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.
DIRECTOR. The Director of Emergency Services.
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 one or more persons and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location thereof of any such building, structure or portion thereof.
FAMILY. A single individual or a group of individuals living together under one 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 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 one or more major life activities.
PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT shall include:
(1) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement or anatomical loss affecting one 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.
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.
SENIOR ADULT. A person 55 years of age or older.
(Ord. 96-53, passed 10-8-96; Am. Ord. 2007-14, passed 4-10-07)