(A) Public nuisances; possible remedies. A PUBLIC NUISANCE is one which affects (at the same time) an entire community, neighborhood, or any considerable number of persons although the extent of the annoyance or damage inflicted upon the individuals may be unequal.
(1) The possible remedies against a public nuisance are:
(a) Prosecution on complaint before the Municipal Court;
(b) Prosecution of information or indictment before another appropriate court;
(c) Civil action; and
(d) Abatement:
1. By the person injured; or
2. By the municipality in accordance with law or ordinance.
(2) No lapse of time can legalize a public nuisance amounting to an actual obstruction of public right.
(Prior Code, § 14-4)
(B) Private nuisances; possible remedies.
(1) Every nuisance not included in division (A) above is a PRIVATE NUISANCE.
(2) The possible remedies against a private nuisance are:
(a) Civil action; and
(b) Abatement:
1. By the person injured; or
2. By the municipality in accordance with law or ordinance.
(Prior Code, § 14-5)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see 50 O.S. §§ 2, 7, and 14