Union City schedules public hearing on proposed zoning changes to regulate redemption games

The Borough of Union City 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," also described in the agenda as "games of skill," and add Section 701.04 regarding the use of accessory structures on adjoining lots.

According to the posted agenda, the proposed ordinance amendment would (1) provide definitions and regulate permitted use zones for redemption games/games of skill, (2) add Section 701.04 to allow use of accessory structures on adjoining lots, and (3) include a repealer, severability language and an effective date. The agenda lists the purpose of the hearing as providing information and receiving public comment on those proposed changes.

The agenda and hearing notice do not record any votes, motions, or the substance of public comments. The Borough's posted material identifies the hearing date, time and location but does not include draft ordinance text, specific zoning districts affected, or enforcement details in the transcripted agenda notice. Members of the public who wish to speak or submit written comment should consult the Borough of Union City for any published draft ordinance or submission procedures; the agenda itself only announces the hearing and the topics to be considered.

No formal action or outcome is recorded in the provided transcript excerpt; the posted agenda concludes with an item labeled 'Hearing of the visitors regarding the amendment to the zoning ordinance' followed by 'Adjournment.' The hearing is the next procedural step on the amendment; any subsequent motion, vote or ordinance adoption would be recorded in later minutes or official documents.