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Board denies request to allow used-car sales at 908 N. Madison Ave.
Summary
The Greenwood Board of Zoning Appeals denied (4–0) a petition to allow vehicular sales at 908 North Madison Ave, rejecting a proposal from Vandy Auto Repair to add limited used-car sales after residents raised traffic, safety and gateway-aesthetics concerns; staff had recommended denial.
The Greenwood Board of Zoning Appeals voted 4–0 on Feb. 9, 2026, to deny a use-variance request (VZA2025-047) that would have allowed vehicular sales at 908 North Madison Avenue, the site of an existing auto-repair business. The petitioner, represented by attorney Vincent Scott, sought permission for a small-scale used-car operation with an anticipated inventory of about 10–15 vehicles.
Board action followed more than an hour of public comment. Residents and elected officials urged denial, saying a used-car lot on the corner near Madison Avenue and Fry Road would harm the gateway appearance of Greenwood’s downtown entrance, risk pedestrian and vehicle safety at a congested intersection, and depress nearby property values. “Allowing the used-car sale on this corner would…
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