Tolling of Tentative Maps and Associated Development Permits
San Diego Municipal Code § 125.0150
in effect§125.0150 Tolling of Tentative Maps and Associated Development Permits
(a) Pursuant to Subdivision Map Act Section 66452.6(c), an applicant may request a tolling of the expiration of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map for up to 5 years while a lawsuit involving the approval or conditional approval of the tentative map is or was pending in a court of competent jurisdiction. Associated development permits may also be tolled in accordance with Sections 125.0150 and 126.0116.
(b) A request to toll the expiration must be submitted prior to expiration of the tentative map and associated development permits.
(c) A decision regarding a request to toll the expiration of a tentative map and associated development permits shall be made in accordance with Process One.
(d) A request to toll the expiration of a tentative map and associated development permits shall be granted within 40 days of the date of application if it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City Manager that:
(1) A lawsuit was filed that is related to the processing of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map and associated development permits; and
(2) Tolling of the expiration date for up to 5 years during the lawsuit would allow time for the applicant to address associated court orders or procedures related to processing the tentative map and associated development permits.
(e) Upon resolution of the lawsuit, the applicant shall contact the City Manager to confirm the adjusted expiration dates for the approved or conditionally approved tentative map and associated development permits as applicable. The adjusted expiration dates shall allow tolling of the expiration dates as follows:
(1) The credited time for the tolling period shall be limited to the time period between the date the petition or complaint in the lawsuit was filed and the date the lawsuit was officially resolved.
(2) The credited time for the tolling period shall not exceed 5 years.
(“Tolling of Tentative Maps and Associated Development Permits” added 8-4-2011 by O-20081 N.S.; effective 10-6-2011.)
(Amended 1-8-2020 by O-21161 N.S.; effective 2-9-2020.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter12/Ch12Art05Division01.pdf#page=7Fetched: 10/28/2026