(A) The city intends that no individual be denied the equal protection of the laws; nor shall any person be denied the enjoyment of his or her civil rights or be discriminated against because of his or her race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, family status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
(B) The prohibitions against discrimination in this chapter are intended to supplement federal and state civil rights law prohibiting discrimination in the areas of employment, housing and public accommodations. However, this chapter shall be construed and applied in a manner consistent with jurisprudence regarding the freedom of speech and exercise of religion under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
(C) Nothing in this chapter is intended to require or shall be construed to require preferential treatment of any individual or group identified in division (A).
(Ord. 973, passed 7-9-12; Am. Ord. 1088, passed 5-22-23)