Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://otakusolutions.mintlify.app/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
All data comes from Montgomery, Alabama’s public ArcGIS FeatureServer. No API keys or accounts required — this is open public data.
Live Operational Data
Actively updated datasets reflecting current city activity.
| Dataset | What’s Tracked | Update Frequency |
|---|
| 311 Service Requests | Citizen-reported issues — potholes, streetlights, trash, drainage | Real-time as filed |
| Business Licenses | Active registrations, license types, DBA names, locations, NAICS codes | As issued/renewed |
| Construction Permits | Building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing permits — status, cost, type | As issued |
| Code Violations | Property code violations — nuisance, demolition, lien status | As recorded |
| Paving Projects | Street resurfacing — status, contractor, mileage, completion date | As projects progress |
| Nuisance Reports | Nuisance property complaints and demolition orders | As cases are filed |
| Garbage Collection Schedule | Trash pickup zones and schedules | Seasonal updates |
| Curbside Trash | Curbside pickup routes and service areas | Seasonal updates |
Facility & Infrastructure Data
Physical locations that change infrequently.
| Dataset | What’s Tracked |
|---|
| Police Facilities | Police stations and substations |
| Fire Stations | Fire department locations |
| Community Centers | Public community center locations |
| Libraries | Public library branches |
| Education Facilities | Schools and educational institutions |
| Daycare Centers | Licensed daycare facilities |
| Health Care Facilities | Hospitals, clinics, health centers |
| City Parks | Public parks and recreation areas |
| Recycling Locations | Drop-off recycling sites |
| Tornado Sirens | Emergency siren locations |
| City-Owned Properties | Municipal property inventory |
| Entertainment Districts | Designated entertainment zone boundaries |
Boundary & Planning Layers
Geographic boundaries used as map overlays and spatial analysis.
| Dataset | What’s Tracked |
|---|
| Council Districts | 9 city council district boundaries |
| Neighborhoods | Named neighborhood boundaries |
| Zoning | Land use zoning classifications |
| Flood Hazard Areas | FEMA flood zone boundaries |
| City Limit | Montgomery city boundary |
| Parcels | Individual land parcels |
| Historic Areas | Designated historic districts |
| Zip Codes | Postal code boundaries |
Census & Demographics (2020)
Three levels of geographic granularity for demographic analysis.
| Dataset | Granularity |
|---|
| Census Tracts | Largest — ~4,000 people each |
| Census Block Groups | Medium — ~600-3,000 people each |
| Census Blocks | Smallest — individual blocks |
Infrastructure Assessment
| Dataset | What’s Tracked |
|---|
| Pavement Assessment 2025 | Road condition ratings and pavement quality scores |
Portal-to-Dataset Mapping
Each portal surfaces different datasets in its stats, maps, tables, and charts:
| Portal | Primary Datasets |
|---|
| Resident | 311 requests, health facilities, recycling locations, garbage schedule, community centers, libraries |
| Business | Business licenses, construction permits, entertainment districts, zoning |
| City Staff | Paving projects, code violations, 311 requests, pavement assessment, city-owned properties |
| Researcher | 311 requests, business licenses, code violations, census data, all boundary layers |
Caching Strategy
Data is cached at multiple levels for performance:
| Layer | Duration | Scope |
|---|
| Browser in-memory | 5 minutes | Client-side map/table/chart queries |
| Convex database | 15 minutes | AI chat ArcGIS tool calls |
| Web search cache | 1 hour | Bright Data web search results |
