Whenever a provision of the Subdivision Map Act, as implemented and supplemented by this title, requires the filing of a tentative map, a vesting tentative map may instead be filed in accord with the provisions hereof. 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 prior to construction.
(Prior code § 21-8-1)
A. 
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 this title for a tentative map except as hereinafter provided. At the time a vesting tentative map is filed, it shall have printed conspicuously on its face the words "Vesting Tentative Map." At the time a vesting tentative map is filed, a subdivider shall also supply the following information:
1. 
Lot sizes;
2. 
The preliminary height, size, location, and use of all buildings to be constructed within the subdivision;
3. 
Detailed final plans showing sewer, water, storm drainage, utility and street improvements;
4. 
Detailed final grading plans;
5. 
Flood plain information including the amount of flooding that may occur during a storm with a frequency of once in 100 years, and mitigation measures necessary to protect the subdivision from flooding during a storm of once in 100 years;
6. 
Tentative utility plans indicating the location of all public utilities and facilities including, but not limited to, facilities for water, sewer, electric, gas, cable television and street lighting to be installed to serve the subdivision and any facilities which currently exist within the boundary of the subdivision. If the subdivider is unable to secure any of the above information from a private utility company, the absence of this information cannot be the sole basis for rejecting a vesting tentative map application;
7. 
Any other studies required by the Community Development Director or City Engineer because of the peculiarities of the subdivision. These studies could include, but are not limited to, the following: noise analysis, traffic study, feasibility studies, and economic analysis;
8. 
Final public improvement plans stamped and signed by the engineer of record;
9. 
Final design package approved by the Planning Commission, including, but not limited to: the design package building elevations, material identification, color schemes, floor plans, lot layouts, Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (also known as AB 32) requirements, energy conservation and efficiency components, solar availability and compatible layouts, photo voltaic energy generation designs, insulation calculations, on site landscape plans for each parcel with plant selection, maximum shading diagram.
B. 
Prior to filing a vesting tentative map, application for other discretionary land use requests such as, but not limited to, rezoning, PD permit, or variance, shall be submitted and approved. If the subdivider plans to file multiple final maps on the tentative map, a written notice to that effect shall be submitted.
C. 
Nothing herein shall allow the City to require more information regarding vesting tentative maps than that related to ordinances, resolutions, policies or standards that will be vested by the map (except where required by CEQA or State or Federal laws).
(Prior code § 21-8-2)
Upon filing a vesting tentative map, the subdivider shall pay the fees required by the City Council resolution for the filing and processing of a vesting tentative map.
(Prior code § 21-8-3)
The approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map shall expire 24 months from the date the map was approved or conditionally approved. Failure to file a final map or parcel map in compliance with Chapter 16.36 of this title with the City within such period shall terminate all proceedings, and any subdivision of the same land shall require the filing and processing of a new vesting tentative map.
(Prior code § 21-8-4)
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 Section 66474.2 of the Subdivision Map Act. Notwithstanding this, a permit, approval, extension or entitlement may be conditioned or denied if either of the following is determined:
1. 
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.
B. 
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 16.32.040. If the final map is approved, these rights shall last for the following periods of time:
1. 
An initial time period of 24 months from the recording of the final map or parcel 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;
2. 
The initial time period set forth above shall be automatically extended by any time used for processing a complete application for a grading permit if one is required 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 time before the initial time period set forth in subsection (B)(1) of this section expires. If the extension is denied, the subdivider may appeal that denial to City Council within 15 days;
4. 
If the subdivider submits a complete application for a building permit during the periods of time specified in subsections (B)(1) through (B)(3) of this section, the rights referred to herein shall continue until the expiration of that permit or any extension thereof.
C. 
The Planning Commission, as the case may be, may require as a condition of its approval that the payment by the subdivider of all development fees required to be paid at the time of the application for, or issuance of, a building permit or other similar permit shall be made at the rate for such fees in effect at the time of such application or issuance.
(Prior code § 21-8-5)
A. 
Any land subdivided and developed pursuant to a vesting tentative map shall be consistent with the General Plan, any applicable specific plans, the Zoning Ordinance and any other applicable provisions of the City Code. 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 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 confer the vested right to proceed with the development in substantial compliance with the change in the Zoning Ordinance and the map, as approved.
B. 
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 subdivision (b) of Section 66498.1 and subdivision (a) of Section 66498.3 of the Subdivision Map Act, and the City may grant these approvals or issue these permits to the extent that the departures are authorized under applicable law.
(Prior code § 21-8-6)