In all cases where no provision is made in this chapter defining what are nuisances and how the same may be removed, abated or prevented, in addition to what may be declared such in this chapter, those offenses which are known to the common law of the land and the statutes of the state as nuisances may, in case the same exist within the village limits or within one mile thereof, be treated as such and proceeded against as is provided in this code or in accordance with any other provision of law. (1981 Code; amd. Ord. 2668, 2-12-1996)