AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
2021 Census: Ethnic Diversity and Religion (CMA CSD)

This layer includes data from Statistics Canada 2021 Census of Population with a focus on indicators of ethnic diversity, racialized (visible minority) and religion population within the census metropolitan area (CMA) and census subdivisions (CSD) in the Kingston area. Ethnic diversity indicators refers to the ethnic or cultural origins of the person's ancestors, racialized (visible minority) indicators, as defined by the Employment Equity Act include “persons, other than Indigenous peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour”, and Religion indicators refers to having a connection or affiliation with any religious denomination, group, body, or other religiously defined community or system of belief. Standard geography census profiles for the Kingston CMA and CSD geographies use information from both the short‑form (100% sample) and long‑form databases, depending on the variable. Custom geography census profiles, including Electoral Districts and Neighbourhood‑level profiles, are created entirely from the long‑form (25% sample) census database. To protect respondent confidentiality, all Census data is processed using Statistics Canada’s Random Rounding method. This technique randomly adjusts numbers up or down to the nearest 0 or 5, helping ensure privacy while keeping overall results as accurate and unbiased as possible. Because of these differences in data sources and rounding methods, users may notice that some counts do not align perfectly across variables or geographic levels. More information on definitions and background for the Census of Population can be found here: [https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/ref/dict/index-eng.cfm]
2021 Census: Ethnic Diversity and Religion (Electoral Districts)

This layer includes data from Statistics Canada 2021 Census of Population with a focus on indicators of ethnic diversity, racialized (visible minority) and religion population within the City of Kingston's Electoral Districts. Ethnic diversity indicators refers to the ethnic or cultural origins of the person's ancestors, Racialized (visible minority) indicators, as defined by the Employment Equity Act include “persons, other than Indigenous peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour”, and Religion indicators refers to having a connection or affiliation with any religious denomination, group, body, or other religiously defined community or system of belief. Custom geography census profiles, including Electoral Districts and Neighbourhood‑level profiles, are created entirely from the long‑form (25% sample) census database. Standard geography census profiles for the Kingston CMA and CSD geographies use information from both the short‑form (100% sample) and long‑form databases, depending on the variable. To protect respondent confidentiality, all Census data is processed using Statistics Canada’s Random Rounding method. This technique randomly adjusts numbers up or down to the nearest 0 or 5, helping ensure privacy while keeping overall results as accurate and unbiased as possible. Because of these differences in data sources and rounding methods, users may notice that some counts do not align perfectly across variables or geographic levels. More information on definitions and background for the Census of Population can be found here: [https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/ref/dict/index-eng.cfm]
2021 Census: Immigration & Mobility (CMA CSD)

This layer provides detailed data on immigration and mobility based on the 2021 Census of Population by Statistics Canada, focusing on the Kingston Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) and associated Census Subdivisions (CSD), including the City of Kingston, South Frontenac, Loyalist, and Frontenac Islands. This summary highlights data based on indicators of immigration and mobility from the 2021 Census of Population. Immigration indicators include, status, period of immigration, age and place of birth of recent immigrants; Mobility includes status in relation to place of residence five years earlier. Standard geography census profiles for the Kingston CMA and CSD geographies use data from both the short‑form (100% sample) and long‑form databases, depending on the variable. Custom geography census profiles, including Electoral Districts and Neighbourhood‑level profiles, are created entirely from the long‑form (25% sample) census database. To protect respondent confidentiality, all Census data is processed using Statistics Canada’s Random Rounding method. This technique randomly adjusts numbers up or down to the nearest 0 or 5, helping ensure privacy while keeping overall results as accurate and unbiased as possible. Because of these differences in data sources and rounding methods, users may notice that some counts do not align perfectly across variables or geographic levels. More information on definitions and background for the Census of Population can be found here: [https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/ref/dict/index-eng.cfm]
2021 Census: Immigration & Mobility (Electoral Districts)

This layer provides detailed data on immigration and mobility based on the 2021 Census of Population by Statistics Canada, focusing on the City of Kingston Electoral Districts. This summary highlights data based on indicators of immigration and mobility from the 2021 Census of Population. Immigration indicators include, status, period of immigration, age and place of birth of recent immigrants; Mobility includes status in relation to place of residence five years earlier. Standard geography census profiles for the Kingston CMA and CSD geographies use data from both the short‑form (100% sample) and long‑form databases, depending on the variable. Custom geography census profiles, including Electoral Districts and Neighbourhood‑level profiles, are created entirely from the long‑form (25% sample) census database. To protect respondent confidentiality, all Census data is processed using Statistics Canada’s Random Rounding method. This technique randomly adjusts numbers up or down to the nearest 0 or 5, helping ensure privacy while keeping overall results as accurate and unbiased as possible. Because of these differences in data sources and rounding methods, users may notice that some counts do not align perfectly across variables or geographic levels. More information on definitions and background for the Census of Population can be found here: [https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/ref/dict/index-eng.cfm]
Schedule F - Holding Overlay: Kingston Zoning By-Law (2022-62)

Schedule F Holding Overlay as described in the City of Kingston New Zoning Bylaw. Holding Overlays have the effect of restricting the development or use of a lot or building in accordance with the corresponding provisions until this Bylaw has been amended to remove the lot from the Holding Overlay in accordance with Section 36 of the Planning Act. City Council enacted the new Kingston Zoning Bylaw Number 2022-62 on April 26, 2022. The Kingston Zoning Bylaw regulates the use of lands and the size and location of buildings for almost all properties in the City of Kingston (all properties except those identified as “Not Subject to this By-law”). If you have questions about the existing zoning for a property or properties in the City of Kingston, please visit [https://www.cityofkingston.ca/business/planning-and-development/zoning]
Schedule D1 - Second Residential Unit Overlay: Kingston Zoning By-Law (2022-62)

This layer shows the Second Residential Unit Holding Overlay as described in Schedule D1 of the Kingston Zoning By-Law. These holding provisions are due to servicing capacity constraints. City Council enacted the new Kingston Zoning Bylaw Number 2022-62 on April 26, 2022. The Kingston Zoning Bylaw regulates the use of lands and the size and location of buildings for almost all properties in the City of Kingston (all properties except those identified as “Not Subject to this By-law”). If you have questions about the existing zoning for a property or properties in the City of Kingston, please visit [https://www.cityofkingston.ca/business/planning-and-development/zoning]
Schedule E - Zone Exception Overlay: Kingston Zoning By-Law (2022-62)

Schedule E Zone Exceptions Overlay as described in Kingston Zoning By-Law 2022-62. This overlay has the effect of restricting the development or use of a lot or building in accordance with the provisions of the corresponding Legacy Exception in Section 20 and Exception in Section 21 unless specifically amended by the Exception, all provisions of this By-law continue to apply. City Council enacted the new Kingston Zoning Bylaw Number 2022-62 on April 26, 2022. The Kingston Zoning Bylaw regulates the use of lands and the size and location of buildings for almost all properties in the City of Kingston (all properties except those identified as “Not Subject to this By-law”). If you have questions about the existing zoning for a property or properties in the City of Kingston, please visit [https://www.cityofkingston.ca/business/planning-and-development/zoning]
Schedule A - Floodplain Overlay: Kingston Zoning By-Law (2022-62)

City of Kingston Floodplain as described in Schedule A of Kingston Zoning By-Law 2022-62. This feature depicts areas of study by Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) which have been denoted as 1:100 year floodplain or wave uprush along the shore of Lake Ontario. City Council enacted the new Kingston Zoning Bylaw Number 2022-62 on April 26, 2022. The Kingston Zoning Bylaw regulates the use of lands and the size and location of buildings for almost all properties in the City of Kingston (all properties except those identified as “Not Subject to this By-law”). If you have questions about the existing zoning for a property or properties in the City of Kingston, please visit [https://www.cityofkingston.ca/business/planning-and-development/zoning]
Schedule 2 - Parking Areas: Kingston Zoning By-Law (2022-62)

City of Kingston Parking Areas as referenced in Schedule 2 of Kingston Zoning By-Law 2022-62. City Council enacted the new Kingston Zoning Bylaw Number 2022-62 on April 26, 2022. The Kingston Zoning Bylaw regulates the use of lands and the size and location of buildings for almost all properties in the City of Kingston (all properties except those identified as “Not Subject to this By-law”). If you have questions about the existing zoning for a property or properties in the City of Kingston, please visit [https://www.cityofkingston.ca/business/planning-and-development/zoning]
Schedule 4 - Urban Rural Areas: Kingston Zoning By-Law (2022-62)

City of Kingston Urban and Rural areas as defined in Schedule 4 of Kingston Zoning By-Law 2022-62 City Council enacted the new Kingston Zoning Bylaw Number 2022-62 on April 26, 2022. The Kingston Zoning Bylaw regulates the use of lands and the size and location of buildings for almost all properties in the City of Kingston (all properties except those identified as “Not Subject to this By-law”). If you have questions about the existing zoning for a property or properties in the City of Kingston, please visit [https://www.cityofkingston.ca/business/planning-and-development/zoning]
Buildings

Polygon Building feature class for the City of Kingston. Building and Building Structures are maintained/updated every 6 months to 1 year using the latest aerial imagery. This produces a Roofline status or in some cases a Foundation status. Buildings that are added between Ortho Photo collection periods are done via Building Permit and are foundation status. Non permanent structures such as sheds smaller than 5m are most often not produced. Demolished buildings are not removed but are given a demolished status. As with all planimetric feature data, the Building feature class is frequently being updated, therefore the data is not considered complete in nature.
UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Ontario Heritage Act requires municipalities to keep a formal register of all properties situated in the municipality that are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Heritage Properties Register, lists properties in Kingston recognized to have cultural heritage, value or interest. The Register includes a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Rideau Canal and the Kingston Fortifications), National Historic Sites, Provincially significant properties, municipally designated properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and "listed" properties (also known as non-designated, or properties of cultural heritage value). The City's Heritage Properties Register is a dynamic document with new information being added on a regular basis. Please note that the information is provided for the purposes of convenience only. For more information visit: [https://www.cityofkingston.ca/residents/heritage-conservation/properties-register]
Listed Heritage Property

The Ontario Heritage Act requires municipalities to keep a formal register of all properties situated in the municipality that are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Heritage Properties Register, lists properties in Kingston recognized to have cultural heritage, value or interest. The Register includes a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Rideau Canal and the Kingston Fortifications), National Historic Sites, Provincially significant properties, municipally designated properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and "listed" properties (also known as non-designated, or properties of cultural heritage value). The City's Heritage Properties Register is a dynamic document with new information being added on a regular basis. Please note that the information is provided for the purposes of convenience only. For more information visit: : https://www.cityofkingston.ca/residents/heritage-conservation/properties-register
Designated Heritage Site

The Ontario Heritage Act requires municipalities to keep a formal register of all properties situated in the municipality that are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Heritage Properties Register, lists properties in Kingston recognized to have cultural heritage, value or interest. The Register includes a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Rideau Canal and the Kingston Fortifications), National Historic Sites, Provincially significant properties, municipally designated properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and "listed" properties (also known as non-designated, or properties of cultural heritage value). The City's Heritage Properties Register is a dynamic document with new information being added on a regular basis. Please note that the information is provided for the purposes of convenience only. For more information visit: [https://www.cityofkingston.ca/residents/heritage-conservation/properties-register]
National Historic Site

The Ontario Heritage Act requires municipalities to keep a formal register of all properties situated in the municipality that are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Heritage Properties Register, lists properties in Kingston recognized to have cultural heritage, value or interest. The Register includes a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Rideau Canal and the Kingston Fortifications), National Historic Sites, Provincially significant properties, municipally designated properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and "listed" properties (also known as non-designated, or properties of cultural heritage value). The City's Heritage Properties Register is a dynamic document with new information being added on a regular basis. Please note that the information is provided for the purposes of convenience only. For more information visit: [https://www.cityofkingston.ca/residents/heritage-conservation/properties-register]
Heritage Easement

The Ontario Heritage Act requires municipalities to keep a formal register of all properties situated in the municipality that are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Heritage Properties Register, lists properties in Kingston recognized to have cultural heritage, value or interest. The Register includes a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Rideau Canal and the Kingston Fortifications), National Historic Sites, Provincially significant properties, municipally designated properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and "listed" properties (also known as non-designated, or properties of cultural heritage value). The City's Heritage Properties Register is a dynamic document with new information being added on a regular basis. Please note that the information is provided for the purposes of convenience only. For more information visit: [https://www.cityofkingston.ca/residents/heritage-conservation/properties-register]
Schedule D2 - Third Residential Unit Overlay: Kingston Zoning By-Law (2022-62)

Third Residential Unit Holding Overlay as described in Schedule D2 of the Kingston Zoning By-Law. These holding provisions are due to servicing capacity constraints. City Council enacted the new Kingston Zoning Bylaw Number 2022-62 on April 26, 2022. The Kingston Zoning Bylaw regulates the use of lands and the size and location of buildings for almost all properties in the City of Kingston (all properties except those identified as “Not Subject to this By-law”). If you have questions about the existing zoning for a property or properties in the City of Kingston, please visit [https://www.cityofkingston.ca/business/planning-and-development/zoning]
Elevation DSM (2009)

This is a Elevation Surface DSM acquired through the 2009 LEAP project coordinated by the MNR. It has a 1m resolution which was derived from the LiDAR point data captured through this acquisition. The accuracy of this data was reported as an average of 0.146m with 67% within 0.1274m and 95% within 0.2076m. This elevation model includes non-ground features such as buildings and trees.
Cycling Facilities

This service contains the existing on and off-road cycling infrastructure within the City of Kingston, Ontario, and identifies the type of cycling facility that is currently in place.Kingston won Bike-Friendly Community Bronze recognition from the Share the Road Cycling Coalition in 2012 for investing in its cycling infrastructure. The City, along with the Kingston Coalition for Active Transportation and Cycle Kingston promote cycling as an active environmentally-friendly and economical form of transportation (did you know it costs about $8000 a year to own a car?). It's also a great way to enjoy the beauty of Kingston. Please check the City of Kingston website for more information.
River Segments

Polyline Feature Class River Segment is used as part of the rendering of the City of Kingston Basemapping, Community Map Project, General Presentation, General Analysis. All streams, creeks, ditches less than 5m in width are captured as part of this polyline feature class. Greater than 5m streams and rivers etc are captured in the polygon feature class Waterbody. This data is updated with the most recent Imagery (Nearmap) acquisition (Spring/Fall). As with all planimetric feature data, the River Segment feature class is frequently being updated, therefor the data is not considered complete in nature.
Points of Interest

The point of interest (POI) layer is used as part of the rendering of the City of Kingston basemapping, Community Map Project, general presentation, general analysis. This point file for the City of Kingston represents a variety of points of interest including such themes as sports, arenas, parks, leisure, tourism, heritage, historic, retail, hospitals, government agencies, education, schools, etc. The points are used for cartographic purposes as symbology or for labeling. Updating of POI is planned (Ortho Imagery Project), and or ad hoc (new information). The most recent orthophoto acquisition is August 2021 (Nearmap).
Local Government

The POI Point Feature Class is used as part of the rendering of the City of Kingston Basemapping, Community Map Project, General Presentation, General Analysis. This point file for the City of Kingston represents a variety of Points of Interests including such themes as Sports, Arenas, Parks, Leisure, Tourism, Heritage, Historic, Retail, Hospitals, Government Agencies, Education, Schools, etc. The points are used for cartographic purposes as symbology or for labeling. Updating of POI is planned (Ortho Imagery Project), and or ad hock (new information).The most recent Ortho Photo acquisition is August 2021 (Nearmap).
Mayoral Decision Registry

The Mayor has had special responsibilities outlined in the Municipal Act. The [Municipal Conflict of Interest Act] requires the Mayor to disclose any financial interests when using specific powers and duties. This disclosure involves submitting a written statement of interest to the City Clerk, specifying its general nature. The Mayor cannot use their authority in such matters and must refrain from attempting to influence decisions related to them. The following powers that the Mayor can delegate: - Appoint and remove the Chief Administrative Officer and heads of organizational units - Decide how the City's administration is organized - Form committees of Council and appoint their chairs and vice-chairs The following powers that cannot be delegated: - Present matters to Council or veto bylaws if the Mayor believes it supports a Provincial Priority - Create the budget and present it to Council, subject to Council's changes, Mayoral veto, and a Council override process - Give written directions to City staff
Schedule 1 - Zone Map: Kingston Zoning By-Law (2022-62)

Zone Boundaries as described in Schedule 1 of Kingston Zoning By-Law 2022-62. This includes commercial, development reserve, employment, environmental, hamlet, heritage, institutional, open space, residential, rural, rural industrial, transportation, utilities, and lands not subject to this bylaw. City Council enacted the new Kingston Zoning Bylaw Number 2022-62 on April 26, 2022. The Kingston Zoning Bylaw regulates the use of lands and the size and location of buildings for almost all properties in the City of Kingston (all properties except those identified as “Not Subject to this By-law”). If you have questions about the existing zoning for a property or properties in the City of Kingston, please visit [https://www.cityofkingston.ca/business/planning-and-development/zoning]
Council Voting Records

Kingston's City Council meets the first and third Tuesday evening of each month at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers on the second floor of [City Hall], 216 Ontario St. Council meets only once in July and once in August – unless Council votes to add another meeting. The mayor may also call special meetings of Council outside of the regular meeting schedule. [City Council] is the body that governs the municipality of Kingston. Its decisions, made on behalf of the people of Kingston, guide the actions and priorities of City staff. The Council consists of 13 elected members: the Mayor and 12 Councillors (each representing a [City district]). All elected officials serve a four-year term as mandated by the province's Municipal Elections Act. City Council conducts its business in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Council Procedural By-Law (By-Law Number 2021-41). NOTE: Voting record information in this data set is completed upon the confirmation of minutes for a given meeting, which occurs, typically at the following meeting.
Class 4 Noise Designations

Areas which have been designated as 'Class 4 Area' based on NPC-300 guidelines for the proper control of sources of noise emissions to the environment. Class 4 is defined as: "Class 4 area" means an area or specific site that would otherwise be defined as Class 1 or 2 and which: is an area intended for development with new noise sensitive land use(s) that are not yet built; is in proximity to existing, lawfully established stationary source(s); andhas formal confirmation from the land use planning authority with the Class 4 area classification which is determined during the land use planning process. Additionally, areas with existing noise sensitive land use(s) cannot be classified as Class 4 areas. https://www.ontario.ca/page/environmental-noise-guideline-stationary-and-transportation-sources-approval-and-planning#section-22