Solar Siting Category, Based on Land Use/Land Cover 2012 Update, Edition 20170720 (Land_lu_Solar_Siting_Category)

Identification Information:
Citation:
Citation Information:
Publication Date: 20170720
Title: Solar Siting Category, Based on Land Use/Land Cover 2012 Update, Edition 20170720 (Land_lu_Solar_Siting_Category)
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector digital data
Publication Information:
Publisher: NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
Online Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis
Online Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/geowebsplash.htm
Description:
Abstract: This dataset was created specifically for utilization in Solar Siting Analysis 2017 Update. The Land_lu_2012_gen layer is joined to the Land_lu_Solar_Siting_Category table using the LU12 field to create the “Solar Siting Analysis Update.lyr “ It is symbolized using the SSA_Designation field in the join table. The 2012 LU/LC data set is the fifth in a series of land use mapping efforts that was begun in 1986. Revisions and additions to the initial baseline layer were done in subsequent years from imagery captured in 1995/97, 2002, 2007 and 2012. This present 2012 update was created by comparing the 2007 LU/LC layer from NJDEP's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database to 2012 color infrared (CIR) imagery and delineating and coding areas of change. Work for this data set was done by Aerial Information Systems, Inc., Redlands, CA, under direction of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Bureau of Geographic Information System (BGIS). LU/LC changes were captured by adding new line work and attribute data for the 2012 land use directly to the base data layer. All 2007 LU/LC polygons and attribute fields remain in this data set, so change analysis for the period 2007-2012 can be undertaken from this one layer. The classification system used was a modified Anderson et al., classification system. An impervious surface (IS) code was also assigned to each LU/LC polygon based on the percentage of impervious surface within each polygon as of 2007. Minimum mapping unit (MMU) is 1 acre. ADVISORY: This metadata file contains information for the 2012 Land Use/Land Cover (LU/LC) data sets, which were mapped by USGS Subbasin (HU8). There are additional reference documents listed in this file under Supplemental Information which should also be examined by users of these data sets. As stated in this metadata record's Use Constraints section, NJDEP makes no representations of any kind, including, but not limited to, the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use, nor are any such warranties to be implied with respect to the digital data layers furnished hereunder. NJDEP assumes no responsibility to maintain them in any manner or form. By downloading this data, user agrees to the data use constraints listed within this metadata record.
Purpose: The purpose of this analysis is to aid the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP or the Department), local communities and potential solar developers in planning for solar installations by distinguishing between lands where the Department encourages solar development from those where the Department discourages solar development. While solar energy projects provide environmental benefits, environmental damage can occur if projects are not properly sited, more than negating the benefits. This analysis was performed to identify preferred development sites where solar projects are most environmentally desirable.
Time Period of Content:
Time Period Information:
Single Date/Time:
Calendar Date: 20170720
Currentness Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency: As needed
Spatial Domain:
Bounding Coordinates:
West Bounding Coordinate: -75.592927
East Bounding Coordinate: -73.890363
North Bounding Coordinate: 41.357565
South Bounding Coordinate: 38.855893
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Theme Keyword: planningCadastre
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: None
Theme Keyword: Solar
Theme Keyword: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Theme Keyword: Solar Siting Analysis
Theme Keyword: lulc2012
Theme Keyword: NJDEP
Place:
Place Keyword Thesaurus: None
Place Keyword: New Jersey
Place Keyword: NJ
Temporal:
Temporal Keyword Thesaurus: None
Temporal Keyword: 2017
Temporal Keyword: 2012
Access Constraints: By obtaining data, users must abide by special use constraints. In most cases, a downloadable shapefile (.zip) version of this layer is also available. Information to download the shapefile can be found in the Distribution Section of this metadata record. This data layer is shown in the NJDEP's NJ-GeoWeb mapping application accessible through the Online Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/geowebsplash.htm
Use Constraints: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Data Distribution Agreement. The data provided herein are distributed subject to the following conditions and restrictions: NJDEP assumes no responsibility to maintain them in any manner or form and disclaims any duty or obligation to either maintain availability of or to update the data. Terms of Agreement 1. All data is provided, as is, without any representation or warranty of any kind, implied, expressed or statutory including, but not limited to, the warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, merchantability or fitness for a particular use, freedom from computer virus nor are any such warranties to be implied with respect to the digital data layers furnished hereunder. User is responsible for understanding the accuracy limitations of all digital data layers provided herein, as documented in the accompanying cross-reference files (see SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION). Any reproduction or manipulation of the above data must ensure that the coordinate reference system remains intact. 2. Digital data received from the NJDEP may not be reproduced or redistributed without all the metadata provided. 3. Any maps, publications, reports, or other documents produced as a result of this project that utilize this digital data will credit the NJDEP's Geographic Information System (GIS) as the source of the data with the following credit/disclaimer: "This (map/publication/report) was developed using New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Geographic Information System digital data, but this secondary product has not been verified by NJDEP and is not state-authorized or endorsed." 4. NJDEP makes no warranty that digital data are free of Copyright or Trademark claims or other restrictions or limitations on free use or display. Making a copy of this data may be subject to the copyright of trademark laws.
Point of Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: NJDEP Bureau of Energy & Sustainability
Contact Person: Ryan Gergely
Contact Position: Research Scientist 3
Contact Address:
Address Type: physical
City: Trenton
State or Province: NJ
Postal Code: 08625
Contact Voice Telephone: 609-663-0538
Contact Electronic Mail Address: Ryan.Gergely@dep.nj.gov
Contact Instructions: via email
Native Data Set Environment: Version 6.2 (Build 9200) ; Esri ArcGIS 10.4.0.5524
Data Quality Information:
Logical Consistency Report: Topology tests were completed on the source Land Use 2012 data.
Completeness Report: Features that extend outside of New Jersey's boundaries were not included in this GIS dataset.
Lineage:
Process Step:
Process Description: 
Anderson Land Use/Land Cover Codes were assigned a "SSA Designation" of their preference for siting solar. These designations were then joined to the 2012 LULC, where the symbology was adjusted to indicate the Preferred, Not-Preferred, and Indeterminate areas for siting solar based on thei land use/land cover characteristics. A few Anderson Codes were not given a SSA Designation since they were not viable locations for siting solar, and were therefore exculded from the data layer. These Anderson Codes were largely characterized as being associated with tidally influenced water bodies (5100-streams and canals, 5190-exposed flats, 5410-tidal rivers, inland bays and other tidal waters, 5411-open tidal bays, 5412-tidal mud flats, 5420-dredged artifical lagoon, 5430-atlantic ocean).
Process Date: 20170725
Spatial Data Organization Information:
Direct Spatial Reference Method: Vector
Point and Vector Object Information:
SDTS Terms Description:
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Point and Vector Object Count: 707052
Entity and Attribute Information:
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: Land_lu_Solar_Siting_Category
Entity Type Definition: Solar Siting Analysis
Entity Type Definition Source: NJDEP
Attribute:
Attribute Label: OBJECTID
Attribute Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute Definition Source: Esri
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Shape
Attribute Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute Definition Source: Esri
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: LU12
Attribute Definition: Numeric 4 digit code representing land use/land cover category, (2012)
Attribute Definition Source: Modified Anderson classification system
Attribute Domain Values:
Codeset Domain:
Codeset Name: Modified Anderson land use/land cover classification system
Codeset Source: Land Use/Land Cover Classification System (2012)
Attribute:
Attribute Label: LABEL12
Attribute Definition: Description of land use/land cover category, (2012)
Attribute Definition Source: Modified Anderson classification system
Attribute Domain Values:
Codeset Domain:
Codeset Name: Modified Anderson land use/land cover classification system
Codeset Source: Land Use/Land Cover Classification System (2012)
Attribute:
Attribute Label: TYPE12
Attribute Definition: Generalized (Level I) land use/land cover category, (2012)
Attribute Definition Source: Modified Anderson classification system
Attribute Domain Values:
Codeset Domain:
Codeset Name: Modified Anderson land use/land cover classification system
Codeset Source: Land Use/Land Cover Classification System (2012)
Attribute:
Attribute Label: SSA_Designation
Attribute Definition: Description of preference for siting solar based on LULC properties
Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP Solar Siting Analysis Update (2017)
Attribute Domain Values:
Enumerated Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: Preferred
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Preferred land for siting solar
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: NJDEP
Attribute Domain Values:
Enumerated Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: Not-Preferred
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Not-Preferred land for siting solar
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: NJDEP
Attribute Domain Values:
Enumerated Domain:
Enumerated Domain Value: Indeterminate
Enumerated Domain Value Definition: Indeterminate land for siting solar
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source: NJDEP
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Acreage
Attribute Definition: Calculated acreage for each polygon
Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Unique acreage values
Attribute:
Attribute Label: SqMi
Attribute Definition: Calculated square mileage for each polygon
Attribute Definition Source: NJDEP
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Unique square mileage values
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Shape_Length
Attribute Definition: Length of feature in internal units.
Attribute Definition Source: Esri
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Shape_Area
Attribute Definition: Area of feature in internal units squared.
Attribute Definition Source: Esri
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.
Distribution Information:
Distributor:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: NJDEP/DOIT/Bureau of GIS
Contact Person: GIS Help Desk
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical
Address: 401 East State Street
City: Trenton
State or Province: NJ
Postal Code: 08625
Contact Voice Telephone: (609) 777-0672
Contact Facsimile Telephone: (609) 292-7900
Contact Electronic Mail Address: gisnet@dep.nj.gov
Distribution Liability: See access and use constraints information.
Standard Order Process:
Digital Form:
Digital Transfer Information:
Format Name: DEP distributes ESRI .SHP and/or GDB. Some data may be NJ GeoWeb "display only" layers.
Format Version Number: latest version
File Decompression Technique: WinZip
Digital Transfer Option:
Online Option:
Computer Contact Information:
Network Address:
Network Resource Name: https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/geowebsplash.htm
Computer Contact Information:
Network Address:
Network Resource Name: https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis
Online Option:
Computer Contact Information:
Network Address:
Network Resource Name: https://gisdata-njdep.opendata.arcgis.com/
Fees: None
Ordering Instructions: All available NJDEP public GIS data can be downloaded for free. Some data shown in NJGeoWeb application may not yet be available for download due to various data or distribution issues. Please email gisnet@dep.nj.gov with any data distribution questions.
Metadata Reference Information:
Metadata Date: 20170801
Metadata Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: NJDEP Bureau of Energy & Sustainability
Contact Person: Ryan Gergely
Contact Position: Research Scientist 3
Contact Address:
Address Type: physical
City: Trenton
State or Province: NJ
Postal Code: 08625
Contact Voice Telephone: 609-663-0538
Contact Electronic Mail Address: Ryan.Gergely@dep.nj.gov
Contact Instructions: via email
Metadata Standard Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata Time Convention: local time