Board grants code‑enforcement appeal at 608 N. Madison; owner must remove two remaining vehicles by Friday

The Greenwood Board of Public Works and Safety on June 15 granted an appeal related to vehicles and storm damage at 608 North Madison Avenue, but required the property owner to remove two vehicles by 11:59 p.m. on the coming Friday or face continued city enforcement.

William Hart, the city's code‑enforcement officer, told the board the property had nine vehicles after an April 28 storm that knocked down a large tree and damaged several cars; debris and the tree have been removed and seven vehicles are already gone. Hart said city staff had worked with insurers and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to secure titles and arrange an auction for remaining vehicles.

The property owner told the board he collects cars that are more than 25 years old and described the vehicles as collector-type vehicles, some plated and operable. The owner said one heavily damaged van had been towed earlier that day. He said he and the city were coordinating title work and an auction company to remove cars left on the lot.

Board member Mr. Arthur summarized the board's decision: "We grant the appeal subject to having the two vehicles removed by the end of this week," and clarified the city would retain enforcement rights if they were not removed.

Separately, the owner asked to keep five operable, plated collector cars on the property for future shows. A board member with restoration experience cautioned that storing restored cars outdoors "is not advisable" and urged proper storage rather than leaving vehicles exposed. Planning staff (David) said the proposal resembled a storage use and asked for time to confirm whether the property's zoning allows that use; the city will follow up after the removal deadline.

The board's action was recorded by voice vote with the motion carrying. The board did not specify a formal sanction beyond retaining its right to act if the deadline is missed; planning staff will review zoning and contact the owner if additional violations are identified.

What happens next: the owner must remove the two remaining vehicles by 11:59 p.m. Friday; the city will check compliance Monday and may resume enforcement or take further action if vehicles remain. Planning staff will assess whether ongoing vehicle storage is an allowable use at the address.