Chapter 16.32 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS

This chapter is enacted pursuant to the authority granted by Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 66498.1) of Division 2 of Title 7 of the Government Code of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as the Vesting Tentative Map Statute), and may be cited as the "Vesting Tentative Map Ordinance."

(Prior code § 39-282)

• A. It is the purpose of this chapter to establish procedures necessary for the implementation of the Vesting Tentative Map Statute, and to supplement the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and the subdivision ordinance. Except as otherwise set forth in the provision of such sections, the provisions of the subdivision ordinance shall apply to the vesting tentative map ordinance.

• B. To accomplish this purpose, the regulations outlined in this chapter are determined to be necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare, and for the promotion of orderly growth and development.

• (Prior code § 39-283)

No land shall be subdivided and developed pursuant to a vesting tentative map for any purpose which is inconsistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan or not permitted by the zoning ordinance or other applicable provisions of the City Code. (Prior code § 39-284)

• A. A "vesting tentative map" shall mean a "tentative map" for a residential subdivision, as defined in the subdivision ordinance, that shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words "Vesting Tentative Map" at that time it is filed in accordance with Section 16.32.060, and is thereafter processed in accordance with the provisions hereof.

• B. All other definitions set forth in the subdivision ordinance are applicable. (Prior code § 39-285)

• A. Whenever a provision of the Subdivision Map Act, as implemented and supplemented by the subdivision ordinance, requires the filing of a tentative tract or parcel map for residential development, a vesting tentative may instead be filed, in accordance with the provisions hereof.

• B. If a subdivider does not seek the rights conferred by the Vesting Tentative Map Statute, the filing of a vesting tentative map shall not be a prerequisite to any approval for any proposed subdivision, permit for construction, or work preparatory to construction.

• (Prior code § 39-286)

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City of Paramount, CA § 16.32.060 SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER DIVISIONS OF LAND

§ 16.32.060

A vesting tentative map shall be filed in the same form and have the same contents, accompanying data and reports and shall be processed in the same manner as set forth in the subdivision ordinance for a tentative map except as hereinafter provided:

• A. At the time a vesting tentative map is filed it shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words "Vesting Tentative Map."

• B. Each vesting tentative map shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements described in Sections 16.08.020 and 16.08.030.

• C. Each vesting tentative map shall show and contain the following information:

  1. The assigned map number.

  2. The date of preparation, north point and scale.

  3. The boundary of the division of land and of the design unit, if not identical to the boundary of the division of land shown to scale and tied to a known point.

  4. A key map indicating the location of the proposed division of land in relation to the surrounding area.

  5. The approximate contours showing existing topography.

  6. The approximate location of all areas subject to inundation or stormwater overflow and the location, width and direction of flow of each watercourse.

  7. The approximate location of all trees standing within the boundaries of proposed rights-of-way.

  8. The location, width, approximate grade and center line radius of existing and proposed streets, alleys, highways, ways and easements which are within or adjacent to the proposed design unit.

  9. The existing street improvements.

  10. Actual name for existing streets or highways and an identifying letter for a proposed street or highway.

  11. A label or identifying note for existing or proposed easements other than streets or highways.

  12. The approximate layout of lots, including approximate dimensions and lot numbers, and where pads are proposed for building sites, the approximate finish grade.

  13. The approximate location of existing structures, shown to scale, within or immediately adjacent to the design unit. Show house numbers, and label each structure with the proposed disposition.

  14. The general location of all proposed buildings and structures which are to be divided into units of air space and the means of access thereto when the design unit consists of a condominium or community apartment project.

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City of Paramount, CA

PARAMOUNT CODE

§ 16.32.060

§ 16.32.070

15. If necessary, a generalized plan of proposed development adjacent to the design unit showing the compatibility of the design unit with existing and future development in the neighborhood.

16. The location and size of all utilities located within the public right-of-way and any easements across the subject property.

• D. Each vesting tentative map shall be submitted with written statements containing the following information and acknowledgments:

  1. The name and address of the subdivider.

2. The name, address and license or registration number of the person who prepared the vesting tentative map or who directed the preparation of the vesting tentative map.

   3. A statement by a person holding a proprietary interest in the parcel or parcels comprising the design unit, consenting to the submission of the vesting tentative map, except that a public agency, after initiating a resolution of necessity may authorize the submission of the vesting tentative map without the consent of person(s) holding proprietary interests.

   4. The proposed use of parcels shown on the vesting tentative map.

   5. The interest which the subdivider proposed to convey in parcels shown on the vesting tentative map.

   6. A copy of conditions, covenants and restrictions proposed by the subdivider, if any.

   7. A statement detailing the arrangements which the subdivider proposes to make for the operation and maintenance of common parcels and easements, if any.

   8. The source of water supply, if any, and the proposed method of sewage disposal.

   9. The results of percolation tests, if required, performed in accordance with the standards of the Health Officer, where a private system of sewage disposal is proposed.

   10. A geological or soils report or both, if required by the City Engineer, prepared by a geologist qualified by the County Geological Qualifications Board, stating the effect of geological or soil conditions on the proposed development.

The Director of Planning may request, and the applicant shall promptly furnish, such further information as may reasonably be necessary to enable the Director to evaluate on behalf of the City the vesting effect which would follow approval of the map.

(Prior code § 39-287; Ord. 1198, 4/22/2025)

• A. Upon submission of vesting tentative tract or parcel map, the subdivider shall pay a fee of $100.00. If the tract map contains more than five lots, an additional fee of five dollars per lot shall be paid.

• B. If additional lots are added to a tentative map prior to approval by the advisory agency, the

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City of Paramount, CA § 16.32.070

SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER DIVISIONS OF LAND

§ 16.32.090

subdivider shall pay the additional fee according to the above schedule. A lot required by the provisions of Section 16.12.130 shall be omitted in calculating the amount of the filing fee.

• C. If a subdivider submits a revised tentative map subsequent to the approval of a vesting tentative map by the advisory agency as a substitute for the approved vesting tentative map, he or she shall pay a fee of $50.00.

• (Prior code § 39-288)

Within two years after the approval or the conditional approval of a vesting tentative map, a subdivider shall cause the proposed division of land to be accurately surveyed, if necessary, and a parcel map prepared and filed in the office of the County Recorder. The approval or conditional approval of the vesting tentative map shall expire if an extension is not obtained in the event that the subdivider does not proceed with the aforementioned action within the 24-month period. The time limit for the filing of the parcel map may be extended by the Planning Commission for a period not to exceed two years.

(Prior code § 39-289)

• 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 Government Code Section 66474.2; however, if Section 66474.2 of the Government Code 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. 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 both.

  2. The condition or denial is required, in order to comply with State or Federal law.

• 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 16.32.080. If the final map is approved, these rights shall last for the following periods of time:

  1. An initial time period of one year. 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 above 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 30 days, from the date a complete application is filed.

  3. A subdivider may apply to the Planning Commission for a one-year extension at any

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City of Paramount, CA § 16.32.090

PARAMOUNT CODE

§ 16.32.100

time before the initial time period set forth in paragraph 1 of this subsection expires. If the extension is denied, the subdivider may appeal that denial 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.

(Prior code § 39-290)

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, a property owner or designee may seek approvals or permits for development which depart from the ordinances, policies, and standards described in Section 16.32.090(A), and the City Council may grant these approvals or issue these permits to the extent that the departures are authorized under applicable law. (Prior code § 39-291)

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