Grades 2024

Overview This Feature Service presents detailed slope grade information for Tallahassee and Leon County, Florida, derived from LiDAR data collected in spring 2024. It includes geographic representation of areas categorized by slope severity, classified as Significant Grades (10-20% slope) and Severe Grades (greater than 20% slope). These grades are critical for environmental regulation and urban planning within local growth management departments (City of Tallahassee Growth Management and Leon County Development Services and Environmental Management) Feature Layers Grades 2024: This layer illustrates the spatial distribution of slope grades which are utilized by City and County regulatory departments to assess development impacts on environmentally sensitive areas. It supports planning decisions by indicating areas with notable slopes that may affect construction, drainage, and land management. Geographic Coverage The data covers the jurisdiction of Tallahassee city and Leon County, Florida, focusing on the topographic and environmental conditions relevant to these areas. Use Cases Environmental impact assessment and enforcement of development regulations by municipal authorities. Urban planning and growth management requiring terrain analysis. Guide for engineering and surveying processes where slope information is a key consideration. Licensing and Data Quality The dataset is a product of collaborative efforts between Dewberry Engineers, Tallahassee-Leon County GIS, and local governmental agencies, built upon reliable LiDAR technology. While precise, it is intended as a planning tool and not a substitute for professional land surveying. This data is meant to be used as a guide and not to take the place of a land survey by a licensed surveyor.