alcohol license survey in Northeast Georgia
An Alcohol License Survey (also called an Alcoholic Beverage License Survey or Liquor License Distance Survey) verifies that a business meets all required state and local distance regulations before it can sell or serve alcoholic beverages. SPG Land Surveyors provides precise, legally defensible surveys for restaurants, bars, breweries, package stores, and event venues across Athens and Northeast Georgia, helping owners confidently move through the permitting process.
What is an alcohol license survey?
Most Georgia municipalities require businesses applying for an alcohol license to prove that their location is the correct minimum distance from:
Schools
Churches
Parks or playgrounds
Other alcohol-licensed establishments
Residential districts (in some jurisdictions)
An Alcohol License Survey documents these measurements and provides certified mapping that your city or county requires before issuing a license.
Whether you’re opening a new restaurant or expanding a retail business, this survey ensures you are in full compliance with local ordinances.
When You Need an alcohol license Survey
You may need this survey when:
Opening a new restaurant, bar, or brewery
Adding alcohol sales to an existing business
Applying for a new package store license
Moving or expanding your business location
Preparing exhibits for attorneys or permitting offices
Meeting city or county requirements before approval
If your city or county requests an “alcohol distance certification,” “alcohol survey,” or “liquor license survey,” this is the service they mean.
what’s included in an alcohol license survey?
SPG provides all required documentation for local permitting offices, including:
Precise measured distances to churches, schools, parks, and other sensitive locations
Clearly labeled survey map showing measurement paths
Verification of compliance with local and state ordinances
Identification of setbacks, rights-of-way, and zoning boundaries
Signed and sealed survey suitable for submission with your alcohol license application
We customize each survey to match the specific code requirements of your municipality.
Our alcohol license Survey Process
1. Requirements Review - We review your city or county’s alcohol ordinance to identify required distances and documentation.
2. Field Measurements - Our team performs accurate on-site measurements using professional surveying equipment.
3. Map Preparation - We prepare a clear, certified survey map showing all relevant distances and compliance details.
4. Final Deliverables - You receive a signed, sealed document ready for immediate submission to your permitting office.
We can work directly with your attorney or city staff to ensure everything is correct the first time.
Why Choose SPG Land Surveyors for your condominium conversion survey
Fast Turnaround for Time-Sensitive Applications - We understand that licensing deadlines matter. We prioritize alcohol license surveys so your permitting process stays on track.
Accurate, Legally Defensible Measurements - Our certified surveys meet the requirements of Athens-Clarke County and surrounding municipalities.
Local Ordinance Expertise - We regularly perform alcohol license surveys for businesses in Athens, Oconee, Greene, Morgan, Walton, Jackson, and Barrow Counties, which means we know the specific requirements of local jurisdictions.
Professional, Clear Documentation - Your survey will be easy for permitting officials to review and approve.
Areas We Provide Alcohol License Surveys
SPG Land Surveyors provides alcohol license surveys across Northeast Georgia, including:
These surveys help businesses meet local and state requirements for alcohol licensing by documenting property boundaries and distances from regulated locations.
For a complete list of counties we serve, visit our Service Areas page.
Request an alcohol license survey
Whether you’re opening a restaurant, creating a brewery or taproom, or adding retail alcohol sales, we can help you move through the licensing process with confidence.
Contact SPG Land Surveyors today to get a quote or schedule your survey.