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RMTA-1 zone in Kimberley: Multiple Unit Residential Tourist Accommodation

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

In short

Main uses: Multiple unit dwelling, Parks, playgrounds and picnic areas, Public utility use.

Zone rules

Main uses
  • Multiple unit dwelling
  • Parks, playgrounds and picnic areas
  • Public utility use
Multiple unit dwellings may be used for tourist accommodation when not occupied for residential use.
Also allowed (secondary uses)
  • Sleeping unit accessory to a permitted principal use
  • Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted principal use
Minimum lot area3,000 m² (33,333 ft²)
Maximum lot coverage0.4
Maximum densityFloor space ratio 0.50 (less than 50% of required parking fully enclosed); 0.65 (at least 50% fully enclosed); 0.70 (at least 66% underground)
Maximum height12 m (40 ft)
Maximum height, accessory buildings4.5 m (15 ft)
Front setback7.6 m (25 ft)
Rear setback7.6 m (25 ft)
Interior side setback3.0 m (9.9 ft) side yard; 6.0 m (19.6 ft) interior side yard abutting a residential zone
Other rules
  • Minimum separation between buildings is 6 metres
  • A sleeping unit must be part of the principal building and have a separate entrance from any residential use
  • No part of a parcel may be used for wrecking and 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. 7.06 (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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