Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-3
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A. The provisions of this Article 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 Article, provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the adoption and enforcement of a law, ordinance, code or regulation which is more restrictive or establishes a higher standard than those provided in this Article, and such more restrictive requirement or higher standard shall govern during the period in which it is in effect. B. Where a provision of this Article 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 other local law, ordinance, code or regulation, the provision or requirement which is more restrictive or which establishes the higher standard shall prevail.
Section 72-3 of Mount Kisco's Code of Ordinances Chapter 72 establishes a hierarchy for resolving conflicts between this Article and other local rules. When another local law, ordinance, code, or regulation is less restrictive than this Article, this Article takes precedence. However, when any other rule — including zoning, building, plumbing, fire safety, or health codes — sets a stricter standard or higher requirement, that stricter rule governs instead.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 72-3, property owners and managers operating in Mount Kisco must identify which applicable rule — whether this Article or another local code such as a building, fire safety, or health ordinance — imposes the more restrictive standard, and then comply with that higher standard. Compliant operators generally audit their properties against multiple overlapping regulatory frameworks rather than assuming this Article alone controls. Staying current with any amendments to zoning, plumbing, or other local codes is a routine part of maintaining compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 72-3 means that tenants in Mount Kisco may benefit from whichever local rule offers the greatest protection, since the stricter standard always governs. If a housing condition appears to violate either this Article or another local code such as a fire safety or health ordinance, both frameworks may be relevant to any complaint or enforcement action. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County regulations can help identify which overlapping rules apply to a given 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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