Lackawanna, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154-4
Conflicts with other provisions
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A. The provisions of this chapter shall supersede local laws, ordinances, codes, or regulations to the extent that such laws, ordinances, codes, or regulations are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter; provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the adoption and enforcement of laws, ordinances, or regulations which are more restrictive or which establish higher standards than those provided in this chapter, and such more restrictive requirements or higher standards shall govern during the period in which they are in effect. B. In a case where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of a zoning, building, electrical, plumbing, fire, safety, health, water supply or sewage disposal law or ordinance, or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, or local law, ordinance, code or regulation, the provision or requirement which is the more restrictive or which establishes the higher standard shall prevail.
Section 154-4 of Lackawanna's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 154, establishes a hierarchy for resolving conflicts between this chapter and other local rules. Where another local law, ordinance, or regulation is less restrictive than Chapter 154, Chapter 154 controls; where another rule is more restrictive or sets a higher standard—whether in zoning, building, fire, health, or related codes—that stricter rule prevails instead. This 'higher standard wins' principle applies for as long as the more restrictive requirement remains in effect.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Chapter 154 in Lackawanna should be aware that compliance with this chapter does not automatically satisfy every applicable local requirement. Under § 154-4, whenever a zoning, building, plumbing, fire, safety, health, water supply, or sewage disposal rule imposes a stricter standard than Chapter 154, that stricter standard is the operative one. Compliant operators generally audit all overlapping local codes to identify which requirement is most restrictive and calibrate their practices accordingly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154-4 means that tenants in Lackawanna may benefit from protections drawn from multiple layers of local regulation, not just Chapter 154 alone. If a zoning, building, fire, health, or safety ordinance sets a higher standard than Chapter 154, that higher standard is legally in force and can be relevant when raising a housing-condition concern or code-enforcement complaint. Tenants who believe a property falls short of applicable standards may consider contacting the relevant local code-enforcement office or a tenant-rights organization to understand which rules apply to 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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