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

# RM-B 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; Seniors housing; Supportive housing; Public utility use; Park; Group home
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings and structures; Child care facility; Group day care; Home based business (Classification 1); Community commercial
- **Minimum lot area:** 600 m² (6,458 ft²)
- **Minimum lot width:** 18 m (59 ft)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 0.6
- **Maximum density:** Floor space ratio 1.2
- **Maximum height:** 12.0 m (39 ft 4½ in)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 5.5 m (18 ft)
- **Front setback:** 1.5 m (5 ft); a roof projection, eave, canopy or balcony without supporting structure may be at zero
- **Rear setback:** 4.0 m (13 ft 1½ in)
- **Interior side setback:** 1.5 m (5 ft)
- **Street side setback:** 1.5 m (5 ft); a roof projection, eave, canopy or balcony without supporting structure may be at zero
- **Accessory building setbacks:** 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)
- **Other rules:** 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

## 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. 7.05B](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474#page=48) (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-b/_