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Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS

16.20 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS

Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Palos Verdes Estates

§ 16.20.010. Applicable provisions.

Any person requesting approval of a vesting tentative map pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act shall comply with and be subject to the applicable provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this title as it specifically applies to tentative maps and shall also comply with and be subject to the additional provisions of this chapter. At the time a vesting tentative map is filed it shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words “Vesting Tentative Map.”

(Ord. 421 § 1, 1986; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 16.20.020. Requirements.

A vesting tentative map shall not be approved unless it is consistent with the general plan, applicable specific plans, zoning restrictions, all findings listed in PVEMC § 16.08.090, and any other applicable provision of this code in effect at the time a complete application is submitted to the city. A vesting tentative map shall not be accepted for filing unless all other discretionary land use approvals required for the proposed development have been obtained, or applications therefor are filed concurrently with such map.

(Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 16.20.030. Additional submittals.

In addition to the submittal of information and material required by Chapter 16.08 PVEMC, the following submittals are also required prior to approval of a vesting tentative map:

  • A. Plans prepared by a registered civil engineer for all public works improvements to be constructed as a condition of the subdivision in accordance with city standards, subject to the approval of the city engineer;

  • B. Plans prepared by a registered civil engineer for all site development including but not limited to grading, drainage facilities and structures in accordance with city standards, subject to the approval of the city engineer. Plans for all structures are subject to the approval of the building official. Such plans shall be supported by geologic and/or soils engineer’s reports as required by this code;

  • C. Plans for all irrigation and landscaping subject to the approval of the planning director;

  • D. Plot plan showing details of the entire development and all improvements to be constructed in the subdivision.

  • (Ord. 421 § 1, 1986; Ord. 667 § 5, 2006; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 16.20.040. Development rights conferred.

  • 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 described in Cal. Gov. Code § 66474.2.

  • B. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, a permit, approval, extension, or entitlement shall be made conditionally or denied, even though such action may be contrary to the

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA § 16.20.040

PALOS VERDES ESTATES CODE

§ 16.20.060

ordinances, policies and standards described in subsection A of this section, if any of the following are determined by the city engineer or planning director:

  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; or

  2. The condition or denial is required to comply with state or federal law.

  • C. 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 ordinances, policies and standards described in Cal. Gov. Code § 66474.2.

  • D. Whenever a subdivider files a vesting tentative map for a subdivision whose intended development is inconsistent with the zoning ordinance in existence at that time, that inconsistency shall be noted on the map. The city may deny such a vesting tentative map or approve it conditioned on the subdivider, or the subdivider’s designee, obtaining the necessary change in the zoning ordinance to eliminate the inconsistency. If the change in the zoning ordinance is obtained, the approved or conditionally approved vesting tentative map shall, notwithstanding subsection A of this section, confer a vested right to proceed with the development in substantial compliance with the change in the zoning ordinance and map, as approved. The rights conferred by this subsection shall be for the time periods set forth in PVEMC § 16.20.060.

  • (Ord. 421 § 1, 1986; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 16.20.050. Amendment.

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 Cal. Gov. Code § 66498.1(c). (Ord. 421 § 1, 1986; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 16.20.060. Expiration.

  • A. The approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map shall expire at the end of the same time period established by this title for the expiration of the approval or conditional approval of a tentative map, including opportunities for extensions.

  • B. The rights conferred by a vesting tentative map shall last for an initial time period of one year beyond the recordation of the final map. 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.

  • C. The initial time period for the vesting of rights set forth in subsection B of this section shall be auto-matically extended by any time used for processing a complete application for a grading period or for design or architectural review, if such processing exceeds thirty days from the date a complete application is filed.

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.20.060

§ 16.20.070

  • D. A subdivider may apply for a one-year extension at any time before the initial time period set forth in subsection B of this section expires. The application shall be considered by the planning commission. If the extension is denied, the subdivider may appeal that denial to the city council within fifteen days of the planning commission’s determination.

  • E. If the subdivider submits a complete application for a building permit during the periods of time specified in subsections B through D of this section, the rights referred to in this chapter shall continue until the expiration of that permit, or any extension of that permit.

  • (Ord. 421 § 1, 1986; Ord. 667 § 6, 2006; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 16.20.070. Fees.

The applicable fees associated with a vesting tentative map shall be paid at the rate established from time to time by resolution of the city council to reimburse the city for the filing and processing of a vesting tentative map application.

(Ord. 421 § 1, 1986; Ord. 700 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA § 16.24.010

SUBDIVISIONS

§ 16.24.030

CHAPTER 16.24 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS

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Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code
  1. Title 1
  2. Title 2
  3. Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  4. Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
  5. Chapter 2.10 — FINANCE DIRECTOR
  6. Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  7. Chapter 2.16 — POLICE DEPARTMENT RESERVE CORPS
  8. Chapter 2.24 — COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
  9. Chapter 2.28 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
  10. Chapter 2.32 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  11. Chapter 2.36 — PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT
  12. Chapter 2.38 — POST-EMPLOYMENT LOBBYING
  13. Title 3
  14. Chapter 3.00 — SPECIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX
  15. Chapter 3.04 — ASSESSMENT AND TAX COLLECTION
  16. Chapter 3.08 — SALES AND USE TAX
  17. Chapter 3.24 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
  18. Chapter 3.28 — TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
  19. Chapter 3.32 — CHARGE FOR SPECIAL POLICE SERVICES
  20. Chapter 3.36 — LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES SPECIAL TAX
  21. Title 5
  22. Chapter 5.04 — FORTUNETELLING AND RELATED PRACTICES
  23. Chapter 5.08 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
  24. Chapter 5.16 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
  25. Chapter 5.20 — COMMERCIAL FILM PERMIT
  26. Chapter 5.25 — REAL PROPERTY RECORDS REPORT
  27. Title 6
  28. Chapter 6.04 — ANIMAL CONTROL GENERALLY
  29. Chapter 6.08 — REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO DOGS
  30. Chapter 6.12 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOGS
  31. Chapter 6.16 — VACCINATION
  32. Title 8
  33. Chapter 8.32
  34. Chapter 8.04 — HEALTH CODE
  35. Chapter 8.14
  36. Chapter 8.16 — GARBAGE AND RUBBISH
  37. Chapter 8.18 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
  38. Chapter 8.24 — HANG GLIDERS AND MODEL AIRCRAFT
  39. Chapter 8.32 — OUTDOOR BUSINESS LIGHTING
  40. Chapter 8.36 — SUBSTANDARD PREMISES
  41. Chapter 8.40
  42. Chapter 8.44 — WELLS AND MINES
  43. Chapter 8.52 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION
  44. Chapter 8.56 — SMOKING PROHIBITED
  45. Chapter 8.60 — FIREWORKS
  46. Title 9
  47. Chapter 9.04 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
  48. Chapter 9.05 — PICKETING
  49. Chapter 9.08 — CURFEW
  50. Chapter 9.12 — WEAPONS
  51. Chapter 9.16 — USE OF BEACHES
  52. Chapter 9.18 — SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY FOR PARTIES AT WHICH UNDE…
  53. Chapter 9.20
  54. Title 10
  55. Chapter 10.02 — PENALTIES
  56. Chapter 10.08 — TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
  57. Chapter 10.12
  58. Chapter 10.16 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
  59. Chapter 10.20 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
  60. Chapter 10.24 — SPECIAL STOPS
  61. Chapter 10.28 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
  62. Chapter 10.32
  63. Chapter 10.36 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – VENDING
  64. Chapter 10.40
  65. Chapter 10.44 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – TIMES
  66. Chapter 10.48 — STOPPING FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY
  67. Chapter 10.52
  68. Chapter 10.60 — CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
  69. Title 12
  70. Chapter 12.04 — ENCROACHMENTS
  71. Chapter 12.12 — EXCAVATIONS
  72. Chapter 12.16 — STREET TREES
  73. Chapter 12.20 — STREET AND SIDEWALK USE RESTRICTIONS
  74. Chapter 12.24 — PARKS
  75. Chapter 12.32
  76. Title 13
  77. Chapter 13.08 — STORM DRAINS AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND POL…
  78. Chapter 13.12 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  79. Chapter 13.14 — SANITARY SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
  80. Title 15
  81. Chapter 15.04
  82. Chapter 15.08 — ADMINISTRATION
  83. Chapter 15.12
  84. Chapter 15.20
  85. Chapter 15.50 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  86. Title 16
  87. Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  88. Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
  89. ▸Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
    Overview
    1. 16.20 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
    2. 16.24 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
    3. 16.28 — MERGER OF PARCELS
  90. Title 17
  91. Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  92. Chapter 17.10 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
  93. Chapter 17.20 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  94. Chapter 17.22 — SITE PLAN PERMITS
  95. Chapter 17.36 — STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
  96. Chapter 17.40
  97. Chapter 17.44 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  98. Title 18
  99. Chapter 18.55 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  100. Chapter 18.32 — WALLS AND FENCES
  101. Chapter 18.36 — NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY
  102. Chapter 18.37
  103. Chapter 18.39
  104. Chapter 18.40 — MIXED-USE OVERLAY (MU-O) ZONE
  105. Chapter 18.42 — HOME OCCUPATION
  106. Chapter 18.45 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  107. Chapter 18.50 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  108. Chapter 18.60 — NONCOMMERCIAL ANTENNAS
  109. Chapter 18.64 — MOBILEHOME PARKS
  110. Chapter 18.72 — SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  111. Chapter 18.73 — REGULATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA
  112. Title 19
  113. Chapter 19.01 — DEFINITIONS
  114. Chapter 19.02
  115. Title OL

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