Any building or structure set up, erected, constructed, altered, enlarged, converted, moved or maintained contrary to the provisions of this code, and any use of any land, building or premises established, conducted, operated or maintained contrary to the provisions of this code shall be and the same is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance, and the Attorney shall upon order of the Council, immediately commence action or proceedings for the abatement and removal and enjoyment thereof in the manner provided by law and shall take such other steps and shall apply to such courts as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate and remove such building or structure and restrain and enjoin any person from setting up, erecting, building, maintaining or using any such building.
(`67 Code, § 10-17-5)