Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent the maintenance of an action by the city against any person to collect the expenses or repair, abatement or removal or the criminal prosecution for a violation of this chapter by any person creating, maintaining, causing or committing a nuisance or owning or in possession, charge or control of the real property upon which a nuisance is created, maintained, caused or committed. (Ord. 11, 8-16-1984)