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RM-B zone in Kimberley: Multiple Unit Residential

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

In short

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

Zone rules

PurposeModerate-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 area600 m² (6,458 ft²)
Minimum lot width18 m (59 ft)
Maximum lot coverage0.6
Maximum densityFloor space ratio 1.2
Maximum height12.0 m (39 ft 4½ in)
Maximum height, accessory buildings5.5 m (18 ft)
Front setback1.5 m (5 ft); a roof projection, eave, canopy or balcony without supporting structure may be at zero
Rear setback4.0 m (13 ft 1½ in)
Interior side setback1.5 m (5 ft)
Street side setback1.5 m (5 ft); a roof projection, eave, canopy or balcony without supporting structure may be at zero
Accessory building setbacksfront 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 (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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