In case any building, sign, or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained, or any building, sign, structure, or land is used, or any hedge, trees, shrub, or other growth is maintained, in violation of this chapter or any regulations pursuant thereto, in addition to other remedies provided by law, any appropriate action or proceeding, whether by legal process or other ways, may be instituted or taken to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use, to restrain, correct, or abate such violation, to prevent the occupancy of that building, structure, or land, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about such premises.
(1995 Code, § 153.998) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968)