A. In case any building or structure, including fixtures, is constructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained, or any building or structure, including fixtures, or land is used in violation of this title, the administrator, mayor and city council, or any other tenant of real property within one thousand two hundred feet (1,200') of any direction of the property on which the building or structure in question is located, may, in addition to other remedies, initiate actions or proceedings to: (Ord. 1148, 4-27-1987, eff. 6-1-1987; amd. 2013 Code)
1. Prevent the unlawful construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use;
2. Prevent the occupancy of the building, structure, or land;
3. Prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about the premises; or
4. Restrain, correct, or abate the violation.
B. When any such action is initiated by the city, the city will be represented by the city attorney.
C. When any such action is initiated by an owner or tenant, notice of such action shall be served upon the city at the same time the suit is begun by serving a copy of the complaint upon the mayor.
D. The court of proper jurisdiction may issue a restraining order, a preliminary injunction, and/or a permanent injunction upon such terms and under such conditions as will do justice and enforce the purpose of this title.
E. An owner or tenant need not prove any specific, special, or unique damages to self or property from the alleged violation to maintain a suit. (Ord. 1148, 4-27-1987, eff. 6-1-1987)
F. Pursuant to 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-13-15, an owner or tenant plaintiff may seek and be allowed a reasonable sum of money for legal fees when the defendant has engaged in prohibited activities. (Ord. 1148, 4-27-1987, eff. 6-1-1987; amd. 2013 Code)