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

§ 13-224. Vesting rights.

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

  • (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 as described in State Government Code section 66474.2 . However, if section 66474.2 is repealed, the approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map shall confer a vested right to proceed with development in substantial compliance with the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.

  • (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, a permit, approval, extension or entitlement may be made conditional or denied if any of the following are determined:

    • (1) An approval or conditional approval 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. All extensions of time are discretionary and may be approved, conditionally approved, or denied.

  • (c) 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 13-216 , Duration of approval, appeal and abandonment. If the final map is approved, these rights shall last for the following periods of time:

    • (1) An initial time period of 24 months. Where several final maps are recorded on various phases of a project covered by a single vesting tentative map, this initial time period shall begin for each phase when the final map for that phase is recorded.

    • (2) The initial time period set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be automatically extended by any time used for processing a complete application for a grading permit or for design or architectural review, if the processing time exceeds 30 days from the date a complete application is filed.

    • (3) A subdivider may apply for a one year extension at any time before the initial period set forth in paragraph (1) expires. If the extension is denied, the denial may be appealed to the city council within 15 days.

    • (4) If the subdivider submits a complete application for a building permit during the periods of time specified in paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection, the rights referred to herein shall continue until the expiration of that permit, or any extension of that permit.

  • (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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