

ADUs are allowed in MolineTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Moline, IL
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# of Parcels
17,505
Zoning districts
31
Avg Parcel Value
$70,637
Median Parcel Size
0.18 acres
Zoning Districts:
17,440 parcels · 31 districts
R-2
79%(13,815)
R-4
5%(794)
R-6
3%(571)
NC
3%(481)
Other
10%(1,779)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Moline, IL?
Moline, IL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft of livable space
- –Maximum size not exceeding the principal dwelling’s square footage
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft of livable space for a detached ADU
- –Detached ADU may not exceed the square footage of the principal dwelling
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or ADU
Parking
- –0 spaces; no separate driveway or curb cut; conversions require on-site replacement of parking for the principal dwelling
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals prohibited; Vacation Rental Units prohibited
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These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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