West Virginia Code Chapter 8. Municipal Corporations § 8-26A-8. Court action or proceedings to prevent improper changes or illegal acts or conduct

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.