South Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 66 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 66-9
Amendment; interpretation; validity; when effective
Operative Text
A. Amendment. The Village Board may, on its own initiative or 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. Effective date. This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State after adoption.
Section 66-9 of South Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 66 establishes four foundational rules governing the chapter as a whole. The Village Board retains authority to change the chapter's rules through a public notice-and-hearing process. The chapter's requirements are treated as minimums, meaning stricter rules from other applicable regulations take precedence when conflicts arise. Individual provisions can be struck down without affecting the rest of the chapter, and the chapter became operative as soon as it was filed with the Secretary of State.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under ch. 66 should be aware that § 66-9 sets the interpretive framework for the entire chapter. Because the chapter's standards are explicitly minimums, a compliant operator generally applies whichever rule — whether from this chapter or another applicable ordinance — imposes the higher standard. Staying informed about Village Board public hearings is a practical way to track any amendments, supplements, or repeals that could affect operational requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 66-9 of ch. 66 is relevant to tenants because it confirms that the protections in this chapter represent a floor, not a ceiling — other applicable rules offering greater protections would govern instead. If a landlord's conduct appears to conflict with this chapter or a stricter overlapping regulation, tenants can raise that conflict when engaging with local housing authorities or a tenant-rights organization. The public notice-and-hearing requirement for any amendments under § 66-9 also means residents have an opportunity to participate when changes to the chapter are being considered.
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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