Union City schedules public hearing on proposed zoning amendment Ordinance #1118

Union City Borough will hold a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the First Global Methodist Church, 42 East High Street, Union City, PA 16438, to consider a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118, the posted agenda says. A staff member posted the agenda and described the hearing's purpose: "The purpose of the hearing 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; adding Section 701.04 to provide for use of accessory structures on adjoining lots; and provide a repealer, severability and effective date."

The amendment package as posted would do three principal things: add definitions and rules for where "redemption games" (also called "games of skill") may be permitted as a use; create or amend Section 701.04 to allow use of accessory structures on adjoining lots; and include standard repealer and severability language plus an effective date. The agenda does not list a specific vote or further details of the proposed regulatory language beyond those items, nor does it identify any supporting staff report in the posted text.

The hearing is an opportunity for residents, business owners and other stakeholders to provide comments in person. The posted agenda identifies the hearing location and time but does not specify a remote participation option or written-comment deadline; those details, if available, would typically be provided by borough staff or on the borough's official notices. No vote or final decision is recorded on the posted agenda; any formal action would appear in meeting minutes or a subsequent ordinance adoption entry if taken by the borough governing body.