Whenever a nuisance exists as defined in this subchapter, the municipality may proceed by a suit in equity to enjoin and abate the same, in the manner provided by law. Whenever, in any action, it is established that a nuisance exists, the court may, together with the fine or penalty imposed, enter an order of abatement as a part of the judgment in the case
(1999 Code, § 3-134) Penalty, see § 52.99