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RL zone in Kimberley: Residential Limited

Kimberley, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-07

In short

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

Zone rules

PurposeLow density residential development on parcels with servicing limitations, environmentally sensitive, or susceptible to natural hazards.
Main usesSingle unit dwelling
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Secondary suite
  • Home based business (classification 1)
  • Accessory buildings and structures
Minimum lot area8,100 m² (2 acres)
Minimum lot width45 m (147.6 ft.) minimum front parcel line
Maximum lot coverage0.15
Maximum densityOne single unit dwelling
Maximum height9 m (29.5 ft)
Maximum height, accessory buildings6 m (19.7 ft.)
Front setback6 m (19.7 ft.)
Rear setback6 m (19.7 ft.)
Interior side setback3 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 (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. Kimberley has two zoning bylaws. Bylaw 1850 covers most properties; the Alpine Resort Area zones (RHA-1, LA, RRS, RTA etc.) are in Bylaw 2016 (https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133475, zones carry that as source_url, text appended to text.txt after a [source] line). Both consolidations are for information only and not an official version; the Chief Corporate Administration Officer can supply certified copies. Zone pages are taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and have not yet been reviewed by a person: confirm with the bylaw before you rely on them. How answers are checked.

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