Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 83-4
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A. The provisions of this chapter shall supplement local laws, ordinances, codes or regulations. Where a provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with any provision of a local law, ordinance, code or regulation, the provision or requirement which is the more restrictive or which establishes the higher standard shall prevail. B. It shall be within the province of the enforcing officer to vary or modify any provisions of this chapter where the strict enforcement of such chapter would affect the family unit and would be contrary to public policy, welfare, and cause undue hardship. Such variation or modification shall be noted in the records pertaining to this occupancy when approved by the department head.
Westbury, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 83 § 83-4 establishes how this chapter interacts with other local laws: when a conflict arises, whichever rule sets the stricter or higher standard takes precedence. The section also grants an enforcing officer the authority to relax or adjust specific requirements when rigid application would harm a family unit, conflict with public policy or welfare, or create undue hardship. Any such adjustment must be formally documented in the occupancy records and approved by the relevant department head.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 83 § 83-4, operators managing residential properties in Westbury should be aware that this chapter's requirements stack on top of—and do not replace—other applicable local rules, with the stricter standard always controlling. When a property situation might warrant relief from a specific provision, a compliant operator typically submits a formal request to the enforcing officer and ensures that any approved variation is recorded in the occupancy file as required by the department head. Keeping thorough documentation of all such approvals is a standard practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 83-4 of Westbury's ch. 83 means that residents benefit from whichever local standard offers the greatest protection when rules overlap or conflict. If an enforcing officer grants a modification or variance that affects a tenant's living situation, that decision must be documented in the official occupancy records—giving tenants a paper trail they can request to review. Tenants who believe a modification was improperly granted or that the stricter standard is not being applied may consider contacting the relevant Westbury municipal department or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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