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RM-D zone in Kimberley: Multiple Unit Residential

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

In short

Small parcel sizes and a mix of housing types including duplex and multiple unit dwellings.

Zone rules

PurposeSmall parcel sizes and a mix of housing types including duplex and multiple unit dwellings.
Main uses
  • Duplex dwelling
  • Multiple unit dwelling
  • Public utility use
  • Park
  • Group home
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Home-based business (classification 1)
  • Buildings and structures accessory to a permitted principal use
Minimum lot area232 m² (2,500 ft²); 140 m² (1,500 ft²) per parcel when subdivided along a common wall of a multiple unit dwelling
Maximum lot coverage0.5 duplex dwelling; 0.6 multiple unit dwelling
Maximum height9.1 m (30 ft)
Maximum height, accessory buildings4.5 m (15 ft) detached accessory building or structure
Front setback5.0 m (16.4 ft)
Rear setback5.0 m (16.4 ft)
Interior side setback2.0 m (6.5 ft); not required along a common wall parcel line
Street side setback2.0 m (6.5 ft)
Accessory building setbacksDetached accessory: front 5.0 m (16.4 ft), rear 1.0 m (3.2 ft), interior side 1.0 m (3.2 ft), exterior side 1.0 m (3.2 ft)
Other rules
  • At least one required parking space per dwelling unit must be fully enclosed
  • No part of a parcel may be used for 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. 7.08B (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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