Exception for Nonconforming Buildings and the Nonconforming Use of Land

(a)Any building or structure constructed on a Single Family

(R1)Zone during the period of November 1991 through June 1997 and not meeting the Yard and Lot Area Table set forth in § 61501 of this Chapter shall be deemed as a legal nonconforming building and continue as a legal nonconforming use of the land under its designated zone.

(b)The property owners or authorized representative shall bear the burden of proof that the building or structure was constructed sometime during the period of November 1991 through June 1997. The Guam Chief Planner shall verify and ascertain the eligibility of the building or structure as a legal nonconforming CH. 61 ZONING LAW OF GUAM building and submit his findings to the Director for action. The Director, within five

(5)working days, shall record a Notice of Action document of his determination.

(c)The interpretation and application of § 61526(a) shall be held to be the minimum requirement subject to all other provisions within this Chapter prior to the enactment of P.L. 24-051.