---
title: "M-3 zone in Kimberley: Solar Industrial"
place: Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kimberley
zone: M-3
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/m-3/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/m-3.json"
---

# M-3 zone in Kimberley: Solar Industrial

Energy generation from renewable sources to foster diversification and growth in the local economy and support sustainable community development.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Energy generation from renewable sources to foster diversification and growth in the local economy and support sustainable community development.
- **Main uses:** Solar energy facility; Public utility use
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Buildings and structures accessory to a permitted principal use
- **Minimum lot area:** One hectare (2.47 acres)
- **Maximum height:** 12 m (40 ft)
- **Front setback:** 7.6 m (25 ft) (any yard)
- **Rear setback:** 7.6 m (25 ft) (any yard)
- **Interior side setback:** 7.6 m (25 ft) (any yard)
- **Street side setback:** 7.6 m (25 ft) (any yard)
- **Accessory building setbacks:** 4.6 m (15 ft) (any yard)

## 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. 7.13B](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474#page=76) (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/m-3/_