---
title: "CP-1 zone in Kimberley: Commercial"
place: Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kimberley
zone: CP-1
bylaw: "Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated for convenience to Amending Bylaw 2795, January 14, 2026); Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999 (consolidated to Amending Bylaw 2794, January 14, 2026)"
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/cp-1/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/cp-1.json"
---

# CP-1 zone in Kimberley: Commercial

A diverse mix of commercial and upper-storey residential uses that complement and enhance the pedestrian oriented character of the Platzl and adjacent area.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** A diverse mix of commercial and upper-storey residential uses that complement and enhance the pedestrian oriented character of the Platzl and adjacent area.
- **Main uses:** Retail; Restaurant; Entertainment facility; Club; Business and professional offices; Health and wellness practitioner; Personal services; Library; Museum; Theatre; Commercial school; Art and craft studio; Hotel; Hostel
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings and structures; Dwelling units; Tourist accommodation (Dwelling units and tourist accommodation must be on upper floors above the main floor.)
- **Minimum lot area:** 371.6 m² (4,000 ft²)
- **Minimum lot width:** 8.0 m (26.2 ft) minimum front parcel line
- **Maximum density:** Floor space ratio 3.0 (up to 5.0 with a housing agreement for at least 20% affordable units and at least 50% of floor area residential)
- **Maximum height:** 15 m (49.2 ft)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 6 m (19.7 ft)
- **Rear setback:** 1.5 m (5 ft) from a lane
- **Other rules:** Principal buildings must fit within a building envelope starting at 12 m above property lines abutting a highway and sloping inward at 45°, to a maximum of 15 m; Dwelling units and tourist accommodation must be on upper floor levels above the main floor

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 1850, 1994 (consolidated for convenience to Amending Bylaw 2795, January 14, 2026); Alpine Resort Zoning Bylaw No. 2016, 1999 (consolidated to Amending Bylaw 2794, January 14, 2026), s. 7.09A](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474#page=64) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Kimberley: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/cp-1/_