16.10.070 Development rights.
A. The approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map shall confer a vested right to proceed with development in compliance with the ordinances, policies, and standards described in Section 66474.2 of the Government Code. However, if Section 66474.2 of the Government Code is repealed, the approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map shall confer a vested right to proceed with development in compliance with the ordinances, policies, and standards in effect at the time the vesting tentative map is approved or conditionally approved. In all cases, such right shall only accrue if all other necessary approvals (see Section 16.10.040) are in place and effective, including that they have not expired.
B. The above notwithstanding, a permit, approval, extension, or entitlement can be made conditionally or may be denied if any of the following are determined:
1. Failure to do so would place the residents of the subdivision or the immediate community in a condition or state dangerous to their health or safety; or
2. The condition(s) or denial is required in order to comply with state or federal law.
C. The provision of this section shall not:
1. Limit the city from imposing reasonable conditions on subsequently required approvals or permits necessary for the development so long as that discretion is not exercised in a manner which precludes a subdivider from proceeding with the proposed subdivision; or
2. Diminish or alter the city’s power to protect against a condition dangerous to the public health or safety. (Ord. 2009-04 § 4 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 2007-08 § 4 (Exh. A), 2007)