Lomita Municipal Code Art. 8 Vesting Tentative Maps

When a provision of this ordinance requires the filing of a tentative map, a vesting tentative map may instead be filed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 393, § 3, 1-6-86)

A vesting tentative map shall be filed in the same form, possess the same contents and shall be processed in the same manner as set forth in this chapter for a tentative map, except as hereinafter provided. At the time a vested tentative map is filed, it shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words "Vesting Tentative Map."

(Ord. No. 393, § 3, 1-6-86)

The subdivider must make application and receive approval concurrent with the vesting tentative map for all zoning approvals, including but not limited to site plans, conditional use permits and zone variances, which are necessary for ultimate development on the area covered by the vested tentative map.

(Ord. No. 393, § 3, 1-6-86)

An approved or conditionally approved vesting tentative map shall not limit the city from imposing reasonable conditions on required approvals or permits necessary for the development and authorized by the ordinance, policies and standards described in Government Code Section 66474.2.

(Ord. No. 393, § 3, 1-6-86)

After approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map, amendments can be made only by following procedures for the original approval or conditional approval. Approvals or permits which depart from the vesting tentative map may only be granted based upon an amendment to the vesting tentative map. No amendments shall be granted so as to modify or delete any public improvements and site development requirements and conditions approved in the first instance by the planning commission, or city council, including but not limited to grading, drainage facilities and structures. This section shall not be construed to prevent the city from denying or placing any conditions upon approval of a final map pursuant to Government Code Section 66498.1(c).

(Ord. No. 393, § 3, 1-6-86)

(a) The rights conferred by a vesting tentative map shall last for an additional time period of one (1) year beyond the recordation of the final map. Pursuant to Government Code section 66452.6(g), each city may establish the initial time period anywhere up to two (2) years beyond recording of the final map, but not less than one (1) year. Developers are allowed by state law to apply for a one-year extension of this initial period. 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.

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

(c) A subdivider may apply for a one-year extension at any time before the initial time period set forth in subsection (c)(1) expires. If the extension is denied, the subdivider may appeal that denial to the legislative body within fifteen (15) days.

(d) If the subdivider submits a complete application for a building permit during the periods of time specified in subsections (b)—(d), the rights referred to herein shall continue until the expiration of that permit.

(Ord. No. 393, § 3, 1-6-86)

(a) The approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map by the advisory agency shall confer a vested right to proceed with development in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies and standards described in section 66474.2 of the Government Code.

(b) Notwithstanding the above provisions, a permit, approval, time extension and/or entitlement may be made conditional or denied by the advisory agency 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.

(2) The condition or denial is required in order to comply with the mandates of either state or federal law.

(Ord. No. 393, § 3, 1-6-86)

An approved or a conditionally approved vesting tentative map shall be effective for the time periods as provided for in sections 11-2.251 and 11-2.252 of this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 393, § 3, 1-6-86)