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A. If any building or structure is constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained, or any building, structure or land is used, in violation of this Ordinance, or of a condition upon which approval of any amendment, Use Permit or Site Plan is based, any owner or tenant of real property in the same zoning district or the Zoning Administrator or any duly authorized representative thereof may institute an appropriate action:

1. To prevent unlawful construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use of the land, whether improved or otherwise;

2. To prevent occupancy of the building, structure or land whether improved or otherwise;

3. To prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about the premises; or,

4. To restrain, correct or abate the violation.

B. When any action is instituted pursuant to this Section 1-2-4, notice shall be served upon the City Attorney when suit is begun, and by personally serving a copy of the complaint to the owner and/or tenant.

C. In any such action under this Section 1-2-4 the court with jurisdiction, in its discretion, may issue a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction, or a permanent injunction upon such terms and conditions as will do justice and enforce this Ordinance.