Commission recommends code definitions for gaming facilities, separates charitable gaming
Planning staff proposed and the Commission recommended a Land Development Code amendment to define 'charitable gaming' consistent with state law, consolidate bingo halls and clarify where charitable and non-charitable gaming uses are allowed; staff will follow up with Metro Council and continue discussions with Churchill Downs over non-charitable language.
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The Planning Commission voted to recommend that Metro Council adopt amendments creating clearer definitions and placement rules for gaming facilities and charitable gaming. Joe Haberman (Office of Planning) said the amendments would align local code with recent state changes and replace the older, broad "game room" interpretation with distinct use types for "charitable gaming" (mirroring state law) and separately defined non-charitable gaming facilities.
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