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Union City Borough holds public hearing on zoning amendment to regulate 'redemption games'
Summary
Union City Borough held a public hearing Sept. 16, 2024 to present a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118 that would define and regulate "redemption games" (games of skill) and add rules for accessory structures on adjoining lots. No public attended; the hearing lasted four minutes.
Union City Borough held a public hearing Sept. 16, 2024, to present a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118 that would add definitions and regulate permitted-use zones for "redemption games," commonly described in the materials as "games of skill," and to add Section 701.04 regarding the use of accessory structures on adjoining lots. Councilor Cross called the hearing to order at 6:05 p.m. at First Global Methodist Church, 42 East High Street, and recorded Councilors Cross, Osborn, Steadman and Kerns as present.
The hearing notice listed changes beyond the redemption-games language, including a repealer, a severability clause and an effective date tied to the ordinance. The meeting packet opened with the borough vision statement, which reads in part: "The Union City area is a thriving rural community of families, businesses and organizations dedicated to encouraging growth while maintaining small town values." Minutes state that no visitors were present for public comment. Councilor Steadman moved to adjourn the hearing; Councilor Osborn seconded the motion and the hearing was adjourned at 6:09 p.m.
