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When the author of an alleged public nuisance fails to abate it within the time specified in the notice to abate, the Town Attorney shall at once commence abatement proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction. If the Town Attorney fails to commence such proceedings, any aggrieved person may file an action for abatement on behalf of the people of the Town. The remedies available in the proceedings include but are not restricted to a temporary restraining order, a temporary writ of injunction, a preliminary injunction, a permanent injunction and an order of abatement, to be carried out either by the Town or by the author of the public nuisance. In order for the Town to establish its case for injunctive relief, it is not necessary for the Town to prove the inadequacy of remedies at law. Injunctive relief may be mandatory (requiring affirmative action) or prohibitive (enjoining conduct). (Prior code 8.04.090)