In case any building, structure, landscaping or land is or is proposed to be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, converted, maintained or used in violation of this chapter, the Board of Supervisors or, with the approval of the Board of Supervisors, the Zoning Officer or any aggrieved owner or tenant of real property who showed that his property or person will be substantially affected by the alleged violation, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct or abate such building, structure, landscaping or land or to prevent in or about such premises any act, conduct, business or use constituting a violation. when any such action is instituted by a landowner or tenant, notice of that action shall be served upon Upper Providence Township at least 30 days prior to the time the action is begun by serving a copy of the complaint on the Board of Supervisors of Upper Providence Township. No such action may be maintained until such notice has been given.