(A) In general. It shall be unlawful for any person or other entity whose business includes engaging in residential real estate-related transactions to discriminate against any person in making available such a transaction, or the terms or conditions of such a transaction, because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
(B) Definition. As used in this section, the term RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE-RELATED TRANSACTION means any of the following:
(1) The making or purchase of loans or providing other financial assistance:
(a) For purchasing, constructing, improving, repairing or maintaining a dwelling; or
(b) Secured by residential real estate.
(2) The selling, brokering or appraising of residential real property.
(C) Appraisal exemption. Nothing in this chapter prohibits a person engaged in the business of furnishing appraisals of real property to take into consideration factors other than race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
(Ord. 2009-04, passed 12-21-2009)