Union City to Hold Public Hearing on Zoning Amendment Regulating Redemption Games

The Borough of Union City will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at First Global Methodist Church, 42 East High Street, to consider an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1118 that would define and regulate permitted-use zones for “redemption games,” also described in the posting as games of skill, and would add Section 701.04 governing the use of accessory structures on adjoining lots.

According to the posted agenda, the proposal would also include standard repealer, severability and effective-date provisions. The agenda describes the meetingpurpose as "to provide information and receive public comment on the proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118." No formal vote or motion is listed on the posted agenda; the notice indicates the hearing is an opportunity for information and public comment before any legislative action.

The public notice lists the ordinance number and the specific additions under consideration but does not provide further text of the proposed regulatory language, permit fees, or maps of affected zones. Residents and business owners seeking detail on how permitted-use zones or accessory-structure rules would change should contact borough staff or review the full draft ordinance, which is not included in the posted text.

The hearing is convened by borough staff; the posted agenda closes with an item for adjournment. The notice does not indicate a scheduled vote at the hearing; any subsequent legislative action would follow the boroughs standard ordinance adoption process.