Union City holds public hearing on proposed zoning amendment to regulate "redemption games"

The Borough of Union City held a public hearing on Sept. 16, 2024, to present a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118 that would add definitions and regulation for permitted-use zones for "redemption games," also described in the record as "games of skill," and would add Section 701.04 to allow use of accessory structures on adjoining lots. The hearing took place at First Global Methodist Church and was called to order at 6:05 P.M. by Councilor Cross.

According to the hearing notice in the meeting record, the amendment package includes a repealer, severability language and an effective-date provision; the minutes do not record further detail on the proposed regulatory standards, permitted zones, or any staff presentation about enforcement. Solicitor Tim Wachter and Constituent Services Representative Kim Tuszynski were listed as officials present during the hearing. No members of the public attended to speak on the proposal, so the record contains no public testimony for or against the amendment.

The minutes identify the proposal by ordinance number (Zoning Ordinance #1118) and by specific text items: definitions and regulation of permitted-use zones for redemption games and addition of Section 701.04 addressing accessory structures on adjoining lots. The document does not specify zoning districts affected, fee changes, enforcement mechanisms, or an effective date for the ordinance; those details were not provided in the record and are therefore not reported here.