G-ZNJ8QW23K9

Alcohol Surveys in Sandy Springs

Alcohol Surveys in Sandy Springs are obtained by contacting a Professional Land Surveyor who has the expertise and knowledge to deliver the survey information required by Sandy Springs, Georgia.

Please be aware that Codes of Ordinances are modified from time to time. The applicant must confirm the most recent distance requirement for alcohol surveys in Sandy Springs and any municipality in the State of Georgia. This information is especially critical if the applicant is considering entering into a sale or lease agreement for a new business.

Contact the Director of Community Development for information and the latest code requirements.

How to Get Alcohol Surveys in Sandy Springs

An alcohol survey in Sandy Springs must meet all the requirements specified by the Alcohol License Department of Sandy Springs. The staff can supply the information required for the survey. The staff will recommend hiring a Professional Land Surveyor to do the necessary research, field measurements, and preparation of the survey plat.

Alcohol Survey-Sandy Springs Contact AES

Get Your Alcohol Surveys in Sandy Springs.

Atlanta Engineering Services has been providing alcohol surveys for more than 34 years. They know that time is critical for many applicants, so they make every effort to turn around delivery in quickly. Discuss the delivery time for your survey with Mr. Aycock.

Report for Land Survey for
Alcoholic Beverage License

When applying for an Alcoholic Beverage License in Sandy Springs, the staff will provide a package for the applicant to complete and return to their office. It is an extensive application, so allow sufficient time to process and complete it.

The alcohol surveys in Sandy Springs required a Report for Land Survey for Alcoholic Beverage License. The Professional Land Surveyor will fill out this form. The form describes its purpose in the first paragraph on the form. It reads:

"For the purpose of the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance, distance means the measurement in linear feet from the front entrance of the proposed location to the nearest property line of the private residence, church, nursing home, public library, hospital, school grounds, or college campus, along the nearest practical street route."

The land surveyor will begin the survey at the front entrance of the proposed location and travel the nearest practical street route. These instructions direct the surveyor to measure from the front door of the proposed business to the street as a vehicle would travel. Then, continue along the street in the most practical route to reach the property line of the residence, church,

Note that the distance is measured in a direct route of travel. This measurement is not to be confused with measuring in a direct radius distance. Many municipalities use the direct radius distance.

Also, note that the distance is measured to the nearest property line, not the property's building. This requirement may be confusing unless you know the property line's location. The Professional Land Surveyor will have access to databases that show the property line information.

Alcohol Surveys in Sandy Springs report also requires the land surveyor to certify the distances meet the code requirements. Item 7 on the form states:

7. Include one (1) of the certification statements as listed below on survey for related alcoholic beverage use.

____________ Certified that RETAIL SALES (Distilled Spirits) is not located within 100 yards of a church building or within 200 yards of any school building, school grounds, or college campus, or in or within 100 yards of any alcoholic treatment center owned or operated by the State of Georgia or any county or municipal government therein.

____________ Certified that RETAIL SALES (Beer and Wine) is not located within 100 yards of any school building, school ground, or college campus, or in or within 100 yards of any alcoholic treatment center owned or operated by the State of Georgia or any county or municipal government therein.

What are the Distance Requirements for an Alcohol Survey in Sandy Springs?

The Codes of Ordinances can be obtained at the City of Sandy Springs, ATTN: Revenue Division, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.

The following information is taken from the City of Sandy Springs Application. Caution: This information is subject to change. Contact the City of Sandy Springs to receive any changes or modifications. This information is provided here as a guide only.

Sec. 6-62. – Distances from churches, schools, etc.

(a) No package malt beverage license, package wine license, or consumption on the premises license shall be issued for any place of business which is located within 100 yards of any school building, educational building, school grounds, or college campus.

(b) No package distilled spirits license shall be issued for any place of business which is located within 100 yards of any church building or alcoholic treatment center or which is located within 200 yards of a school building, educational building, school grounds, or college campus or which is located within 500 yards of another licensed package distilled spirits business.

(c) No package license shall be issued for any place of business which is located within 200 feet of a private single-family or two-family dwelling in a zoning district that permits single-family and/or two-family dwellings; provided, however, this prohibition shall not apply with respect to a private dwelling located in a zoning district in which alcoholic beverage outlets are authorized and which dwelling is on the same street as the premises for which a package license is applied.

(d) Unless otherwise provided by law, all measurements to determine the distances referred to in this section shall be measured by the most direct route of travel on the ground and shall be measured in the following manner:

(1) From the front door of the structure, as determined by the director of community development, from which alcoholic beverages are sold or proposed to be sold; and

(2) In a straight path of travel by the nearest public sidewalk, street, road, or highway;

(3) To the front door of the building or to the nearest portion of the grounds, as determined by the director of community development, whichever is applicable under this chapter.