Montour Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 108-4
Provisions to be minimum standards; conflict with other provisions
Operative Text
A. This chapter establishes certain minimum standards for the initial and continued occupancy and use of all structures and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration or use of the structure, the premises or the equipment or facilities contained therein, as are required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. B. In any case where a provision is found to be in conflict with any applicable zoning, building, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, fire or safety code of the Village of Montour Falls, County of Schuyler, State of New York or United States of America, the provision that establishes the higher standard, as determined by the Zoning Officer, shall prevail.
Chapter 108 of the Montour Falls Code of Ordinances (§ 108-4) sets baseline occupancy and maintenance standards for all structures, but it does not override or replace the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or any other applicable construction and safety regulations. When this chapter's requirements conflict with another local, county, state, or federal code—covering areas such as zoning, plumbing, electrical, or fire safety—the stricter of the two standards automatically applies. The Zoning Officer is designated as the authority to determine which standard is higher in any given conflict.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Montour Falls Code § 108-4, property owners and managers should understand that compliance with this chapter's minimum occupancy standards does not substitute for compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or other applicable codes. Compliant operators generally review all relevant local, county, state, and federal requirements simultaneously, since the more demanding standard will govern whenever a conflict arises. The Zoning Officer holds the authority to resolve any ambiguity about which standard prevails, so operators often consult that office when facing overlapping regulatory requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 108-4 of the Montour Falls Code means that tenants benefit from at least the highest applicable standard across all relevant codes—this chapter's minimums, state building and fire codes, and any other governing regulations all apply in tandem. If a tenant believes a housing condition falls short of these overlapping standards, they may raise the relevant code provisions when communicating with a landlord, filing a complaint with the appropriate local or state authority, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Schuyler County housing law. Because the Zoning Officer determines which standard prevails in a conflict under § 108-4, that office may be a relevant point of contact when the applicable requirement is unclear.
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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