---
title: "G3-C zone in Kitimat: Residential"
place: Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/kitimat
zone: G3-C
bylaw: "Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated to January 1, 2026 (Part 9 Planning, Divisions 4 to 7: residential, commercial, industrial and greenbelt zones)"
bylaw_read: 2026-11-07
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/zoning/g3-c/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/zoning/g3-c.json"
---

# G3-C zone in Kitimat: Residential

Main uses: Detached residence with not more than two dwelling units.

## Zone rules

- **Main uses:** Detached residence with not more than two dwelling units
- **Also allowed (secondary uses):** Accessory Dwelling Unit (Detached); Agriculture; Bed and Breakfast; Day Care (Adult); Day Care (Child); Home Business Address; Home Occupation
- **Minimum lot width:** 40 metres
- **Maximum lot coverage:** 15% (site coverage)
- **Maximum density:** 2 dwelling units per parcel; floor area ratio 0.5
- **Maximum height:** 9 m
- **Front setback:** 4.5 m or more for any garage or carport; 9 m or more for any residence or accessory structure
- **Rear setback:** 9 m or more
- **Interior side setback:** 4.5 m or more
- **Other rules:** Two off-street parking stalls per dwelling unit; Driveway access: one access not exceeding 9 m, or two accesses of 7.5 m or less; Temporary Uses limited to brewery/cidery/meadery/winery, coffee shop, personal service shop, recreation, cultural activity and animal grooming

## Source

- [Kitimat Municipal Code, consolidated to January 1, 2026 (Part 9 Planning, Divisions 4 to 7: residential, commercial, industrial and greenbelt zones), s. 9.7, Subdivision 7](https://docs.kitimat.ca/docs/kitimatmunicipalcode-consolidated-20260101.pdf#page=507) (read 2026-11-07)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Kitimat: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/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/kitimat/zoning/g3-c/_