Online Documents
Community Plans
Medical District Master Plan (1628k PDF) -The Medical District Master Plan was prepared through a cooperative effort involving the City, Great Falls Clinic, and Benefis Healthcare. The Medical District summary brochure (821k PDF) is also available.
West Bank Urban Renewal Plan (899k PDF) - Approved by the City Commission on March 20, 2007.
Land Development Code (Title 17) and Zoning Map - Effective October 6, 2005, and amended April 6, 2007, Great Falls' Land Development Code includes all land development regulations in one Title. The code and zoning map are available online, or may be reviewed in the Planning Office.
Great Falls Growth Policy - The City Commission approved the Growth Policy on June 21, 2005.
Missouri River Urban Corridor Plan (8562k PDF) - The Plan presents a vision and strategy for redevelopment of riverfront properties through the Great Falls Urban Area. The Missouri River Urban Corridor Inventory & Assessment is also part of the Plan. To read the Plan, click on the above link.
Transportation Plans & Resources
Transportation Improvement Program (165k PDF) - Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for Federal Fiscal Years 2007-2011
South Arterial Feasibility Study (733k PDF) – A study of the feasibility of a new arterial around the City of Great Falls was completed in early 2004. The study’s executive summary (733k PDF) is available on-line and the entire study can be obtained directly from the Planning Office in printed format.
Student Safety Plan – The Plan recommends projects and improvements for crosswalks, sidewalks, traffic control signs, parking, fencing, bus stops, drop-off/pick-up areas, law enforcement, education, etc. to help improve the safety of students going to and from school.
2003 Great Falls Transportation Plan – A major update to the Great Falls Area Transportation Plan was completed in 2003.
Public Participation Plan (60k PDF) - this document guides public participation for planning efforts undertaken by the Planning Department.
See also:
- “One-Way Conversion Study – Conclusions.” (262k PDF)
- A Discussion Paper Regarding the Conversion of Downtown One-Way Streets Back to Two-Way Streets (1045k PDF) - Prepared in August of 2007.
- Annual Listing of Obligated Projects (12k PDF) for the Great Falls Metropolitan Area
- Traffic Counts (43k PDF) -- current and historic counts for the Great Falls Area
Subdivision and Zoning Forms
- Development Review Application (213k PDF)
- Zoning Permit (37k PDF)
- Zoning Determination Request Form (33k PDF)
- Administrative Determination Regarding a Change or Expansion of a Non-Conforming Nonresidential Use (42k PDF)
- Land Development Code
- Zoning Map
Historic Preservation
- Central Business Historic District walking tour brochure -- Note: Page contains images of the brochure. Page not hosted on the City of Great Falls web site.
Mapping and Addressing
- Mapping and Addressing Office
- City Grid Map (3628k PDF)
- City Section Grid Maps
- Street Name and Address Guidebook


