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Use the following checklist '''step-by-step''' to determine whether the "City" field for a segment should contain a name or be marked as "None" in the states of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida<br/>
Follow the checklist below '''step-by-step''' to determine whether the '''"Primary City"''' field for a segment should contain a name or be marked '''"None"'''.<br/>
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'''Note that the discussion that follows DOES NOT apply to
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* Freeway or Ramp segments.  Select the 'none' checkbox beside the city field for these segments.
*"City" field determination for places.''' <br/>


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== WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS ==
==={{anchor|start}}'''INCORPORATED MUNICIPALITY?'''===


=== Mailing Address for City field in Waze ===
==== Is the "proposal" on the list of legally incorporated municipalities?====
<span style="color:#FF0000">'''NOTE:'''</span> Mailing addresses alone are not a determining factor for filling in the City field; city limits are. For example, everyone who lives in Leon County has a "Tallahassee, FL" mailing address, but not everyone in Leon County lives within the incorporated city limits of Tallahassee.  Most unincorporated county areas should have the City field checked as "None", unless they meet one of the following exceptions.
 
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'''Step 1 : Incorporated Municipality'''


Is the segment within a city on the list of legally incorporated municipalities? Click the appropriate state link below.
Click the appropriate state link below.
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| [[File:Florida_LOC.png|100px|thumbnail|link=http://www.floridaleagueofcities.com/resources/municipal-directory|[http://www.floridaleagueofcities.com/resources/municipal-directory Florida League of Cities]]]
| [[File:Florida_LOC.png|100px|thumbnail|link=http://www.floridaleagueofcities.com/resources/municipal-directory|[http://www.floridaleagueofcities.com/resources/municipal-directory Florida League of Cities]]]
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Is the city on one of the lists provided above?
 
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'''[[#2|NO: Step 2]]'''
'''[[#2|NO: GO TO CDP section]]'''
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'''Step 1a - Verify City Limits'''
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Check if your segment falls within the city limits by using the appropriate state's mapping resources below


==== Is the segment located within that municipality's boundaries? ====
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Is the segment Within the City Limits?
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'''[[#incorporated|YES: Continue]]'''
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'''[[#2|NO: Step 2]]'''
'''[[#2|NO: GO TO CDP section]]'''
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'''[[#start|Press to Check Another Proposed City Name]]'''
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'''Step 2 - Census Designated Place (CDP)'''
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==='''CENSUS DESIGNATED PLACE (CDP)?'''===


In the SER, only CDPs with populations great than 10,000 people are used to in the city field. CDPs are defined by the Census Bureau.  CDP  population statistics and CDP boundaries can be found on their website.  [https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/maps/reference.html Census Bureau Website]
In SER, only CDPs (from the 2010 census) with populations greater than 10,000 people are valid for use. CDPs are established by the Census Bureau for each decennial census (the census held every 10 years).  Population statistics and boundaries are located on the        ( [https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/maps/reference.html Census Bureau Website].)
====Is the name listed as a CDP?====
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====Is the CDP population greater than 10,000?====




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====Is the segment within the CDP's geographic boundaries?====
'''Step 2a: Determine Geographic Boundaries'''
'''Step 2a: Determine Geographic Boundaries'''


The geographic boundaries of CDP's can be viewed in PDF form by selecting the appropriate State, then selecting the correct county on the next page at [http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/maps/2010tract.html US Census Bureau 2010 Census Tracts(Places)].  Alternatively, an overlay of the boundaries can be created for use in WME.  One acceptable method for creating this overlay is by following the presentation [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HvLEhGmGkn4w5zN_l3H-k57jCfPdgEWWFfBTicuhGfs/edit?usp=sharing Overlay CDP's on WME] by t0cableguy. The PDF's or the shapefiles provided by the census.gov website are the ONLY approved source for CDP boundaries.
The only approved source for CDP boundaries are those provided by the US census government website. The geographic boundaries of CDP's area available in,
 
'''PDF form'''. Go to the [http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/maps/2010tract.html US Census Bureau 2010 Census Tracts(Places)] page.  Select the '''State''', Select the '''county''' on the page that pops up.  Or,
 
'''Shapefiles'''. Create an overlay of the boundaries for use in WME.  (One method for creating this overlay is explained in this presentation, [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HvLEhGmGkn4w5zN_l3H-k57jCfPdgEWWFfBTicuhGfs/edit?usp=sharing Overlay CDP's on WME], by t0cableguy.)


[http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/maps/reference.html US Census Bureau Reference Maps]
[http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/maps/reference.html US Census Bureau Reference Maps]
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'''[[#3|NO: Step 3]]'''
'''[[#3|NO: Step 3]]'''
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'''STEP 3 - County Property Appraiser'''
 
===County Property Appraiser===


If you look up a parcel for the segment using the appropriate Property Appraiser's website does it list the target name as a valid address?  
If you look up a parcel for the segment using the appropriate Property Appraiser's website does it list the target name as a valid address?  
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'''STEP 4 - Indian Reservations / Military Installations'''
===Indian Reservations / Military Installations===


Is the segment / place located on an Indian Reservation or Government Installation?  
Is the segment / place located on an Indian Reservation or Government Installation?  
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'''STEP 5 - Other Place of Significance.
===Other Place of Significance===


There are many other Census Designated Places and points of interest throughout the Southeast Regsion, but many are small.  Does your target location have a major cultural significance (e.g. tourist attraction, county seat, travel milestone (e.g. Yeehaw Junction))?   
There are many other Census Designated Places and points of interest throughout the Southeast Regsion, but many are small.  Does your target location have a major cultural significance (e.g. tourist attraction, county seat, travel milestone (e.g. Yeehaw Junction))?   
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==Options for City Name Field==
==Flowchart==
The following flow-chart outlines the discussion from above: <br/>
[[File:Southeast City Field Flow Chart.png|800px|frameless|left]]


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'''Incorporated City Name'''


{|-
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[[#start|Start Over]]
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'''Census Designated Place(CDP)'''
{|-
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||[[file:CDP_Name_Here.png]]
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<span style="color:#FF0000">'''NOTE:'''</span> If this name is an incorporated municipality and the segment is outside its legal limits do not use it as the city name.
[[#start|Start Over]]


==Options for City Name Field==


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Latest revision as of 18:56, 4 July 2019

Follow the checklist below step-by-step to determine whether the "Primary City" field for a segment should contain a name or be marked "None".


WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS

INCORPORATED MUNICIPALITY?

Is the "proposal" on the list of legally incorporated municipalities?

Click the appropriate state link below.

Alabama League of Municipalities
Georgia Municipal Association
Florida League of Cities

YES: Continue

NO: GO TO CDP section




Is the segment located within that municipality's boundaries?

Alabama Mapping Resources
Georgia Mapping Resources
Florida Mapping Resources

YES: Continue

NO: GO TO CDP section

Since segment is confirmed to be within the incorporated municipality's city limits, put the proposed name in the city field.

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Press to Check Another Proposed City Name




CENSUS DESIGNATED PLACE (CDP)?

In SER, only CDPs (from the 2010 census) with populations greater than 10,000 people are valid for use. CDPs are established by the Census Bureau for each decennial census (the census held every 10 years). Population statistics and boundaries are located on the ( Census Bureau Website.)

Is the name listed as a CDP?

YES: Step 2a

NO: Step 3

Is the CDP population greater than 10,000?


Is the segment within the CDP's geographic boundaries?

Step 2a: Determine Geographic Boundaries

The only approved source for CDP boundaries are those provided by the US census government website. The geographic boundaries of CDP's area available in,

PDF form. Go to the US Census Bureau 2010 Census Tracts(Places) page. Select the State, Select the county on the page that pops up. Or,

Shapefiles. Create an overlay of the boundaries for use in WME. (One method for creating this overlay is explained in this presentation, Overlay CDP's on WME, by t0cableguy.)

US Census Bureau Reference Maps

US Census Bureau 2010 Census Tracts(Places)

Is the segment within the Census Designated Place selected in Step 2, according to the files listed in Step 2a?

YES: CDP

NO: Step 3

Segment is within a Census Designated Place (CDP). Use this CDP name in the Primary City Field.




County Property Appraiser

If you look up a parcel for the segment using the appropriate Property Appraiser's website does it list the target name as a valid address?

Alabama Mapping Resources
Georgia Mapping Resources
Florida Mapping Resources

YES: Step 3a

NO: Step 4




Step 3a: Determine boundaries of target name Try to determine the boundaries for use of that target name by checking subsequent parcels in the area or checking county GIS sites for your state provided below.

Alabama Mapping Resources
Georgia Mapping Resources
Florida Mapping Resources


Is the Target Name listed in one of these resources for the parcels surrounding the segment?

YES: Target Name

NO: Step 4


Indian Reservations / Military Installations

Is the segment / place located on an Indian Reservation or Government Installation?


YES: Consult

NO: Step 5


Other Place of Significance

There are many other Census Designated Places and points of interest throughout the Southeast Regsion, but many are small. Does your target location have a major cultural significance (e.g. tourist attraction, county seat, travel milestone (e.g. Yeehaw Junction))?

YES: Consult

NO: No City

Flowchart

The following flow-chart outlines the discussion from above:





Options for City Name Field


Use Target Name in City Field

Segment is listed in appraisers maps as the city name for multiple parcels. Please Use this target name in the city field.


NOTE: If this name is an incorporated municipality and the segment is outside its legal limits do not use it as the city name.
Start Over




Consult Regional Managment
Listing the name of the reservation or installation in the City field may be appropriate. If you believe it may be beneficial to map, consult a State Manager or Regional Coordinator for more guidance.

Start Over



No City

Segment is not within any of the possible city name options. Please check None for the city field. Please use the USPS city name as the city in an alt name.


Start Over

Flowchart

The following flow-chart outlines the discussion from above:

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