Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 319 § 319-17
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Whenever a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with a provision of the Building, Zoning or Sanitary Ordinance or other ordinance or Charter of this City, or with county or state regulations applicable to this City, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail.
Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 319 § 319-17 establishes a conflict-resolution rule: when this chapter's requirements clash with those of another local ordinance, charter provision, or county or state regulation, the stricter of the two standards automatically takes precedence. The governing principle is whichever rule better protects public health and safety wins out. No separate action is needed to trigger this hierarchy — it operates by default whenever a genuine conflict arises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 319-17, property owners and managers operating in Port Jervis must be aware that compliance with one code does not guarantee compliance with all applicable codes. A compliant operator identifies which overlapping standard — whether from this chapter, the Building Code, Zoning Ordinance, Sanitary Ordinance, or state or county regulations — is the more protective one, and meets that higher bar. Tracking multiple regulatory layers and applying the most stringent requirement in each area of overlap is a hallmark of responsible property management in this jurisdiction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 319-17 means that tenants in Port Jervis benefit from the most protective standard available whenever local, county, or state rules overlap — the weaker rule does not simply override the stronger one. If a housing condition appears to violate any applicable code, tenants can raise the question of which standard applies and whether the higher one is being met. Tenant-rights organizations and local code enforcement offices can help clarify which overlapping regulation governs a particular 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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