Paulding County Planning Commission Approves Hiram Development Stipulations

The Planning Commission meeting held on July 22, 2025, in Paulding County, Georgia, focused on a significant application from the City of Hiram regarding zoning changes and development stipulations. The commission discussed the commitment to uphold specific stipulations related to the proposed development, emphasizing the importance of honoring these agreements even if the city were to withdraw its support.

Commissioner Steele confirmed that the commission is willing to maintain these commitments, ensuring that the stipulations are communicated effectively and implemented by the City of Hiram. The discussions highlighted a concern regarding the inclusion of multifamily rental apartments in the initial application. However, it was clarified that there would be no apartments of any type in the development, with the commission agreeing to formally stipulate this condition.

The commission also reviewed additional stipulations for the application, which included a $500 payment to the local school system for each lot built, a rental cap of 10% on the development, and restrictions against building townhomes along the back of the property adjacent to Popper Farms Subdivision. Furthermore, the developer is required to enter into an expansion agreement with Paulding County Water and Sewer for necessary sewer upgrades.

As the meeting concluded, the commission prepared to vote on the application, which included the existing stipulations along with the newly discussed conditions. The outcome of this vote will determine the future of the proposed development in Hiram and its adherence to community standards and needs.