Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 13-5
Conflict with other provisions
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In the event of a conflict between any provision of this chapter and any provision of a zoning, building, electrical, plumbing, fire, safety, health, water supply or sewage disposal law, ordinance or regulation, the provision which is more restrictive and which establishes a higher standard shall prevail.
Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-5 establishes a hierarchy for resolving conflicts between the housing chapter and other local or state regulatory codes, such as zoning, building, fire, or health rules. When two provisions address the same subject but set different requirements, the one that imposes the stricter standard automatically takes precedence. This rule ensures that the most protective requirement governs, regardless of which code it appears in.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-5, operators managing rental property in Bellport generally identify and apply the most stringent applicable standard whenever housing chapter requirements overlap with zoning, building, fire, safety, health, water supply, or sewage disposal rules. Compliant operators do not assume that meeting one code automatically satisfies another — they review all potentially applicable regulations and default to the higher standard. Keeping records of which code provision was applied, and why, is a common practice among operators navigating multi-code compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-5 means that tenants may benefit from whichever overlapping regulation sets the strictest requirement for their housing conditions, whether that rule comes from the housing chapter or from a separate building, health, or safety code. If a condition in a rental unit appears to fall short of any applicable standard, tenants can reference this provision to underscore that the most protective rule governs. General enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the relevant local code enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Bellport's regulatory framework.
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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