If you are opening a food sales business of any kind, you must submit building plans to the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA). Blueprint reviews and plan approval are required prior to construction, renovation/conversion, or any change in the type of food your business produces. The program team will determine if your proposed facility meets regulatory facility requirements.
The following plans are required for review:
- Floor Plan
- Plumbing Plan
- Equipment Plan (including cut sheets)
- Finish Plan (materials used on floors, walls, and ceilings)
Plans must be submitted in PDF format via email to BuildingPlanReview@agr.georgia.gov Due to file size, it may be necessary to submit plans in multiple emails, and documents may need to be sent separately from licensing materials. There is no application or fee associated with the building plan review. Please allow 14–21 business days from the date of receipt of a complete building plan for the Department to review the submission, recommend revisions, or issue an approval letter.