A. Filing Of Application: Prior to the expiration of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map, the subdivider may file a written application for an extension with the community development director. Upon timely filing and receipt of this application, the approval of the tentative map shall automatically be extended for sixty (60) days or until the application for the extension is approved, conditionally approved or denied, whichever occurs first.
B. Required Information For Application For Extension:
1. The subdivider's application for time extension shall include the following information in reasonable detail:
a. Name, address and daytime phone number of the applicant.
b. Tentative map number and county tract number of the subject subdivision.
c. Requested period of extension (not exceeding 12 months).
d. Reasons for seeking extension, including facts showing why the requirements for recording a final map cannot be completed within the period provided.
e. A description of all efforts made to date to record the final map and the current status of the project.
f. A description of what remains to be done to record the final map and what steps the subdivider proposes to complete the required subdivision improvements.
2. At the time an extension application is submitted, the applicant shall submit the filing fee in the amount established by the city council in its most current fee resolution.
C. Staff Review: Within thirty (30) days after an extension application is filed, the department shall review the application and make its findings and recommendation for the planning commission's consideration.
D. Planning Commission Action: The planning commission shall consider the extension application at its next regular meeting at which the application may be legally scheduled. The commission may grant an extension for such period as it determines appropriate, provided no individual extension shall exceed twelve (12) months and the total number of extensions shall not exceed five (5) years. Such extension shall be in addition to the periods of time provided in subsections 11-2-8A and B of this chapter. In granting the extension, the commission may add or amend conditions based on any changed circumstances or new city policies or standards. If the planning commission denies the request, the subdivider may appeal to the city council by filing a written appeal with the city clerk within fifteen (15) days after the commission's denial. (Ord. 2000-05, 4-25-2000)