Chapter 16.05
VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
Sections:
16.05.020 Time limits – Development rights.
16.05.010 Filing.
A. A vesting tentative map may be filed with the planning department instead of a tentative subdivision or parcel map otherwise required by this title. The procedures and requirements for processing a vesting tentative map shall be the same as for a tentative subdivision map except as provided by this chapter. The words “Vesting Tentative Map” shall be printed conspicuously on the face of the map.
B. In addition to submitting all information required for the tentative subdivision map, the following information may also be required with the submittal of a vesting tentative map:
1. Detailed grading plans for each site in the subdivision;
2. Height, size, approximate building footprint and conceptual elevations of buildings;
3. Sewer, water, storm drain and road details; and
4. Information on the use to which the buildings will be put. (Ord. 510 § 2, 2007)
16.05.020 Time limits – Development rights.
A. The time limits and extensions thereof for filing a final subdivision map based on an approved vesting tentative map shall be the same as for tentative subdivision maps.
B. City council approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map shall confer a vested right to proceed with development in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies, and standards in effect at the time the application for the vesting tentative map is deemed complete and accepted consistent with Government Code Section 66474.2 as amended. The rights conferred by this section shall expire if the city council does not approve a final subdivision map prior to expiration of the vesting tentative map. The development rights conferred by a vesting tentative map shall remain in effect for two years after the recording of a final subdivision map. When multiple final subdivision maps are recorded on various phases of a project covered by a single vesting tentative map, the two-year time period shall begin for each phase when the final map for that phase is recorded. At any time prior to the expiration of the two-year period provided by this subsection, the subdivider may apply for a one-year extension pursuant to Chapter 16.14 EMC.
C. If the subdivider submits a complete application for a building permit during the initial time period or any approved extension thereof, the rights conferred by a vesting tentative map shall continue until the expiration of that permit. (Ord. 510 § 2, 2007)
16.05.030 Amendments.
The city planner may approve minor amendments to the vesting tentative map when it is determined that the proposed changes substantially conform to the approved vesting tentative map. Approval of any such amendment shall be reported to the city manager within 30 days of such approval. At any time prior to the expiration of the vesting tentative map, the subdivider may apply to the planning commission for an amendment to the map when such amendment does not substantially conform to the previously approved vesting tentative map. If the requested amendment is approved by the planning commission, the development rights conferred by the vesting tentative map shall allow development in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies, and standards in effect at the time the application for an amendment to the vesting tentative map is complete and accepted consistent with Government Code Section 66474.2 as amended. The time limits for filing a final map or maps based on an amended vesting tentative map shall begin on the date such amendments are approved. (Ord. 510 § 2, 2007)
16.05.040 Zoning.
If a subdivider files a vesting tentative map for a subdivision whose intended development is inconsistent with the zoning of the property in effect at the time the vesting tentative map is filed, that inconsistency shall be noted on the map. The city council may deny such vesting tentative map or approve it, conditioned on the subdivider obtaining the necessary change in zoning to eliminate the inconsistency. If the change in zoning is obtained, the approved or conditionally approved vesting tentative map shall confer the vested right to proceed with the development in substantial compliance with the change in zoning and the map as approved. (Ord. 510 § 2, 2007)