(A) The city may take all actions, allowed under the law, to ensure compliance and enforcement of this chapter. Failure of the city to enforce any provision or seek remedies to any violation of this chapter shall not legalize any such violation.
(B) The city, or any adversely affected owner of real estate within the city, in which violations of this chapter are occurring, or are about to occur may, in addition to other remedies provided by law, institute:
(1) Injunctions, mandamus, abatement, or any other appropriate actions; or
(2) Proceedings to prevent, enjoin, abate, or remove the unlawful building, use, or act.
(C) As provided by state code, the city need only establish a violation of this chapter to obtain the injunction.
(D) The city may bring an action against a property owner to require that the property conform and comply with the provisions of this chapter and/or state code.
(E) An action brought by the city against a property owner, and authorized by this section and state code, may include an injunction, abatement, merger of title, or any other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, enjoin, or abate the violation of this chapter.
(F) To enforce this chapter, the city may withhold or deny the approval or issuance of any required land use permit or building permit.
(Ord. 2020-004, passed - -2020)