(a) All real estate brokers and agents and all persons who operate or manage a dwelling with more than four dwelling units shall post in a conspicuous location in those areas of their places of business located within the City where prospective purchasers, sellers or renters normally make inquiries, and where the terms of a sale or rental are normally negotiated, a notice which contains the following language, printed on a light-colored background, in not less than 14-point type:
IT IS A VIOLATION OF THE PARMA FAIR HOUSING LAW, IN CONNECTION WITH ANY HOUSING ACTIVITY, TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, ANCESTRY, FAMILIAL STATUS, HANDICAP, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE CITY OF PARMA FAIR HOUSING ADMINISTRATOR AT 440-885-8132.
(b) Any notice which contains similar language relating to applicable Federal and/or State Fair Housing Law shall meet the requirements of this section.
(c) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor for a first offense and a misdemeanor of the fourth degree for each subsequent offense. Punishment shall be as provided in Section 698.02.
(Ord. 307-10. Passed 12-6-10.)