383.199 Restrictions on leases of certain single-family homes, multifamily housing

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units, and accessory dwelling units in county containing consolidated local

government -- Definitions.

(1)As used in this section, unless context requires otherwise:

(a)"Accessory dwelling unit" means a smaller, secondary dwelling unit located

on the same lot as a principal dwelling, which provides complete, independent

living facilities;

(b)"Multifamily housing" means any residential housing type other than single-

family homes and accessory dwelling units;

(c)"Property owner" or "owner" means:

1. If the property is owned by one

(1)or more individuals, one

(1)or more

of those individuals;

2. If the property is owned by a trust, one

(1)or more of the beneficiaries

or trustees;

3. If the property is owned by a partnership or limited liability company,

one

(1)or more of the partners or members; or

4. If the property is owned by a corporation, one

(1)or more of the

shareholders; and

(d)"Traditional single-family home zone" means a zone that, as of January 1,

2025, did not include multifamily homes as a permitted use.

(2)In a county containing a consolidated local government, for new leases initiated

after June 27, 2025, a property owner shall not lease or allow to be occupied any

single-family home, multifamily housing unit, or accessory dwelling unit located on

a lot that contains a single-family home and that is located in a traditional single-

family home zone, unless the owner primarily resides in the single-family home or

multifamily housing unit or an accessory dwelling unit on the lot. This restriction

shall not apply to a lot that contains only one

(1)single-family home and does not

contain an accessory dwelling unit.