In
case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed,
altered, converted or maintained, or any building, structure or land
is used in violation of Sections 89.010 to 89.140, RSMo., or of any
ordinance or other regulation made under authority conferred hereby,
the proper local authorities of the City, in addition to other remedies,
may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such
unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion,
maintenance or use, to restrain, correct or abate such violation,
to prevent the occupancy of such building, structure or land, or to
prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such
premises. Such regulations shall be enforced by an officer empowered
to cause any building, structure, place or premises to be inspected
and examined and to order in writing the remedying of any condition
found to exist therein or thereat in violation of any provision of
the regulations made under authority of Sections 89.010 to 89.140,
RSMo.