Union City holds public hearing on proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1118

Union City Borough Council held a public hearing on Sept. 16, 2024, to present a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1118 and to solicit public comment. Councilor Cross called the hearing to order at 6:05 P.M. at First Global Methodist Church, 42 East High Street, Union City.

The amendment as presented would add definitions and regulations for permitted-use zones for “redemption games,” described in the minutes as games of skill, and would add Section 701.04 to govern use of accessory structures on adjoining lots. The proposal also includes standard ordinance housekeeping language — a repealer, a severability clause, and an effective date — though the minutes do not specify the effective date or implementation timeline.

The Borough read its vision statement at the start of the hearing: “The Union City area is a thriving rural community of families, businesses and organizations dedicated to encouraging growth while maintaining small town values.” Present at the hearing were Councilors Cross, Osborn, Steadman and Kerns, Solicitor Tim Wachter and Constituent Services Representative Kim Tuszynski. Councilors Joyce, Winkler and Uber were noted as absent.

The hearing opened for public comment, but the minutes record that no visitors were present and therefore no comments were offered. Following the presentation, Councilor Steadman moved to adjourn the hearing; Councilor Osborn seconded, and the hearing was recorded as adjourned at 6:09 P.M.

Next procedural steps (such as a formal council vote on Ordinance No. 1118 or any staff reports scheduled to follow the hearing) are not specified in the minutes.