The commission, or the City of Decatur, shall be authorized to institute any appropriate action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent any change in the exterior of a building or structure which is either an historic property or which is contained in an historic district, except in compliance with the provisions of an ordinance adopted in conformity with this part, or to prevent any illegal act or conduct with respect to such historic property, or historic district, and to recover any damages which may have been caused by the violation of that ordinance.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 52A - Morgan County Municipalities.
Part 5 - Historic Preservation and Tourism.
Section 45-52A-34.01 - Historic Preservation Commission; Architectural Review Boards.
Section 45-52A-34.02 - Composition of Board; Personnel; Annual Report; Meetings.
Section 45-52A-34.04 - Powers and Duties.
Section 45-52A-34.05 - Recommendation for Designation of Historic Properties and Districts.
Section 45-52A-34.06 - Public Hearing: Notice.
Section 45-52A-34.07 - Notice of Designation.
Section 45-52A-34.09 - Appeal of Denial.
Section 45-52A-34.10 - Approval of Application; Rejection.
Section 45-52A-34.11 - Judicial Action to Prevent Improper Changes; Damages.
Section 45-52A-34.12 - Architectural Review Board.
Section 45-52A-34.13 - Creation of Joint Commission and Board.
Section 45-52A-34.14 - Continuation of Prior Commissions or Boards.