Guam § 5110 - Declaration of Urban Renewal Policy.

§ 5110. Declaration of Urban Renewal Policy.

(a) It is declared to be the policy of Guam to undertake and pursue

an active urban renewal program for the elimination, and for the

prevention of the development or spread of slums and blight in Guam,

within the contemplation of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, and of

any other applicable federal or Guam laws, including slum clearance and

redevelopment, rehabilitation or conservation, or any combination or part

thereof, and any other activities designed for the development of

communities in Guam, to eliminate and prevent slum and blight, and to

assure sound community growth.

(b) To the greatest extent feasible in carrying out the provisions of

this Article, maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of

Guam as a whole, shall be afforded for the rehabilitation or

redevelopment of an urban renewal area by private enterprise. The

government of Guam, the Authority, and all other public agencies and

bodies shall give consideration to this objective in exercising any powers

under this Article, including the formulation of a workable program, the

preparation and approval of urban renewal plans, the exercise of zoning

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powers, the enforcement of other laws, codes and regulations relating to

the use of land and occupancy of buildings and improvements, the

disposition of property acquired, and the provision of necessary public

improvements.