Planning and Zoning Solutions
Automate map production, standardize report packages, and accelerate development review with tools built specifically for planning departments.
The Challenge
Planning departments manage complex review processes, tight deadlines, and high public expectations. Every application requires custom maps, staff reports, and public meeting materials, all while maintaining consistency and accuracy.
Time Constraints
Manual map creation takes hours per application. Planners spend more time on cartography than analysis.
Consistency Issues
Different staff members create different map styles. Public facing materials lack visual cohesion.
Resource Limitations
Small teams handle increasing application volumes. No time for GIS training or template maintenance.
Public Expectations
Residents expect fast, transparent processes. Council members need clear, professional materials.
How Canopy Helps
PlotPilot for Automated Mapping
Generate zoning maps, general plan maps, and context maps in seconds. PlotPilot connects to your ArcGIS data, applies your department's cartographic standards, and produces publication ready maps with one command.
- Reduce mapping time by 70 percent or more
- Standardize layouts across all applications
- Export directly to staff reports and council packets
- Publish to ArcGIS Online and Experience Builder
Reduction in mapping preparation time
Consistent visual quality across all maps
PlotPilot has transformed how our planning department works. Reports that used to take hours now take minutes, and the maps look more professional than ever.
Planning Department, Municipal Government
Backups for Data Protection
Protect all your zoning layers, base maps, and web applications with automated backups. Maintain version history, track dependencies, and recover from accidental deletions or system failures instantly.
- Automated scheduled backups of all content
- Full version control and audit logging
- Dependency analysis to track data usage
- Instant recovery from data loss events
Your New Workflow
Application Received
A new development application arrives. You need zoning maps, context maps, and notification area maps for the staff report.
Generate Maps Instantly
Open PlotPilot, enter the parcel number, and generate all three maps in under two minutes. Maps follow your department's standards automatically.
Complete Staff Report
Export maps to your report template, complete your analysis, and submit for review. Spend your time on planning, not cartography.
Publish for Public Access
Share maps to ArcGIS Online or Experience Builder so residents can view application details before public meetings.
Ready to Transform Your Planning Workflow?
See how PlotPilot and Backups can help your planning department work faster and smarter.