A. Request By Subdivider: The subdivider may request an extension of the expiration date of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map by written application to the department. The application shall be filed not less than thirty (30) days before the map is to expire and shall state the reasons for requesting the extension.
B. Planning Commission Action: The department shall review the request and submit the application for the extension, together with a report, to the planning commission for approval, conditional approval or denial at the next regularly scheduled planning commission meeting. A copy of the department's report shall be forwarded to the subdivider prior to the planning commission meeting on the extension. In approving, conditionally approving or denying the request for extension, the planning commission shall make findings supporting its decision, including findings with respect to the potential impact of any increases in applicable development fees which have occurred since the date of the approval or conditional approval of the tentative map.
C. Time Limit Of Extensions: The time at which the tentative map expires may be extended by the planning commission for a period not exceeding a total of six (6) years.
D. Appeal Of Extension: The subdivider or any interested person adversely affected may appeal any action of the planning commission on the extension to the city council in accordance with section 17.07.100 of this chapter, except that any such appeal shall be filed within fifteen (15) days after the action by the planning commission. If the council does not act within the time limits set forth in section 17.07.100 of this chapter, the extension shall be deemed to have been approved or conditionally approved as approved by the planning commission, insofar as the tentative map complies with all other applicable provisions of the subdivision map act, this title, this code and the general plan. (Ord. 2744, 2014: Ord. 2481 § 1, 2002)