In addition to any other penalties provided herein, when any structure, device, premises or equipment is constructed, altered, operated or maintained in violation of this chapter, or when a nuisance exists, or when there has been any other violation of the provisions of this chapter, the enforcement official may request the City Attorney to bring suit in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the unlawful construction, alteration, operation or maintenance, or to restrain, correct or abate the violation or nuisance. Prior to the filing of any action to enjoin the creation, construction, alteration, operation or maintenance of any condition that violates this chapter or to enjoin the existence of a nuisance under this chapter, the City Attorney shall notify the Council of the pending action.
(1999 Code, § 52.08)