Union City Borough schedules hearing on zoning amendment to regulate redemption games

Union City Borough will hold a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at First Global Methodist Church, 42 East High Street, to consider amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 1118.

The posted notice says the ordinance changes would add definitions and regulations for permitted use zones for redemption games, also described in the notice as "games of skill," add Section 701.04 to allow the use of accessory structures on adjoining lots, and include standard repealer, severability and effective date language. The hearing is intended to provide information and receive public comment on the proposed changes.

The hearing notice was published as the borough's agenda posting. It lists the date, time and location for the public hearing and closes with the agenda items "Hearing of the visitors regarding the amendment to the zoning ordinance" and "Adjournment." No motions, votes, or testimony are recorded in the posted notice itself; the notice simply advertises the forthcoming public comment opportunity.

The proposed change to define and regulate redemption games could affect where businesses offering such games may operate under local zoning rules. The notice does not specify any proposed zone maps, fee changes, enforcement mechanisms, or proposed text beyond the high-level items listed above. The ordinance is identified as "Zoning Ordinance No. 1118" in the posted materials.

Members of the public and stakeholders who wish to comment at the hearing should attend the Sept. 16 session at the listed location. The borough will receive and record public comment at that time as part of the hearing process.