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21 GCA § 62401

Form of Tentative Plans

Guam Code AnnotatedTitle 21 — Real Property
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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. COL 8/23/2023 CH. 62 SUBDIVISION LAW

(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: COL 8/23/2023 CH. 62 SUBDIVISION LAW

(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.

Reconstructed from the Guam Code Annotated. For the authoritative version, see the official PDF.