A. The city may commence a civil action or proceeding in circuit court to stop any violation of this title or of a permit, certificate or other form of authorization granted hereunder, to remove a violation, or to restore the premises in question to the condition in which they existed prior to violation. The relief sought may include:
1. An injunction or other equitable relief;
2. A mandatory injunction requiring specific performance of the requirements of a site plan, landscaping plan, environmental remediation plan or any development order, approval or permit requiring specific site improvements as a remedy under this title or as a condition of approval of such development order, approval or permit;
3. An order in the nature of mandamus or abatement;
4. A civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to establish liability and to recover damages to property including animal, plant, and aquatic life, caused by any violation;
5. A judgment or order enforcing any requirement of, or under, this title to pay a fee or reimburse or compensate the city, including when the city is required or authorized to take specified action at the expense of the landowner; or
6. Any other judgment or order available under Illinois law.
B. It shall not be a defense to, or ground for dismissal of, these judicial remedies for damages and civil penalties that the city has failed to exhaust its administrative remedies, or has failed to hold an administrative hearing prior to the institution of a civil action.
C. In addition to other remedies provided by law, the city may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, restrain, abate or correct a violation of this title, including, but not limited to, requiring the restoration of property and improvements to their appearance prior to the violation. (Ord. 2013-20)