Union City Borough holds public hearing on proposed zoning changes for redemption games and accessory structures

Union City Borough held a public hearing on Sept. 16, 2024, to present and take comment on proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 1118 that would define and regulate "redemption games," commonly described in the record as "games of skill," and would add a provision allowing accessory structures on adjoining lots.

Councilor Cross called the hearing to order at 6:05 p.m. at First Global Methodist Church, 42 East High Street, with Councilors Cross, Osborn, Steadman and Kerns listed as present. Solicitor Tim Wachter and Constituent Services Representative Kim Tuszynski were also recorded as attending.

The minutes state that the ordinance amendments under consideration would (1) provide definitions and regulation for permitted use zones for redemption games ("games of skill"), (2) add Section 701.04 to permit use of accessory structures on adjoining lots, and (3) include a repealer, severability and effective date provision. The record does not include additional details of the regulatory criteria, eligible zones, or proposed operational limits in the ordinance text.

The hearing opened for visitor comment, but the minutes record that no visitors were present to offer testimony. With no public comments taken, Councilor Steadman moved to adjourn the hearing; Councilor Osborn seconded the motion and the hearing was adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

The minutes do not record a council vote on the ordinance itself or specify a date for further council action; the hearing was documented as an opportunity to provide information and receive public comment.