Guam § 62401 - Form of Tentative Plans.
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§ 62401. Form of Tentative Plans.
Tentative plans will include six (6) copies of a subdivision
map, two (2) copies of a statement of intent by subdivider, and
two (2) copies of subdivision improvement plans.
(a) The subdivider shall cause the tentative subdivision map
to be prepared by an engineer or surveyor. The map shall be
clearly and legibly drawn on one or more sheets having
dimensions of twenty-two inches (22") by twenty-nine inches
(29"). The scale of the map shall be as prescribed by the
Commission and the map shall generally include:
(1) The tract number as issued by the Guam Planner.
(2) The name and address of the owner or owners of
record, of the subdivider and of the person preparing the map.
(3) Date, north arrow and scale.
(4) A key map locating the subdivision in relation to
surrounding areas.
(5) The exact length and bearing of the exterior
boundaries of the subdivision which data shall be referenced
to the Guam Geodetic Triangulation Control Net or such
alternative system of triangulation control as the Guam
Surveyor may direct.
(6) The accurate placement and outline of structures
existing of the site.
(7) The location, names, and existing widths of adjacent
street rights of way.
(8) The location and dimensions of all known existing
easements and reservations.
(9) The location of existing utilities, sewers, drainage
ditches and other drainage facilities located in, or adjacent to,
the proposed subdivision.
(10) The lot numbers and lines of all adjacent parcels of
land.
(11) The location, width and direction of flow of all
water courses within the subdivision area.
(12) Topography with contour intervals of two feet (2')
where the grounds slope is five percent (5%) or less or
contour intervals of five feet (5') where the ground slope is
more than five percent (5%).
(13) The location and widths of all existing or proposed
streets in the subdivision.
(14) The approximate lot layout and approximate lot
dimensions of each lot.
(15) Areas intended to be reserved for public use.
(b) The statement of the subdivider shall include a resume of
the improvements proposed to be made in the subdivision, the
existing zone district or districts applicable to the property,
proposed use or uses of the subdivision lots and, in the absence of
zoning, the proposed setback requirements for individual property
development.
(c) Subdivision improvement plans shall include:
(1) Street construction plans including, but not limited
to, planned grading, street centerline gradients and typical
road cross-sections specifying material and depths.
(2) Water and sewer line plans showing pipe sizes,
routing, gradients, pressure regulation and point of origin.
(3) A drainage plan showing methods and facilities for
collection and disposal of storm waters. The storm drainage
disposal area or channel must have a demonstrated ability to
accept additional water in view of capacity of area or channel
and of capacity of existing improvements confining the
channel.
The tentative plan shall be prepared in sufficient detail for
analysis by the Commission as to sufficiency and most suitable
location. The Commission may require the submission of detailed
construction drawings as subdivision work is initiated to permit
detailed analysis of construction conformity to law and the rules
and regulations of the Commission, and to facilitate improvement
inspections.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Guam Code Annotated § 62401 cover?
Section 62401 ("Form of Tentative Plans.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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