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Union City schedules public hearing on zoning amendment to regulate "games of skill" and accessory structures
Summary
The Borough of Union City will hold a public hearing Sept. 16, 2024, on a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118 to define and regulate "redemption games" (games of skill) and to add Section 701.04 on accessory structures for adjoining lots; the agenda calls for public comment but lists no vote details.
The Borough of Union City posted a public hearing for 6:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at First Global Methodist Church, 42 East High Street, to gather information and public comment on a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118.
The agenda describes three components of the proposed change: adding definitions and regulations for permitted-use zones for "redemption games," also referred to as games of skill; adding Section 701.04 to provide for the use of accessory structures on adjoining lots; and including a repealer, severability clause and an effective date. The agenda lists a hearing of visitors for public comment and adjournment but does not include text of any testimony, staff presentation, or a scheduled vote.
Why it matters: rules that define and regulate redemption games could affect which businesses may operate such machines or activities in parts of the borough, and the accessory-structure provision could change when and how buildings or structures on one lot may lawfully be used in connection with an adjacent lot. The agenda does not specify any enforcement mechanisms, fee changes, or zoning-map revisions.
The posted notice does not include names of presenters, a staff report, or supporting materials; it lists only the ordinance number (#1118) and the topics to be addressed. The borough will take public comment at the hearing; the agenda does not state whether the council will vote on the amendment at that meeting or at a later date.
The public hearing is set for Sept. 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at First Global Methodist Church, 42 East High Street, Union City, PA 16438. The agenda lists the hearing on the ordinance amendment, time for visitor comments, and adjournment as the planned items.
