Union City schedules public hearing on proposed zoning changes for "redemption games"

Union City Borough posted notice of a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118 that will be held Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at First Global Methodist Church, 42 East High Street, Union City, PA 16438.

The borough's agenda says the hearing is intended "to provide information and receive public comment" on amendments to Ordinance No. 1118. The changes described in the notice would add definitions and regulations for permitted use zones for "redemption games," also identified as games of skill, and would add Section 701.04 to allow use of accessory structures on adjoining lots. The notice also lists standard repealer, severability and effective-date language.

Why it matters: definitions and zoning designations for redemption games can affect where local businesses offering prize or skill games may operate and how those uses are regulated in commercial or mixed-use zones. The accessory-structure provision could affect property owners and how outbuildings or related structures on adjacent lots are treated under the ordinance.

The posted agenda includes a period for "hearing of the visitors regarding the amendment to the zoning ordinance," indicating the borough will accept public comment at the meeting. The agenda lists adjournment after the public comment period but does not specify any vote, next meeting date for final action, or further procedural steps in the notice.

The notice provides the ordinance number (No. 1118) and the specific new section (701.04) being added; it does not include the full text of the proposed changes in the posting. Interested parties planning to comment may attend the Sept. 16 hearing at the time and location shown on the posted agenda.