The city of Cuyahoga Falls contracted with enCodePlus in 2019 to convert several documents into a userfriendly online format. It was important to city staff to keep their General Development Code, Downtown Historic District Sign Criteria and Master Sign Plan, Design Guidelines for Downtown Historic District, and Revitalization Signage Area Portage Crossing documents together for easy access. The enCodePlus software was perfect for this, with its ability to house multiple document types in one URL and flexible design options that allow for customizing the layout of both text-based and form-based documents.
Each document also benefits from hyperlinked internal cross-references and, where applicable, pop-up definition links. Additional features that further enhance understanding and accessibility of the General Development Code include Quick Links to popular sections of the regulations, a Quick Tables page for simplified viewing of regulatory tables, and a Search tool that allows users to look up any term in one or multiple documents at the same time. A Land Use Lookup tool provides users a way to look up a specific use for a proposed project and quickly determine in which districts that use is permitted. The tool is linked to the city’s GIS map data so users may visualize where in the city the specified districts are located. The map also includes a District Summary feature that displays direct hyperlinks to relevant sections of the code based on a chosen district.
By choosing to partner with enCodePlus, Cuyahoga Falls is able to offer its staff and citizens a well-designed, easily accessible option for viewing important regulatory information.
Automatically archives and provides historical versions of code sections.
Automated email notice of published document updates.
Secure document storage and retrieval system. Search ordinances by number, date or keyword.
Comprehensive glossary with 40,000+ (and counting) planning and zoning terms. Regularly updated.
Esri-based GIS map application designed for planning and zoning queries, analyses, and display.
Instant access to parcel details like ownership, land and building value and district standards.
GIS map of districts where specific land uses are permitted by-right or by condition or special exception.
