(A) Complaint. Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint stating fully the causes and basis thereof shall be filed with the staff. The staff shall properly record such complaint and investigate in a timely manner. If acts elicited by such investigation are sufficient to establish a reasonable belief that a violation has occurred on the part of the party investigated, such official shall issue a citation in accordance with this section and/or file with the City Attorney a complaint against such person requesting action thereon as provided by this chapter and in accordance with law.
(B) Nuisance declared. Any buildings erected, raised or converted, or land or premises used in violation of any section of this chapter or regulation thereof is hereby declared to be a common nuisance and the owner thereof shall be liable for maintaining a common nuisance, which may be restrained or enjoined or abated in any appropriate action or proceeding.
(C) Injunction.
(1) The Commission, the Board or any designated administrative official may institute a suit or injunction in the Circuit or Superior Court of Jackson County to restrain any person from violating the sections of this chapter.
(2) The Commission or the Board may institute a suit for mandatory injunction directing a person to remove a structure erected in violation of the sections of this chapter or to make the same comply with its terms. If such Commission or Board is successful in its suit, the respondent shall bear the costs of the action including reasonable attorney's fees.
(D) Other remedies. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
(Ord. 17, 2006, passed 11-27-2006)