Palmyra, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 121-5
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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 a law, ordinance or regulation which is more restrictive or establishes a higher standard than those provided in this chapter, and such more restrictive requirement or higher standard shall govern during the period in which it is 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 other local law, ordinance, code or regulation, the provision or requirement which is the more restrictive or which establishes the higher standard shall prevail.
Section 121-5 of Palmyra, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 121 establishes a hierarchy for resolving conflicts between this chapter and other local rules. Where another local law, ordinance, or regulation is less restrictive than ch. 121, ch. 121 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 stricter requirement remains in effect.
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Property owners and managers operating in Palmyra should be aware that § 121-5 means compliance with ch. 121 alone may not be sufficient if another applicable local code—such as a zoning, building, plumbing, or fire ordinance—imposes a stricter requirement on the same subject matter. Compliant operators generally review all overlapping local regulations to identify whichever standard is most demanding and apply that standard. Keeping records of which code provisions were consulted and applied helps demonstrate good-faith compliance across potentially overlapping regulatory frameworks.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 121-5 of ch. 121 means that tenants may benefit from whichever local rule offers the greatest protection on a given issue, since the stricter standard always governs. If a housing condition appears to violate either ch. 121 or another local code such as a health or fire ordinance, tenants can raise the more protective provision when seeking remedies. Tenant-rights organizations and local code enforcement offices can help identify which standard applies in 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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