City Planning & Zoning

The Planning Division is responsible for the ongoing physical development and redevelopment of real property in the community. This includes planning for growth and transportation.

A few of our services include:

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The City of Great Falls is kicking off the updating process for our Growth Policy Plan! Your voices will be the driving force behind creating our roadmap for the future, shaping decisions and regulations to reflect our shared values and aspirations.

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In association with the Bay View Apartments rezoning request that requires review by both the Zoning Commission and City Commission, Department Director Brock Cherry has issued a Public Memo explaining how protests against rezoning petitions can be filed that affect consideration of such rezoning requests at the City Commission.

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Chickens (and other fowl) are defined in Title 6 of the City’s code as livestock. Code states that it is unlawful for a person to keep, harbor, or maintain livestock within the corporate limits at any time, except within the R-1 zoning district, as defined in Title 17.

To determine whether your property is zoned R-1 you can call Planning and Community Development at (406) 455-8430 or visit the Interactive Zoning Map.

 

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This page is intended to provide general information regarding commercial marijuana business activities within the City of Great Falls. If you have specific questions, please call Planning and Community Development at 406-455-8430. 

Zoning Map Preview

The City now has an embedded interactive zoning map available to residents and business owners online. It can be used to determine what zoning district a property is located in and the requirements for the district. Users enter an address within the Great Falls city limits and the map will zoom to the location and show the zoning district.

 

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Planning and Community Development oversees the development and implementation of the City of Great Falls Growth Policy, and other neighborhood and small area planning initiatives and projects.

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Current Planning deals primarily with the ongoing physical development and redevelopment of real property in the community.

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City Planning staff coordinates transportation planning for the Great Falls urban area, serving as staff to the Great Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).  The MPO