Gloversville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 170 § 170-18
Conflict with other ordinances
Operative Text
Whenever a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of the Building, Zoning or Sanitary Ordinances, or other ordinances or the Charter, of this city, or to county or state regulations applicable to this city, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail.
Section 170-18 of Gloversville's Code of Ordinances establishes a conflict-resolution rule: when this chapter's requirements clash with those of the city's Building, Zoning, Sanitary, or other ordinances, the city Charter, or applicable county or state regulations, the stricter standard—the one offering greater protection for public health and safety—takes precedence. This means no single code provision automatically overrides another simply by virtue of its source; instead, the more protective requirement governs. The rule is designed to ensure that overlapping regulatory frameworks always resolve in favor of higher health and safety outcomes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Gloversville should be aware that under § 170-18, compliance with one applicable code does not guarantee compliance across all codes when they overlap. A compliant operator generally identifies which standard—whether drawn from this chapter or from the Building, Zoning, Sanitary, or other city ordinances, the Charter, or county and state regulations—sets the higher bar, and then meets that higher bar. Keeping current with all applicable regulatory frameworks, rather than relying on a single code in isolation, reflects the approach this provision contemplates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 170-18 gives tenants a basis to understand that housing conditions in Gloversville are governed by whichever overlapping rule is most protective of health and safety, not merely the minimum any single ordinance requires. If a landlord claims compliance with one code while another applicable standard would require more, this provision supports the position that the stricter requirement applies. Tenants who believe conditions fall short of the higher applicable standard may consider contacting local code enforcement, raising the issue with a tenant-rights organization, or consulting a housing attorney to understand which standard governs their situation.
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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