In addition to other remedies provided by law, any
appropriate action or proceeding, whether by legal process or otherwise,
may be instituted or taken to prevent the unlawful erection, construction,
reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, moving, maintenance
or use, to restrain, correct or abate such violation, to prevent the
occupancy of such building, structure or lot or to prevent any illegal
act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises.