Jurisdiction and research scope
City of Moline, Illinois only; not neighboring municipalities or unincorporated county territory. Current codified §35-3411(8), amended February 4, 2025, read November 6, 2026.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Moline RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Temporary loading position may differ; ordinary storage goes behind rear building line. One RV, at most 20 feet long, eight feet wide and six feet high, on concrete/asphalt/pavers with major-accessory setbacks. |
| Street / loading | Residential storage provision does not establish street permission. Up to 24 hours, no more than twice in seven consecutive days, with at least 30 hours between. |
| Sleeping / utilities | No living, sleeping or housekeeping on a residential lot or other unapproved location. No utility approval established. |
A small-unit storage limit
On-site long-term residential storage is for one RV no larger than 20 feet in overall length, eight feet in width and six feet in overall height. Units exceeding any dimension cannot use this residential storage route. Use the local RV definition rather than applying it to a different vehicle class.
Rear placement and short loading
Ordinary parking/storage belongs behind the principal structure’s rear building line, meeting major-accessory yard setbacks, on concrete, asphalt or concrete pavers, not gravel. Loading/unloading may use another residential position for up to 24 hours, at most twice in seven consecutive days, with at least 30 hours between occurrences.
No sleeping on a residential lot
The code prohibits living, sleeping and housekeeping on residential lots or other unapproved locations. Outdoor units must be functional or repairable for no more than their existing value; nonfunctional storage cannot exceed six months. This checker keeps nonfunctional-unit and oversized-loading questions unresolved rather than assuming an exception. Utility and street rules remain separate.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Moline Planning or Code Enforcement to confirm jurisdiction, the actual parcel or road, vehicle classification, position, duration and intended use. Obtain the required road, building, electrical, plumbing or wastewater approvals before relying on a parking exception. Easements, HOA rules and leases remain separate. Start with the official rule or permit guidance.
Use the Moline parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed November 6, 2026
- Moline accessory residential land uses
RV dimensions, position, surfaces, loading and occupancy.
A review date records when we checked these sources. The notes above explain any use of older code editions or limits on access to the full source; an address-specific city determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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