Sodus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 66 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 66-8
Miscellaneous provisions
Operative Text
A. Amendment. The Town Board may, on its own initiative or on petition, amend, supplement or repeal the provisions of this chapter in conformity with applicable law after public notice and hearing. B. Interpretation. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety or the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing the highest standards, shall govern. C. Validity. The invalidity of any section or provision of this chapter shall not invalidate any other section or provision thereof. D. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Town of Sodus Fair Housing Law." E. Effective date. This chapter shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Section 66-8 of the Sodus, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 66 establishes several administrative and interpretive rules governing the Town of Sodus Fair Housing Law. The chapter sets a floor of minimum standards, meaning that when it conflicts with other local rules or regulations, whichever standard is stricter controls. The chapter also includes a severability clause, so if any single provision is found invalid, the rest of the law remains in effect.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 66-8, property owners and managers operating in Sodus should be aware that the Town of Sodus Fair Housing Law functions as a baseline — if any other applicable rule or ordinance imposes a higher standard, that stricter requirement governs their operations. Compliant operators generally stay informed of any amendments the Town Board may adopt following public notice and hearing, as changes to ch. 66 can affect existing practices. Keeping records of applicable local, state, and federal fair housing requirements helps ensure that the most restrictive standard in force is being met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 66-8 of the Town of Sodus Fair Housing Law affirms that the protections in ch. 66 represent minimum standards, which means tenants may benefit from whichever rule — local, state, or otherwise — provides the greatest protection in a given situation. The severability provision in § 66-8(C) means that a legal challenge to one part of the chapter does not eliminate the remaining protections. Tenants who believe their fair housing rights have been affected can explore options such as contacting a local tenant-rights organization, reaching out to the Town of Sodus directly, or consulting with a housing attorney about applicable remedies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation