Cazenovia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 86 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 86-10
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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, and 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.
Section 86-10 of Cazenovia's Code of Ordinances establishes that the rules in Chapter 86 set a floor, not a ceiling — they represent the minimum acceptable standards for public health, morals, safety, and general welfare. When Chapter 86's requirements conflict with those of another lawfully adopted rule, regulation, or ordinance, whichever standard is stricter or more demanding takes precedence. This 'most restrictive governs' principle ensures that overlapping regulatory frameworks default to the higher level of protection.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Chapter 86 should understand that § 86-10 means compliance with this chapter alone may not be sufficient if another applicable rule, regulation, or ordinance imposes a higher standard. A compliant operator generally reviews all overlapping local, state, and federal requirements and applies whichever set of rules is most stringent. Treating Chapter 86 as a baseline rather than a ceiling is the practical posture this provision calls for.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 86-10 means that tenants may benefit from protections beyond what Chapter 86 explicitly states, because any stricter rule from another applicable ordinance or regulation automatically applies. If a housing condition or landlord practice appears to fall short of a higher standard set by another law, that higher standard is still enforceable under this provision's conflict-resolution rule. Tenants who believe a violation exists can raise § 86-10 when consulting a tenant-rights organization or local housing authority to clarify 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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