East Rochester NY Duplex zoned for Owner Occupy OOS Invest issue

[Scott Long]

I put an offer in on a small 2 family residential duplex that was not accepted. However, I am still interested in the property but found out that it is Zoned to be owner occupied. The current owner bought it and lived in one side but moved out last year and is fully rented now. I am an out of state investor, but from the area, and would not be living in the property. 

My question is,if it is zoned for owner occupancy what issues might arise if I don't live in it or is there a way to get it rezoned to a non owner occupancy property?

I may not get this property but any information will be helpful in determining potential properties to go after or stay away from in the future.

Thanks