Terrain Grades - 2012

Overview This feature service provides detailed information on terrain slope grades derived from 2012 LiDAR data for the Tallahassee and Leon County areas in Florida. It represents slope conditions crucial for environmental planning and development regulation. Feature Layers Grades 2012: This layer depicts areas of Significant Grades (10-20% slope) and Severe Grades (greater than 20% slope). It is created using LiDAR elevation data collected in spring 2012, representing the steepness of terrain as a key factor for environmental management. The slope grade data assists city and county growth management, development services, and environmental departments in regulating and guiding land use decisions. The layer is intended primarily as a reference for planning and regulation, not a substitute for professional land surveys. Geographic Coverage The data covers the geographic region of Tallahassee and Leon County, Florida, providing localized terrain grade information to support environmental sensitivity and development regulation within this jurisdiction. Purpose and Application Supports environmental regulation and sustainable land development planning. Assists municipal and county departments in managing growth and protecting environmentally sensitive areas. Informs decisions based on slope stability and severity for infrastructure and land use. Data Source and Licensing The grades data was derived from LiDAR collected by Merrick and Company in coordination with Tallahassee-Leon County GIS. The information is a product of digital analyses on multiple credible government databases and is provided under a license restricting its use to ensure responsible application and to limit liability.