The municipal or county governing body or the historic landmarks commission shall be authorized to institute any appropriate action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent any material change in the appearance of a designated historic property or historic district, except those changes made in compliance with the provisions of this article or to prevent any illegal acts or conduct with respect to such historic property or historic district.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 8. Municipal Corporations
Article 26A. Municipal and County Historic Landmarks Commissions
§8-26A-1. Legislative Determinations
§8-26A-5. Powers and Duties of Commission
§8-26A-8. Court Action or Proceedings to Prevent Improper Changes or Illegal Acts or Conduct
§8-26A-9. Violations of This Article; Penalties
§8-26A-10. Notice to County Assessor of Designation of Historic District
§8-26A-11. Assistance of State Agencies; Coordination; Annual Reports