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Title 13 — Planning, Zoning and Development›Chapter XI — SUBDIVISIONS›Article 2 — Vesting Tentative Maps

§ 13-218. Purpose.

Costa Mesa Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Costa Mesa

The purpose of this article is to establish procedures for the implementation of Chapter 4.5 (commencing with section 66498.1 ) of Division 2 of Title 7 of the State Government Code which provides for the approval of vesting tentative maps. Except as otherwise specifically provided by this chapter, the provisions of this article shall apply to the filing, processing and review of vesting tentative maps as the term is defined by State Government Code section 66424.5 . (Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)

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▸ Contents — Costa Mesa Zoning Code
Costa Mesa Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 13 — Planning, Zoning and Development
    Overview
    1. Chapter I — IN GENERAL
    2. Chapter II — ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
    3. Chapter III — PLANNING APPLICATIONS
    4. Chapter IV — CITYWIDE LAND USE MATRIX
    5. Chapter V — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    6. Chapter VII — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
    7. Chapter VIII — SIGNS
    8. Chapter IX — SPECIAL LAND USE REGULATIONS
    9. Chapter X — NONCONFORMING USES, DEVELOPMENTS AND LOTS
    10. ▸ Chapter XI — SUBDIVISIONS
      Overview
      1. Article 1 — Tentative Maps
      2. ▸ Article 2 — Vesting Tentative Maps
        Overview
        1. § 13-218. Purpose.
        2. § 13-219. General.
        3. § 13-220. Consistency.
        4. § 13-221. Application.
        5. § 13-222. Conditions precedent to approval.
        6. § 13-223. Expiration.
        7. § 13-224. Vesting rights.
        8. § 13-225. Applications inconsistent with established policies.
        9. § 13-226. Subsequent permits, licenses and other entitlements …
        10. § 13-227. Amendments.
      3. Article 3 — Final Maps
      4. Article 4 — Parcel Maps
      5. Article 5 — Park and Recreation Dedications
      6. Article 6 — Lot Line Adjustments
    11. Chapter XII — SPECIAL FEE ASSESSMENTS
    12. Chapter XIII — NOISE CONTROL
    13. Chapter XIV — OIL DRILLING
    14. Chapter XV — GROUP HOMES
    15. Chapter XVII — AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORDINANCE

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