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A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the office of the city attorney, on behalf of the city, is authorized to take appropriate action to enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Said enforcement action may include, but is not limited to, any of the following remedies:

1. Issuance of a notice and order under Chapter 1.20 EMC. A notice and order issued for a violation of the provisions of this chapter may include in its corrective action suspension or revocation of any license issued under EMC Title 5; or

2. Application to any court of competent jurisdiction for injunction, mandamus or other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent continuing nuisance activities at the property and/or restraining any person from violating any of the provisions of this chapter and compelling compliance with the provisions herein. The person shall pay all enforcement costs, as defined in EMC 1.20.180, of seeking such relief in the event the city is successful in obtaining the relief. Said costs and/or other penalties may be collected by assessment lien in accordance with Chapter 1.20 EMC.

B. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent or prohibit the city from pursuing immediate relief from nuisance activities at a property by any other means available by law, including but not limited to emergency relief under Chapter 1.20 and an order of the fire code official under the Everett fire code. Penalty and enforcement provisions provided in this chapter shall not be deemed exclusive and the city may pursue any remedy or relief it deems appropriate.

C. The failure to prosecute and/or convict an individual for the violation(s) constituting the nuisance activities is not a defense to an action under this chapter. (Ord. 3901-22 § 2 (Exh. B § 18), 2022; Ord. 3091-08 § 5, 2008.)