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 chapter or of any ordinance or other regulation made under the authority conferred by this chapter, the proper local authorities of the city, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceeding: 1. To prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use; 2. To restrain, correct, or abate such violation; 3. To prevent the occupancy of the building, structure, or land; or
4. To prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about such premises.
40-47-13. Conflict between regulations adopted under this chapter and other laws, ordinances, or regulations. If the regulations made under the authority of this chapter require a greater width or size of yards or courts, or require a lower height of building or a lesser number of stories, or require a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, or impose other higher standards than are required in any other statute or local ordinance or regulation, the provisions of the regulations made under the authority of this chapter shall govern. If the provisions of any other statute or local ordinance or regulation require a greater width or size of yards or courts, or require a lower height of building or a lesser number of stories, or require a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, or impose other higher standards than are required by the regulations made under the authority of this chapter, the provisions of such statute or local ordinance shall govern.