The acts prohibited by this chapter shall not apply to the following:
(a) The rental of housing accommodation in any building which contains housing accommodations for not more than two families living independently of each other, if the owner or a member of his family resides in one of the housing accommodations.
(b) The rental of a portion of the housing accommodation by the occupant thereof, or by the owner of the housing accommodation if he or a member of his family resides therein.
(c) Any religious or denominational institution or organization, or any charitable or educational organization, by or in connection with a religious organization of a bona fide private or fraternal organization, so as to prohibit such organization from giving preference to persons of the same religion or denomination, or to members of such private or fraternal organization, or from making such selection as is calculated by such organization to promote the religious principles or the aims, purposes or fraternal principles for which it is established or maintained.
(d) Residential facilities licensed or approved by state or federal authorities in accordance with Ohio R.C. 3721.02, 3724.07, 5103.30, 5119.22 or 5123.19.
(e) The provisions of this chapter regarding familial status shall not apply to housing for the elderly, as provided in federal law.
(f) Compliance with federal law and regulations regarding physical access to housing for the handicapped shall constitute compliance with this chapter.
(Ord. 17-1993. Passed 1-18-93.)