Union City schedules Sept. 16 hearing on zoning changes for redemption games and accessory structures

The Borough of Union City posted an agenda announcing a public hearing on Sept. 16, 2024, at 6 p.m. at First Global Methodist Church, 42 East High Street, to consider amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 1118, the notice says.

According to the borough's posted agenda, the proposed changes would add definitions and regulation for permitted-use zones for "redemption games," also described in the notice as "games of skill," and would add a new section, 701.04, to allow the use of accessory structures on adjoining lots. The notice also lists a repealer, severability clause and an effective date as part of the ordinance amendment package.

"The purpose of the hearing is to provide information and receive public comment on the proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118, to provide for definitions and regulation of permitted use zones for redemption games, otherwise known as games of skill; adding section 701.04 to provide for use of accessory structures on adjoining lots; and provide a repealer, severability and effective date," the borough's agenda states.

The posting invites visitors to speak at the hearing; the agenda lists adjournment as the final item. The notice does not include draft ordinance text, specific regulatory standards for redemption games, or details about how accessory-structure permissions would be applied; those details are expected to be available at the hearing or in materials provided by borough staff.

The public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at First Global Methodist Church, 42 East High Street, Union City, PA 16438. Members of the public who wish to comment should attend the hearing to make their views part of the official record.