§ 27-9-2. Definitions.

For purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

Blight violation means any unlawful act, or any omission or failure to act, which is designated by this Code as a blight violation pursuant to Section 41(2) of the Michigan Home Rule Cities Act, being MCL 117.4l(2).

City means the City of Detroit.

Civil infraction means an act or omission that is prohibited by this Code, which is not a crime as defined in Section 5 of the Michigan Penal Code, being MCL 750.5, and for which civil sanctions may be ordered.

Criminal offense means a felony or misdemeanor as set forth in federal or state law or city ordinance, but does not mean a blight violation or civil infraction.

Gender identity or expression means a gender-related identity, appearance, expression, or behavior of an individual, regardless of the designation of gender on one's birth certificate.

Person means any individual, but not limited to, victims and witnesses of crimes.

Police officer means a sworn member of the Detroit Police Department.

Public servant means the mayor, members of the city council, the city clerk, any member of any city agency, board, commission, or other voting body that is established by the 1997 Detroit City Charter or by this Code, and any appointee, any employee, or any individual who provides services to the City of Detroit within or outside of its offices or facilities pursuant to a personal services contract.

Sexual orientation means a person's actual or perceived status as heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual.

(Ord. No. 10-07, § 1, 5-9-07; Ord. No. 09-08, § 1, 4-9-08)