(A) Whenever a nuisance exists as defined in this chapter, the city may proceed by a suit in equity to enjoin and abate the nuisance, in the manner provided by law.
(B) 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.
(Prior Code, § 52-6)