(a) In addition to any criminal proceedings brought to enforce this title and in addition to any fine or imprisonment provided for therein, violations of this title may be enjoined or ordered abated in a civil proceeding for injunction or for abatement. For purposes of abatement actions, such violations are declared to be public nuisances. Any person, firm, or corporation violating the provisions of this title shall be liable for all costs of such proceedings, including reasonable attorney's fees and expenses of abatement. The provisions of this subsection are in addition to any other remedies available at law or equity including the code enforcement provisions found in Chapter 6.75 of the Selah Municipal Code.

(b) The city attorney's office on behalf of the city and the public may pursue civil remedies to enforce compliance with the provisions of the title. A private person directly affected by a violation of this title may pursue civil remedies to enforce compliance with its provisions or to recover damages for its violation. (Ord. 2032, § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 1619, § 2, 2004.)