Union City holds public hearing on proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118; no public comment

Union City Borough held a public hearing Sept. 16, 2024, at First Global Methodist Church to present a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118. Councilor Cross called the hearing to order at 6:05 p.m.; Solicitor Tim Wachter and Constituent Services Representative Kim Tuszynski were listed as officials present.

The hearing notice described the proposed changes as adding definitions and regulation for permitted-use zones for "redemption games," also called 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 effective date. 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" — was recorded in the minutes that opened the session.

No visitors attended the hearing to offer public comment, and no public testimony was recorded in the minutes. After the presentation of the ordinance language and related provisions, Councilor Steadman moved to adjourn the hearing; Councilor Osborn seconded the motion and the hearing was adjourned at 6:09 p.m. The minutes do not record a vote on Ordinance #1118 or any public testimony at this session.

Because the hearing drew no public comment, the council did not take further action on Ordinance #1118 during this meeting. The minutes record the hearing and the adjournment; any subsequent steps (for example, formal consideration, amendment or vote on the ordinance) were not specified in the available record.