Union City to hold public hearing on zoning amendment to regulate 'redemption games'

Union City Borough posted a notice that it 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 a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1118.

"The purpose of the hearing is to provide information and receive public comment on the proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118, to provide for definitions and regulation of permitted use zones for redemption games, otherwise known as games of skill; adding Section 701.04 to provide for use of accessory structures on adjoining lots; and provide a repealer, severability and effective date," the borough's posted agenda says.

The amendment as described in the notice would (1) add definitions and regulate where redemption games may be permitted, (2) add Section 701.04 governing the use of accessory structures on adjoining lots, and (3) include a repealer, a severability clause and an effective date. The notice invites members of the public to offer comments during the hearing; it does not list any votes or formal actions to occur at the meeting in the posted agenda.

The hearing location and time are provided in the notice; attendees who wish to speak will have the opportunity during the "hearing of the visitors" listed on the agenda. The posted agenda indicates that the meeting will adjourn after the hearing and public comment.

No additional materials, proposed ordinance text, or staff reports are included in the posted notice; interested parties who want more detail should consult borough offices or meeting materials provided by Union City Borough prior to the hearing.