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of construction. Tar paper, unfinished plywood, fiberboard insulation, foam insulation, brown coat or scratch coat of stucco, plastic sheeting and other similar materials not designed to be an exterior finish shall not be considered an acceptable exterior finish. Extensions for weather sensitive work may be granted by the Building Official. iii. Failure to complete exterior work as required herein shall result in suspension of the existing permit until a reinstatement fee equal to 100% of the original building permit has been made. Reinstatement of a building permit does not extend the original term of the permit. The reinstatement fee shall also be paid prior to re - issuance of any subsequent permit for exterior work that was not completed under a prior permit that expired. B. Certificate of Zoning Compliance. A certificate of zoning compliance is a zoning permit that is intended as a means of administratively reviewing a new use, change in use, or structural change that does not require a building permit. 1. When Required. A certificate of zoning compliance is required for the following activities: a. A new use classification within an existing building or structure; b. A change of use classification within an existing building or structure; c. Addition, removal or change in parking or other on -site improvements; d. Small accessory structures that do not require a building permit; e. Home occupations; f. Swimming pools; g. Antennas, including amateur radio antennas and wireless communications facilities that meet the criteria for administrative review in §150.111(C); h. Fences six feet and less in height; i. Driveways that are not authorized as part of an approved building permit; j. Storm water management activities and structures not otherwise permitted as part of a development application; k. Other situations requiring additional review or interpretation, as specified elsewhere in this Ordinance. 2. Expiration of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance. Where a certificate of zoning compliance use has been established and is discontinued for any reason for a period of one (1) year or longer, the certificate of zoning compliance shall become null and void. C. Certificate of Occupancy. No vacant land shall be occupied or used and no buildings hereafter erected, attered or moved shall be occupied until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Building Official. Such certificate shall show that the building or premises or part thereof and the use thereof are in conformity with the Minnesota State Building Code and the provisions of this chapter. Such certificate shall be issued only when the building or premises and the use thereof conform to all the requirements of the City Code. D. Sign Permit. A sign permit shall be authorized for a sign that conforms to the sign regulations in rat 54.212. An application, on a form provided by the Director of Planning, shalt be submitted with the required fee by the owner of the proposed sign. The Director of Planning shall issue a sign permit if all of the regulations in §154.212. are met. E. Special Event Permit. A special event permit may be issued for certain events for activities or events not otherwise permitted under the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with %110.070 of the City Code. Grading Permit. A permit shalt be required for all non-agricuttural project(s) or activities that will result in the movement of more than fifty (50) cubic yards of earth or the disturbance of more than one-half acre of (and, and for construction of a building or structure on steep 5