<oai_dc:dc xmlns:oai_dc="http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc/ http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc.xsd"><dc:creator>Somerset County Office of GIS Services</dc:creator><dc:description>The purpose of developing parcel-referenced digital zoning dataset is to provide an accurate information about the zoning regulations and designations within Somerset County, New Jersey. The dataset depicts boundaries and attributes of different zoning districts, such as residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and mixed-use zones. By utilizing the GIS dataset, urban planners, developers, policymakers, and other stakeholders can visualize and analyze the spatial distribution of zoning regulations. It helps them understand the existing land-use patterns, identify suitable locations for various types of development, evaluate compliance with zoning regulations, and make informed decisions regarding land use planning, development proposals, and policy changes. Additionally, combining zoning data with other spatial datasets, such as transportation networks, population demographics, or environmental data, can provide valuable insights for comprehensive planning and decision-making processes.</dc:description><dc:format>ArcGIS FeatureLayer</dc:format><dc:identifier>https://hub.arcgis.com/datasets/8dc90980223a4abaa3fd3a92a96935ee_0</dc:identifier><dc:language>eng</dc:language><dc:publisher>New Jersey Geographic Information Network (NJGIN) Open Data Portal</dc:publisher><dc:rights>Public</dc:rights><dc:title>Somerset County Zoning [New Jersey]</dc:title><dc:type>Web services</dc:type><dc:coverage>New Jersey</dc:coverage><dc:date>Last Modified: 2023-07-10</dc:date></oai_dc:dc>