Ohio Revised Code Title XXXVII. Health Safety Morals § 3721.074

(1) “Independent living facility” has the same meaning as in section 5709.12 of the Revised Code.

(2) “Residential facility” has the same meaning as in section 5119.34 of the Revised Code.

(B)(1) Notwithstanding any provision of the Revised Code to the contrary, an independent living facility or residential facility that applies to the director of health pursuant to section 3721.07 of the Revised Code for a license as a residential care facility may continue to operate as an independent living facility or residential facility in accordance with this section during the period of time that the application is under consideration by the director.

(2) An independent living facility or residential facility shall not provide care to more than two residents while its application under section 3721.07 of the Revised Code is pending.