The imposition of any penalty as provided for in this Housing Code shall not preclude the Director of Law or Building Commissioner from instituting an appropriate action or proceeding in a court of proper jurisdiction to prevent an unlawful repair or maintenance, to restrain, correct or abate a violation, to prevent the occupancy of a building, structure or premises, to require compliance with the provisions of this Housing Code or other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, or the orders or determinations of the Building Commissioner, the Mayor, the Ohio Board of Building Appeals, or the Board of Zoning Appeals.