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Virginia Water Protection (VWP)  Individual Permits (IP)

The Virginia Water Protection Program (VWP) regulates activities in all surface waters which includes wetlands, streams, and open water. A permit (general permit coverage or individual permit) may be required in accordance with program regulations and State Water Control Law. This layer represents the project location of both active and historic VWP Individual Permits (IP) issued across the state. The Individual Permit's number, name, and regional office are among several attributes in this layer. The attribute data is pulled from DEQ's Comprehensive Environmental Data System (CEDS). The GIS data layers and maps produced by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) are provided as a public resource. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has attempted to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data. DEQ makes or extends no warranties of any type, expressed or implied, including but not limited to: appropriateness of use, accuracy, or completeness of data. DEQ does not guarantee the GIS data provided is complete or current because the information contained in these data may change over time. These data and related maps are not legal documents and should not be construed or used as such. It is encouraged that these data are obtained from a DEQ resource and not through other sources which may lead to changed or outdated data. While using DEQ GIS data, the use and modification of such data is done at the risk of the user, and where DEQ holds no liability of any nature resulting from the use or correctness of this data. Pursuant to Section 54.1-402, paragraph C of the Code of Virginia, this data may not be used for purposes listed in said paragraph C, since the data was not created, nor is it maintained under the supervision of a licensed land surveyor. [Click Here] to view Data Fact Sheet.
Virginia Water Protection (VWP) Permittee Responsible Mitigation Area (PRMA) Boundaries

The Virginia Water Protection Program (VWP) regulates activities in all surface waters which includes wetlands, streams, and open water. A permit (general permit coverage or individual permit) may be required in accordance with program regulations and State Water Control Law. This layer represents the Permittee Responsible Mitigation Area (PRMA) boundaries which certain VWP Permits require as part of their permit's compensation plan. The VWP permit's number, name, and regional office are among several attributes in this layer. The PRMA boundaries are drawn to represent the project's mitigation area boundary which is usually onsite of the VWP project. The GIS data layers and maps produced by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) are provided as a public resource. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has attempted to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data. DEQ makes or extends no warranties of any type, expressed or implied, including but not limited to: appropriateness of use, accuracy, or completeness of data. DEQ does not guarantee the GIS data provided is complete or current because the information contained in these data may change over time. These data and related maps are not legal documents and should not be construed or used as such. It is encouraged that these data are obtained from a DEQ resource and not through other sources which may lead to changed or outdated data. While using DEQ GIS data, the use and modification of such data is done at the risk of the user, and where DEQ holds no liability of any nature resulting from the use or correctness of this data. Pursuant to Section 54.1-402, paragraph C of the Code of Virginia, this data may not be used for purposes listed in said paragraph C, since the data was not created, nor is it maintained under the supervision of a licensed land surveyor. [Click Here] to view Data Fact Sheet.
Virginia Water Protection (VWP) Project Boundaries

The Virginia Water Protection Program (VWP) regulates activities in all surface waters which includes wetlands, streams, and open water. A permit (general permit coverage or individual permit) may be required in accordance with program regulations and State Water Control Law. This layer represents the project boundaries of both active and historic VWP General Permits and VWP Individual Permits for the state. The VWP permit's number, name, and regional office are among several attributes in this layer. The permit boundaries are drawn to represent the project boundary map provided by the permittee. The GIS data layers and maps produced by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) are provided as a public resource. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has attempted to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data. DEQ makes or extends no warranties of any type, expressed or implied, including but not limited to: appropriateness of use, accuracy, or completeness of data. DEQ does not guarantee the GIS data provided is complete or current because the information contained in these data may change over time. These data and related maps are not legal documents and should not be construed or used as such. It is encouraged that these data are obtained from a DEQ resource and not through other sources which may lead to changed or outdated data. While using DEQ GIS data, the use and modification of such data is done at the risk of the user, and where DEQ holds no liability of any nature resulting from the use or correctness of this data. Pursuant to Section 54.1-402, paragraph C of the Code of Virginia, this data may not be used for purposes listed in said paragraph C, since the data was not created, nor is it maintained under the supervision of a licensed land surveyor. [Click Here] to view Data Fact Sheet.
Parcels - Middlesex Co.

This layer represents tax parcels in Middlesex County, Virginia. Information about each parcel is pulled from [Vision] at least every 2 weeks. Please be sure to check Vision for the most up-to-date parcel information. Parcel boundaries are meant to be used as reference only, and may contain inaccuracies or misrepresentations of actual parcel boundaries. Boundaries are updated by the E911 and Mapping Department following receipt of plats from the Comissioner of Revenue. Please contact the Middlesex County GIS Coordinator with any questions, comments, or concerns about the layer. For errors in the data in the Vision system, please contact the Office of the Commissioner of Revenue.
Full_Crash

The main source of the crash data is owned and maintained by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV). DMV’s Traffic Records Electronic Data System (TREDS) is a state-of-the-art data system maintained by the DMV Highway Safety Office (HSO) that automates and centralizes all crash data in Virginia. Per data sharing use agreement with DMV, VDOT publishes the non-privileged crash data through Virginia Roads data portal. In providing this data, VDOT assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the data. In the process of recording and compiling the data, some deletions and/or omissions of data may occur and VDOT is not responsible for any such occurrences. The most recent data contained in this dataset is preliminary and subject to change. You can download data here. Please be advised that, under Title 23 United State Code – Section 407, this crash information cannot be used in discovery or as evidence in a Federal or State court proceeding or considered for other purposes in any action for damages against VDOT or the State of Virginia arising from any occurrence at the location identified. All users shall comply with and be subject to all applicable laws and regulations, whether federal or state, in connection with any of the receipt and use of DMV data including, but not limited to, (1) the Federal Drivers Privacy Protection Act (18 U.S.C. § 2721 et seq.), (2) the Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act (Va. Code § 2.2-3800 et seq.), (3) the Virginia Computer Crimes Act (Va. Code § 18.2-152.1 et seq.), (4) the provisions of Va. Code §§ 46.2-208 and 58.1-3, and (5) any successor rules, regulations, or guidelines adopted by DMV with regard to disclosure or dissemination of any information obtained from DMV records or files.
SYIP Approved Projects

VDOT's Six Year Improvement Plan approved projects. Contains both linear projects data as well as a point layer representing the summary of both point and line projects. In the summary layer, linear projects are converted to points based on the centroid of the line and are combined with the normal point projects into a single dataset. Spatial data is intended to highlight mappable projects in the SYIP but may not include all records due to unique business circumstances. The data included in this layer is produced, owned, and managed by VDOT - Infrastructure Investment Division (IID). Please coordinate with IID if this data is to be used or altered for the creation of derivative work products, linked to various technology solutions, or to support other efforts outside of expected tasks in support of Six-Year Improvement Program management and/or development. Official SYIP site: https://syip.virginiadot.org/Pages/allProjects.aspx#
Building Footprints

This feature class contains structure (building) polygons for Middlesex County, Virginia. Buildings are delineated around the roof line showing the building "footprint." Mobile homes and temporary structures may be included. Buildings were digitized from 2025 imagery and may include buildings that do not currently exist. Please contact the Middlesex County GIS Coordinator with any questions, comments, or concerns. Originial source: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Geospatial Response Office
Road Centerlines

This line layer is for road centerline segments in Middlesex County, Virginia. Data contains address ranges, street names, and route numbers when available. Roads are split at intersections and administrative boundaries. This layer is used for addressing in the County and routing emergency calls. Road centerlines are updated as needed by the Middlesex County E911 & Mapping Department. Please contact the Middlesex County GIS Coordinator with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Address Points

This layer contains all address points in Middlesex County, Virginia. Addresses are assigned by the E911 & Mapping Department following the approval of new buildings by the Planning & Zoning Department. Most numbers in the County follow the formula of (distance down road) / 5.28. This layer is used to update 9-1-1 systems and the USPS Address Management System. Data contains information on emergency services (ESN and PSAP numbers), Post Office (Post Office Name and Zip Code), and other location information such as Place Names (where applicable) and parsed out address information. Please contact the Middlesex County GIS Coordinator with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Wetlands

This polygon feature class denotes wetland areas within the city of Newport News, Virginia. Wetlands are areas where water is present at or near the surface of the soil during at least part of the year. Wetlands provide habitat for many species of plants and animals that are adapted to living in wet habitats. Wetlands form characteristic soils, absorb pollutants and excess nutrients from aquatic systems, help buffer the effects of high flows, and recharge groundwater. Data on the distribution and type of wetland play an important role in land use planning and several federal and state laws require that wetlands be considered during the planning process. This data is updated on an as needed basis.
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area

This layer depicts the [Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act] (CBPA) areas in Newport News, Virginia, categorized into three delineations: * Resource Protection Areas (RPA) include both tidal and connected non-tidal wetlands, as well as tidal shores, and a landward riparian buffer of 100 feet which has the greatest potential to protect and benefit water quality. * Resource Management Areas (RMA) area adjacent to the RPA and have the potential to damage water quality without proper management. Only those RMA areas that have a designated boundary are in included in this layer. Some localities define the RMA as the remaining area of the locality that is not in the RPA and therefore no separate boundary is needed. * Intensely Developed Areas (IDA) must be designated in the city or county code. Not all localities have designated IDAs. An IDA overlays redevelopment areas that may otherwise be subjected to stricter enforcement of the RPA. Note that the areas provided in this layer are meant for general planning use. Consult with local CBPA staff for questions about the determination and enforcement of CBPA areas.
Reservoir Protection Buffer Zone

This polygon layer represents the buffer zone established by city/county ordinance for the waterways in Newport News and other nearby localities. The City of Newport News complies with the [Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act] in order to protect the quality of water in the Bay. The Chesapeake Bay is one of the most important and productive estuarine systems in the world, providing economic and social benefits to the citizens of Newport News and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Portions of Newport News are designated as Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas. Buffer zone means an area of natural or established vegetation managed to protect other components of a resource protection area and state waters from significant degradation due to land disturbances. This buffer area consists of three (3) trophic layers: trees, shrubs and ground cover. According to [Newport News City Code]: "a buffer area not less than one hundred (100) feet in width, located adjacent to and landward of the components listed in subsections a. through c. above, and along both sides of any water body with perennial flow. The full buffer area shall be designated as the landward component of the resource protection area notwithstanding the presence of permitted uses, encroachments and permitted vegetation clearing in compliance with section 37.1-51".
National Watershed Boundary

This U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) map layer displays the National Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD). The WBD defines the perimeter of drainage areas formed by the terrain and other landscape characteristics. The drainage areas are nested within each other so that a large drainage area (Upper Mississippi River), will be composed of multiple smaller drainage areas like the Wisconsin River. Each of these smaller areas can be further subdivided into subsequently smaller drainage areas. The intent of defining hydrologic units (HU) for the WBD is to establish a base-line drainage boundary framework, accounting for all land and surface areas. The WBD is a comprehensive aggregated collection of HU data consistent with the national criteria for delineation and resolution. Each HU is identified by a unique hydrologic unit code (HUC). This service includes HU boundaries for HUC2 (Regions), HUC4 (Subregions), HUC6 (Basin), HUC8 (Subbasins), HUC10 (Watersheds), HUC12 (Subwatersheds), and HUC14.
Future Land Use 2040

The data set provides information for regulators, planners, and others interested in Future Land Use changes, and allows them to quantify those changes over time using GIS. This data set is intended to serve as a resource data set. When a parcel has multiple land uses, the dominant land use is shown. Assessing records and orthophotography were the main sources used to attribute each tax parcel with land use information. The City of Newport News may change the parcel based polygon coding based on more in depth analysis and field inspection.
Opportunity Zones

This polygon feature class contains Census tracts for areas within Newport News that qualify as an Opportunity Zone. Opportunity Zones are a federal economic development and community development tax benefit established as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act available to investors with capital gains designed to encourage long-term private investment in low-income urban, suburban and rural census tracts. For more information, view the [Opportunity Zone website] and the [Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development].
New Market Tax Credit

This polygon feature class contains US Census data for tracts that might qualify for the New Market Tax Credit Program. Historically, low-income communities experience a lack of investment, as evidenced by vacant commercial properties, outdated manufacturing facilities, and inadequate access to education and healthcare service providers. The New Market Tax Credit Program (NMTC Program) aims to break this cycle of disinvestment by attracting the private investment necessary to reinvigorate struggling local economies. A detailed overview of the NMTC Program, including information on eligible activities, can also be found in the [Introduction to the NMTC Program presentation].
Next Generation 9-1-1 Provisioning Polygons in Virginia State Plane North NAD83

Beginning in 2015, the Public Service Communication Board, VITA Integrated Services Program staff, and staffs from public safety answering points (PSAPs) have been planning the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) for the Commonwealth. Transitioning from the legacy telecommunication network will provide numerous benefits and flexibility looking towards the future. As the emergency services internet protocol network (ESInet) is fully deployed, geospatial call routing will use geographic information system (GIS) data provisioned by authoritative sources. This feature class contains the best available Provisioning Boundary Line segments received and processed by VGIN into Virginia State Plane North polygons. All segments are agreed to, but geometry may change in the future with new agreements. The data is available as a feature service [https://vginmaps.vdem.virginia.gov/arcgis/rest/services/NG911/NG911_VA_StatePlaneNorth_NAD83_Provisioning_Polygon/FeatureServer]. Guidance on connecting to feature services is available here: [https://vginmaps.vdem.virginia.gov/download/ng911/Working_with_VGIN_Feature_Services.pdf]. Additional resources and recommendations on GIS related topics are available on the [VGIN 9-1-1 & GIS] page. Data is believed to be current for its intended purpose. Data is provided as is. All warranties regarding the accuracy of the data and any representation or inferences derived there from are hereby expressly disclaimed.