Union City holds brief public hearing on proposed zoning amendment for "redemption games" and accessory structures

Union City Borough Council convened a public hearing on Sept. 16, 2024, at 6:05 P.M. at First Global Methodist Church to present and take public comment on a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118. The amendment would add definitions and regulation of permitted-use zones for "redemption games," otherwise described in the record as games of skill, add Section 701.04 to provide for the use of accessory structures on adjoining lots, and include a repealer, severability clause and effective date.

Councilors Cross, Osborn, Steadman and Kerns were recorded as present; Councilors Joyce, Winkler and Uber were absent. Solicitor Tim Wachter and Constituent Services Representative Kim Tuszynski were listed among officials present. The borough's vision statement was included in the record: “The Union City area is a thriving rural community of families, businesses and organizations dedicated to encouraging growth while maintaining small town values.”

The hearing opened for public comment, but the minutes record that no visitors were present to speak. With no oral testimony or public submissions recorded, Councilor Steadman moved to adjourn the hearing; Councilor Osborn seconded the motion. The hearing was adjourned at 6:09 P.M.

No formal vote on Ordinance #1118 was recorded in the minutes of the hearing. The record describes the session as an opportunity to provide information and receive public comment; the transcript does not document any substantive debate among councilors about the ordinance text, amendments, or next procedural steps. Any subsequent action on Ordinance #1118 (for example, a public meeting vote, first or second reading, or referral to planning staff) is not recorded in these minutes and is therefore not reported here.