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title: "RMTA-2 zone in Kimberley: Multiple Unit Residential Tourist Accommodation"
place: Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kimberley
zone: RMTA-2
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/rmta-2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/zoning/rmta-2.json"
---

# RMTA-2 zone in Kimberley: Multiple Unit Residential Tourist Accommodation

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; Accessory commercial use; Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted principal use
- **Minimum lot area:** 3,000 m² (33,333 ft²)
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 0.4
- **Maximum density:** Floor 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 height:** 12 m (40 ft)
- **Maximum height, accessory buildings:** 4.5 m (15 ft)
- **Front setback:** 7.6 m (25 ft)
- **Rear setback:** 7.6 m (25 ft)
- **Interior side setback:** 3.0 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. 7.06A](https://kimberley.civicweb.net/document/133474#page=52) (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/rmta-2/_