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1. How do I determine where my property lines are?

The most accurate way to determine a property boundary is to hire a registered land surveyor to perform a survey of your property. The city does not provide surveying services. Residents may attempt to locate corner lot monuments ("pins") themselves to estimate the location of property lines.

The Planning & Development Department has access to the Rock Island County tax parcel maps which show recorded property dimensions for all lots of record. Copies may be provided upon request for any property in Moline. To obtain a copy via email, submit a resident request with your email address and the map location address.

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2. How do I check the zoning on a property?

Visit the City of Moline's interactive web mapping website. After you accept the legal agreement / disclaimer, click on ‘iMap Moline ' to access the interactive map server. Search by address or use the map zoom tools to locate a property or general area in Moline. If you experience problems or would like staff assistance with your inquiry, you may contact the zoning administrator at 309.524.2050 with the property address or tax parcel number.

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3. How do I obtain floodplain information?

Maps, insurance information, protection measures, code requirements, and additional information can be found at the Flood Hazard Information page.

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4. What are the restrictions for a home based business?

Home based businesses and home occupations classified as minor, without nonresident customers and employees, are allowed in all zoning districts which allow residential uses and are in compliance with the required zoning requirements. A permit is not required for minor home occupations meeting the required limitations. Other home occupations classified as major, where customers and employees may come to the home, may be allowed if certain regulations are met and a Special Use permit is granted. Contact the Land Development Manager, Shawn Christ, or call at 309.524.2050 with questions regarding home occupations.

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5. How do I obtain a sidewalk variance?

The Subdivision Code explicitly states: "Sidewalks shall be installed on both sides of all streets. Sidewalks shall be installed at the time the lot is developed or prior to issuance of the Occupancy Permit." A request for a variance to the sidewalk requirements of the Subdivision Code is not always permanent, and it may not reduce the expense required to install a sidewalk. The City Council reserves the right to require installation of a sidewalk at a later date as circumstances change, or it may require the developer or property owner to pay an amount equal to the cost of installing the sidewalk for which the variance has been sought.

A variance is not a right. It may be granted to an applicant only if the applicant establishes that strict adherence to this Code will result in undue hardship because of site characteristics that are not applicable to most other properties. For additional information on sidewalk variances please contact Shawn Christ, Land Development Manager, or call at 309.524.2050.

6. What are the regulations for a garage/yard/rummage sale?

Includes any occasional sale of personal property at a residence or non-commercial property by one or more families in a neighborhood or by a group, including, but not limited to garage sales, yard sales, rummage sales, attic sales, auctions, estate sales, and moving sales. A permit is not required for sales provided that the following regulations are met.

Regulations:

• Sales shall be limited to a maximum of 2 occurrences per year.
• Each sale shall not last more than 72 consecutive hours.
• Sales must only include excess goods which have been generated from within the household and not acquired or produced specifically for resale.
• Sales shall be conducted on the owner's property except that multiple family sales are permitted if they are held on the property of one of the participants and any such sale shall be considered to be a sale for all participants.
• Merchandise, display units, and signs shall be removed or placed indoors at conclusion of sales.

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