Petaluma Municipal Code Ch. 20.18 Vesting Tentative Map

A. A "vesting tentative map" means a tentative map for a residential subdivision; as deJned in Title 20; that has

printed conspicuously on its face the words "Vesting Tentative Map" at the time it is Jled in accordance with

Section 20.18.030; and is thereafter processed in accordance with the provisions hereof.

B. All other deJnitions set forth in the Title 20 are applicable.

(Ord. 1643 NCS §3, 1986.)

A. This chapter shall apply only to residential developments. Whenever a provision of the Subdivision Map Act;

as implemented and supplemented by this title; requires the Jling of a tentative map or parcel map for a

residential development; a vesting tentative map may instead be Jled; in accordance with the provisions hereof.

B. If a subdivider does not seek the rights conferred by the vesting tentative map statute; the Jling 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.

(Ord. 1643 NCS §3, 1986.)

A vesting tentative map shall be Jled 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 Chapter 20.16 for a tentative map except as

hereinafter provided:

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

Tentative Map."

B. At the time a vesting tentative map is Jled a subdivider shall also supply the following information:

1. Height; size; and location of buildings;

2. Information on the uses to which the buildings will be put;

3. Detained grading plans;

4. Architectural plans.

(Ord. 1643 NCS §3, 1986.)

Upon Jling a vesting tentative map; the subdivider shall pay the fees as established by resolution of the city

council for the Jling and processing of a tentative map. (Ord. 1643 NCS §3, 1986.)

The approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map shall expire at the end of the same time period;

and shall be subject to the same extensions; established by Section 20.24.010 for the expiration of the approval or

conditional approval of a tentative map. (Ord. 1643 NCS §3, 1986.)

A. Vesting on Approval of Vesting Tentative Map.

1. 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 §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 city ordinances, policies; and standards in eMect 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 conferred by a vesting tentative map shall expire if a Jnal map is not approved prior to the

expiration of the vesting tentative map as provided in Section 20.18.050. If the Jnal map is approved; such rights

shall last for the following periods of time:

1. An initial time period of one year; from the recordation of the Jnal map. Where several Jnal 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 Jnal map for that phase is recorded.

2. The initial time period set forth in subsection C1 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 thirty days; from the date a complete application is Jled.

3. A subdivider may apply for a one-year extension in a manner as set forth in Section 20.24.010 at any

time before the initial time period set forth in subsection C1 of this section expires. If the extension is denied,

the subdivider may appeal that denial to the city council within Jfteen days.

4. If the subdivider submits a complete application for a building permit during the periods of time

speciJed in subsections C1—C3 above; the rights referred to herein shall continue until the expiration of that

permit; or any extension of that permit.

(Ord. 1643 NCS §3, 1986.)

Whenever a subdivider Jles a vesting tentative map for a subdivision whose intended development is inconsistent

with the zoning ordinance or general plan in existence at that time; the city shall deny such a vesting tentative

map. (Ord. 1643 NCS §3, 1986.)