(A) Function. The approval of a vesting tentative map confers a vested right to proceed with development in substantial compliance with the city's ordinance, policies, and standards in effect at the time the vesting tentative map application is deemed complete.
(B) When allowed. Whenever this chapter or the Map Act requires that a tentative map be filed, a vesting tentative map may instead be filed.
(C) Procedures; general. The process for application and city review and action on a vesting tentative map is the same as for a tentative map except as otherwise provided in this chapter or in the Map Act.
(D) Preliminary conference.
(1) During the preliminary conference for the vesting tentative map, city staff shall identify any additional informational items which shall be filed with the vesting tentative map to enable the city to adequately examine the vested rights being requested.
(2) Following the preliminary conference city staff shall submit to the applicant a written letter identifying additional requested information.
(E) Identification. At the time a vesting tentative subdivision map is filed it shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words "Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map" or "Vesting Tentative Parcel Map."
(F) Noted inconsistencies. If the vesting tentative map is for a subdivision whose intended development is inconsistent with the Zoning Ordinance, this inconsistency shall be noted on the vesting tentative subdivision map.
(G) Duration. The rights conferred by a vesting tentative map last for a period of two years after the recording of the final subdivision map. This period may be extended by the city as allowed by Map Act, Cal. Gov't Code § 66498.5(c).
(H) Amendments. If the city changes any ordinances, policies, or standards following the approval of a vesting tentative map, the subdivider may at any time prior to the map's expiration apply for an amendment to the map to secure a vested right to proceed with the amended ordinances, policies, or standards.
(I) Expiration of rights. The rights conferred by an approved vesting tentative map shall expire if a final subdivision map or parcel map is not recorded prior to the expiration of the vesting tentative map.
(Ord. 15-12, passed 12-15-2015)