As used in this chapter:
(a) “Housing”, “housing accommodations” and “dwellings” mean any building, structure or portion thereof which is occupied 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 of any such building, structure or portion thereof.
(b) “Person” includes one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, organizations, corporations, legal representatives, trustees, receivers and other organized groups of persons. It also includes, but is not limited to, any owner, lessor, assignor, builder, manager, broker, salesman, agent, employee and lending institution.
(c) “Solicitation” and “solicit” mean the mailing or delivery of any printed matter or any oral communication made either in person or by telephone to the owner or occupant of housing accommodations by any real estate broker, agent, sales representative or other person for any of the following purposes:
(1) Advertising the accomplishments and/or abilities of the real estate broker, agent, sales representative or other person to sell or rent housing accommodations;
(2) Requesting or suggesting that the owner or occupant list his or her housing accommodations that are for sale or rent; or
(3) Offering to purchase or rent the owner's housing accommodations.
(Ord. 141-1992. Passed 6-1-92.)