The City of Great Falls Planning Board on Tuesday discussed an amendment to city code that supporters say will increase the potential for development in the community.
There are currently two requirements that applicants must meet to open casinos on existing properties. They must comply with municipal and state distance requirements that state casinos must not be located with in 600 feet of schools, parks, or worship facilities, and the property must meet the minimum square footage for landscaping requirements.
The amendment proposed to the board will essentially get rid of the municipal codes, leaving applicants to only have to deal with the state codes which are noted to be much easier to meet.
