---
title: "RL zone in Kimberley: Residential Limited"
place: Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kimberley
zone: RL
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/rl/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/rl.json"
---

# RL zone in Kimberley: Residential Limited

Low density residential development on parcels with servicing limitations, environmentally sensitive, or susceptible to natural hazards.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Low density residential development on parcels with servicing limitations, environmentally sensitive, or susceptible to natural hazards.
- **Main uses:** Single unit dwelling
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Secondary suite; Home based business (classification 1); Accessory buildings and structures
- **Minimum lot area:** 8,100 m² (2 acres)
- **Minimum lot width:** 45 m (147.6 ft.) minimum front parcel line
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 0.15
- **Maximum density:** One single unit dwelling
- **Maximum height:** 9 m (29.5 ft)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 6 m (19.7 ft.)
- **Front setback:** 6 m (19.7 ft.)
- **Rear setback:** 6 m (19.7 ft.)
- **Interior side setback:** 3 m (9.8 ft.)

## 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. 7.03](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474#page=36) (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/rl/_