billboard sign survey in Northeast Georgia

A Billboard Sign Survey provides the precise measurements and mapping required to install, relocate, or permit a new outdoor advertising structure. SPG Land Surveyors supports sign companies, outdoor advertising firms, property owners, developers, and attorneys across Athens and Northeast Georgia, ensuring every billboard location complies with state and local regulations.


What is a billboard sign survey?

A billboard sign survey documents the exact location and legal compliance of a proposed or existing sign. Most Georgia municipalities — as well as state DOT regulations — require surveys to confirm:

  • Setbacks from property lines and rights-of-way

  • Distance from other billboards or signage

  • Zoning classification and permissible sign use

  • Encroachments or easements

  • Utility and roadway clear zones

  • Elevation, visibility, and obstruction considerations

This survey provides both the measurements and the certified map required for permitting, engineering, or construction.

When Do You Need a Billboard Sign Survey?

You may need this service when:

  • Installing a new billboard

  • Relocating or upgrading an existing sign

  • Preparing a permit application for a city or county

  • Confirming GDOT spacing or setback requirements

  • Buying or leasing land for outdoor advertising

  • Ensuring compliance before sign construction

Outdoor signage laws can vary widely between counties, so having accurate documentation is essential.

What’s Included in a Billboard Sign Survey?

SPG provides all required elements to support permitting, engineering, and construction:

  • Exact sign location and reference points

  • Setback and right-of-way measurements

  • Distance to nearby billboards and intersections

  • Zoning boundary identification

  • Utility and easement mapping

  • Topography or elevation data (if required)

  • Clear, certified drawings for permitting offices

  • Optional staking for construction layout

We tailor each survey to match the specific requirements of your municipality or sign company.

Our Billboard Survey Process

1. Project Review - We review your permit requirements, zoning rules, and any spacing or setback standards.

2. Field Survey & Measurement - Our team collects accurate field data using professional-grade equipment for precise mapping.

3. Drafting & Compliance Verification - We prepare a certified survey that clearly shows all required setbacks, distances, and zoning details.

4. Final Deliverables - You receive a signed, sealed survey suitable for permit submission, engineering submittals, or construction planning.

We can also provide on-site staking to mark the exact billboard location prior to installation.

Why Choose SPG for Billboard Sign Surveys?

  • Billboard & Signage Experience - We work closely with outdoor advertising companies and local governments throughout Northeast Georgia.

  • Accurate, Permitting-Ready Maps - Your survey will meet local code requirements and be easy for permitting departments to process.

  • Fast, Reliable Turnaround - Sign projects often move quickly — we provide timely surveys that keep your project on schedule.

  • Extensive Local Knowledge - We regularly perform surveys across Athens, Oconee, Greene, Morgan, Walton, Jackson, and Barrow counties, as well as Hart, Franklin, and Stephens — areas where zoning and signage rules can vary significantly.

Areas We Provide Billboard Sign Surveys

SPG Land Surveyors performs billboard sign surveys across Northeast Georgia, including:

We work with property owners, advertising companies, and developers to document property boundaries and site conditions required for billboard permitting.

For a complete list of counties we serve, visit our Service Areas page.

Request a Billboard Sign Survey Quote

If you’re installing or modifying a billboard or outdoor sign, SPG Land Surveyors provides the precise, compliant documentation you need.

Contact SPG Land Surveyors today to request a quote or schedule your survey.

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