Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 (2026) § 9-106
Conflicts with other ordinances or laws (Groton Art. IV Div. 1: Generally)
Operative Text
Where a provision of this article is found to be in conflict with a provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety or health ordinance or code of the town, or with state laws or regulations applicable to the town, the provision which establishes the higher standards for the promotion and protection of the safety and health of the people shall prevail. In any case where a provision of this article is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other ordinance or code of the town existing on the effective date of the ordinance from which this article derives, which establishes a lower standard for the promotion and protection of the safety and health of the people, the provisions of this article shall prevail, and such other ordinances or codes are hereby declared to be repealed to the extent that they may be found in conflict with this article.
Section 9-106 of Groton's Code of Ordinances (ch. 9, art. IV, div. 1) establishes a hierarchy for resolving conflicts between this article and other local or state rules. When two rules conflict, the one that sets the higher standard for public safety and health takes precedence. If an older town ordinance or code sets a lower standard than this article, this article wins out and the older rule is effectively repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-106, property owners and managers operating in Groton should be aware that when this article's requirements differ from those of another local ordinance, building code, or state regulation, the stricter health-and-safety standard is the one that governs. Compliant operators generally identify which rule imposes the higher standard and apply that standard to their properties. Keeping current with both this article and any overlapping codes helps ensure that the most protective requirements are consistently met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-106 means that tenants in Groton benefit from whichever rule—this article or any overlapping ordinance or state regulation—provides the stronger health and safety protection. If a landlord points to a less protective rule to justify a condition in a rental unit, this provision may be relevant to that dispute. Tenants who believe a lower standard is being improperly applied can look into raising the conflict-of-laws issue with a local housing authority or a tenant-rights organization familiar with Groton's Code of Ordinances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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