{"title":"RM-C zone in Kimberley: Multiple Unit Residential","code":"RM-C","slug":"rm-c","name":"Multiple Unit Residential","group":"Residential","section":"7.08A","site_specific_zone":false,"summary":"Medium-density residential development in a mix of housing types to foster unique development and serve diverse housing needs.","fields":{"purpose":{"value":"Medium-density residential development in a mix of housing types to foster unique development and serve diverse housing needs.","quotes":["accommodate medium-density","residential development in a mix of housing types to foster unique development"]},"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":["Secondary suite (only on a parcel with a duplex dwelling)","Accessory dwelling unit (only on a parcel with a duplex dwelling)","Home based business (Classification 1)","Accessory buildings and structures"],"note":"One secondary suite or one accessory dwelling unit per principal unit of a duplex dwelling.","quotes":["(a) secondary suite subject to section (4);","(b) accessory dwelling unit subject to section (4);","(c) home based business (Classification 1);","(d) accessory buildings and structures."]},"min_parcel_area":{"value":"370 m² (4,000 ft²); 140 m² (1,500 ft²) per parcel when subdivided along a common wall of a multiple unit dwelling; 279 m² (3,000 ft²) per parcel for a duplex dwelling","quotes":["(a) The minimum required parcel area is 370 m2 (4,000 ft2) except as allowed","dwelling provided each parcel after subdivision is not less than 140 m2","provided each parcel after subdivision is not less than 279 m2 (3,000 ft2) in","(1,500 ft2) in area;"]},"max_parcel_coverage":{"value":"0.7 multiple unit dwelling; 0.4 duplex dwelling; 0.6 duplex dwelling with a secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit","quotes":["exceed 0.7.","exceed 0.4.","secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 0.6."]},"max_height":{"value":"10 m (33 ft) multiple unit dwelling; 9.1 m (30 ft) duplex dwelling","quotes":["is 10m (33 ft).","9.1m (30 ft)."]},"max_height_accessory":{"value":"7.6 m (25 ft) for an accessory building with an accessory dwelling unit; 5.5 m (18 ft) for other accessory buildings or structures","quotes":["dwelling unit is 7.6m (25 ft).","5.5m (18 ft). (Bylaw 2764, Amnd 173)"]},"setback_front":{"value":"1.5 m (5 ft)","quotes":["(i) a front yard less than 1.5 m (5 ft);"]},"setback_rear":{"value":"5 m (16.4 ft)","quotes":["(ii) a rear yard less than 5 m (16.4 ft);"]},"setback_side_interior":{"value":"3 m (10 ft); not required along a common wall parcel line","quotes":["(iii) a side yard less than 3 m (10 ft);","a common wall is located."]},"accessory_setbacks":{"value":"Detached accessory building: front 5 m (16.4 ft), rear 1.5 m (5 ft), side 1.5 m (5 ft). Accessory dwelling unit: front 5 m (16.4 ft), rear 3 m (10 ft), side 3 m (10 ft)","quotes":["(c) No person shall site a detached accessory building or structure which has:","(iii) a side yard less than 1.5 m (5 ft);","(i) a front yard less than 5 m (16.4 ft);","(b) No person shall site an accessory dwelling unit which has:","(ii) a rear yard less than 3 m (10 ft);","(iii) a side yard less than 3 m (10 ft);"]},"other":{"value":["At least one required parking space per dwelling unit must be fully enclosed"],"quotes":["(a) A minimum of one parking space required for each dwelling unit shall be","fully enclosed."]}},"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=56","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-c/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/rm-c.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/rm-c.json","index":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/index.json"}}