Element Definition
City limits are defined as the legally established boundaries of incorporated municipalities, including cities, villages, and towns. For this element, city limits include only incorporated municipal boundaries recognized in authoritative governmental boundary datasets. Unincorporated areas and census-designated places without legal incorporation are not included.
Mapped Feature Description
This element is displayed as polygon features representing the official incorporated municipal boundaries in Illinois. The polygons reflect the legal city limits as recorded in the source dataset at the time of publication. The map does not depict zoning, land use, population characteristics, municipal ordinances, or regulatory authority beyond the incorporated boundary itself.
Source: USA Census Populated Place Areas
Suitability Classifications
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| Classification | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Less Suitable | N/A |
| Suitable | N/A |
| More Suitable | N/A |
| Most Suitable | Outside |
| More Information Needed | Within |