El Segundo Municipal Code Ch. 2 Vesting Tentative Maps

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a procedure for the approval of a tentative map that provides certain statutorily vested rights to a subdivider under the vesting tentative maps statute (California Government Code section 66498.1 et seq.). This chapter implements and supplements that statute. (Ord. 1212, 11-16-1993)

A. Whenever a tentative map is required, the applicant may file a vesting tentative map instead.

B. A vesting tentative map shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words "Vesting Tentative Map" before the city may accept it for filing.

C. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the provisions of this title shall apply to a vesting tentative map and processed as provided in section 14-1-4 of this title. (Ord. 1212, 11-16-1993)

D. Such information as is ordinarily required under the provisions of this title for the filing of a tentative map shall also be required for the filing of a vesting tentative map. Supplemental information as relates to the vesting nature of the proposed vesting tentative map may also be required by the director of community development. (Ord. 1212, 11-16-1993; amd. Ord. 1315, 1-18-2000; Ord. 1639, 9-20-2022)

A. Development Rights Created: The approval of a vesting tentative map confers a vested right to proceed with development in substantial compliance with the city's ordinances, policies and standards in effect at the date the city determines the application is complete.

B. Duration Of Development Rights: The right to proceed with development, as set forth in subsection A of this section, accrues from the date of approval of a vesting tentative map by the planning commission and continues for one year following the timely recordation of a final map or parcel map. If a project covered by a single vesting tentative map is divided into phases and more than one final map is recorded, the one year period begins for each phase when the final map for that phase is recorded.

C. Expiration Of Development Rights:

1. The right to proceed with development as set forth in subsection A of this section accrues from the date of approval of the tentative map by the planning commission or city council; however, it expires on the date the vesting tentative map expires unless a final map is approved before then.

2. The time within which a final map may be recorded is governed by section 14-1-12 of this title and California Government Code section 66452.6.

3. If the subdivider submits a complete application for building and has satisfied all requirements for the issuance of a building permit during the one year specified in subsection B of this section, the right to proceed with development continues until the building permit, or any extension thereof, expires.

4. If a final map is recorded based upon a vesting tentative map and the development rights expire, the final map remains in effect without the development rights.

D. Extension Of Time For Exercise Of Development Rights:

1. The one year specified in subsection B of this section is automatically extended by the amount of time necessary to complete processing of a grading permit, or design or architectural review, if the length of time necessary for city review exceeds thirty (30) days.

2. Before the expiration of the one year period specified in subsection B of this section, a subdivider may apply to the planning commission for a one year extension. See title 15, chapter 25 of this code. (Ord. 1212, 11-16-1993)

A subdivider may apply to the planning commission for an amendment to a vesting tentative map at any time before the expiration of the vesting tentative map. (Ord. 1212, 11-16-1993)

A. This chapter does not:

1. Enlarge or diminish the types of conditions which the city may impose on a development; or

2. Diminish or alter the city's power to protect against a condition dangerous to the public health or safety.

B. The city may condition or deny a permit, approval, extension, amendment or entitlement relating to a vesting tentative map if it determines that either:

1. The failure to do so would place the residents of the subdivision or the community in a condition dangerous to their health or safety; or

2. The condition or denial is required to comply with state or federal law. (Ord. 1212, 11-16-1993)

Every person submitting a vesting tentative map shall pay a processing fee as established by resolution. (Ord. 1212, 11-16-1993)

The approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map and the conditions under which an extension of time or stay is granted shall be consistent with section 14-1-12 of this title. (Ord. 1371, 2-3-2004)