I have installed MySQL on my netbook.  I know python can hook up to MySQL databases.   Also, I got PHP installed and I am begining to learn a little about that.  I got interested in databases when I started using python to create sqlite3 databases. Now I'm going to try using PHP to manipulate MySql databases.

Parcel Builder Administrator: COMBINING PARCELS

Combine a parcel.

1. Set the Task Mode to Add Existing Task.

2. Set the Task Type to Merge.

3. After you set the tasks then press the Add Existing button. A dialog will appear.  Select the parcel you want to merge and press OK.

Unlinking the parcel point from GIS:

1. After you have set up Parcel builder unlink Start editing the Parcel point layer in GIS.

a. Start editing the Parcel_Point layer in GIS

b. Press the "Unlink Parcels From Map" button

c. Remove the parcel point by drawng a window around the parcel point.

d. After the parcel point has been unlinked (removed) from the GIS

e. It can be retired it in Parcel Builder Administrator.

f. write a brief descripton in the notes field as to why it was removed for future reference.

COMBINATION REQUESTS

Taxpayers and Appraisers can request parcels to be combined.

Open CombinationRequest.pdf  and fill in the blanks.  It cannot be saved, so I use the snip tool to create a copy that can be emailed.

Fill out the requestor name, contact information and what parcels to combine.  Then use the check list at the bottom of the form to see if the parcels can be combined or not. 

If everything checks out (or not), then email a copy of it to the person making the request and to Tammy.

Use TAXI to check for back taxes, and use AP01 to check mortgages.

1000 ft buffer for Planning Department

The planning department sends me legal descriptions and I map it out. 

Create a 1000' buffer using the legal.

Now, select all parcels that are within the buffer zone.

 Export out a dbf table, open the dbf table with excel and save it as an excel file.

 The final step is to email the pdf map and the excel table back to the planning department.

Plat Mapping Sheets

  One of my responsibilities is to check new subdivisions for the register of deeds.  The new subdivision is usually emailed to me as a PDF or brought into my office. 

   I  COGO the legal description written on the plat to locate the platted or re-platted parcels. Check for overlapping parcels, or other discrepancies. 

  Next, look up the parcels in Orion and get the Owner names and book and page numbers of the parcels.   This information is printed on the Plat Map Worksheet as shown below.

Save the map work sheet in G:\GIS and Mapping.  I also export a pdf for emailing.

Parcel Builder Administrator: SPLITTING A PARCEL

First set the Task Mode to  "Add New Task", and set the task type to "Split" as shown above. When the Create Task button is pressed, parcel builder will create a new parcel ID number, and add it to the list at the top.  The parcel ID can be adjusted before adding it to the list if needed. The new parcel is not linked to the map yet so it is white as shown below.

When the new parcel is linked to the GIS map, the color will change to yellow.

Start the editor in GIS, then add the new point using the Link Button.

After the parcel point has been added to the GIS and the parcel split out, then you can add the Calculated Acres, book and page, MWS notes, Owners, deed date, and the new property description as shown above.



I wrote a simple python progam to assist new users on updating the Appraier log.  It has instructions for several document types.  A copy of this program is in the GIS and Mapping/PYTHON_TOOLS folder.