Union City holds hearing on amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118 covering redemption games and accessory structures

Union City Borough held a public hearing on Sept. 16, 2024, to present and solicit comment on proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance #1118. Councilor Cross called the hearing to order at 6:05 P.M. at First Global Methodist Church, 42 East High Street. The stated purpose was to provide information and receive public comment on changes to definitions and permitted-use zones for redemption games (described in the minutes as "games of skill") and to add Section 701.04 to allow the use of accessory structures on adjoining lots, along with standard repealer, severability and effective-date provisions.

The minutes state the ordinance change would "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." No members of the public attended the hearing, so no comments were received. The hearing record does not include other details such as proposed zoning map changes, distances, licensing requirements, or enforcement mechanisms; those specifics were not specified in the minutes.

Councilors listed as present were Cross, Osborn, Steadman and Kerns; Councilors Joyce, Winkler and Uber were recorded as absent. Solicitor Tim Wachter and Constituent Services Representative Kim Tuszynski were listed as officials present. After the presentation and the lack of public comment, the council moved to adjourn and the hearing ended at 6:09 P.M.

Next steps were not listed in the minutes. The record identifies the ordinance by number (Ordinance #1118) and the added section by number (701.04); it does not state a date for council consideration, adoption, or a public comment deadline in the transcript provided.