Item A: Listening Session with Human Rights Commission

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(c) Screening prospective purchasers and tenants on bases not prohibited by this code; (d) Refusal to contract with a governmental agency under 42 USC 1437f(a) (Section 8). (10) The prohibition against discrimination, distinction, or restriction because of sexual orientation in subsection (1) of this section does not apply: (a) Where the lessor is renting rooms in an individual dwelling unit occupied by the lessor as the lessor’s residence; or (b) To the rental of space in a bona fide church or other religious institution or organization, including churches, synagogues, religious schools, and other facilities used primarily for religious purposes. (11) The prohibition against discrimination, distinction or restriction because of familial status and age in this section does not apply with respect to housing for older persons. For the purpose of this subsection, "housing for older persons" means housing: (a) Provided under any state or federal program that is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons, as defined by the state or federal program; (b) Intended for, and solely occupied by, persons 62 years of age or older; or (c) Intended and operated for occupancy by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit. Housing qualifies as housing for older persons under this subparagraph if: 1. Significant facilities and services are specifically designed to meet the physical or social needs of older persons or, if provision of such facilities and services is not practicable, such housing is necessary to provide important housing opportunities for older persons; 2. At least 80 percent of the dwellings are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit; and 3. Policies and procedures which demonstrate an intent by the owner or manager to provide housing for persons 55 years of age or older are published and adhered to. (12) Housing shall not fail to meet the requirements for housing for older persons if: (a) Persons residing in such housing as of September 13, 1988 do not meet the requirements of subsections (a) or (b) of subsection (11) of this section. However, new occupants of such housing shall meet the age requirements of subsections (b) or (c) of subsection (11) of this section; or (b) The housing includes unoccupied units. However, such units are reserved for occupancy by persons who meet the age requirements of subsections (b) or (c) of subsection (11) of this section. (13) Nothing in this section limits the applicability of any reasonable local, state or federal restrictions regarding the maximum number of occupants permitted to occupy a dwelling. (Section 4.630 amended by Ordinance No. 17256, enacted February 24, 1975; Ordinance No. 17479, enacted November 24, 1975; Ordinance No. 19970, enacted July 11, 1994; administratively amended by Ordinance No. 20113, enacted April 6, 1998, effective May 6, 1998; and amended by Ordinance No. 20264, enacted November 12, 2002, effective December 12, 2002.) 4.635 Human Rights - Public Accommodations Practices .