Union City holds public hearing on proposed zoning changes for redemption games; no public comment

Union City Borough held a public hearing on September 16, 2024, to present and receive comment on a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1118 that would define and regulate permitted use zones for "redemption games" (also described in the record as "games of skill") and add Section 701.04 to allow for the use of accessory structures on adjoining lots. The hearing opened at 6:05 p.m. at First Global Methodist Church, 42 East High Street.

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

According to the minutes, the purpose of the hearing was to provide information and receive public comment on: defining and regulating permitted use zones for redemption games (games of skill); adding Section 701.04 to provide for accessory structures on adjoining lots; and adopting standard repealer, severability and effective date provisions. The minutes state that no visitors were present for the public comment portion of the hearing.

After the presentation and the public-comment period (during which no comments were received), Councilor Steadman moved to adjourn the public hearing and Councilor Osborn seconded. The hearing was adjourned at 6:09 p.m. The minutes do not record a vote on Ordinance No. 1118 or further action on the amendment at that meeting.