§ 10-17. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Discriminatory housing practice means an act which is unlawful pursuant to section 10-19, 10-20 or 10-21.
Dwelling means any building or structure, or portion thereof, which is occupied, or designed or intended for occupancy, as a residence by one or more families, and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location upon such land of any such building or structure, or portion thereof.
Familial status means one or more individuals who have not attained the age of 18 years, and are domiciled with:
(1)
A parent or another person having legal custody of such individuals; or
(2)
The designee of such parent or other person having such custody with the written permission of such parent or other person.
The protection afforded against discrimination on the basis of familial status shall apply to any person who is pregnant or is in the process of securing legal custody of any individual who has not attained the age of 18 years.
Family includes a single individual.
Handicap, with respect to a person, means:
(1)
A physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities;
(2)
A record of having such an impairment; or
(3)
Being regarded as having such an impairment.
Such term shall not include current, illegal use of or addiction to a controlled substance as defined in Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act, 21 USC 802.
To rent includes to lease, sublease, let and otherwise grant for a consideration the right to occupy a premises not owned by the occupant.
(Ord. No. 857, § 2, 2-18-1980)