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(a) A Special Exception shall automatically expire and become void two years from the date of approval by BZA if the use is inactive or changed to a different use, unless within such two -year period: (i) A building permit is obtained and erection or alteration of a structure is started; or (ii) A Certificate of Occupancy is obtained and the approved use is commenced. (iii) For the purposes of this section: a. The starting of erection of a structure shall mean the completion of all foundation work; and b. The starting of alteration of a structure shall mean the completion of all demolition work required prior to construction of alteration improvements. (iv) An extension is granted by the Virginia General Assembly. 35. Subsection 40.2 -536 of the City Code is amended as follows. Sec. 40.2 -536. Certificates of Appropriateness (COA). (B) Applicability. A COA is required prior to initiating any material change in appearance to the exterior of a building, structure, or lot located in an historic district and the Downtown Design Overlay District that can be seen from a right -of -way. (L) Expiration. (1) An approved COA automatically expires and is immediately null and void as to any work not commenced within two (2) years of issuance, except if an extension is granted by the Virginia General Assembly. 36. Subsection 40.2- 206(D) of the City Code is amended as follows. Sec. 40.2 -206. Historic Districts. (D) Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Required. New development, rehabilitation, redevelopment, or demolition within an historic district requires approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness (in addition to any other required permits) in accordance with the procedures and requirements in Sec. 40.2 -536 Certificates of Appropriateness (COA). 37. Subsection 40.2- 208(C)(3)(b) of the City Code is amended as follows. 21