Cambridge, Minn., City Code ch. 97 (2026) § 97.17
Completion of Exterior
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§ 97.17 COMPLETION OF EXTERIOR The roof and all exterior surfaces of dwelling unit buildings, and buildings and structures accessory thereto, shall be completed with exterior finish materials within 12 months after the date of the building permit issued for the new construction alteration, remodeling or relocation of such building or structure. All such exterior surfaces of structure issued a building permit before the effective date of this section for the new construction, alteration, remodeling or relocation of such structure shall be completed by 12 months after the date of issuing of such permit or October 31, 2003, whichever is later. The term “finish materials” as used in this section shall mean stucco, brick, stone, shingles or shakes, redwood or cedar siding, or other painted or stained siding materials, and shall include windows and doors.
Cambridge, MN City Code § 97.17 establishes a deadline for completing the exterior of residential buildings and their accessory structures. Once a building permit is issued for new construction, alteration, remodeling, or relocation, all exterior surfaces—including the roof, siding, windows, and doors—must be finished with qualifying materials such as stucco, brick, stone, shingles, wood siding, or painted or stained siding within 12 months. For permits issued before this section took effect, the deadline was either 12 months from the permit date or October 31, 2003, whichever came later.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Cambridge, MN City Code § 97.17 generally ensure that any permitted construction, remodeling, or relocation project reaches full exterior completion—roof, siding, windows, and doors using code-approved finish materials—within the 12-month window tied to the building permit issuance date. Compliant operators typically track permit dates carefully and coordinate contractors to meet this timeline, since unfinished exteriors on dwelling units or accessory structures can constitute a code violation. Maintaining documentation of permit dates and project completion milestones is a common practice for demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cambridge, MN City Code § 97.17 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if the exterior of their dwelling unit building or an accessory structure remains unfinished beyond the 12-month deadline following the relevant building permit. Tenants who observe an incomplete exterior—such as missing siding, unfinished roofing, or absent windows and doors—may consider contacting the Cambridge city building or housing code enforcement office to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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