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Union City holds public hearing on zoning change for "redemption games"; no public comment
Summary
Union City held a brief public hearing Sept. 16 on a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1118 to define and regulate "redemption games" (games of skill) and to allow accessory structures on adjoining lots; no visitors spoke and the hearing adjourned at 6:09 p.m.
Union City Borough held a public hearing at 6:05 p.m. Sept. 16, 2024, at First Global Methodist Church to present a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1118 that would define and regulate "redemption games" (also described in the ordinance text as "games of skill") and would add Section 701.04 to permit the use of accessory structures on adjoining lots, according to the hearing minutes.
The hearing was called to order by Councilor Cross. Councilors Cross, Osborn, Steadman and Kerns were recorded as present; Councilors Joyce, Winkler and Uber were listed as absent. Solicitor Tim Wachter and Constituent Services Representative Kim Tuszynski were also noted as officials present.
The minutes state the purpose of the hearing was "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 minutes do not record any presentation detail beyond that description of the ordinance amendment.
No visitors attended the hearing, and the minutes state that there were no public comments. Councilor Steadman moved to adjourn the hearing; Councilor Osborn seconded the motion, and the hearing was recorded as adjourned at 6:09 p.m. The minutes conclude with the usual attestation line.
The amendment would, as described in the minutes, (1) add definitions and rules for where redemption games may be permitted; (2) add Section 701.04 to allow accessory structures on adjoining lots; and (3) include standard repealer, severability and effective-date language. The minutes do not record any questions from councilors, debate, or a vote on the ordinance itself; the session was a single short hearing for public information and comment.
