Union City Borough holds public hearing on proposed zoning change to regulate 'redemption games'

Union City Borough posted a public hearing for Sept. 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at First Global Methodist Church to solicit comment on a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118. The posted agenda says the hearing's purpose is to "provide information and receive public comment on the proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118, to provide for definitions and regulation of permitted use zones for redemption games, otherwise known as games of skill." (Clerk reading posted agenda.)

The amendment as described on the agenda would add definitions and create rules for permitted-use zones for redemption games and would also add Section 701.04 to allow for the use of accessory structures on adjoining lots. The agenda lists standard technical provisions — a repealer, severability clause and an effective date — but does not specify any adoption timeline or a scheduled vote. The notice invites a "hearing of the visitors regarding the amendment to the zoning ordinance," indicating space for public comment during the meeting.

At posting time no sponsor, staff presentation summary, fiscal analysis, proposed ordinance text in full, or vote count were provided in the transcript excerpt. Next procedural steps — including whether the borough council will vote on the amendment at this hearing or at a later meeting — were not specified in the posted agenda.