Lancaster Municipal Code Art. III Expiration of Tentative Map Approval and Extensions

An approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall expire twenty-four (24) months from the date of planning commission or city council approval, except as follows:

A. The applicant may file a request for an extension of time prior to the expiration of a tentative parcel or tract map. Upon such filing, the tentative map shall be automatically extended for a period of sixty (60) days or until the extension request is acted upon, whichever occurs first, in accordance with Section 66452.6(e) of the Subdivision Map Act.

B. Tentative parcel and tract maps may be extended under the provisions of this section for an aggregate time period not to exceed three (3) years. An extension may be requested, and the city may grant an extension for, any length of time up to the aggregate limit of three (3) years.

C. Extensions of tentative maps subject to an adopted development agreement shall be governed by Section 16.08.160.

(Ord. No. 1029, § 2, 7-11-2017; Ord. 661 § 1 (220.010), 1994)

The subdivider may request an extension of the tentative map approval or conditional approval by written request to the department of community development prior to the expiration of the tentative map. Upon filing the request to extend the map, the map shall be automatically extended for sixty (60) days, or when the community development director takes action, whichever occurs first.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (220.020), 1994; Ord. No. 1106, § 4(Exh. A), 10-10-2023)

The community development director may approve the extension of a map limited to the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (220.030), 1994; Ord. No. 1106, § 4(Exh. A), 10-10-2023)

The director shall approve the extension of a tentative map only if it makes all of the following findings in writing based upon substantial evidence in the record:

A. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan and is compatible with the general plan land uses, goals, objectives, policies and specific actions specified in such plan.

B. The findings justifying the original approval of the tentative map remain valid.

C. The approval of the extension will allow for development of a project that is of benefit to the public health, safety and welfare through completion of vital infrastructure or public improvements, correction of existing hazardous conditions, or enhancement of public facilities.

D. The granting of the extension is necessary to allow sufficient time for the subdivider to complete final map and improvement plans.

E. There is no substantial change in the land use or development patterns in the vicinity of the tentative map that would be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare should the extension be granted.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (220.040), 1994; Ord. No. 1106, § 4(Exh. A), 10-10-2023)

The subdivider or any interested affected person may appeal any action of the community development director regarding an extension as stated in Section 16.04.070. The tentative map remains active during the appeal period until action is taken by the city council.

(Ord. 661 § 1 (220.050), 1994; Ord. No. 1106, § 4(Exh. A), 10-10-2023)