(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 primari ly 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.
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