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New Zoning Map Release

The City of New Haven will be releasing a new zoning application next week. The impetus for this release is to replace the previous platform being phased out by its developer and make the application more useful to users. We look forward to your feedback on the application. Please email to FCecunjanin@newhavenct.gov. Changes include:

• Improved compatibility with mobile devices. The new platform allows for customization of the application based on the screen size of the device used to access the application, improving functionality for medium and small screen devices.
• Addition of splash page. Upon opening the application, Disclaimer window will appear. Terms and conditions must be agreed to in order to use the application. This window will also include a button linking to a list of important updates that have been made to the application.
• Addition of zoning color scheme. This will make it easier to visually differentiate between the zones. Consult the application’s legend for a breakdown of the color scheme.
• Removal of extraneous layers. Enterprise Zone, Opportunity Zone, Census Tract, Coastal Management Boundary, Neighborhood, Wetlands, and National Flood Hazard layers were removed to improve the speed and performance of the application.
• Popup modification. Parcel information displayed in the popup has been modified to eliminate unnecessary fields and to better organize the data. A link to the assessor’s property card has been added for more detailed information.
• Location of Print widget, Zoom and Default Extent widgets. The Print widget is now located in the upper right corner. The Zoom and Default Extent widgets are in the lower right.
• Availability of Public Notification widget. One of the major differences between the two platforms is the availability of widgets. One of the widgets not available on the new platform is the Public Notification widget. However, the output that this widget once provided can now be produced using the Query widget.