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The applicants have submitted medical care provider certificates for David Harrington and Pat Harrington stating that they have certain medical conditions that preclude them from maintaining a complete separate and detached dwelling apart from their family. Michale Harrington (son) and Leah Harrington (daughter-in-law) will live in the existing hardship dwelling and will aid with daily tasks. The criterion is met. C. In the EFU, SA, FT and TC zones, occupancy of a hardship permit dwelling is limited to the term of the hardship suffered by the existing resident or a relative as defined in ORS 215.283(2)(L). The application is in an SA zone. The hardship is for the property owners and will house their caretakers. The criterion is met. D. When the aged or infirm person must be provided care so frequently or in such a manner that caregiver(s) must reside on the same premises, the aged or infirm person and/or those caregivers providing care for the aged or infirm person may temporarily reside in the hardship permit dwelling for the term necessary to provide care. 1. Those providing the care must show that they will be available and have the skills to provide the care required, as described by the licensed medical professional. 2. Caregivers may reside within a hardship permit dwelling during periods of absence and medically necessary absence. 3. Caregivers shall not have any financial or expense obligation increased for residing in the hardship dwelling during periods of absence and medically necessary absence. The applicants have stated that they require assistance with daily tasks and property up-keep and maintenance. The caregivers will provide assistance with daily tasks as needed for safety purposes. The criterion is met. E. A temporary absence or medically necessary absence from the property by the aged or infirm person(s) will not result in the revocation or denial of a hardship permit. 1. When a medically necessary absence results in the aged or infirm person(s) living off of the property for more than 165 days in one calendar year or 165 consecutive days they must provide notice of the medically necessary absence to prevent the absence from being considered an extended absence. 2. Notice of a medically necessary absence that will result in the aged or infirm person(s) living off of the property for more than 165 days in one calendar year or 165 consecutive days must be provided within 14 days of learning that the absence from the property will result in the aged or infirm person having to live away from the property for more than 165 days in one calendar year or 165 consecutive days. 3. Notice of a medically necessary absence must: a. Be submitted in writing; b. Include a statement from a licensed medical provider outlining that the absence from the property is necessary for the care or medical treatment of the aged or infirm person; c. Provide an estimate as to when the aged or infirm person(s) will return to the property; d. Include an assessment from the licensed medical professional on whether or not the aged or infirm person(s) will be able to reside on the property again. i. If a licensed medical professional cannot provide an assessment on whether the aged or infirm person will be able to return to the property at the time when notice of a medical necessary absence is due, a hardship permit may be approved for the amount of time necessary, not to exceed one year, for the licensed medical professional to make the assessment as to whether the aged or infirm person(s) will be able to return to the property. ii. If a licensed medical professional cannot provide an assessment after the period of time described in subsection (E)(3)(d)(i) of this section, then a