The purpose of this Chapter and of any rules, regulations, specifications and standards adopted, pursuant thereto, is to control and regulate the development and/or subdivision of any land for any purpose whatsoever. Such control and regulations is
determined to be necessary to provide for the orderly growth and harmonious development of Guam; to insure adequate traffic circulation through coordinated street, road and highway systems; to achieve individual property lots of maximum utility and livability; to secure adequate provisions for water supply, drainage, sanitary sewerage and other health requirements; to permit the conveyance of land by accurate legal description; and to provide logical procedures for the achievement of this purpose. SOURCE: GC § 18001 as amended by P.L. 12-090 (Jan. 16, 1974). 2023 NOTE: Reference to “territory” replaced with “Guam” pursuant to 1 GCA § 420.