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Union City delays parking and zoning ordinance amendments pending solicitor review
Summary
Council discussed proposed changes to the parking ordinance (including angled parking in Municipal Lot #2) and a zoning amendment on small games of chance and pools in vacant adjoining lots, but deferred action until the solicitor is present at a future meeting.
Union City Borough Council revisited two proposed ordinance changes on June 25 but deferred formal action pending solicitor review.
The council discussed amendments to the parking ordinance, including changes to front‑end (angled) parking in Municipal Lot #2. Police Chief David Pernice described capabilities of License Plate Readers (LPRs), noting the system can search plates and assist investigations and that it shows video; council asked Streets Supervisor Bob Phillips to review the lot layout for potential angled parking changes.
Separately, council considered proposed zoning ordinance language regarding small games of chance and allowing pools in vacant adjoining lots. Council opted to delay discussion of the zoning changes until the solicitor is available to provide legal guidance.
Why it matters: changes to parking configuration and zoning rules could affect enforcement procedures, property owners, and lot users; solicitor review will clarify legal implications and any need for formal ordinance drafting or public hearings.
Next steps: council will reintroduce both items at a future meeting when the solicitor can attend and advise on statutory or procedural requirements.
