The City Attorney, by and at the request of the City Council or city staff, may institute an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to restrain, enjoin or abate the condition(s) found to be in violation of the provisions of this code, as provided by law. In any civil action commenced by the city to abate a public nuisance, to enjoin violation of any provision of this code, or to collect a civil debt owing to the city, the city shall be entitled to recover from the defendant in any such action all costs incurred therein, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of suit, subject to § 1.12.090 of this code.
(Ord. 4573, passed 1-10-11)