial and recreational uses requires a balanced approach that prioritize space for industrial businesses critical to the local economy and tax base while finding opportunities to connect the community to the river. The Industrial Waterfront Study was initiated as part of the City of Chesapeake's Comprehensive Plan 2045 update and adopted by City Council on March 26, 2024.
Description: Overlay districts organize the City into urban, suburban, and rural areas, each of which provides a different, desirable lifestyle. Each overlay district has defined residential densities that are implemented through the Zoning Ordinance and policy, creating predictable patterns of growth for use in planning future roads, schools, utilities, recreational amenities, and other public needs. The Overlay Districts 2045 table contains the following fields listed by Alias, with the field name in parentheses, and a brief description at the end:Acres (Acres) - calculated acresOverlay 2045 (Overlay) - the name of the overlay district, with a domain apply: Rural, Urban, and SuburbanHistoric Overlay (Historic)- previous overlay districtDate Changed (Date_Changed) - date the overlay changedComments (Comments) - why the overlay changed.Note - Changing the Overlay District boundaries requires approval by City Council.The Overlay Districts (2045) were adopted by City Council on January 20, 2026 as part of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan update.
Description: Character districts are the City’s updated approach to planning, replacing the traditional adopted land use plan. Character districts focus on the outcomes and attributes of complete communities rather than on specific land uses. Complete communities provide employment, housing, recreation, and businesses for residents with a mix of land uses and a variety of housing types. Particularly, Character Districts highlight the envisioned mix of uses, open space, amenities, and street network and mobility across the City.Character districts were created based upon parcel boundaries. Existing right of way was excluded from most character districts.The Conservation Character District was based upon data. It includes lands that are already under protection by the City, State, Federal Government, non-profits, etc. such as State and Federal conservation lands, properties owned by the Nature Conservancy and other nonprofits, land zoned C-1 conservation district, wetlands mitigation sites, FEMA buyout properties, backup City water supply parcels, tidal wetlands, and the Intracoastal Waterway. It also includes the outstanding and very high quality Ecological Cores and Natural Land Network corridors as identified by the VA Department of Conservation and Recreation. There are currently eleven different types of Character Districts in Chesapeake, represented by a 2-3 letter abbreviation. They are:CC – Community/Regional CommercialCON – ConservationEC – Employment CenterFO – FentressLSN – Low-scale NeighborhoodMSN – Mid-scale NeighborhoodNC – Neighborhood CenterPP – Production and ProcessingRP – Regional ParkRUR – RuralUMU – Urban Mixed UsedThe Character District layer includes the following fields listed by alias with the field name in parentheses, and a brief description at the end.Calc Acres - (calcacreage) - acreage determined using calculate geometry functionalityCharacter District (LandUse_2045) - Character District of area; domain applied for the 11 different Character DistrictsHistoric Char District (Historic) - previous Character DistrictDate Changed (Date_Changed) - date the Character District changedComments (Comments) -brief reason why the Character District changedThis layer will be updated periodically following the adoption of Small Area Plans or other actions by City Council.Character Districts were adopted by City Council as part of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan update on January 20, 2026.
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