Locations FAQ
  • 12 Oct 2023
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Locations FAQ

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Q: What is a simple way to explain what a Location point is?   

A: Locations are either a primary addressed item (building, parcel or address point) or an un-addressed building.  If the location is an addressed item it can have associated items buildings, parcels or addresses. 


Q: Can a single location have both a residential and business unit count (resbus_usps)?  

A: No, under our current methodology a Location is either residential or business and not both.


Q: Are Hotel Rooms included as residential or business units counts? 

A: No, the individual rooms of a hotel are not counted in the Residential Unit Count model and the hotel itself would count as one business.


Q: What are all of the potential values for NONBSL_REASON? 

A: The following are the values that can be provided as nonbsl_reasons:

  • Public Land
  • Natural Resource
  • Road, Highway, Bridge
  • Industrial
  • Government
  • Water Area
  • Unknown
  • Right-of-Way, Easement
  • Cemetery
  • Water Supply
  • Public Use
  • Parking Structure
  • Railway
  • Military

Q: What are all of the potential values for BSL_TYPE? 

The following are all the values that can be provided as bsl_type.  

  • Unclassified
  • Vacant Land
  • Agricultural
  • Residential
  • Business
  • Non-BSL
Note:
If the bsl_type is Non-BSL then the nonbsl_reason is populated with reason.



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