(a) Accessory dwelling unit means an internal, attached, or detached
residential dwelling unit that:
(I) Provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons;
(II) Is located on the same lot as a proposed or existing primary residence;
and
(III) Includes provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.
(b) Dwelling unit has the meaning set forth in section 38-12-502 (3).
(c) Rent means any money or other consideration to be paid to a landlord
for the right to use, possess, and occupy a dwelling unit.
(d) Rental agreement has the meaning set forth in section 38-12-902 (3).
(e) Residential premises has the meaning set forth in section 38-12-1202
(5).
(8) Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, subsections
(3)(a)(III), (3)(a)(IV), (3)(a)(V), (3)(a)(VI), and (3)(a)(VII) of this section do not apply to a
duplex or triplex or to an accessory dwelling unit of a residential premises if:
(a) The owner of the duplex, triplex, or residential premises uses the
residential premises or at least one of the units of the duplex or triplex, as
applicable, as the owner's primary residence; or
(b) The owner's primary residence is on the same lot as the duplex, triplex, or
residential premises.