§ 9.44.010. Definitions.

"Business establishment" means any entity, however organized, which furnishes goods, services or accommodations to the general public. An otherwise qualifying establishment which has membership requirements is considered to furnish services to the general public if its membership requirements: (1) consist only of payment of fees; (2) consist of requirements under which a substantial portion of the residents of this city could qualify; or (3) consist of an otherwise unlawful business practice.

"Discrimination" means any act, policy or practice which, regardless of intent, has the effect of subjecting any person to differential treatment as a result of that person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. The phrase "differential treatment" includes any limitation on a person's full, unsegregated and equal access to or enjoyment of, employment, real estate transactions, business establishments, and municipal services.

"Gender identity or expression" means having or being perceived as having a gender-related identity or expression whether or not stereotypically associated with a person's actual or perceived sex.

"Person" means any natural person, firm, corporation, partnership or other organization, association or group of persons however organized.

"Real estate transactions" means and includes the sale, repair, improvement, lease, rental, or occupancy of any interest or portion of any interest in real property and shall also include the extension of credit, financing, insurance or services in connection with the sale, repair, improvement, lease, rental, or occupancy of any such interest in real property.

"Sexual orientation" means actual or perceived homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality.

(Ord. 12573 (part), 2004: prior code § 3-20.01)