This section establishes procedures to implement the vesting tentative map requirements of the Map Act (Sections 66498.1 et seq.). Whenever this chapter requires that a tentative map be filed, a vesting tentative map may instead be filed; provided, that the vesting tentative map is prepared in compliance with this section. A vesting tentative map may be filed for either residential or nonresidential developments.
A vesting tentative map shall be filed in the same form, have the same contents and accompanying data and reports, and shall be processed in the same manner identified in this chapter as a tentative map, except as follows:
(1) Application Content. The vesting tentative map shall include the following information to that required above under WMC §
17.55.070 (tentative map submittal and processing):
(a) Title. The vesting tentative map shall be prepared with the words "vesting tentative map" printed conspicuously on its face.
(b) Intended Development. The vesting tentative map application shall include preliminary floor plans and preliminary/conceptual architectural elevations for all structures intended to be constructed on the property after subdivision; and identification of the proposed uses of all proposed structures, and land covered by the map.
(c) Existing Rules/Regulations. The application shall include a copy of all rules, regulations, and standards applicable to the development of the property at the time of filing.
(d) Special Plans and Studies. The application shall include detailed grading plans based on actual field surveys, geotechnical studies, flood control information, or other information deemed necessary by the city of Willows.
(e) Other Information. The developer/subdivider shall may be required to provide the following information necessary to fully evaluate the proposed subdivision:
(i) A tentative utility plan indicating the proposed location of all public utilities and facilities including, but not limited to, facilities for water, sewer, electric, gas, cable TV and street lighting to be installed to serve the subdivision and any facilities which currently exist within the boundary of the subdivision.
(ii) Fire prevention plan and noise analysis with suggested mitigation measures if required by the city's general plan or any specific plan.
(iii) Required approval letters from other agencies where applicable and feasible.
(iv) When required by the city manager, an economic analysis including analysis of the market for the subdivision.
(vi) Traffic studies including, but not limited to, existing and future traffic, geometries, number of lanes, level of service and recommended pavement sections.
(2) Findings for Approval. The approval of a vesting tentative map shall not be granted unless the review authority first determines that the intended development of the subdivision is consistent with the zoning regulations applicable to the property at the time of filing, in addition to all other findings required for tentative map approval.
(Ord. 674-07 § 1(D-2-A), 1-9-2007)