414.20 Actions to correct violations.
In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained; or any building, structure, or land is used in violation of this chapter or of any ordinance or other regulation made under authority conferred thereby, the council, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use, to restrain, correct, or abate such violation, to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure, or land, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about such premises.
[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §6471; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §414.20]
Structure Iowa Code
Section 414.1 - Building restrictions — powers granted — rental permit caps — short-term rentals.
Section 414.4 - Zoning regulations, district boundaries, amendments.
Section 414.5 - Changes — protest.
Section 414.6 - Zoning commission — powers and duties.
Section 414.7 - Board of adjustment — review by council.
Section 414.9 - Rules — meetings — general procedure.
Section 414.11 - Effect of appeal.
Section 414.13 - Decision on appeal.
Section 414.14 - Vote required.
Section 414.15 - Petition for certiorari.
Section 414.16 - Writ — restraining order.
Section 414.18 - Trial — judgment — costs.
Section 414.19 - Preference in trial.
Section 414.20 - Actions to correct violations.
Section 414.21 - Conflicting rules, ordinances, and statutes.
Section 414.22 - Zoning for family homes.
Section 414.23 - Extending beyond city limits.
Section 414.24 - Restricted residence districts.
Section 414.25 - Transitional provisions.
Section 414.26 - Shooting ranges.
Section 414.28 - Manufactured home.
Section 414.28A - Land-leased communities.
Section 414.29 - Elder family homes.
Section 414.30 - Homes for persons with disabilities.
Section 414.31 - Elder group homes.
Section 414.32 - Home and community-based services waiver recipient residence.