Leadership in Johnston, IA began looking for an accessible, user-focused approach to displaying their Code of Ordinances, with a particular focus on making the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations easy to view, download, and print. Staff had an additional item they wanted to address: their current management system for development applications was outdated and under-utilized.
After partnering with enCodePlus to launch a new Code of Ordinances portal, city staff worked closely with the ECP team to customize and launch a development application intake tool, AppTrak+. AppTrak+ facilitates the application intake, processing, and approval process. Automated emails delivered through the system allow staff to keep in contact with applicants and inform them of missing fees, future public meetings, and other vital information.
Online permitting system for application submission, payment, plan review, tracking and issuing permits and approvals. Includes mapping and reporting capabilities.
Automatically archives and provides historical versions of code sections.
Automated email notice of published document updates.
Customizable calculator for on-the-fly computing of bufferyard widths, screening types and plant types and quantities
Customizable calculator for on-the-fly computing of landscaping material types and quantities by location.
Customizable calculator for on-the-fly computing of total parking space quantities for cars, trucks and bicycles.
Customizable calculator for on-the-fly computing of sign types, areas, heights and locations by district.
Secure document storage and retrieval system. Search ordinances by number, date or keyword.
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.
