Where do I find...?

This section provides answers to some frequently asked questions about our maps and data.

For additional questions not addressed on this page, please contact the GIS Mapping Center.

 

How often is data updated in the GIS Open Data Portal?

The data on the GIS Open Data Portal is updated, as needed, or at a minimum on a weekly basis.  Supplemental non-GIS data can be found on the County Open Data Portal.

Where can I find a map of civic associations?

Where can I get a plat map?

The GIS Mapping Center does not provide plat maps. Please call 703-228-3629 for additional information.

How do I look up zoning information?

You can look up zoning information using our interactive Zoning Lookup map.

Where can I find underground utilities data and maps?

Utilities data is not publicly available on the GIS Open Data portal or in public mapping applications. Some stormwater data is available on the GIS Open Data portal and in AC Maps. Please note that this data does not represent the entirety of the dataset as certain federal and/or other facilities have been excluded. To obtain utilities data and/or maps, please submit a request using the form located on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) site.

Where can I find my trash collection day?

You can find your trash collection day on our interactive Refuse Collection map. Refer to the Curbside Recycling and Trash site for more information.

Can I use the GIS parcel data to delineate my property line to install a fence?

This is not recommended.  Our GIS data is for reference and general use only and should not be used for any determination of property lines.  Please refer to our disclaimer:  Pursuant to Section 54.1-402 of the Code of Virginia, any determination of topography or contours, or any depiction of physical improvements, property lines or boundaries is for general information only and shall not be used for the design, modification, or construction of improvements to real property or for flood plain determination.

 

Where can I find my school?

The School Boundary Locator can be used to search an address or click on the map to find the assigned neighborhood elementary, middle, and high school. For more information, please visit the Arlington County Public Schools Maps and Boundaries page.

Where can I find a map showing my stormwater utility fee?

The Stormwater Fee Estimator map allows you to search by address or click on the map to obtain stormwater fee information. The fee information represents the fee billed for the year and does not reflect any updates resulting from bill disputes. For more information, visit the Stormwater Utility Fee site.

 

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