(a) PURPOSE AND INTENT
. The R-2 District is intended to provide areas for low density residential development (6 or less dwelling units per gross acre) consistent with the Low Density Future Land Use Category of the adopted Moline Comprehensive Plan. The District standards and regulations have been crafted, and are intended to be implemented, so that redevelopment and new development projects preserve and enhance the defining characteristics of the District.
(b) DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS
. The R-2 District in Moline is characterized by a predominance of single family detached homes facing local streets. Streets typically are on a continuous grid network with some areas also served by alleys. Individual developments within the District have lot sizes that are uniform or at least have uniform widths and orientations to the street creating identifiable and distinct “neighborhoods”. Typically, permissible non-residential developments within the District (such as churches and schools) are scattered and tend to occur on large lots with ample open space with site layouts and building orientations designed to achieve compatibility with neighboring residences. Where areas in the District adjoin deep ravines or other natural features, lot sizes are larger than the minimums specified for the District as a whole in order to protect these natural features and resources in accordance with Article IV of this Code. Likewise, the street network meanders to follow the topography of an area. This District is mapped in areas that have adequate public facilities and services with capacity to serve the existing and projected impacts and needs of development of this magnitude. As per the provisions in Sec. 35-3211 of this Article, residential infill development of higher densities and different unit configurations may be appropriate for larger undeveloped or under-developed tracts within the District.
(c) BULK STANDARDS. Tables 35-3201.1., 35-3201.2. and 35-3201.3. list bulk standards for principal and accessory structures.
(d) LAND USE REGULATIONS
. Division 4 of this Article provides all land use regulations for this District.
(e) SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
. Article IV of this Code provides site development standards applicable to development within this District.
(f) SITE IMPROVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. Article V, Divisions 1 through 4, of this Code provides site improvement and performance standards applicable to development within this District. All non-residential land uses in this District shall, in addition to Division 1 through 4, comply with the quality building and site standards contained in Division 5 of Article V.