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title: "RM-A zone in Kimberley: Multiple Unit Residential"
place: Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kimberley
zone: RM-A
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/rm-a/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/rm-a.json"
---

# RM-A zone in Kimberley: Multiple Unit Residential

Moderate-density residential uses to foster neighbourhood diversity, affordability and vitality.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Moderate-density residential uses to foster neighbourhood diversity, affordability and vitality.
- **Main uses:** Multiple unit dwelling; Duplex dwelling; Park; Public utility use; Group home
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings and structures; Home based businesses (Classification 1); Community commercial
- **Minimum lot area:** 600 m² (6,458 ft²)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 0.5 (50%)
- **Maximum density:** Floor space ratio 1.0
- **Maximum height:** 12 m (39 ft 4½ in)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 5.5 m (18 ft)
- **Front setback:** 1.0 m (3 ft 4 in); a roof projection, eave, canopy or balcony without supporting structure may be at zero
- **Rear setback:** 2.0 m (6 ft 6 in)
- **Interior side setback:** 2.0 m (6 ft 6 in) for any side yard
- **Accessory building setbacks:** front 4.0 m (13 ft), rear 1.0 m (3 ft 4 in), side 1.0 m (3 ft 4 in)
- **Other rules:** 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

## 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. 7.05A](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474#page=46) (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/rm-a/_