The placement, construction or installation of any structure, or the connection to a public storm drainage facility, or the discharge to a public drainage facility or any activity which violates the provisions of this code shall be and the same is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance. The city may take enforcement action as set forth in Chapter 12.17 GHMC to ensure that any such activity, code violation or property condition declared to be a public nuisance ceases and is abated through the use of civil or criminal penalties and stop work orders, as well as any other remedies which are set forth in this code, the Gig Harbor Municipal Code, or any applicable ordinance or statute, including but not limited to revocation of any permits. The choice of enforcement action taken and the severity of any penalty shall be determined as set forth in Chapter 12.17 GHMC. (Ord. 1169 § 2, 2009).