{"title":"RM zone in Kimberley: Multiple Unit Residential","code":"RM","slug":"rm","name":"Multiple Unit Residential","group":"Residential","section":"7.05","site_specific_zone":false,"summary":"Moderate-density housing in a mix of forms and sizes to foster neighbourhood diversity, affordability and vitality.","fields":{"purpose":{"value":"Moderate-density housing in a mix of forms and sizes to foster neighbourhood diversity, affordability and vitality.","quotes":["accommodate moderate-density"]},"primary_uses":{"value":["Multiple unit dwelling","Seniors housing","Supportive housing","Group home"],"quotes":["a) multiple unit dwelling;","b) seniors housing;","c) supportive housing;","d) group home."]},"secondary_uses":{"value":["Accessory buildings and structures","Child care facility","Group day care","Community commercial"],"quotes":["a) accessory buildings and structures;","b) child care facility;","c) group day care, subject to Section 9(a);","d) community commercial."]},"min_parcel_area":{"value":"600 m² (6,458 ft²)","quotes":["a) Minimum parcel area: 600 m2 (6,458 ft2);"]},"min_parcel_width":{"value":"18 m (59 ft)","quotes":["b) Minimum parcel width: 18m (59’)."]},"max_parcel_coverage":{"value":"0.8","quotes":["c) Maximum site coverage: 0.8;"]},"max_density":{"value":"Floor space ratio 3.0 (5.0 with a housing agreement for at least 20% affordable units)","quotes":["a) Maximum floor space ratio is 3.0, except:","designating at least 20% of the dwelling units","ratio is 5.0."]},"max_height":{"value":"12.0 m (39.4 ft); 15.0 m (49.2 ft) with a housing agreement for at least 20% affordable units","quotes":["a) Maximum height of principal building: 12.0 m (39.4 ft), except:","principal building is 15.0 m (49.2 ft);","Local Government Act designating at least 20% of the dwelling units"]},"max_height_accessory":{"value":"6 m (19.7 ft)","quotes":["b) Maximum height of an accessory building or structure: 6 m (19.7’);"]},"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":"2.0 m (6.6 ft)","quotes":["ii) a rear yard less than 2.0 m (6.6 ft);"]},"setback_side_interior":{"value":"1.5 m (5 ft)","quotes":["iii) an interior side yard less than 1.5m (5 ft);"]},"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"]},"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":["Principal buildings must fit within a building envelope starting at 9 m above each property line and sloping inward at 45°","At least 40% of the undeveloped space of each lot must be landscaped","Each dwelling unit needs at least 3.0 m² of outdoor amenity area","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"],"quotes":["d) Principal buildings must be constructed within a building envelope","beginning from an elevation of 9m above each property line extending into","the property at a continuous 45° angle to where each envelope line meets.","a) A minimum of 40% of the undeveloped space of each lot shall be","b) Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum outdoor amenity area of 3.0 m2;","i) only be located on the first floor or at grade; and","ii) total no more than 20% of the gross floor area."]}},"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=43","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/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/rm.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/rm.json","index":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/index.json"}}