15-1-610. Action to prevent violations authorized.
(a) If any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained, or if any building, structure or land is used in violation of this article or of any ordinance or other regulation made under its authority, the proper authorities of the city or town, in addition to other remedies prescribed by ordinance, may institute any appropriate action to prevent:
(i) The violation;
(ii) The occupancy of the building, structure or land; or
(iii) Any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about the premises.