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

# RM zone in Kimberley: Multiple Unit Residential

Moderate-density housing in a mix of forms and sizes to foster neighbourhood diversity, affordability and vitality.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Moderate-density housing in a mix of forms and sizes to foster neighbourhood diversity, affordability and vitality.
- **Main uses:** Multiple unit dwelling; Seniors housing; Supportive housing; Group home
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory buildings and structures; Child care facility; Group day care; Community commercial
- **Minimum lot area:** 600 m² (6,458 ft²)
- **Minimum lot width:** 18 m (59 ft)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 0.8
- **Maximum density:** Floor space ratio 3.0 (5.0 with a housing agreement for at least 20% affordable units)
- **Maximum height:** 12.0 m (39.4 ft); 15.0 m (49.2 ft) with a housing agreement for at least 20% affordable units
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 6 m (19.7 ft)
- **Front setback:** 1.5 m (5 ft); a roof projection, eave, canopy or balcony without supporting structure may be at zero
- **Rear setback:** 2.0 m (6.6 ft)
- **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:** 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

## 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. 7.05](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474#page=43) (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/_