Union City schedules Sept. 16 hearing on zoning change to define, 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 an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1118 that would define and regulate "redemption games," commonly described in the notice as games of skill, and add Section 701.04 on the use of accessory structures on adjoining lots.

The borough's posted notice says the proposed ordinance amendment would provide definitions and set permitted-use zones for redemption games and include standard repealer, severability and effective-date provisions. The notice frames the meeting as an opportunity "to provide information and receive public comment on the proposed amendment." No vote or further action appears in the transcript; the document is a public-notice agenda rather than minutes of a decision.

If adopted, the amendment would instruct how and where businesses may operate redemption games within the borough and would establish rules for using accessory structures located on adjoining lots. The posted agenda does not specify permitted zones, licensing requirements, penalties, or other regulatory details; those specifics are not provided in the notice.

The hearing notice provides logistical details for participation but does not record speakers, testimony, staff presentations, or council deliberations. The agenda lists "hearing of the visitors regarding the amendment to the zoning ordinance" and "adjournment," indicating public comment will be taken at the meeting. Any final decision-making, votes, or text of the ordinance amendment are not included in this posted notice.

The borough will hold the hearing at the time and place listed; interested parties who wish to speak or review the full proposed ordinance text should consult Union City Borough for the complete draft and next procedural steps.