Bill > AB116

This bill extends the expiration dates for certain land use maps, specifically tentative maps, vesting tentative maps, and parcel maps, by 24 months. A tentative map is a preliminary map showing the design and improvements for a proposed subdivision, and a vesting tentative map provides a developer with a vested right to proceed with a project according to specific regulations. The bill also modifies existing law (Section 65961 of the Government Code) which generally protects developers from having new conditions imposed on building permits after a map has been approved, by clarifying how this protection applies to extended maps and allowing for certain fees to be collected based on the amount in effect when a building permit is issued. Furthermore, any state agency approvals related to these extended maps will also be extended by 24 months. The bill is declared an urgency statute, meaning it takes effect immediately, to address adverse economic conditions in the construction industry that are preventing the timely processing of development applications.