Park City passes anti-discrimination ordinances protecting gays and lesbians

PARK CITY, Utah — Add Park City to the list of Utah communities that have passed ordinances protecting gay and transgender people from discrimination in housing and employment matters.

The City Council unanimously approved the ordinances Thursday. They mirror a pair of measures passed by Salt Lake City last fall.

The new laws prohibit discrimination but religious organizations, employers with 15 or fewer employees and landlords with fewer than four rental units are exempt from the rules.

Park City Mayor Dana Williams says the council initially considered an ordinance that disallowed any exemptions. But Williams says he's satisfied with the new laws.

At least six other Utah cities are considering similar ordinances.