The following terms shall have the meanings as set forth herein:
(a) “Dwelling” means 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 or portion thereof.
(b) "Family" includes a single individual.
(c) "Financial institution" means any bank, credit union, insurance company, or savings and loan association or other entity or organization that makes or purchases loans or provides other financial assistance that operates or has a place of business in the City.
(d) “Person” includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint stock companies, trusts or unincorporated organizations.
(e) "To rent" includes to lease, to sublease, to let and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.
(f) “Discriminating housing practice” means an act that is unlawful under any State or Federal statute regulation, executive order or directive regarding equal access to housing financing, listing opportunities or any other practices impeding the equal accessibility of housing to all persons regardless of race, sex, national origin, ancestry, handicap or familial status.
(Ord. 02-57. Passed 11-18-02.)