§ 10-36. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein, unless the context otherwise indicates:

Aggrieved person includes any person who claims to be a victim of discriminatory practices.

Code shall mean this chapter.

Disability [means] a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one (1) or more of a person's major life activities, being regarded as having such an impairment, or a record of having such an impairment, which with or without reasonable accommodation does not interfere with performing the job, utilizing the place of public accommodation, or occupying the dwelling in question.

Discriminate means distinctions in treatment because of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion and sexual orientation of any person.

Dwelling shall mean any building, structure, or portion thereof located within the city, which is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one (1) or more families, and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location thereon of any such building, structure, or portion thereof.

Employer shall mean any person employing more than five (5) persons within the city, but does not include corporations and associations owned and operated by religious or sectarian groups.

Family includes a single individual.

Gender identity shall mean a person's innate, deeply felt psychological identification as male or female, which may or may not correspond to the person's body or designated sex at birth.

Person includes one (1) 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.

Protected category [means] age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion and sexual orientation.

Sexual orientation shall mean an individual's real or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality.

(Ord. No. 12077, § 2, 8-19-2013)