(A) (1) The 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 described in Cal. Gov't Code § 66474.2.
(2) However, if said Cal. Gov't Code § 66474.2 is repealed, the approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map shall confer a vested right to proceed with development in substantial compliance with the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 vesting tentative map is approved or conditionally approved.
(B) Notwithstanding the provisions of division (A) of this section, a permit, approval, extension, or entitlement may be made conditional or denied if any of the following is determined:
(1) A failure to do so would place the residents of the subdivision or the immediate community, or both, in a condition dangerous to their health or safety, or both; or
(2) The condition or denial is required in order to comply with state or federal laws.
(C) The rights referred to in this section shall expire if a final map is not approved prior to the expiration of the vesting tentative map as provided in § 9-4.322 of this article. If the final map is approved, such rights shall last for the following periods of time:
(1) An initial time period of one year. Where several final maps are recorded on various phases of a project covered by a single vesting tentative map, the initial time period shall begin for each phase when the final map for such phase is recorded;
(2) The initial time period set forth in subdivision (1) of this division shall be automatically extended by any time used for processing a complete application for a grading permit, conditional use permit, or design or architectural review if such processing exceeds 30 calendar days from the date a complete application is filed;
(3) A subdivider may apply for a one-year extension at any time before the initial time period set forth in subdivision (1) of this division expires; and
(4) If the subdivider submits a complete application for a building permit during the periods of time set forth in subdivisions (1), (2), or (3) of this division, the rights referred to in this section shall continue until the expiration of such permit or any extension of such permit.
('66 Code, § 9-4.323) (Ord. 618-C-S, passed 11-26-85)