Zoning code requirements for the development of casinos in Great Falls have been revised.

On Nov. 1, the Great Falls City Commission adopted Ordinance 3251, which removes the special landscaping requirements for casinos and removes distance separation requirements between casinos and other land uses so owners only need to meet the distance separation requirements in State Law.

Casinos are still only permitted in certain zoning districts in the City, and the number of casino licenses or businesses within Great Falls will not be increased.

According to the City, the ordinance revision was initiated by a local business owner’s application to amend the City’s Land Development Code.