In case any building is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained, or any building or land is used, or any hedge, tree, shrub, or other growth is maintained in violation of this chapter or any regulations made pursuant thereto, the proper Borough authorities, in addition to other remedies provided by law, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use to restrain, correct or abate such violation, to prevent the use of said building, structure, or land, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about such premises.