{"title":"RM-B zone in Kimberley: Multiple Unit Residential","code":"RM-B","slug":"rm-b","name":"Multiple Unit Residential","group":"Residential","section":"7.05B","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","Seniors housing","Supportive housing","Public utility use","Park","Group home"],"quotes":["(a) multiple unit dwelling;","(b) seniors housing;","(c) supportive housing;","(d) public utility use;","(e) park;","(f) group home."]},"secondary_uses":{"value":["Accessory buildings and structures","Child care facility","Group day care","Home based business (Classification 1)","Community commercial"],"quotes":["(a) accessory buildings and structures;","(b) child care facility;","(c) group day care, subject to Section 8(a);","(d) home based business (Classification 1);","(e) community commercial."]},"min_parcel_area":{"value":"600 m² (6,458 ft²)","quotes":["(a) No parcel shall be created which is less than 600 m2 (6,458 ft2) in area;"]},"min_parcel_width":{"value":"18 m (59 ft)","quotes":["(b) No parcel shall be created which, at no point, is less than 18m (59’) in width."]},"max_parcel_coverage":{"value":"0.6","quotes":["(c) The site coverage shall not exceed 0.6."]},"max_density":{"value":"Floor space ratio 1.2","quotes":["The maximum floor space ratio is 1.2."]},"max_height":{"value":"12.0 m (39 ft 4½ in)","quotes":["structure which exceeds a height of 12.0 m (39’ 4½”)."]},"max_height_accessory":{"value":"5.5 m (18 ft)","quotes":["structure which exceeds a height of 5.5 m (18’)."]},"setback_front":{"value":"1.5 m (5 ft); a roof projection, eave, canopy or balcony without supporting structure may be at zero","quotes":["(i) a front yard less than 1.5 m (5 ft) except that a roof projection, eave,"]},"setback_rear":{"value":"4.0 m (13 ft 1½ in)","quotes":["(ii) a rear yard less than 4.0 m (13’ 1½”);"]},"setback_side_interior":{"value":"1.5 m (5 ft)","quotes":["(iii) an interior side yard less than 1.5m (5ft); and"]},"setback_side_exterior":{"value":"1.5 m (5 ft); a roof projection, eave, canopy or balcony without supporting structure may be at zero","quotes":["(iv) an exterior side yard less than 1.5m (5 ft) except that a roof projection,"]},"accessory_setbacks":{"value":"front 4.0 m (13 ft 1½ in), rear 1.5 m (5 ft), interior side 1.5 m (5 ft), exterior side 1.5 m (5 ft)","quotes":["(i) a front yard less than 4.0 m (13’ 1½”);","(ii) a rear yard less than 1.5 m (5 ft);","(iii) an interior side yard less than 1.5m (5 ft); and,","(iv) an exterior side yard less than 1.5 m (5 ft)."]},"other":{"value":["An accessory group day care must be on the first floor or at grade and use no more than 20% of the gross floor area","No part of a parcel may be used for storage of any derelict vehicle"],"quotes":["(i) only be located on the first floor or at grade; and,","(ii) total no more than 20% of the gross floor area","(c) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel for the","storage of any derelict vehicle."]}},"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=48","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-b/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/rm-b.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/rm-b.json","index":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/index.json"}}