§ 66-57. Exemptions.

Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the following practices shall not be violations of this ordinance:

(1)

For a religious organization to restrict the occupancy of any of its housing facilities or accommodations which are operated as a direct part of religious activity to persons of the denomination involved. It is also permissible for a religious organization to restrict housing facilities and homeless shelters or dormitories that operated as a direct part of its religious activities to persons who are members of or whom conform to the moral tenets of that religious organization.

(2)

For the owner or operator of a housing facility or public accommodation facility, respectively, devoted entirely to the housing and accommodation of individuals of one sex, to restrict occupancy and use on the basis of sex.

(3)

To limit occupancy in a housing project or to provide public accommodations or assistance to persons of low income, persons over fifty-five (55) years of age, or disabled persons.

(4)

To discriminate based on a person's age when such discrimination is required by state, federal, or local law.

(5)

To refuse to enter a contract with an unemancipated minor.

(6)

To refuse to admit to a place of public accommodation serving alcoholic beverages to a person under the legal age for purchasing alcoholic beverages.

(7)

To refuse to admit persons under 18 years of age to a business providing entertainment or selling literature that the operator of said business deems unsuitable for minors.

(8)

For an educational institution to limit the use of its facilities to those affiliated with such institution.

(9)

To provide discounts on products or service to students, or on the basis of age.

(10)

To discriminate in any arrangement for the shared ownership, lease, or residency of a dwelling unit.

(11)

For a governmental institution to restrict any of its facilities based on duly-adopted institutional policies that conform to federal and state laws and regulations.

(12)

To restrict participation in an instructional program, athletic event, or on an athletic team on the basis of age, sex, height, or weight consistent with applicable federal and state law.

(13)

To restrict membership in a private membership organization that is not open to the general public.

(14)

To the use of marital status or family status limitations in a health or pension plan consistent with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

(Ord. No. 2017-18 , § 4, 12-4-17)