Chapter 18.14 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS

Sections:

• 18.14.010 Purpose and intent.
• 18.14.020 Definitions.
• 18.14.030 Application.
• 18.14.040 Procedures.
• 18.14.050 Expiration.
• 18.14.060 Vesting on approval of vesting tentative map.

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 of the city. Except as otherwise set forth in the provisions of this chapter, all other provisions of Title 18 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code shall apply to vesting tentative maps. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this chapter and of Title 18, the provisions of this chapter shall govern. 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 in the city of Signal Hill. (Ord. 85-12-966 § 1 (part))

A. A "vesting tentative map" means a "tentative map" for a residential subdivision that shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words "Vesting Tentative Map" at the time it is filed, in accordance with Section 18.14.040 herein, and is

thereafter processed in accordance with the provisions hereof. B. All other definitions set forth in this title are applicable. (Ord. 85-12-966 § 1 (part))

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 filing of a tentative map or tentative parcel map for a residential development, a vesting tentative map 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 vested tentative map shall not be a prerequisite to any approval for any proposed subdivision, permit for construction, or work preparatory to construction. (Ord. 85-12-966 § 1 (part))

A. Filing and Processing. 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 Chapter 18.12 for a tentative map, except as hereinafter provided:

1. At the time a vesting tentative map is filed, it shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words "Vesting Tentative Map."
2. At the time a vesting tentative map is filed, unless waived by the relevant department head, a subdivider shall also supply the following information: a. Architectural plans; b. Construction drawings; c. Geologic reports; d. Traffic impact reports; e. Hydraulic studies; f. Hydrology studies; g. Detailed grading plans; h. Any information required for site plan review by Section 20.52.030 of Chapter 20.52 of this code; i. Any other data or reports specified by resolution of the planning commission or deemed necessary by the director of the department of planning and community development, or the city engineer, which will enable the director or city engineer to evaluate compliance with the city code, including Title 15 thereof. B. Fees. Upon filing a vesting tentative map, the subdivider shall pay such fees and deposits as the city council may prescribe from time to time by resolution. (Ord. 85-12-966 § 1 (part))

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 as are set forth for tentative maps under Section 18.12.090 of this title. (Ord. 85-12-966 § 1 (part))

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 conditions of approval, and the ordinances, policies and standards described in Government Code Section 66474.2. In the event that 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 conditions of approval, and ordinances, policies and standards in effect at the time the vesting tentative map is approved or conditionally approved. B. Notwithstanding subsection A above, a permit, approval, extension or entitlement sought by an applicant for property for which a vested right to proceed with development has been obtained 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 18.14.050 of this chapter. If the final map is approved, these rights shall last for the following periods of time:
3. 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;
4. The initial time period set forth in subsection C1 shall be automatically extended by any time used for processing a complete application for a grading permit or for site plan review, if such processing exceeds thirty days, from the date a complete application is filed;
5. A subdivider may apply for a one-year extension at any time before the initial time period set forth in subsection C1 expires. If the extension is denied, the subdivider may appeal that denial to the planning commission within fifteen calendar days by filing an appeal in writing with the director of planning and community development;
6. If the subdivider submits a complete application for a building permit during the periods of time specified in subsections C1 through C3, the rights referred to herein shall continue until the expiration of that permit, or any extension of that permit. (Ord. 85-12-966 § 1 (part))