5-9-2: PURPOSE AND DECLARATION OF POLICY:
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the village and the purpose of this chapter, in the exercise by the village of its policy and regulatory powers for the protection of the public safety for the health, morals, safety, and welfare of the persons in and residing in the village, and for the maintenance and promotion of commerce, industry and good government in the village, to secure to all persons living or desiring to live in the village a fair opportunity to purchase, lease, rent or occupy housing without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, ancestry, marital status, age, military status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service, familial status, or order of protection status. (Ord. 281, 5-2-2000; amd. 2011 Code)