Building Permit Required

Before commencing the construction of a new building or structure, or the alteration, enlargement or moving of an existing building or structure, a building permit authorizing such work shall first be obtained from the Building Official as provided for in Chapter 66 of this Code; provided however that the Building Official may delegate the authority to issue permits outside of the organized villages to the mayors referred to in Title 5, Chapter 40 of this Code. SOURCE: GC § 17451 2025 NOTE: The former Compiler recognized an error in GC § 17451, the source of this provision, which referred to the commissioners “in Title XXVI of this Code” (Alcohol Beverage Control). The Compiler noted the that the correct reference was to “Title XVI” (Commissioners of Guam). Consequently, future publications will refer to “mayors” rather than “commissioners” pursuant to P.L. 20-033:1 (Sept. 6, 1989), and the current codification in Title 5, Chapter 40.