{"title":"RM-A zone in Kimberley: Multiple Unit Residential","code":"RM-A","slug":"rm-a","name":"Multiple Unit Residential","group":"Residential","section":"7.05A","site_specific_zone":false,"summary":"Moderate-density residential uses to foster neighbourhood diversity, affordability and vitality.","fields":{"purpose":{"value":"Moderate-density residential uses to foster neighbourhood diversity, affordability and vitality.","quotes":["accommodate moderate-density"]},"primary_uses":{"value":["Multiple unit dwelling","Duplex dwelling","Park","Public utility use","Group home"],"quotes":["(a) multiple unit dwelling;","(b) duplex dwelling;","(c) park;","(d) public utility use;","(e) group home."]},"secondary_uses":{"value":["Accessory buildings and structures","Home based businesses (Classification 1)","Community commercial"],"quotes":["(a) accessory buildings and structures;","(b) home based businesses (Classification 1);","(c) community commercial."]},"min_parcel_area":{"value":"600 m² (6,458 ft²)","quotes":["No parcel shall be created zone which is less than 600m2 (6,458 ft2)."]},"max_parcel_coverage":{"value":"0.5 (50%)","quotes":["(c) The site coverage shall not exceed 0.5 (50%)."]},"max_density":{"value":"Floor space ratio 1.0","quotes":["The maximum floor space ratio is 1.0."]},"max_height":{"value":"12 m (39 ft 4½ in)","quotes":["exceeds a height of 12 m (39’ 4½”.);"]},"max_height_accessory":{"value":"5.5 m (18 ft)","quotes":["or structure zone which exceeds a height of 5.5m (18’);"]},"setback_front":{"value":"1.0 m (3 ft 4 in); a roof projection, eave, canopy or balcony without supporting structure may be at zero","quotes":["(i) a front yard less than 1.0m (3’ 4”) except that a roof projection, eave,"]},"setback_rear":{"value":"2.0 m (6 ft 6 in)","quotes":["(ii) a rear yard less than 2.0 m (6’ 6”);"]},"setback_side_interior":{"value":"2.0 m (6 ft 6 in) for any side yard","quotes":["(iii) any side yard less than 2.0 m (6’ 6”);"]},"accessory_setbacks":{"value":"front 4.0 m (13 ft), rear 1.0 m (3 ft 4 in), side 1.0 m (3 ft 4 in)","quotes":["(i) a front yard less than 4.0m (13’);","(ii) a rear yard less than 1.0 m (3’ 4”);","(iii) any side yard less than 1.0 m (3’ 4”)."]},"other":{"value":["Minimum separation between buildings is 3.0 m (9 ft 10 in)","No part of a parcel may be used for wrecking and repair of vehicles or storage of derelict vehicles"],"quotes":["(iv) the minimum separation between buildings is 3.0m (9’ 10”). (Bylaw","(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel for the","wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles."]}},"bylaw":{"title":"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)","url":"https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474","accessed":"2026-11-07","note":"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."},"source_url":"https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474#page=46","place":{"path":"ca/bc/kimberley","name":"Kimberley","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/rm-a/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/rm-a.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/rm-a.json","index":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/index.json"}}