For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DISCRIMINATE. Any distinction or difference in treatment based on the race, color, religion, or national origin of a person. Includes SEPARATE and SEGREGATE.
HOUSING and HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS. Any building, structure, or portion thereof which is occupied as or designed or intended for accommodations as a residence for one 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.
PERSON. Includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint stock companies, trust, unincorporated organizations, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers, fiduciaries, and the like. The term PERSON as applied to partnerships or other associations includes their members and as applies to corporations includes their officers.
TO RENT. Includes to lease, to sublease, to let, and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy housing accommodations.
(Ord. 51-1973, passed 11-5-73)