Politics & Government

Greater Hidden Hills Overlay District Signed into Law

Community's four-year effort to make the zoning district a reality comes to fruition.

was signed into law on Tuesday by DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis and Board of Commissioners Presiding Officer Larry Johnson signed the document before more than 20 residents.

Benefits of the special zoning district, which covers about four square miles, include the encouragement of economic growth, conservation of green space and the creation of design standards for new buildings, landscaping and more, said Jan Costello, coordinator of the Greater Hidden Hills Overlay District Committee.

The overlay district is bordered by Covington Highway, S. Hairston Road, Redan Road and Panola Road.

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