Union City Borough schedules Sept. 16 hearing on zoning amendment to regulate "redemption games"

Union City Borough will hold a public hearing on Sept. 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at First Global Methodist Church, 42 East High Street, to solicit public 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 agenda as "games of skill") and add Section 701.04 regarding the use of accessory structures on adjoining lots.

The posted agenda describes the amendment as also including a repealer, a severability clause and an effective date but does not include the full ordinance text or zoning map changes. The agenda lists "Hearing of the visitors regarding the amendment" as the public-comment item, followed by adjournment.

"The purpose of the hearing is to provide information and receive public comment on the proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 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," according to the posted notice attributed to a staff member of Union City Borough.

The posted text does not specify which zoning districts would be affected, what licensing or permit requirements (if any) would apply to redemption-game operations, or detailed standards for accessory structures on adjoining lots. Those specifics—such as district maps, licensing fees, setback or structural standards, and enforcement mechanisms—are not provided in the agenda and may be presented or discussed at the hearing.

The hearing is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at First Global Methodist Church; the agenda lists adjournment as the final item. No motions, votes, or staff presentations appear in the posted notice.