Sec. 12-57. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Gender identity and gender expression means having or being perceived as having gender-related or being perceived as having gender-related identity, expression, appearance, or behavior, whether or not that identity, expression, appearance, or behavior is different from that traditionally associated with the sex assigned to that individual at birth.
Natural hairstyle means any hair texture, color, type or style of wear historically associated with race or national origin.
Protected class means a person's race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, familial status, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), veteran status, pregnancy, natural hairstyle or disability.
Place of public accommodation means a business, accommodation, refreshment, entertainment, recreation, or transportation facility of any kind, whether licensed or not, whose goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages or accommodations are extended, offered, sold or otherwise made available to the public. This term shall not include religious organizations.
Religious organization means a church, mosque, synagogue, temple, non-denominational ministry, interdenominational and ecumenical organization, religiously operated school, mission organization, faith-based social agency, association, society or other entity primarily devoted to the study, practice, or advancement of religion.
Sexual orientation means a person's actual or perceived emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to other people which includes, but is not limited to, heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality.
(Code 1985, § 12-37; Ord. No. 8194, § 2, 12-19-2016; Ord. No. 8195, §§ 1, 2, 12-21-2016; Ord. No. 115, § 3, 8-9-2021)
