CHAPTER 97: FAIR HOUSING
Section
   97.01   Policy
   97.02   Definitions
   97.03   Unlawful practice
   95.04   Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing
   97.05   Discrimination in the financing of housing
   97.06   Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services
   97.07   Exemption
   97.08   Administration
   97.09   Education and conciliation
   97.10   Enforcement
   97.11   Investigations; subpoena; giving of evidence
   97.12   Enforcement by private persons
   97.13   Interference, coercion or intimidation
   97.14   Prevention of intimidation in fair housing cases
 
   97.99   Penalty
§ 97.01 POLICY.
   It is the policy of the city to provide, within constitutional limitations, for fair housing throughout the city.
(Prior Code, § 97.01) (Ord. passed 1-2-1996)
§ 97.02 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE. An act that is unlawful under §§ 97.04 through 97.06 of this chapter.
   DWELLING. Any building, structure or portion thereof which is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as a residence by one or more families and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location thereon of any such building, structure of portion thereof.
   FAMILY. Includes a single individual.
   PERSON. Includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers and fiduciaries.
   TO RENT. Includes to lease, to sublease, to let and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises owned by the occupant.
(Prior Code, § 97.02) (Ord. passed 1-2-1996)
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