(A) In case any building or structure is constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained or any building, structure or land is used in violation of this chapter, the Zoning Officer or any owner or tenant of real property in the same contiguous zoning district as the building or structure in question, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceeding:
(1) To prevent the unlawful construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use;
(2) To prevent the occupancy of the building, structure or land;
(3) To prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about the premises; or
(4) To restrain, correct or abate the violation.
(B) When any action is instituted by an owner or tenant, notice of the action shall be served upon the municipality at the same time suit is begun, by serving a copy of the complaint on the Mayor.
(C) No action may be maintained until notice has been given.
(1986 Code, § 28.16.030) (Ord. 970, passed 8-15-1972)