For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AGE. The calendar age of an individual 18 years of age or over.
CREED. Any set of principles, rules, opinions, and precepts formally expressed and seriously adhered to or maintained by a person.
DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE. An act which is unlawful under this chapter.
DWELLING. Any building, structure, or portion thereof which is occupied as, or designed and intended for occupancy as, a residence by 1 or more persons, 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.
FAMILY. A single individual or a group of individuals living together under 1 common roof.
MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITIES. Functions such as, but not limited to, caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
MARITAL STATUS. An individual’s status as a single, married, divorced, widowed, or separated person.
PARENTHOOD. A person’s status as a parent or legal guardian of a child or children under the age of 18.
PERSON. 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.
PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HANDICAP. Any physical or mental impairment which substantially limits 1 or more major life activities.
PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT. Includes:
(1) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting 1 or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive; genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; or
(2) Any mental or psychological disorder, such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities.
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.
SENIOR ADULT. A person 55 years of age or older.
(Ord. 330, passed 12-2-1996)