§ 16.20

Every person submitting a vesting tentative map shall pay a processing fee in an amount prescribed by resolution of the city council.

(Code 1965, § 22-73.)

No land shall be subdivided and developed pursuant to a vesting tentative map for any purpose which is inconsistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan or not permitted by the zoning ordinance or other applicable provisions of this Code. A vesting tentative map shall not be filed unless it is consistent with the existing zoning on the property proposed to be subdivided.

(Code 1965, § 22-74.)

A "vesting tentative map" shall mean a "tentative map" or "tentative parcel map" or a "parcel map" for a residential or nonresidential subdivision as defined in this chapter, that shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words "vesting tentative map" at the time it is filed in accordance with Section 16.20.060 of this chapter, and is thereafter processed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. All other definitions set forth in this chapter are applicable.

(Code 1965, § 22-75.)

A vesting tentative map shall be filed with the planning department in the same form and have the same contents, accompanying data and reports and shall be processed in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act, this title, and this chapter except as provided hereafter:

A.

At the time a vesting tentative map is filed it shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words "vesting tentative map."

B.

At the time a vesting tentative map is filed the subdivider shall also provide the planning department with the following information:

1.

Location, height, size and shape of any structures presently on the site and proposed for construction;

2.

Architectural elevations, building materials and colors;

Dimensions showing front, side and rear yard setbacks, paving, porches, decks and fencing;

4.

Roof overhangs and other architectural features such as bay windows and chimneys;

5.

Location, number and dimensions of all parking areas both covered and open and driveways (existing and proposed);

6.

Location of easements that cross the property or other pertinent legal features;

7.

Ground elevations and contour lines for sloping sites or where earth grading is proposed.

8.

Detailed grading plans;

9.

Geological studies;

10.

Flood control information and approval from Riverside County Flood Control District;

11.

Noise impact studies;

12.

Sewer, water, storm drain and road detail for on site and off site improvements;

13.

Landscaping and irrigation plans.

C.

Applicant shall meet the requirements of this Code prior to receiving consideration for vesting tentative map approval by the city's planning commission and city council.

(Code 1965, § 22-76.)

The approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map shall expire at the end of the same time period, and shall be subject to the same extensions established by this Code for the expiration of approval or conditional approval of a tentative map.

(Code 1965, § 22-77.)

16.20.080 - Vesting on approval of vesting tentative map.

A.

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 Government Code section 66474.2.

B.

However, if section 66474.2 of the Government Code 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.

C.

The city may apply any ordinances, policies, or standards that were formally published to amend applicable general or specific plans, subdivisions or zoning regulations prior to a vesting tentative map being received as a complete application and that are in effect on the date the city approves or disapproves the vesting tentative map.

D.

Notwithstanding subsections A. B and C of this section, a permit, approval, extension, or entitlement may be made conditional or denied if any of the following are 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.

2.

The condition or denial is required in order to comply with state or federal law.

E.

The rights referred to herein shall expire if a final map is not approved prior to the expiration of the vesting tentative map as provided in Section 16.20.070.

F.

In the event the final map is approved, these rights shall last for the following periods of time:

1.

An initial time period of one year beyond the recording of the final map.

2.

Where several final maps are recorded on various phases of a project covered by a single vesting tentative map, the one-year initial time period shall begin for each phase when the final map for that phase is recorded.

3.

The initial time period shall be automatically extended by any time used by the city for processing a complete application for a grading permit or for design or architectural review, if the time used by the city to process the application exceeds thirty days, from the date that a complete application is filed.

4.

The subdivider may request a one-year extension at any time prior to the expiration of the initial time period provided by this section. The application shall state the reasons for requesting the extension. The council shall consider the application as soon as practicable after filing. The council shall set forth its reasons for granting any extension.

5.

If the subdivider submits a complete application for a building permit during the periods of time specified in this section, the rights referred to herein shall continue until the expiration of that permit or any extension of that permit granted by the city.

6.

The developer who applies for an amendment pursuant to Government Code section 66498.2 shall do so prior to the expiration of vesting rights. The city shall process said application as a modification to tentative maps contained in the chapter. Approved modifications shall not extend the vesting period.

(Code 1965, § 22-78.)

Chapter 16.24 - DESIGN STANDARDS